Haré + Guu Vol. 6 2001   AN Entertainment Official US Website Buy It Now Official Japanese Website

You can’t have fun being in the jungle all the time. Well, maybe you can . . . unless you’re Haré, and while he used to have quite a bit of fun in his jungle home, Guu has changed his life, probably for the worse. She’s managed to have an impact on everyone else, though they really haven’t noticed that there’s something odd about her. But, the sixth volume of Haré + Guu takes the series to an all new location, though it is still the jungle of sorts.

The move isn’t going to happen immediately however, and there are still some rather strange things afoot in the jungle, outside of Guu, though she’s responsible as usual. In the jungle, you have just one temperature most of the time; hot. It’s not the type of climate where you can experience much in changes in weather and that’s been bothering Marie just a bit. She’s longing to see snow, though it’s more so that she can wear cute coats and then suddenly, a miracle happens. The jungle is covered in snow (thanks to Guu, though we’re really not sure how) and for some reason, everyone seems to have winter wear tucked away.

The snowfall reminds Weda of home and she starts to reminisce. It sounds amazing to Haré who offhandedly mentions they should visit the city, and that’s really all the inspiration Weda needs. Bell couldn’t be more pleased since she was supposed to bring her back anyway, so after saying a few goodbyes, getting a song and dance, Weda, family, servants, and of course Guu are off to the city. Where exactly? That’s not really determined, though it’s at least a 12-hour flight from the jungle to the city where Weda was raised, and there’s also a rather frightening pilot taking care of things; Guu-chan.

Weda, as we’ve seen, comes from a wealthy family, so everything is a new life for Haré. Suddenly he has a huge wardrobe while mom seems to be able to turn on her proper manners like a faucet. Haré is learning his manners thanks to Bell, though Weda really seems to be the one who needs the lessons. The trio is also given a bodyguard, Robert, who is a crack shot but not nearly to the same level as Guu (who happens to have a machine gun in her arm for some mysterious reason, but that’s what you can expect from the series.)

The change of location really don’t change the series too much. There are still plenty of laughs and really, it just gives Guu another place that she can make Haré’s life miserable, though the two seem to be getting along a bit better. Well, maybe not as much as they possibly could, but don’t’ think for a moment that things are better for Haré. Guu is still tormenting him in just about every possible way she can, and enjoying every moment of it.

The bonus materials that have been included with the Haré + Guu have really stayed the same since the very first volume. The clean opening animation is included, but the clean closing animation in this case comes in two forms. Episodes 20 and 21 have a few different characters inserted as does the ending from episode 22 on, so both of these are found here. There are outtakes from the dub session as well as a look at the production artwork, but one of the single most important features is the cultural notes. Anything Japanese that you might not understand will be included here, and these notes are also included in the insert that comes with the DVD so you won’t have to stop watching the episodes for a single moment.

It doesn’t matter if it’s the real jungle or the concert jungle, Haré + Guu always manages to deliver a uproarious time with each and every episode. What lies in store for the end of the series is just as mysterious as Guu herself, but you can almost guarantee that no matter what, Haré + Guu is going to continue to please you with its quirky approach to virtually everything.

Episode 20 – All White

Marie wishes she could see snow and before anyone can even think about it, the jungle is blanketed in white. Everything seems to be just fine until a blizzard traps everyone in the school and poor Haré is elected to go get help.

Episode 21 – Airport 21 – Japanese Food and Western Food

Weda has decided to return back home along with her family and servants. The flight should be fine except that Guu is in the cargo area . . . then she’s piloting the plane . . . then she’s serving the meals and Haré is on the verge of insanity.

Episode 22 – Robert-san

Robert has come to pick Weda, Haré, and Guu up from the airport, but Haré is concerned that he’s a little odd. Guu on the other hand delights in fueling his paranoia, though the two seem to get along perfectly. But, will Haré get used to life in the city or will Guu push him even further over the edge?

Episode 23 – Pachimon

How can Haré get Robert to see his mothers good side? He deicdes that maybe they should go for a stroll around the city and Guu comes up with a brilliant plan of her own. Too bad that Haré and Guu are now hostages in a bank robbery and now Weda and Robert try and find a way to rescue them.

-mike-