Penta
Star Child
Pentagram-shaped puppet character representing the Star Child. Appeared from 1996 to 1997.
Trivia
- The puppet style differed between the pilot version and the start of the main broadcast; initially in the pilot version, the puppeteer was visible, but at the main broadcast start, it changed to a format showing only the puppet.
- A character with a rare shape modeled after a pentagram.
- Although the appearance period was short, about one year, it is one of the early characters among the historical characters of Inai Inai Baa!.
Alternate names
Penta
Profile
- Species
- Pentagram-Shaped Puppet
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- The body is pentagram-shaped, a character inspired by the Star Child. Characterized by buck teeth.
- Distinguishing features
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- Pentagram body shape
- Buck teeth
- Iconic items
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- None
History
- Backstory
- Appeared starting from the January 1996 pilot version, and featured on NHK's program for infants and toddlers 'Inai Inai Baa!' from April 1996 to April 1997. Initially operated like Bunraku puppetry with the puppeteer visible, but changed to a style where the operator is not visible at the start of regular broadcasting.
- Debut date
- January 15, 1996
- Work title
- Inai Inai Baa!
- Media type
- Anime
Regular Appearance Period
- Significant event
- Regular Appearance Period
- Description
- From April 1, 1996 to April 4, 1997, appeared on NHK Educational Television (now E Tele).
Program Graduation
- Significant event
- Program Graduation
- Description
- Graduated from the program on April 4, 1997. It was a short-term appearance.
Pilot Version Debut
- Significant event
- Pilot Version Debut
- Description
- Debuted in the pilot version on January 15, 1996, along with Wanwan and Kanachan.
Relationships
Wanwan
Teammate
Co-starred in the pilot version and main program broadcast, performing together as main characters in the toddler-targeted program.
Kanachan
Teammate
The girl playing the big sister role who appeared together from the pilot version.
Inai Inai Baa! Characters
Inai Inai Baa! Characters: unknown
Media appearances
Inai Inai Baa!
Anime / Supporting
April 1, 1996 ~ April 4, 1997
Voice cast and creators
NHK
- Creator name
- NHK
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Animation studio
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Writer