あはれ! 名作くん (2019)

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is a Japanese short anime produced by Pie in the sky, which originally aired on the NHK Educational channel's "Bit World" program in 2016 and moved to YouTube in 2022. The anime is known for its unique style of humor and its subversive take on classic fairy tale characters. The story revolves around a group of students attending Ryugu Elementary School, all of whom aspire to be protagonists in classic stories. The main character, Meisaku Matsuda, is a straight man who is surrounded by other distinctive and eccentric classmates. These classmates include a peach-headed boy who loves Momotaro, a boy who wants to be a robot but is actually human, a mischievous rice ball boy, a super-fast turtle, and a boy who wants to surpass the story of The Crane's Gratitude. The anime is not only known for its humorous plots but also often breaks the fourth wall, interacting with the audience. Through its reinterpretation of classic stories and its clever integration of modern culture, this anime has attracted audiences of all ages and has a large fan base online.