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Zeppet produced a puppet of Judge Mijinko (water flea), who presided over Chikyu Daihotei (Grand Bench of the Earth Court), featured in the latter half of “Uchu no Ninki Bangumi: “Itoshi no Chikyu Hour” (Popular Program of the Universe: “My Beloved Earth Hour”) aired on NHK General on May 5, 2021.
The puppet faithfully depicts the transparent body of water flea, which can be lit up from inside.
Actress Hiroko Yakushimaru played the voice of Judge Mijinko to add a touch of winsomeness to the rather realistic puppet.
■ Category : Special Modeling (Puppet)
■ Media : TV
■ Title : <Chikyu Daihotei (Grand Bench of the Earth Court) >
■ Production period : 30 days