Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is a funny cartoon about two rock stars and their manager traveling the world, playing a concerts and going on wacky adventures. The characters Ami and Yumi are funny and quite mature. Ami is a is a sweet girly girl who's really into guys, and her friend Yumi is a tomboy punk girl. This cartoon is not for everyone. I'm not for sure what ages this show is for , but here's my most accurate guess. Ages 9 to 13. The show is not as well known as SpongeBob, but it should be heard of. One character I for got to talk about is their cheap, and extremely kooky manger Kaz. Kaz does very cheap tricks in the show, such as him making robot clones of Ami and Yumi, to do interviews and things for himself. Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is a wacky, hilarious, and sort of mature cartoon that deserves a chance. I give it a 7.1/10
27 Reviews
The best show on CN ever
joachim0059 October 2007
As you see, almost half of the people around here doesn't like it, and the rest like it. But trust me, it's a extremely good show.
I hate the recent shows released by CN, like Ben 10 and Juniper Lee. It's just plain boring. If you're going to watch a quality show, with a lot of background music, singing and humor, try this. It's the best TV-show you can ever get on CN. Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends is the second best show there, just in case you ask :) It's about a rocking group called 'Puffy Ami Yumi', and their 'wacky' adventures. Kaz is the greedy manager, Ami is the happy little optimist rocker and Yumi is the serious person.
Don't care about what other says. I mean, it's your opinion that counts for you. So, at least try to watch 2-3 episodes of this show before you judge it.
I didn't like it in the first time, because i thought it was a girl show. But after i gave the show a try, i loved it. And so should you.
So turn on you TV, look for the show and start watching it now. If you can't find it (Because it was canceled by CN), buy the DVD's or whatever you have to do to watch it.
I hate the recent shows released by CN, like Ben 10 and Juniper Lee. It's just plain boring. If you're going to watch a quality show, with a lot of background music, singing and humor, try this. It's the best TV-show you can ever get on CN. Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends is the second best show there, just in case you ask :) It's about a rocking group called 'Puffy Ami Yumi', and their 'wacky' adventures. Kaz is the greedy manager, Ami is the happy little optimist rocker and Yumi is the serious person.
Don't care about what other says. I mean, it's your opinion that counts for you. So, at least try to watch 2-3 episodes of this show before you judge it.
I didn't like it in the first time, because i thought it was a girl show. But after i gave the show a try, i loved it. And so should you.
So turn on you TV, look for the show and start watching it now. If you can't find it (Because it was canceled by CN), buy the DVD's or whatever you have to do to watch it.
Pretty fun to watch
mitsubishizero27 September 2020
It was always fun to see the duo's antics whether they were playing or not(mostly the former). The animation's choppy like anime which works in its favor in terms of gags and humor. The characters are fun to watch, the story's are bizarre yet still interesting. It's a bizarre slice-of-life format. If you like anime than you'll like this.
Interesting
rdatsun5 January 2005
I was rather surprised when I found out the two women who sung for Teen Titains were getting their own cartoon show as well. Granted like most folks in the U.S, I've never heard of this band since its from out of country (the closest I've ever heard of J-Pop would be the Dance Dance Revolution machines). So I found it interesting as the show premiere came close (Checking it out at my Lowes movie theater helped as well).
Premise: Basiclly just a bunch of misadventures of the band's three member trio: the title characters Ami and Yumi (which from what I read in interviews, are based off the real life duo's more shining characteristics) and their tightwad money hungry manger, Caz, as they travel the road on their concert tour.
Its a cute show really with simple premises, situations and solutions all with a dose of the girl's music thrown in. However since the format for this show is short, most of the episodes end pretty corny and doesn't really give the stories a chance to flesh out more. Not to mention that you can see most of the resolutions coming a mile away. Still the character's personalities shine through and make the show worth watching as they stumble in and out of problems.
Art wise, very nice style. The creators or Puffy must of been fans of the game Parapper or Um Jammer Lammy cause the show reminds me of those video games and the art is very reminiscent. For those that haven't played those game, the style is simple line art, very abstract and colorful. Especially for a flash cartoon (2-D animation done mostly on computer). So good job here from the folks of Renegade.
As well as the sound section. As mentioned, the tunes are of course Puffy Ami Yumi songs with some usual cartoon play back. And the voice actors (which you may recognize as the main voices from Grim Adventures and Teenage Robot) do a nice job voicing the girls while mixing in some Japanese language (mainly when the two characters express surprise, get shocked or angry) and I love the dude who does Caz voice, the only one who seems to have an accent here.
And lets not forget the opening and closing segments with the real life Ami and Yumi. Though I think this is mostly from their show in Tokyo then down here. Still its cute and they don't take to long to lead in the cartoons.
Overall, a simple cartoon kids and teens might love, the older crowd might give a glance at. Would've been better if they can flesh out the problems more and use it as an opportunity for more humor. But they do well with the time they have. I don't know if the band will hit it off down, but anything possible and I wish all the luck for Puffy AmiYumi. Keep rocking girls!
Premise: Basiclly just a bunch of misadventures of the band's three member trio: the title characters Ami and Yumi (which from what I read in interviews, are based off the real life duo's more shining characteristics) and their tightwad money hungry manger, Caz, as they travel the road on their concert tour.
Its a cute show really with simple premises, situations and solutions all with a dose of the girl's music thrown in. However since the format for this show is short, most of the episodes end pretty corny and doesn't really give the stories a chance to flesh out more. Not to mention that you can see most of the resolutions coming a mile away. Still the character's personalities shine through and make the show worth watching as they stumble in and out of problems.
Art wise, very nice style. The creators or Puffy must of been fans of the game Parapper or Um Jammer Lammy cause the show reminds me of those video games and the art is very reminiscent. For those that haven't played those game, the style is simple line art, very abstract and colorful. Especially for a flash cartoon (2-D animation done mostly on computer). So good job here from the folks of Renegade.
As well as the sound section. As mentioned, the tunes are of course Puffy Ami Yumi songs with some usual cartoon play back. And the voice actors (which you may recognize as the main voices from Grim Adventures and Teenage Robot) do a nice job voicing the girls while mixing in some Japanese language (mainly when the two characters express surprise, get shocked or angry) and I love the dude who does Caz voice, the only one who seems to have an accent here.
And lets not forget the opening and closing segments with the real life Ami and Yumi. Though I think this is mostly from their show in Tokyo then down here. Still its cute and they don't take to long to lead in the cartoons.
Overall, a simple cartoon kids and teens might love, the older crowd might give a glance at. Would've been better if they can flesh out the problems more and use it as an opportunity for more humor. But they do well with the time they have. I don't know if the band will hit it off down, but anything possible and I wish all the luck for Puffy AmiYumi. Keep rocking girls!
Not too bad...but avoidable.
bradenbk22 January 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I remember watching this show through the magic that was the video store (does anyone else remember what those were?) At the time i remember actually really enjoying this show, but nowadays...meh. Animation wise...I've definitely seen better, but I've actually also seen worse uses of flash-animation. The character design is also pretty decently done. The plots aren't amazing, and most of them are pretty nonsensical, but some of them are funny enough to keep kids entertained...and some still hold up decently. The voice acting is also pretty decent, and the actors actually seem to give a crap about giving a decent performance. The music is also pretty good, but that's to be expected since the show is about a pair of musicians. The worst part of this show is definitely the live action segments, simply because i never understood the point to them... Overall, if you're interested, it might be worth a look, but otherwise stay far away.
From all shows that were made from cartoon network from 2004 till now, this one is the best!
sim14066 September 2009
I can't believe that people hate this show, because of it's animation and the fact that two girls star in it. I can just say that anybody who hates this show has no taste for cartoons. I like at this show the fact that it parodied older cartoons, like Tom & Jerry, The Adams family, the Flinstones and more. None of the present shows that are on Cartoon network even mentions these. I love that this show didn't had any real violence, like shooting. Moast of the shows that are now on cartoon network can't make even one (stinking) episode without shooting (Robotboy) or explosions or things that aren't even possible (Chowder) . The characters are great, Ami and Yumi are best friends and every time they are angry at each they other soon apologize to each other and forget what happened. Kaz is really greedy, but he's also a very funny character and also their cats Jang Keng and Tekirai are great characters. When they make fun of Kaz they do similar things jerry did to Tom. Sadly because of the management change in 2006 Puffy got canceled, 5 episodes were never aired. It is really stupid that because of this all the good shows got canceled. Puffy got probably canceled, because the main characters were girls. I think this because all the other shows that stared girls got canceled shortly after puffy. At least this show made 117 7 minute episodes before it got canceled and I love to watch every episode. Sadly like the older cartoons it's gone and it's unknown if it will appear on TV ever again :(.
One of worst animated shows ever made
Rectangular_businessman17 August 2012
Warning: Spoilers
"Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi" was a horrible, horrible series, without any single redeeming value.
Not only the animation was awful (With ugly and unappealing designs and a horrible colorization) but also the plot of each episode of this series was terribly generic, using the most predictable and overused clichés than anyone could think.
The main characters are bland stereotypes without any single likable traits, having only a few shallow characteristics as the only expression of their generic personalities; the humor of this series is painfully dry, failing a being funny, clever or even cute.Personally, I found this series to be incredibly annoying and poorly made.
There isn't anything good about "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi". It wasn't only painfully boring to watch, but also irritating at the same time.
This was one of the worst animations that I've seen in my entire life.
0/10
Not only the animation was awful (With ugly and unappealing designs and a horrible colorization) but also the plot of each episode of this series was terribly generic, using the most predictable and overused clichés than anyone could think.
The main characters are bland stereotypes without any single likable traits, having only a few shallow characteristics as the only expression of their generic personalities; the humor of this series is painfully dry, failing a being funny, clever or even cute.Personally, I found this series to be incredibly annoying and poorly made.
There isn't anything good about "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi". It wasn't only painfully boring to watch, but also irritating at the same time.
This was one of the worst animations that I've seen in my entire life.
0/10
really good
hgwqhge0318 August 2013
this is what i believe to be the last great cartoon network show, it is called Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi it is the last modern cartoon that feels really classic to me, each episode is 7 minutes long and they all feature great songs and that is why i became a fan of Puffy Ami Yumi
The animation of this show is very unique, however some people complain that the background characters are really ugly, what would you expect? many good shows have ugly background characters, like the Powerpuff Girls or Samaraui Jack
Even though Ami and Yumi are different as day and night, they are best friends, Katz on the other hand, is very greedy and will do anything for money, but he is still like able
At first i wasn't interested in this show but one day i watched an episode and loved it
Sadly CN cancelled this show after only 3 seasons and the last episodes never aired, low ratings weren't the reason though, because all seasons got high ratings, also the thing is they ordered the 4th season was ordered but the creator left CN in 2006
The animation of this show is very unique, however some people complain that the background characters are really ugly, what would you expect? many good shows have ugly background characters, like the Powerpuff Girls or Samaraui Jack
Even though Ami and Yumi are different as day and night, they are best friends, Katz on the other hand, is very greedy and will do anything for money, but he is still like able
At first i wasn't interested in this show but one day i watched an episode and loved it
Sadly CN cancelled this show after only 3 seasons and the last episodes never aired, low ratings weren't the reason though, because all seasons got high ratings, also the thing is they ordered the 4th season was ordered but the creator left CN in 2006
Just Another Make-Money-Fast Scheme by Cartoon Network.
michael_manley_42631 August 2005
When I started watching this, I was tricked into thinking it was decent by its adorableness, but when it got to the episodes about making your own decisions and not being selfish, I snapped out of it and found out that the show was just another ploy by Cartoon Network to turn its viewers into mindless drones and to make money. Anyways, on to the review. Like I said, the show lures you in with its adorable characters (which, by the way, sound like cats with asthma), but later, it bombards you with lessons and overpreachiness, like telling the truth, or sharing. The animation is mediocre, which tries to copy anime, but fails miserably. This show was created by the guy who made the vastly superior Teen Titans, and I must say, due to this fact, I would've expected more of him. Ah well. At least this is better than that crap-fest Krypto the Superdog.
Overall, 2/10
Overall, 2/10
Uber-fun and wacky stuff.
ultramatt2000-120 July 2007
The Beatles had their own cartoon in the 60's, Jackson 5 in the 70's, Kidd-Video in the 80's, and M.C. Hammer in the 90's with HAMMERMAN. Now there is HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI, with their own cartoons. At the time when Godzilla was 50 with the release of GODZILLA FINAL WARS, I saw previews of this show. It looked like fun. So fun that it out shined THE POWERPFUFF GIRLS. Because at that time, I was losing interest to PPG do to the "PPG style" fashion trend. Ever since I watched this show since day one, I loved it and got glued to it. I not only laughed but learned Japanese. "Toktejama" means "Shut up". "Kora" means "Stop it" or "Cut it out". "Daskatey" means "Help". Before I ran into that show, Godzilla and other kaiju taught me Japanese. After I watched the show, I researched and listened to samples of other Puffy songs. This show introduced me to J-Pop (Japanese pop music). The way the character were designed, were trying to be anime, but it is 0% percent anime. It lampoons it. If you look at the J-Pop princess, they look anime-like, but they are not 100% anime. Kaz looks like as if he is created by Fujio Akatsuka (creator of TENSAI BAkABON). Now, just look at the other characters, like Blair, King Chad, Professor Marvelous, Teen-Team, and Harmony. The same goes to their pet cats Jen-Keng and Tekiai, and their dog, Dommo. The don't look like anime, they look like something off from our modern-day American wacky cartoons, that can make CODENAME: KIDS NEXT DOOR look like a Disney creation. At the beginning of the show after the opening sequence, you get to meet the girls, the live-action versions. The fool around with some shenanigans, or give the viewer a behind the scenes look at their day in the life, and on with the cartoon. Ami (voiced by Janice Kawayne, who did Jenny in MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE ROBOT) is this pink-haired girl who is sweet and nice, Yumi (voiced by Grey Deluise, who did the voice of Mandy in THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY AND MANDY)is this purple-haired girl who looks like a Gothic punk, and is sometimes nasty, and Kaz (voiced by Keone Young), who is modeled after their manager, Kaz Hadara, is a hilarious money- hungry manager, and hates two things, taking care of their cats and loosing his money. He is also their dysfunctional father-figure. The story lines in every episode are imaginative and wacky. Everybody is bashing this show on various message boards, but I find nothing wrong with this show. It is clean and hilarious. Well except the part where the Vampire rock-stars put glue-gunned the sandwiches for the opera-singers and when they ate them them their mouths were stuck and they can't sing. That freaked me out because if you attempt to do that, you will feel extreme pain and misery that it will scar you for life! All in all, this Flash- animated show taught me to do some thinking outside the box. Sadly, this show went off the air circa. June 2006. It was such a great show, and Cartoon Network pulled it off the air. Here are the reasons: Everybody was bashing the cartoon and were wondering why can't the girls themselves do their own voices. It got predictable (e.g. episodes like "Cats vs, Kaz", "Claw and Order", "A Harmony Cartoon", and "Spree"). No one bought their franchising. The concerts and albums were under-promoted. I mean for crying out loud, I would love to buy their albums and go to their concerts. I even saw them on the Macy's 2005 Thanksgiving Day Parade. Another reason, is the ratings went down. Why did the ratings went down? Here's why. This is because no one in America could not afford to get cable. My previous reasons on why people hated the show. Parents bickered constantly to their kids prohibiting them to watch TV (shows like that). This show, like INVADER ZIM and MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE ROBOT, had some episodes that aired in other countries, but not America. "Surf's Up" was said to air on December 31st 2004, but it got replaced by a rerun due to the tsunami incident in Thailand. Here the girls go surfing and a Tsunami leaves them lost at sea! This episode came on Comcast's Cartoon Network On Demand on May 2005. I was lucky I taped it! Bottom line: This show is fun for the entire family. Rated TV-Y7 for crude humor, comedic down-played violence, mischief, and all manner of wacky going-ons.
C'mon be honest, this cartoon wasn't good it was abysmal.
Theraxorterminate20 January 2014
Warning: Spoilers
This cartoon never really worked in the first place. It could have been an interesting look at these Japanese rock stars to have some fun adventures, but instead it managed to become badly written, clichéd and nothing interesting at all. The main characters were not only annoying but extremely obnoxious. Ami was just childish and had no patience, Yumi was too dull to find her interesting and Kaz not a funny character at all.
Every single episode was just unoriginal and sometimes had incoherent, pathetic and unoriginal endings. Some cultural references that never really worked and the songs weren't really my cup of tea.
But one thing that bugs me is that this show that supposed to show music does not show any respect to other kinds of genres. There's one episode were they would show us that opera music is lame, this is an insult to both our intelligence and personal interests. They did the same with polka music and for Ami she can't handle polka music!
OK I can tell you that even though Rock Music is my favorite genre of music I think it's enjoyable to hear other kinds of genres and I absolutely don't mind Opera and Polka music even though they are not my favorite.
It this cartoon recommended? Hmm... I would say: No. This is a selfish cartoon with no good messages to learn and pathetic episodes that never works. I wouldn't recommend this to the children and cartoon lovers. Although it isn't an inappropriate show but there's nothing really any good aspects to the characters and this show is pretty much dumb.
Every single episode was just unoriginal and sometimes had incoherent, pathetic and unoriginal endings. Some cultural references that never really worked and the songs weren't really my cup of tea.
But one thing that bugs me is that this show that supposed to show music does not show any respect to other kinds of genres. There's one episode were they would show us that opera music is lame, this is an insult to both our intelligence and personal interests. They did the same with polka music and for Ami she can't handle polka music!
OK I can tell you that even though Rock Music is my favorite genre of music I think it's enjoyable to hear other kinds of genres and I absolutely don't mind Opera and Polka music even though they are not my favorite.
It this cartoon recommended? Hmm... I would say: No. This is a selfish cartoon with no good messages to learn and pathetic episodes that never works. I wouldn't recommend this to the children and cartoon lovers. Although it isn't an inappropriate show but there's nothing really any good aspects to the characters and this show is pretty much dumb.
Cute cartoon
DannyD199711 January 2016
I kinda loved this show when I was a kid. It was cute, funny, creative, and beautiful. This was one of my favorite Cartoon Network shows during my childhood, next to Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, and Dexter's Laboratory. I was so sad that Sam Register, the creator of this show, left Cartoon Network in 2006, but let's hope he's happier at Warner Bros. Animation. I'm really gonna miss watching this show on TV, though I am more than happy to see it online. Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi was a great cartoon, and is why I am now a fan of Puffy AmiYumi. One of my favorite shows from 2004, and mostly the 2000s. Yes, I am more of a 2000s kid, but there are some shows from that era that I hated. Sorry for not telling you, but... Eh. I love Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi.
Gets Better Every Season. Give it a chance.
robertman6420 April 2006
Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi provides laughs far greater than those of any other cartoon on Cartoon Network. Its over-the-top animation and wacky plots make it what a cartoon should be.
Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi is the only cartoon that I watch on Cartoon Network anymore. Why? First off, the show introduced me to the band that would become my favorite: Puffy Ami Yumi. Their music is used cleverly throughout the show. Secondly, the show has a lot of humor that is simply not found in other Cartoon Network shows. Most shows have devolved into lame humor that relies on "fart jokes" that only dirty-minded children could enjoy. However, Puffy Ami Yumi seems to achieve its humor in a variety of ways, which range from its wacky and fun animation style to twisting clichés. Thirdly, the animation of Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi is far better than most cartoons today. People whine that it doesn't look realistic, but here's the thing- it's a cartoon. Cartoons are meant to be unrealistic and wacky. Many other cartoons bore me now simply due to their dull animation styles. Finally, the show has clever dialogue and the characters are designed very well in both looks and personality. Ami and Yumi's contrasting views often allow for a lot of humor. It's a shame this show is not more popular, but I suppose everyone just likes shows that make a stupid amount of references to sex nowadays. Some episodes are better than others, but most all of them are quite memorable. Give Puffy a chance, and it can brighten up any tough day.
Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi is the only cartoon that I watch on Cartoon Network anymore. Why? First off, the show introduced me to the band that would become my favorite: Puffy Ami Yumi. Their music is used cleverly throughout the show. Secondly, the show has a lot of humor that is simply not found in other Cartoon Network shows. Most shows have devolved into lame humor that relies on "fart jokes" that only dirty-minded children could enjoy. However, Puffy Ami Yumi seems to achieve its humor in a variety of ways, which range from its wacky and fun animation style to twisting clichés. Thirdly, the animation of Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi is far better than most cartoons today. People whine that it doesn't look realistic, but here's the thing- it's a cartoon. Cartoons are meant to be unrealistic and wacky. Many other cartoons bore me now simply due to their dull animation styles. Finally, the show has clever dialogue and the characters are designed very well in both looks and personality. Ami and Yumi's contrasting views often allow for a lot of humor. It's a shame this show is not more popular, but I suppose everyone just likes shows that make a stupid amount of references to sex nowadays. Some episodes are better than others, but most all of them are quite memorable. Give Puffy a chance, and it can brighten up any tough day.
THE BEST SHOW EVER
oqowlelq18 January 2022
Original, funny, many parodies of older movies and cartoons... GREAT
puffymadness28 December 2010
This show is for unknown reasons by some people treated as a bad cartoon series. Most of them say that they hate the animation or character design and that's it, meaning they probably watched only a minute of this show in their lives. Yes the stile of animation on this show is very different from the other shows, making it unique. The writing is well done, it has many references from older cartoons and movies, and the characters often break the fourth wall. Many people also say that the cartoon has nothing to do with the real Puffy AmiYumi, since the cartoon versions of them are not voiced by them or look like them. However if they would look like them, people would say that all their popularity is from the band. And if Ami and Yumi would do the voices of their cartoon versions people would hardly understand them, since English is their second language.
Pretty Good!
icygirlaj26 April 2016
Overall, I give HI HI Puffy AmiYumi a thumbs up! Sure, it is not the most memorable show to come out of Cartoon Network, but it certainly has its great moments. The characters are generally great, even Kaz. And he is the greedy one. However as the later seasons progressed, you realize that he sees Ami & Yumi as family. The other great thing about this show is that, well, it's funny! It's a gag based cartoon, and most of the gags in the show give me the giggles. Sure there are a few duds like the episode "Treasure Map" (my least favorite episode of the series.... >:/) but it does have some genuinely funny moments. Sure they slip some pop culture references here and there, but it doesn't RELY on references. Overall, good show, I recommend. Nice Job, Puffy AmiYumi! C=
Pretty Awesome Show!
ZetTheLegendaryHero11 April 2018
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi follows a fictional cartoon version of real life Japanese Pop stars Puffy (known as Puffy AmiYumi in America due to branding conflicts). The cartoon versions of the characters are not really based on the actual band, but Puffy does appear in the episodes in live action segments. While you could replace the characters with any generic Pop star cartoon characters, the cartoon holds up on its own. The humor was usually great, and things tended to get very crazy (but typically in a good funny way). I also liked the art style. The stories were usually passable, and the characters were generic tokens, but they were acceptable and slightly above average in terms of token characters. I liked the music in the show, and they referenced a lot of stuff. However, what makes me as a guy so into the show was probably 3 things (1) I like things most people consider bad or ugly (2) I don't mind guys enjoying girls cartoons (or cartoons with a female lead) as long as the cartoon is entertaining and/or they can connect with the characters and not something they're getting enjoyment out of for the wrong reason (especially when it comes to cartoons for little girls) and (3) I have a habit of liking shows that most people don't.
Campiness at it's peak, and i'm here for it.
valerielavie14 November 2023
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is, definitely, one of the most underrated CN shows, and the most underrated from the city era. What I think is the most particular, campy, and what makes this show so great it's the humor, and the weird and out of nowhere episodic plots. Every episode is surprisingly random, and somehow it does work almost all of the times. An example of this is segment C from S3 E5, Sitcomi Yumi, where, for no reason, Ami and Yumi are put on a sitcom, where every second something random and campy is put on scene, and, at least for me, makes me laugh A LOT. Definitely one of the best comedy CN shows, not at the level of Dexter's Lab or Billy & Mandy at their peak, but unexpectably great.
I don't see why people think it's stupid
arthurengine26 December 2023
Basic complaints people make about this show include...
"This show is a ripoff of anime"
Just because characters move in anime style at times doesn't automatically mean it's trying to copy anime. If anything, those moments are an homage to anime.
"The background characters are ugly"
I think that was the point. Making background characters look unappealing makes the main characters look more appealing. Why complain about ugly background characters? Lots of cartoons have background characters that are designed like that, like The Powerpuff Girls, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Ed, Edd n Eddy.
Anyway, I do recommend this show. It features a mix of music from PUFFY, it pays homage to other shows, there's hardly any toilet humour, and it helped introduce the real PUFFY outside of Japan.
"This show is a ripoff of anime"
Just because characters move in anime style at times doesn't automatically mean it's trying to copy anime. If anything, those moments are an homage to anime.
"The background characters are ugly"
I think that was the point. Making background characters look unappealing makes the main characters look more appealing. Why complain about ugly background characters? Lots of cartoons have background characters that are designed like that, like The Powerpuff Girls, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Ed, Edd n Eddy.
Anyway, I do recommend this show. It features a mix of music from PUFFY, it pays homage to other shows, there's hardly any toilet humour, and it helped introduce the real PUFFY outside of Japan.
8/10
arielsiere16 May 2022
Two girls named Ami and Yumi that play in a band the bad Points are that Kass can be unlikable and greedy just like Mr Krabs from Spongebob Squarepants and some bad episodes like Julie amiyumi. But the theme song is catchy and not bad this is one of the best Cartoon Network shows from 2004 along with Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends.
A misunderstood show that deserves respect.
cjclouse19 December 2018
For as long as i can remember, many people don't ever talk about this hidden gem made by cartoon network in the CN city era when people do talk about it, they bashed it without giving it a second thought and that they only watch one episode and that's them saying its a bad show overall, my opinion is that the show is great and deserves to be released as a complete series dvd and reruns should be shown for other generations to enjoy and to get to know the music made by Puffy AmiYumi.
Really Cute and Interesting
gianluca-120727 July 2023
The intro is a masterpiece, the real singers even made the effort to sing it in Spanish. The two protagonists, although they don't have real life personalities, are very admirable and charismatic, and both Ami and Yumi teach children values. Many complain about the animation, but we are talking about 2004, although the character design is great.
Here in Latin America, the city era was very colorful and lit thanks to this show.
Something I don't like very much, but I forgive it, are its secondary characters, Armonia reminds me of Millie from Kid vs Kat, and Kaz looks like Mr. Krabs.
In conclusion, a somewhat undervalued work of art, but I give it my 10 stars.
Here in Latin America, the city era was very colorful and lit thanks to this show.
Something I don't like very much, but I forgive it, are its secondary characters, Armonia reminds me of Millie from Kid vs Kat, and Kaz looks like Mr. Krabs.
In conclusion, a somewhat undervalued work of art, but I give it my 10 stars.
Cute... Childish... Urm... Puffy...
IzzieLazales8 March 2005
Warning: Spoilers
This show is, how should I putt it? Well, let's see... just what the title says. It's cute, in a sense childish, and probably the only sensible adjective to give it, PUFFY. The songs are cool, to the point where I got one stuck in my head because it's quite catchy. They're CUTE...(that's the point, isn't it?) The plots are the most clichéd things you've ever seen, and I've watched 3/4 of what's been shown, and I haven't seen anything original quite yet.
SPOILERS!!! The matador idea has been around since Looney Tunes - so have the robot doubles and problems with babies and demonic possession by means of cursed tools of some kind.
Vampires, getting a new job because you got fired, erm... yeah, that's a lot. I guess it can be summarized as pure mindless clichéd fun. Clichéd, but fun nonetheless.
I'm being lenient right now and suppressing my TRUE disappointment for this show, as I can't seem to find that many Pros to counteract the flood of Cons I see. Other than the music and the greedy little manager (he's the clichéd type too, but I like a greedy little man. They're the funniest characters around), I can't see anything here. It's so-so, in my eyes, and even THAT is a euphemism. I don't think it even deserves that. Go ahead and tell me I'm biased! I don't deny it. I'm biased. It's just how I am, okay? Every time I tune in to the show, I start feeling dull and feel like changing the channel. Every time my hopes go up for an interesting and original plot, it lets me down. I've come to the point of feeling void whenever I see their faces on TV. I don't even know what I still watch the thing!!!
My rating says it all... 1/5.
SPOILERS!!! The matador idea has been around since Looney Tunes - so have the robot doubles and problems with babies and demonic possession by means of cursed tools of some kind.
Vampires, getting a new job because you got fired, erm... yeah, that's a lot. I guess it can be summarized as pure mindless clichéd fun. Clichéd, but fun nonetheless.
I'm being lenient right now and suppressing my TRUE disappointment for this show, as I can't seem to find that many Pros to counteract the flood of Cons I see. Other than the music and the greedy little manager (he's the clichéd type too, but I like a greedy little man. They're the funniest characters around), I can't see anything here. It's so-so, in my eyes, and even THAT is a euphemism. I don't think it even deserves that. Go ahead and tell me I'm biased! I don't deny it. I'm biased. It's just how I am, okay? Every time I tune in to the show, I start feeling dull and feel like changing the channel. Every time my hopes go up for an interesting and original plot, it lets me down. I've come to the point of feeling void whenever I see their faces on TV. I don't even know what I still watch the thing!!!
My rating says it all... 1/5.
Hi Hi for Fun
travelertoon4 September 2020
Hi Hi this review will be on the Cartoon Network show "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi." It's about two Japanese rock stars, "Ami Onuki and Yumi Yoshimura." Who go on adventures along with their manager Kaz. This cartoon is actually based on a real life band called Puffy AmiYumi, a Japanese pop duo who make songs in real life. This is a pretty good, and enjoyable cartoon.
Okay this show doesn't have the best flash animation. Especially in the early episodes. But at least the main characters look good, and it does get better in the latter episodes. Its animation is just mediocre. The stories on the other hand, are fun and enjoyable. Most of the time involving the characters to go on adventures. For instance, when the gang got kidnapped by aliens in the episode, "Spaced Out." Or when Yumi wants to get a cheeseburger in the episode, "Hungry Yumi." The jokes are also good, like when Yumi imagined if she had stolen a guy's burger from the episode "Hungry Yumi."
This show has great characters in it as well. My most favourite characters are Ami and Yumi themselves. Ami is the more cheerful girl. While Yumi is the more goth, and tomboyish girl. Both of them work great with each other. Kaz is their manager, who while greedy like a certain crustacean from another show. Is pretty funny, and usually gets consequences for his actions. Other characters are Ami and Yumi cats. Harmony, a girl who is the duo's biggest fan. Also being an antagonist towards them. The Talent Suckers, an evil vampire rock band.
So in conclusion, this is a fun cartoon with great stories, characters, and laughter. Its animation isn't great, and the stories are not phenomenal. So this cartoon gets a 8/10.
Okay this show doesn't have the best flash animation. Especially in the early episodes. But at least the main characters look good, and it does get better in the latter episodes. Its animation is just mediocre. The stories on the other hand, are fun and enjoyable. Most of the time involving the characters to go on adventures. For instance, when the gang got kidnapped by aliens in the episode, "Spaced Out." Or when Yumi wants to get a cheeseburger in the episode, "Hungry Yumi." The jokes are also good, like when Yumi imagined if she had stolen a guy's burger from the episode "Hungry Yumi."
This show has great characters in it as well. My most favourite characters are Ami and Yumi themselves. Ami is the more cheerful girl. While Yumi is the more goth, and tomboyish girl. Both of them work great with each other. Kaz is their manager, who while greedy like a certain crustacean from another show. Is pretty funny, and usually gets consequences for his actions. Other characters are Ami and Yumi cats. Harmony, a girl who is the duo's biggest fan. Also being an antagonist towards them. The Talent Suckers, an evil vampire rock band.
So in conclusion, this is a fun cartoon with great stories, characters, and laughter. Its animation isn't great, and the stories are not phenomenal. So this cartoon gets a 8/10.
Puffytastic
ismoooj27 March 2024
Animation: 8.5/10
The animation in Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is a visual feast for the eyes. With vibrant colors, fluid movements, slapstick and charming character designs, it captivates viewers from the first frame to the last. Each scene is meticulously crafted to evoke the energetic spirit of the show's titular characters, Ami and Yumi, and their zany adventures. Whether they're rocking out on stage or embarking on whimsical escapades, the animation quality remains consistently top-notch, making it a treat to watch for audiences of all ages. It's like a mix of anime+Looney Tunes + UPA cartoons. The small problem that it's that besides using Traditional cels, also uses Flash animation and also some recycled scenes/props/characters/poses but I think that this toon makes Codename Kids Next Door look like Disney.
Timing: 10/10 One of the standout qualities of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is its impeccable fast timing. From comedic beats to action sequences, the pacing of each episode is expertly crafted to keep viewers engaged from start to finish. The jokes land with precision, delivering laughs at just the right moments, while the action sequences are choreographed with an infectious energy that keeps the adrenaline pumping. Whether it's a rapid-fire exchange of witty banter or a wacky chase scene, the timing in Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is always spot-on, ensuring that every moment leaves a lasting impact, it may go a little too fast but there is some point in the episode that redeems on that little too fast part.
Writing: 9.5/10 Behind the lively animation and dynamic timing lies a foundation of solid writing that elevates Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi to new heights. The show's cleverly crafted scripts are packed with incredible humor and imaginative storytelling that resonate with viewers of all ages. The dialogue is sharp and funny, effortlessly capturing the unique personalities of each character and bringing them to life on screen. Whether it's exploring themes of friendship, pursuing dreams, or simply embracing the joy of music, the writing in Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is consistently thoughtful and engaging, making it a standout in the world of animated television. There is some action fights sometimes (not a big fan of action) but it redeems it with a funny ass gag. But it has a lot of many zany, comical and incredibly random (in a good way!) plots but it's all centered in 3 words: Touring the World.
Entertainment: 10/10 At its core, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is pure, unadulterated fun. From its infectious theme song to its memorable characters, from hilarious slapstick and outrageous adventures, the show never fails to entertain. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, there's something undeniably enjoyable about joining Ami and Yumi on their wild ride through the world of music and mayhem. With its irresistible charm, boundless creativity, and endless supply of laughs, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is a must-watch for anyone in search of pure, unbridled entertainment.
Timing: 10/10 One of the standout qualities of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is its impeccable fast timing. From comedic beats to action sequences, the pacing of each episode is expertly crafted to keep viewers engaged from start to finish. The jokes land with precision, delivering laughs at just the right moments, while the action sequences are choreographed with an infectious energy that keeps the adrenaline pumping. Whether it's a rapid-fire exchange of witty banter or a wacky chase scene, the timing in Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is always spot-on, ensuring that every moment leaves a lasting impact, it may go a little too fast but there is some point in the episode that redeems on that little too fast part.
Writing: 9.5/10 Behind the lively animation and dynamic timing lies a foundation of solid writing that elevates Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi to new heights. The show's cleverly crafted scripts are packed with incredible humor and imaginative storytelling that resonate with viewers of all ages. The dialogue is sharp and funny, effortlessly capturing the unique personalities of each character and bringing them to life on screen. Whether it's exploring themes of friendship, pursuing dreams, or simply embracing the joy of music, the writing in Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is consistently thoughtful and engaging, making it a standout in the world of animated television. There is some action fights sometimes (not a big fan of action) but it redeems it with a funny ass gag. But it has a lot of many zany, comical and incredibly random (in a good way!) plots but it's all centered in 3 words: Touring the World.
Entertainment: 10/10 At its core, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is pure, unadulterated fun. From its infectious theme song to its memorable characters, from hilarious slapstick and outrageous adventures, the show never fails to entertain. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, there's something undeniably enjoyable about joining Ami and Yumi on their wild ride through the world of music and mayhem. With its irresistible charm, boundless creativity, and endless supply of laughs, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is a must-watch for anyone in search of pure, unbridled entertainment.
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