I first want to confess, the Moomins were sadly not part of my childhood. I did not know of their existence until I was 17 believe it or not. (I am 21. By the way) At the time, I was not a fan, because it did not really hold any interest in me. Finally for my 21st B-day, I got a couple of the original comics, and I was actually amused. I thought, "Okay, this is actually pretty funny." So, I did happen to know of the anime adaptions, except it was not that much, appeal to me, considering my taste in anime. Like at this time, I'm into anime shows like, "Hetalia: Axis Powers" and what not. The anime adaptions of "Moomin", I felt, were to outdated for my liking. So, when I found the 2019 cg series "Moominvalley", (which by the way is a Finnish-British production) I decided to check it out. I'll tell you right now, I was impressed. The animation is gorgeous, and the voice acting, it's amazing. I really like the fact they use big-name actors and actresses. I saw that the character Sniff, was voiced by Warwick Davis. (Professor Flitwick from Harry Potter) That to me, is so cool.
What I also love, is how empowering this cartoon feels. It empowers in so many ways. Tove Jansson, had a feminist background to her, from what I have read. She challenged stereotypes and assumptions of how women should be. Her female characters make this very clear. Specifically Moominmamma, Little My, and even Snorkmaiden. I just simply enjoyed Little My's character in this cartoon. She is probably one of the most relatable female characters in animation. She's so tough, fearless, and lovable.
I also, love how there's LGBT undertones. Tove Jansson also had an LGBT background as well. Snufkin, appears to be giving the signs of being gay, it's just never clarified.
I also, really love the humor. This is my favorite joke, when Moominpappa chops his hat in half with an axe:
Moominmamma: Did you chop the wood dear?
Moominpappa: No, just my hat.
Moominmamma: Naturally.
I find that very funny for some reason, though I don't exactly understand what Moominmamma meant by "naturally".
Overall, I think this series is everything a good cartoon should be. A great story, like able characters, beautiful animation, good humor, and top-notch voice acting. I applaud Gutsy Animations for their work on this cartoon, and I give much respect and honor to Tove Jansson for her creations.
What I also love, is how empowering this cartoon feels. It empowers in so many ways. Tove Jansson, had a feminist background to her, from what I have read. She challenged stereotypes and assumptions of how women should be. Her female characters make this very clear. Specifically Moominmamma, Little My, and even Snorkmaiden. I just simply enjoyed Little My's character in this cartoon. She is probably one of the most relatable female characters in animation. She's so tough, fearless, and lovable.
I also, love how there's LGBT undertones. Tove Jansson also had an LGBT background as well. Snufkin, appears to be giving the signs of being gay, it's just never clarified.
I also, really love the humor. This is my favorite joke, when Moominpappa chops his hat in half with an axe:
Moominmamma: Did you chop the wood dear?
Moominpappa: No, just my hat.
Moominmamma: Naturally.
I find that very funny for some reason, though I don't exactly understand what Moominmamma meant by "naturally".
Overall, I think this series is everything a good cartoon should be. A great story, like able characters, beautiful animation, good humor, and top-notch voice acting. I applaud Gutsy Animations for their work on this cartoon, and I give much respect and honor to Tove Jansson for her creations.