So like I said in my PaRappa review, in the late 90s, PaRappa reached a big enough popularity to spin off sequels, merchandising and even an anime series!
The anime was produced a bit after Um Jammer Lammy and just before the 2nd game on the PS2. It was probably made to promote that game's upcoming release.
But besides the obscurity aspect (never got out of Japan), it was a bit cheap and silly.
The art style wasn't well represented (honestly? I'd have preferred the characters to stay 2-dimensional instead of giving 'em volume). Also music/rap wasn't a big part of this cartoon.
And Joe Chin was changed for a younger rival. And Lammy was replaced by a more cliché anime character...
Anyway, the best part is without a doubt the intro:
Fun, rhythmed, well animated, I like the opening video.
Much better than the episodes themselves.
And here there's some segments were the characters are actually paper thin!
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