万能野菜 ニンニンマン

Bannō Yasai Ninninman (万能野菜 ニンニンマン), also known as "The Omnipotent Vegetable Ninninman," is a Japanese animated short film produced by P.A.WORKS as part of the "Anime Mirai 2011" project. The story revolves around Mari, a second-grade elementary school student who has an intense dislike for carrots, green peppers, and milk, to the point of fainting when forced to eat them. One day, after Mari is forced to consume these hated foods, three ghostly characters miraculously appear: Ninninman (Carrot Man), P-man (Green Pepper Man), and a Milk character. These characters use their unique magic to help Mari solve various troubles. The story is filled with heartwarming family moments, humor, and touching elements, showcasing Mari's friendships and attempting to convey a positive message about overcoming food aversions. The anime was directed, written, and designed by Masayuki Yoshihara, with music composed by Yuki Hayashi. It has a runtime of 25 minutes and premiered on March 5, 2011.