The narrator discusses the animated series "Chipmunk and Hedgehog" from North Korea, which is a propaganda tool for the ruling party. The series, created by "April 26 Studio" or "SEK Studio," features kind forest animals fighting against evil predators-aggressors with martial arts, machine guns, and tanks. The narrator suggests that the series is an example of nationalistic and militaristic propaganda, promoting the idea of self-reliance and the need to fight against external enemies.
The series has gained a cult following in North Korea, with images of the characters appearing on postage stamps, calendars, and walls in children's institutions. The narrator notes that the series is not just a children's cartoon but a tool for indoctrination, promoting the national ideology of Kim Il Sung.
The narrator also discusses the second season of the series, which features new villains, including American characters depicted as muscular wolves. The series has gained international attention, particularly among the furry fandom community, which has created fan art and dubbed the series into English.
However, the narrator notes that the original series is not available on YouTube due to copyright claims by the Italian company Mondo TV, which has acquired the rights to distribute the series outside of North Korea. The narrator also mentions rumors that the SEK Studio may have animated parts of the real Disney Lion King.
Overall, the narrator presents a critical analysis of the "Chipmunk and Hedgehog" series, highlighting its role as a propaganda tool and its significant cultural impact in North Korea.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The data on the standard of living in North Korea varies greatly in different sources.
2. There are 20 million people worldwide who play the game Vikings.
3. The game Vikings is not available in North Korea.
4. North Korea has a limited range of animated content, which promotes the interests of the ruling party.
5. The main hit animated series in North Korea is "Squirrel and Hedgehog" from "April 26 Studio" or "SEK Studio".
6. The series "Squirrel and Hedgehog" has a cult status in North Korea and has been released since 1977.
7. The series is about kind forest animals fighting against evil predators-aggressors.
8. The series features martial arts, machine guns, tanks, and explosions.
9. The series is known for its brutality and sometimes scares viewers.
10. The term of service in the DPRK army is 10 years for men and 3 years for women.
11. Military service is compulsory in North Korea.
12. The series "Squirrel and Hedgehog" is used as a tool for propaganda in North Korea.
13. The series promotes the national idea of relying solely on one's own forces.
14. The series is drenched in propaganda and features characters dressed in North Korean military uniforms.
15. The series has been released in several seasons, with new villains introduced in each season.
16. The rights to show the series outside North Korea belong to Mondo TV, an Italian company.
17. Animation in North Korea is the cheapest in the world, with anonymous artists paid a penny.
18. The SEK Studio is rumored to have partially animated the real Disney Lion King.
19. The studio's name is hidden among the stars in the night sky in the Disney Lion King.
20. Russian viewers often complain that their modern animation industry is dead due to lack of state support.