Hatara Kizzu Maihamu Gumi

Master Hamsters
はたらキッズ マイハム組
(Hatara Kizzu Maihamu Gumi)
GenreAction, Sentai
Created byIzumi Todo
Anime television series
Directed byTetsuo Imazawa
Written byTakashi Yamada
StudioToei Animation
Original networkTV Asahi, BS Asahi
Original run October 7, 2007 October 5, 2008
Episodes50
Manga
Published byPopurasha
MagazinePre Comic Bunbun
Original runDecember 2007 – present

Hatara Kids Maihamu Gumi (はたらキッズ マイハム組, Hatara Kizzu Maihamu Gumi), literally "Working Kids, Meister Hamster Team", is a Japanese anime series for young children about hamsters who hold down jobs from firefighting to cooking. The show is produced by Toei Animation and was broadcast at on Sundays from 6:30 to 7:00 am from October 7, 2007, to October 5, 2008, on Japan's TV Asahi. The show was also broadcast from 6:00 to 6:30 pm on Friday every week from November 2, 2007, on BS Asahi, but moved its broadcast to 5:00 to 5:30 pm on Friday of every week since October 10, 2008. Broadcast on BS Asahi concluded after November 14, 2008.[1]

The series has been dubbed and aired in French, Italian, and Catalan as "Master Hamsters". It also aired in the Philippines on GMA 7 under the same title. This was presumably a Tagalog dub and there is currently no info on whether an English dub exists.

Plot

Gaudi is a master hamster in woodworking. He works in Hoshihama, the City of Masters, with his owner Kaito. He goes to the city with the intention of achivieng the Master Title, the higher category a professional can aim for, and the dream of all hamsters. There, he meets new friends like Sylvie, Jean, Alec and Steve; together they live great adventures. When humans get into trouble, Master Hamsters appear to help them with their skills such as firefighting, cooking or carpentry. If humans knew about their existence they would make their life impossible so, to avoid being exposed, they say there is an invisible hero who solves the city problems.

Characters

  • Gaudi: One-star woodworking master and an architect. Gaudi is fast and quick when working. Sometimes he takes decisions without thinking which lead him into mess. Passionate, enthusiastic and optimistic, Kaito's hamster, whom he considers as his elder brother, also has a great sense for justice. His dream is becoming a Grand Master like his dad Garnier and the Master Superior.
  • Sylvie: Three-star pastry chef and with more than 1000 receipts in her head, Sylvie is the idol of the Master Hamsters. Cute and smart, everybody falls in love with her. Actually, when she looks at you and says: "S’il vous plaît" with that cute face, is impossible to say no to whatever she asks. Even less if you have just eaten one of her cakes. They are delicious! She's Mizuki's hamster and they are really good friends.
  • Alec: Firefighter from the burning star, Alec is the stronger of the group and the key of the rescue patrol. Brave and resolute, he never hesitates getting into action, especially when someone's in danger. Also, he is really kind and is always cleaning up Gaudi and Sylvie's messes. He lives at the Master's house.
  • Jean: Doctor Master from the brightening star. She understands many languages and she is a computing genius. She is the most romantic of all the hamsters. Her owner is Marina, the prettier girl at school.
  • Steve: Pilot Master from the shooting star. Steve can control every type of radio-controlled car like if he was a Formula One champion. He is Daisuke's hamster. Handsome and vain, he often argues with Gaudi for his behaviour.
  • Master: The Master Superior is the person in charge of giving the Master titles. He is a surprising hamster, a wise man, but also really humorous.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Carpenter's star! Worker Hamster is born!!"
"Daiku (Dēku) no Hoshi! Shogoto Hito Hamustā Tanjō!" (Japanese: 大工(でえく)の星!仕事人ハムスター誕生!!)
Tetsuo ImazawaTakashi YamadaOctober 7, 2007 (2007-10-07)
2"Doctor's Star! Rabbit Emergency Panic School!!"
"Dokutā no Hoshi! Usagi Kyūkyū Panikku Sukūru!!" (Japanese: ドクターの星!ウサギ救急パニックスクール!!)
Noriyo SasakiTakashi YamadaOctober 14, 2007 (2007-10-14)
3"Racer's Star! Scarred RC GP!!"
"Rēsā no Hoshi! Dakarake no Rajikon GP!!" (Japanese: レーサーの星!傷だらけのラジコンGP!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Naotoshi Shida
Shōji YonemuraOctober 21, 2007 (2007-10-21)
4"Pastry Stars! Futsal Reversal a la mode!!"
"Patishie no Hoshi! Futtosaru Gyakuten A・Ra・Mōdo!!" (Japanese: パティシエの星!フットサル逆転ア・ラ・モード!!)
Yuriko KadoYuki EnatsuOctober 28, 2007 (2007-10-28)
5"Star of Rescue! Baby Grand Search Line!!"
"Resykyū no Hoshi! Akachan Dai Sōsa-sen!!" (Japanese: レスキューの星!赤ちゃん大捜査線!!)
Toru YamadaNaoki TozukaNovember 4, 2007 (2007-11-04)
6"The star of the team! Escape from the trap ship!!"
"Chīmu no Hoshi! Torappu-sen Kara Dasshutsu De~i!!" (Japanese: チームの星!トラップ船から脱出でぃ!!)
Yoko IkedaShoji YonemuraNovember 11, 2007 (2007-11-11)
7"Adventurer's Star! Survival of a Bad Dad!!"
"Bōken-ka no Hoshi! Dame Papa Henjō Sabaibaru!!" (Japanese: 冒険家の星!ダメパパ返上サバイバル!!)
Directed by : Yutaka Nakashima
Storyboarded by : Satoru Iriyoshi
Shoji YonemuraNovember 18, 2007 (2007-11-18)
8"Star of Spies! Find the prince of love!!"
"Supai no Hoshi! Koi no Ōji-sama o Sagase!!" (Japanese: スパイの星!恋の王子様を探せ!!)
Noriyo SasakiYumi KageyamaNovember 25, 2007 (2007-11-25)
9"Ninja Stars! Grand Meister of the Seven Faces!!"
"Ninja no Hoshi! Nanatsu no Kao no Gurando Maisutā!!" (Japanese: 忍者の星!七つの顔のグランドマイスター!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Tetsuo Imazawa
Takashi YamadaDecember 2, 2007 (2007-12-02)
10"Ramen Stars! Tetsujin VS Gekimen Meister!!"
"Rāmen no Hoshi! Tetsujin VS Gekimen Maisutā!!" (Japanese: ラーメンの星!鉄人VS激麺マイスター!!)
Masahiro HosodaShoji YonemuraDecember 9, 2007 (2007-12-09)
11"Hunter's Star! Chase the mysterious million-yen pet!!"
"Hantā no Hoshi! Nazo no Hyaku-man en Petto o oe!!" (Japanese: ハンターの星!謎の百万円ペットを追え!!)
Directed by : Toshinori Fukazawa
Storyboarded by : Iku Ishiguro
Jin TanakaDecember 16, 2007 (2007-12-16)
12"Christmas star! Santa Claus Delivery Service!!"
"X(Kurisu)Masu no Hoshi! Totsugeki Santa Takuhaibin!!" (Japanese: X(クリス)マスの星!突撃サンタ宅配便!!)
Yuriko KadoYuki EnatsuDecember 23, 2007 (2007-12-23)
13"Playboy's star! Roses are more beautiful than sunflowers!!"
"Asobinin no Hoshi! Bara wa Himawari Yori Utsukushī!!" (Japanese: 遊び人の星!バラはヒマワリより美しい!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Shigeharu Takahashi
Takashi YamadaJanuary 6, 2008 (2008-01-06)
14"Rival Stars! Formation! Joyham group?"
"Raibaru no Hoshi! Kessei! Joihamu-gumi?" (Japanese: ライバルの星!結成!!ジョイハム組?)
Yoko IkedaTakashi YamadaJanuary 13, 2008 (2008-01-13)
15"Toilet Stars! Very Hard at School!!"
"Toire no Hoshi! Gakkō de Dai Hādo!!" (Japanese: トイレの星!学校で大ハード!!)
Toru YamadaShoji YonemuraJanuary 20, 2008 (2008-01-20)
16"The Star of Parenting! What's a Nanny?!"
"Kosodate no Hoshi! Nānī-ttena〜ni?!" (Japanese: 子育ての星!ナニーってな〜に?!)
Tetsuo ImazawaYumi KageyamaJanuary 27, 2008 (2008-01-27)
17"Stars of Ghost Hunt! A ghost story next door!!"
"Gōsuto Hanto no Hoshi! Otonari no Kaidan!!" (Japanese: ゴーストハントの星!おとなりの怪談!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Satoru Iriyoshi
Yuki EnatsuFebruary 3, 2008 (2008-02-03)
18"The alleged culprit Hoshi! Alec didn't do it!"
"Giwaku no Han'nin (Hoshi)! Arekku wa Yattenai!!" (Japanese: 疑惑の犯人(ホシ)!アレックはやってない!!)
Noriyo SasakiIsao MurayamaFebruary 10, 2008 (2008-02-10)
19"Fortune Telling Stars! 5 Seconds Left Until Himawari Messe Explodes!!"
"Uranai no Hoshi! Himawari Messe Dai Bakuha 5-byō Mae!!" (Japanese: 占いの星!ひまわりメッセ大爆破5秒前!!)
Iku IshiguroTakashi YamadaFebruary 17, 2008 (2008-02-17)
20"A Lucky Star! Hamsters will be Lucky if they Walk!!"
"Omamori no Hoshi! Hamu mo Arukeba Rakkī ni Ataru!!" (Japanese: お守りの星!ハムも歩けばラッキーにあたる!!)
Yuriko KadoYumi KageyamaFebruary 24, 2008 (2008-02-24)
21"Detective Stars! Howl at Sunflowers!!"
"Keiji no Hoshi! Himari ni Hoero!!" (Japanese: 刑事の星!ひまわりにほえろ!!)
Masahiro HosodaShoji YonemuraMarch 2, 2008 (2008-03-02)
22"Director Stars! A Superbly Shot Ham-cademy Award Winning Masterpiece!!"
"Kantoku no Hoshi! Geki to Hamu Demī-shō Chōdaisaku!!" (Japanese: 監督の星!激撮ハムデミー賞超大作!!)
Yoko IkedaNaoki TozukaMarch 9, 2008 (2008-03-09)
23"Soccer Stars! Fierce Battle at the World Ham Cup!!"
"Sakkā no Hoshi! Nettō Wārudo Hamu-Hai (Kappu)!!" (Japanese: サッカーの星!熱闘ワールドハム杯(カップ)!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Satoru Iriyoshi
Isao MurayamaMarch 16, 2008 (2008-03-16)
24"Manga Artist's Star! Space-time Ninja's Debut!!"
"Manga-ka no Hoshi! Jikū Ninja Debyū!!" (Japanese: マンガ家の星!時空忍者デビュー!!)
Toru YamadaYumi KageyamaMarch 23, 2008 (2008-03-23)
25"Speed Stars! RC Triathlon!!"
"Supīdo no Hoshi! RC(Remokon) Toriasuron!!" (Japanese: スピードの星!RC(ラジコン)トライアスロン!!)
Kōnosuke UdaShoji YonemuraMarch 30, 2008 (2008-03-30)
26"Fallen Star! Better a Player than a Worker!!"
"Dakaru no Hoshi! Shigoto Hito Yori Asobinin!!" (Japanese: 堕落の星!仕事人より遊び人!!)
Noriyo SasakiHiroshi TodaApril 6, 2008 (2008-04-06)
27"The Star of Destruction and Rock! The Challenge of Joyham's Four Kings!!"
"Hakai to Rokku no Hoshi! Joihamu Shiten'nō no Chōsen!!" (Japanese: 破壊とロックの星!ジョイハム四天王の挑戦!!)
Directed by : Toshinori Fukazawa
Storyboarded by : Tetsuo Imazawa
Takashi YamadaApril 13, 2008 (2008-04-13)
28"Stars of the Future! We are the Apprentice Kids, The Mini-Ham Group!!"
"Mirai no Hoshi! Bokura Minarai Kizzu Mini Hamu-Hamu Gumi!!" (Japanese: 未来の星!ぼくら見習いキッズミニハム組!!)
Yuriko KadoTakashi YamadaApril 20, 2008 (2008-04-20)
29"Jealousy Star! No, No, Dancing Queen!!"
"Shitto no Hoshi! Dame Dame Danshingu Kuīn!!" (Japanese: 嫉妬の星!だめだめダンシングクイーン!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Hidehito Ueda
Shoji YonemuraApril 27, 2008 (2008-04-27)
30"A New Star! Old Man Samba Makes Sports Pop!!"
"Tanjō no Hoshi! Oyaji Sanba de Supoponpo〜n!!" (Japanese: 誕生の星!おやじサンバでスポポンポ〜ン!!)
Hiroki ShibataYumi KageyamaMay 4, 2008 (2008-05-04)
31"A Shining Star of Tears! A Penal Colony of Perfect Handsome Men!!"
"Namida no Kirai Hoshi! Pāfekuto Ikemen no Ryūkeichi!!" (Japanese: 涙のキラリ星!パーフェクトイケメンの流刑地!!)
Koji OgawaNaoki TozukaMay 11, 2008 (2008-05-11)
32"The Star of the China Expedition! Sylvie's Father is a Kung-Fu Meister!!"
"Chūgoku Ensei no Hoshi! Shirubī Papa wa Kanfū Maisutā!!" (Japanese: 中国遠征の星!シルビーパパはカンフーマイスター?!)
Toru YamadaYoichi TakahashiMay 18, 2008 (2008-05-18)
33"The Star of the Sideways Glance! Save the Brilliant Female Impersonator!!"
"Nagashime no Hoshi! Kareinaru Tensai Oyama o Sukue!!" (Japanese: 流し目の星!華麗なる天才女形を救え!!)
Noriyo SasakiYumi KageyamaMay 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)
34"Boxing Stars! Show us Your Gutsy Punch!!"
"Bokusā no Hoshi! Misetare! Naniwa no Dokonjō no Panchi!!" (Japanese: ボクサーの星!見せたれ!ナニワのど根性パンチ!!)
Hidehito UedaShoji YonemuraJune 1, 2008 (2008-06-01)
35"The Strongest Legendary Star! Yankee Rescue VS Osu!! Special Training Leader"
"Saikyō Densetsu no Hoshi! Yankī Resukyū VS Osu!! Tokkun Banchō" (Japanese: 最強伝説の星!ヤンキーレスキューVS押忍!! 特訓番長)
Masahiro HosodaJin TanakaJune 8, 2008 (2008-06-08)
36"The Star of the Secret Hot Springs! The True Identity of the Boss Floating in the Stream!!"
"Hitō no Hoshi! Yukemuri ni Ukabu Motojime no Shōtai!!" (Japanese: 秘湯の星!湯けむりに浮かぶ元締めの正体!!)
Tetsuo ImazawaTakashi YamadaJune 15, 2008 (2008-06-15)
37"Star of Transformation! The Maiham Group Makes a Shocking Debut in the Human World!!"
"Henshin no Hoshi! Maihamugumi, Ningen-kai e Shōgeki Debyū!!" (Japanese: 変身の星!マイハム組、人間界へ衝撃デビュー!!)
Yoko IkedaShoji YonemuraJune 22, 2008 (2008-06-22)
38"Star of Happenings! Gaudi's Mother Recommends Matchmaking!!"
"Hapuningu no Hoshi! Gaudi Haha, O Miai no Susume!!" (Japanese: ハプニングの星!ガウディ母、お見合のススメ!!)
Hiroki ShibataYumi KageyamaJuly 6, 2008 (2008-07-06)
39"Unknown Star! Hell and Paradise Time Travel!!"
"Michi no Hoshi! Jigoku Gokuraku Time Toraberu!!" (Japanese: 未知の星!地獄極楽タイムトラベル!!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Ryoji Fujiwara
Naoki TozukaJuly 13, 2008 (2008-07-13)
40"Treasure Island Star! Summer Vacation Pirates' Great Sea Battle!!"
"Takarajima no Hoshi! Natsuyasumi Pairētsu Dai Kaisen!!" (Japanese: 宝島の星!夏休みパイレーツ大海戦!!)
Hidehito UedaYuta UrasawaJuly 20, 2008 (2008-07-20)
41"Space Travel Stars! Vegetable Planet SOS!!"
"Uchū Ryokō no Hoshi! Bejitaburu Wakusei SOS!!" (Japanese: 宇宙旅行の星!ベジタブル惑星SOS!!)
Noriyo SasakiYumi KageyamaJuly 27, 2008 (2008-07-27)
42"Phantom Thief Star! The Paris Sports Festival is Under Attack!!"
"Kaitō no Hoshi! Nerawareta Pari・Supōtsu no Saiten!!" (Japanese: 怪盗の星!狙われたパリ・スポーツの祭典!!)
Masahiro HosodaIsao MurayamaAugust 3, 2008 (2008-08-03)
43"Sushi Black Star! The Failed Meister's Final Revenge!!"
"Sushi no Kuroboshi! Rakudai Maisutā Saigo no Ribenji!!" (Japanese: 寿司の黒星!落第マイスター最後のリベンジ!!)
Directed by : Koji Ogawa
Storyboarded by : Tetsuo Imazawa
Takashi YamadaAugust 10, 2008 (2008-08-10)
44"Star of the Martial Arts Tournament! Who is Maiham's Strongest Champion?!"
"Butō-kai no Hoshi! Maihamu Saikyō Ōja wa Dare?!" (Japanese: 武闘会の星!マイハム最強王者は誰?!)
Directed by : Hideki Hiroshima
Storyboarded by : Ken Otsuka
Shoji YonemuraAugust 17, 2008 (2008-08-17)
45"The Star of the Homework Revolution! Our Parent-Child Wars!!"
"Shukudai Kakumei no Hoshi! Boku-tachi no Oyaku Uōzu!!" (Japanese: 宿題革命の星!ぼくたちの親子ウォーズ!!)
Directed by : Noriyo Sasaki
Storyboarded by : Yoko Ikeda
Jin TanakaAugust 24, 2008 (2008-08-24)
46"Charity Crumbs Star! Duo Hats Prevent Eviction?!"
"Charitī no Kuzu Hoshi! Duo Bōshi de Tachinoki Bōshi?!" (Japanese: チャリティーのくず星!デュオ帽子で立ち退き防止?!)
Yuriko KadoYumi KageyamaAugust 31, 2008 (2008-08-31)
47"The Star of the Final Battle! The Four Kings' Great Counterattack!!"
"Saishū Batoru no Hoshi! Ōru Shiten'nō Dai Gyakushū!!" (Japanese: 最終バトルの星!オール四天王大逆襲!!)
Hidehito UedaShoji YonemuraSeptember 14, 2008 (2008-09-14)
48"Saviour Stars! Tokime Kids-Star Ham Group is Born"
"Kyūseishu no Hoshi! Tokime Kizzu-Boshi Hamu-Gumi Tanjō" (Japanese: 救世主の星!ときめキッズ星ハム組誕生!!)
Hiroki ShibataShoji YonemuraSeptember 21, 2008 (2008-09-21)
49"Betrayal of The Parent and Child Star! Father, Are you the Enemy?"
"Uragiri no Oyakoboshi! Chichiyo, Anata wa Tekina no ka?" (Japanese: 裏切りの親子星!父よ、あなたは敵なのか!?)
Hideki HiroshimaTakashi YamadaSeptember 28, 2008 (2008-09-28)
50"The World is One Star! Work and Play are Eternal..."
"Sekai wo Hitotsu no Hoshi! Shigoto to Asobi wa Eien ni..." (Japanese: 世界は一つの星!仕事と遊びは永遠に...)
Tetsuo ImazawaTakashi YamadaOctober 5, 2008 (2008-10-05)

References

  1. ^ "Bs朝日 - はたらキッズ マイハム組".
  • "Master Hamsters". Newtype USA 6 (12) 12. December 2007. ISSN 1541-4817.