Clever Raccoon Dog Explained

Alt Name:The Little Bear
Native Name:
Genre:Comedy, Science
Screenplay:Kim Gwangsong
Director:Chang Joil
Theme Music Composer:Pyongyang Ryulgok Women's Secondary school
Composer:Kim Myonghui
Country:North Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:82
Cinematography:Kang Taeyong
Company:Korea April 26 Animation Studio
Network:Korean Central Television

Clever Raccoon Dog is a North Korean animated television series produced by SEK Studio which aired on North Korean state television.The series was produced for a number of years and features both old and new animation styles, depending on the production year of each episode.The series focuses on three main characters (a raccoon dog, a male bear, and a female cat), who are often involved in minor adventures or incidents. Each episode has a scholastic element or a particular message, focusing on matters as scientific information, road safety, sportsmanship, among others. The first 9 episodes (episode 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 22, 23) are co-produced with the French animation studio Col.Ima.Son and P.M.M.P.

Characters

Main characters

Minor characters

Voice Cast

Media

63 episodes (1-63) have been released on DVD by Mokran Video.

The series resumed in 2021, with episode 64 being aired on 19 December.[1] These newly produced episodes featured new actresses.

On February 4, 2023, The Pyongyang Times announced the production of episodes 70, 71 and 72. These episodes are respectively titled "Orange Necklace", "Waterproof Cloth" and "Plastic Magnet".http://www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp/contents/publish/pdfs/1675505032751.pdf

Episodes

No. Original TitleEnglish TitleScriptDirection and ConductorChief Art DirectionPhotographMusic
1Korean: 스키경기Skiing Match (The Slips)Kim GwangsongKim GwangsongKim YongchanKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
2Korean: 높이재기Measurement of HeightKim YongkwonRim Hong-un, Chang JoilIn YongukLee YonghoKim Myonghui
3Korean: 바람개비PinwheelKim GwangsongKim Gwangsong, Chang JoilChang YonghwanKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
4Korean: 후보선수Substitute PlayerChong SonghuiSon Jonggwon, Chang JoilKim YongcholKo ByonghwaKim Myonghui
5Korean: 불을 일으킨 얼음With the help of iceKim GwansonKim Gwanson, Chang JoilKim GwansonLee YonghoPaek Inson
6Korean: 장애물경기An obstacle raceKim GwangsongKim Gwangsong, Chang JoilChong JonghuiLee YonghunKim Myonghui
7Korean: 순회우승금컵The circular championship gold cupKim YonggwonKim Yongchan, Chang JoilKim TaekjonHan BonggiKim Myonghui
8Korean: 지름길A short cutKim Yu-gyongKim Gwangsong, Chang JoilChong JonghuiKim GilnamKim Myonghui
9Korean: 축구경기하는 날The day of football gamePak TaesulKim Yongchan, Chang JoilKim TaekjonKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
10Korean: 쫓겨간 호랑이The tiger takes to flightKim TaehongKim Gwanson, Hong SunghakKim GwansonLee YonghoPaek Inson
11Korean: 너구리가 준 시계Raccoon Dog gives a watch*Lee Gwang-yongKim Yongchan, Chang JoilO SunnamKim GilnamKim Myonghui
12Korean: 잘못 안 시간Mistaken TimeCha JeokKim Gwanson, Chang JoilO GwangsongKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
13Korean: 부정선수Foul playerHwang Sok-hwanKim Sunhui, Chang JoilO SunnamLee YonghoKim Myonghui
14Korean: 응당한 봉변The deserved humiliation*Kim GwansonKim Yongchan, Chang JoilO GwangsongKim GilnamKim Myonghui
15Korean: 결승전The FinalsKim YongchanKim Yongchan, Chang JoilLee JuilKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
16Korean: 야구경기A baseball game*Lee InLee In, Chang JoilO GwangsongLee YonghoKim Myonghui
17Korean: 휘거경기Figure-skating gameKim GwangsongKim Gwangsong, Chang JoilChong JonghuiKim GilnamKim Myonghui
18Korean: 랭동차안에서In a refrigerator carKim GwangsongKim Gwangsong, Chang JoilKim InsonKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
19Korean: 너구리와 거부기Raccoon Dog and TurtleKim YonggwonKim Gwangsong, Chang JoilO GwangsongHan YongcholKim Myonghui
20Korean: 새집들이 하는 날The day moving into a new houseKim YonggwonKang Yonghwan, Chang JoilKim InsonLee YonghoKim Myonghui
21Korean: 마라손선수MarathonerKim Jun-okKim Jun-ok, Chang JoilKim Jun-okKim GilnamKim Myonghui
22Korean: 위험한 장난Dangerous gameKim GwansonKim Gwanson, Chang JoilRo MinKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
23Korean: 바다에서 일어난 소동Fuss on the seaKim GwansonKim Gwanson, Chang JoilO GwangsongCho GwangcholKim Myonghui
24Korean: 야웅이 생일선물Birthday gift of CatKim TaehongKim Yongchan, Hong SunghakO Sunnam, Nam WonLee YonghoKim Myong Hui
25Korean: 무차별급 권투경기Boxing bout (in class without weight distinction)Kim TaemoKim Yongchan, Hong SunghakO Sunnam, Lee JuilKim GilnamKim Myonghui
26Korean: 불을 끈 너구리Raccoon Dog puts out a fireChoi TaehyongChang Cholsu, Hong SunghakLee YongilHan BonggiKim Myonghui
27Korean: 유희장에서At an amusement park*Chang Cholsu, Pang Sun-yongChang Cholsu, Park MisonKim Yusong, Kim GyonghoLee YeonghoKim Myonghui
28Korean: 우주려행길에서At a way of journeying universe*Kim GwansonKim Gwanson, Park MisonKim Yusong, Kim GyonghoLee YonghoKim Myonghui
29Korean: 다시 찾은 황금컵A gold cup discovered again*Kim Jun-okKim Jun-ok, Park MisonKim Changyu, Chang YongcholKim GilnamKim Myonghui
30Korean: 너구리의 빈 화분Raccoon Dog's empty flowerpot*Kim Jun-okKim Jun-ok, Park MisonPaek Hak, Lee YongilKang TaeyongKim Myonghui
31Korean: 하늘에서의 봉변A humiliation at the sky*Ro SunhuiChang Cholsu, Park MisonKim Sangik, Kim RyonghyokLee YonghunKim Myonghui
32Korean: 노없는 배로With a boat but no paddles*Lee JongsunSon Jonggwon, Park MisonChang Yongchol, Mun SongHan BonggiKim Myonghui
33Korean: 그림자탓일가?Is shadow to blame for it?Kim GwansonKim Gwanson, Park MisonKim Yusong, Chong HyoncholLee YonghoKim Myonghui
34Korean: 물놀이장에서At a wading poolRim ChanggyuChang Cholsu, Chang JoilChoi Ilchan, Paek YonhuiKim JehungPaek Inson
35Korean: 열대림에서 있은일An event happened in a tropical forestKwon MyongsonKim Gwanson, Chang JoilChong Hyonchol, Kim YusongKang TaeyongPaek Inson
36Korean: 위험표식Danger IndicatorChang CholsuChang Cholsu, Chang JoilKim Inson, Choi IlchanLee YonghoPaek Inson
37Korean: 곰의 그림숙제Bear's Picture HomeworkKim Jun-okKim Jun-ok, Kim Chol-uiLee Yongil, Chang YongcholKim GilnamPaek Inson
38Korean: 욕심많은 곰Greedy BearO su-namChang Cholsu, Kim Chol-uiKim GwanghyokLee YonghunPaek Inson
39Korean: 남극에서 온 펭긴선수Penguin, an ice-skating player from the AntarcticKim JusinKim Yongchan, Kim Chol-uiO sunnam, Son YongsamHan BonggiPaek Inson
40Korean: 누구의 발자국일가?Whose footprint is it?Chang CholsuChang Cholsu, Pak MisonKim Gwanghyok, Kim Dok-yongKim JehungPaek Inson
41Korean: 너구리의 과일농사Racoon Dog grows fruitKim Jun-okKim Gwanghyok, Chang MyongilYun Jusong, Paek HakKang TaeyongPaek Inson
42Korean: 힘을 겨루는 경기Strength ContestKim Jun-okRo MinAn Chundong, O SongnamLee YonghoPaek Inson
43Korean: 없어진 어항의 물A fish globe drainedKim GwansonKim Gwanson, Pak MisonO GwangsongLee YonghunPaek Inson
44Korean: 물스키경기 하는 날The day of water ski game*Chang MyonghuiKim Gwanson, Hong SunghakHong Jongchol, Son Chol-oKim GilnamKim Yongsong
45Korean: 너구리가 감춘 남비Raccoon Dog hides a pot*Yun HyonhuiChang Cholsu, Chang MyongilChang Yongchol, Ryu SejongKim SolnamPaek Inson
46Korean: 언사과Ice cold apples*Kim Jun-ok, Sin CholgyunKim Jun-ok, Kim SandongPaek Hak, Cho GwangcholHan BonggiYun Jongho
47Korean: 렬차안에서In the subway*Lee JonghwaKim Gwangsong, Lee Sokhun, Chong Il-yongLee Dongchol, Kim GwanghyopLee YonghunPaek Inson
48Korean: 꿀단지에 비낀 두 모습Two images reflected in a honey jar*Pang Sun-yongKim Jun-ok, Son Chol-o, Chong Il-yongO Songchol, Kim Chol-ungKim SunhoPaek Inson
49Korean: 바다가에서 있은 일An event happened in the sea*Kim SuhwaKim Jun-ok, Pak Gwanghyon, Chong Il-yongMun Changil, Kim UnghoKim GilnamPaek Inson
50Korean: 야웅이가 받은 꽃다발Cat receives a bouquet*Kim Jun-ok, Kim SuhwaPak Gyongsu, Chong Il-yongRyu Sejong, Lee YongilNam GyongsuPaek Inson
51Korean: 열대섬동산에서 있은 일An event happened on the hillock of a tropical island*Choi InsongKim Yongchan, Ro Min, Chong Il-yongRyu Sejong, Mun ChangilKim JehungPaek Inson
52Korean: 너구리가 만든 잠망경Raccoon Dog makes a periscope*Kim Jun-ok, Om SunhuiO Sinhyok, Ham Chun-il, Chong Il-yongKim Inchol, Han CholKim SunhoChong Byongchol
53Korean: 힘겨루기 날에 있은 일On the Day of Tug-of-War GameKim YongchanYun Yonggil, Kim SandongHong Yongnam, Pak SungguKim Myonghui
54Korean: 다시 날린 전파A re-transmitted radio wave*Kim HyoncholO Sinhyok, Yun Yonggil, Lee JongduHong Yongnam, Chang NampaPaek Inson
55Korean: 너구리가 가져온 물Raccoon Dog brings a water*Hwang DumanO Sinhyok, Ho SanghyokHong Yongnam, Han CholPaek Inson
56Korean: 너구리가 올린 돛Raccoon Dog hoists a sail*Choi InsongKye Hun, Ryo MyonggiLee Songjin, Choi Yuil, Cho JongcholPaek Inson
57Korean: 새 려객선에서On the new passenger ship*Son GanghoKim Yongchan, Lee Chol, Ryo MyonggiKim Wonil, Cho JongcholPaek Inson
58Korean: 흰눈동산에서On the hillock covered with white snow*Ho UngyongKim Hyokchol, Chang MyongilKim SongjunKim Myonghui
59Korean: 수림산에서 있은 일An event happened on Mt.Surim*Lee YongchunKye Hun, Ryo MyonggiHong YongnamKim Myonghui
60Korean: 은빛행성에서In a silver planet*Yun CholjinKim Hyokchol, Ryo MyonggiKim Myonghui
61Korean: 너구리가 만든 안경Raccoon Dog makes a glasses*Kim HwasongO Sinhyok, Lee Byong-uiKim Myonghui
62Korean: 누구의 작간일가Whose trick is it?*Choi TaehyongO Sinhyok, Ryo MyonggiKim Myonghui
63Korean: 못가에서 있은 일An event happened around a pool*Song Chun-okKim Songjun, Chang MyongilKim Myonghui
64만능저울General-purpose BalanceRi Yong-chunKim Chin-hyokKim Won-ilKim Myonghui, Kim Un-hui
65새둥지[2] Bird's nest*Kim Hwa-songKim Chol-hyonHo Chon-hyokKim Myonghui, Kim Song-hui
66라침판[3] CompassHo Chong-yon, Kim Ju-wonSon Un-namKim Won-ilKim Myong-hui, In Yu-chol
67요술옷[4] Ri Pong-hwaKim Chin-hyokHo Chon-hyokKim Myong-hui, Kim Un-hui

Reception

The series was aired in South Korea in the early 2000s by South Korean public broadcasters SBS and EBS under the original name, as well as on KBS under the title "Raccoon and Forest Friends" (Korean: 너구리와 숲속 친구들) due to the Sunshine Policy which eased restrictions on North Korean media and promoted inter-Korean cooperation notably fields of culture and art.[5]

In the late 2000s, it was dubbed into English by Mondo TV as The Little Bear which is not to be confused with the Little Bear series of books.

Philately

On June 21, 1989, the DPRK issued three postage stamps, dedicated to Measurement of Height, an episode of the series.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 령리한 너구리 (64). 2021-12-21. Uriminzokkiri. 2021-12-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20211220190926/http://www.uriminzokkiri.com/index.php?ptype=ccentv&mtype=view&no=55501#pos. dead.
  2. Web site: 령리한 너구리 (65). 2022-02-06. Uriminzokkiri. 2022-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206092454/http://www.uriminzokkiri.com/index.php?ptype=ccentv&mtype=view&no=55576#pos. dead.
  3. Web site: 령리한 너구리 (66). 2022-02-06. Uriminzokkiri. 2022-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206092502/http://www.uriminzokkiri.com/index.php?ptype=ccentv&mtype=view&no=55598#pos. dead.
  4. Web site: 령리한 너구리 (67). 2022-02-06. Uriminzokkiri. 2022-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206092504/http://www.uriminzokkiri.com/index.php?ptype=ccentv&mtype=view&no=55799#pos. dead.
  5. Web site: [볼 만한 TV프로]북한애니 ‘령리한 너구리’방영]. 15 August 2023.
  6. Book: Korean Stamp Catalogue (1946-1998). Pyongyang. 1998. Korea Stamp Corporation. 198.
  7. Web site: Scenes from the cartoon "A Badger's Height Measurement". Colnect. 2020-09-07.