is a Japanese

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television series directed by

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and animated by

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. It aired on Animax from November 26, 2000, to May 29, 2001, and was produced by Animax and

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Plot

The series revolves around a boy named Koni, who is the center of attention. He can be whatever he wants, a lifeguard, a fireman, a samurai, or an astronaut. He is the luckiest boy in the whole world, and everything goes well for him. Koni always lives crazy adventures with his friends High, Moro and Nari, and his dog Afro.

Characters

: The main character, an oversized boy. He is modeled after sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi. High: A high-spirited boy whose spiky hair catches fire every time he gets excited. Moro: A girl with pink hair held in pigtails. She thinks of herself as the "sex symbol" of the show. Nari: A boy who wears glasses. He believes everything can be solved with money, and is a lover of everything that is round, including Koni himself (just for being round). He lives in a round mansion. Afro: Koni's talking pet dog. As his name implies, he has an afro. Lovely-sensei: Koni, High, Moro and Nari's teacher. One day she fell in love with Koni, and because of this she always chases him. Emi: An android girl with a TV for a head. Named after the company Toshiba-EMI. Pesome: A green hand puppet.

External links

* 2000 anime television series debuts Animax original programming Anime with original screenplays Comedy anime and manga Shaft (company) {{Anime-television-series-stub