So this is the Waterfront Area.
There's so much water.
Many aquatic animals live in the Waterfront Area.
There are also many plants and geographic features that match the waterside.
Is that where they're holding the concert?
Must be. I see lots of Friends.
Wow!
It's so impressive.
What's that, what's that? What's that thing do?
Maybe it's the stage that the professor and the assistant made?
What a big crowd of Friends.
Yup, PPP is super popular.
Is that another Lucky-san?
Yup. There are lots of them.
Boss, I'm taking two, okay?
You hardly ever see more than one Boss in the same place, though.
Oh, really?
Today is an exception because of the large gathering of Friends.
But we can't see the concert with this crowd.
It would be hard to keep jumping the whole time.
That's it. You're almost there!
Nice job!
Kaban-chan, you've gotten pretty good at climbing trees.
What a great view! Let's watch from here.
We have box seats.
Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Leopardus
You startled me!
Who are you two? When did you get there?
You startled us, too.
Are you here to see PPP, too?
That's right. I couldn't miss their first event.
To think I could watch the third generation from their debut...
I was lucky to be born in this era.
If you got here early, couldn't you have gotten a closer spot?
Seeing the whole audience enriches the experience.
You just don't get it.
What happens next?
Today, there's the official unveiling of the new group,
and an announcement of their concert next week.
Every generation of the penguin idol unit is hugely popular.
But of course they are. Girls that cute, singing and dancing...
It wouldn't make any sense if they weren't popular.
In fact, the concert tickets sold out instantly.
Wow, really? We got lucky, then.
Yeah, lucky us.
Th-That's the one
that includes the concert, handshakes, and sitting in on a rehearsal...
A PPP platinum ticket?!
Where did you get that?!
From the professor and her assistant.
It sounds like it's starting.
PPP!
Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Eudyptes
Kept you waiting? I'm the Royal Penguin, Princess!
R-Rockhopper Penguin, that's me! Rocker for short!
Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Eudyptes
Gen, you're up!
Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Pygoscelis
I'm the Gentoo Penguin, Gen! Yes!
Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Spheniscus
Hululu!
Tell them what kind of penguin you are!
Humboldt Penguin.
Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Aptenodytes
I'm the Emperor Penguin... Emperor.
And together, we five are...
PPP!
I got stage fright. That sucked!
I wish we had been able to say our lines at a better rhythm.
It's totally different when we're in front of an audience.
I couldn't say my part like in rehearsal.
That was sloppy!
All of those Friends came to see us.
Being an idol means being fun!
Come on, follow Emperor's lead.
She's passed out.
Hey, listen.
That round rock thing...
It looked like an egg, didn't it? So cute.
Still, we've come a long way.
It wasn't perfect, but we were in front of an audience for the first time.
Yeah. It's been about a year since that day...
Did any of us think we'd get to be part of the legendary penguin idol group?
Singing and dancing turned out to be tons of fun, though.
I love dancing with you all.
We still have a long way to go!
The first and second generations were famous across the whole park.
We'll practice like mad up until the concert, and then we'll become legends, too.
Yeah!
No, no! We're not up to par at all!
Gen, you get lost at the "crying and laughing" line. Memorize all the choreography!
Got it.
Hululu, you're too slow. You have to pick up the pace.
Rocker, you're rushing too much. Watch the rest of us more.
Got it.
And most of all, you're all too stiff.
An idol shouldn't look pained.
Thinking about getting it perfect only makes you more awkward.
Dance more in the moment!
This is fun and all, but being an idol is rough.
The dancing alone is hard enough.
On top of that, we have to be cute and showy...
The first generation Emperor's dancing was so awe-inspiring.
Can I really fill her shoes?
Not to mention... me as the leader?
Wouldn't you make a better leader, Princess?
You should be strong and confident, like a leader.
I'll back you up with appealing visuals.
Trust me!
You're incredible.
You know the choreography perfectly, and you dance with so much energy.
You have a very beautiful voice, too.
All right! Let's run through it again!
'Scuse me!
Yes?
Is this where we get to do the special PPP rehearsal sit-in?
A friend of the professor?
Come in. We owe the professor for everything she did to set up this concert.
Yay!
Nice to meet you. I'm Serval!
I'm Princess.
Welcome, and enjoy the rehearsal.
Who's that? More VIP guests?
Margay, come on in!
G-Give me a minute... I'm so nervous about talking to them in person...
Huh? Something smells good...
A-dor-a-ble...
Margay-san!
Nagoya Aquarium, Touyama Saki-oneesan (Aichi)
They're the only species of Antarctic penguins to breed in the winter,
so their bodies need to be big enough to endure hunger.
They warm their eggs for long periods of time without leaving to feed,
so they need to be big enough to survive for a long time without eating.
It's mating season now, and a new pair was just recently formed.
As they were courting, some distance away from the others,
another penguin came charging in from fairly far away
and interrupted by hurling itself at them.
I was a bit startled by that.
The margay cat is a special, special cat.
Belize Zoo, Sharon-oneesan (Belize)
They live all the way up in the treetops, and they don't come down to the ground.
They're strictly treetop cats.
They eat birds, lizards...
At the zoo, we feed our margay cats chicken
and a little beef, and they seem very, very happy.
They come up to the fence to greet their visitors,
and everybody is always amazed at how beautiful the cats are.
No, no! We're getting out of sync again!
This part is the climax. We have to be perfectly matched.
I think we've improved a little.
But it's nerve-wracking in front of an audience.
Right, because everyone expects the same quality as the last generation.
Don't talk like that. You're only gonna psych yourself out.
She's right. Please don't stiffen up over your own words.
Anybody have a Japari bun?
Oh, good grief. She's a far cry from nervous...
This is how they interact off-stage...
They seem close!
And their dancing and singing is fantastic.
How'd we do?
You were really great.
Yes!
That was the best.
The best!
Rocker-san's natural pep! That's the Rockhopper position!
A true "Let's rock!"
Gen-san's orthodox idol vibe!
She's overflowing with good sense for the team!
I can't get enough of her "I'll do my best!" aura!
Emperor-san's "Am I a good enough leader?" aura!
The difference in flavor from the original tickles the heart of the devoted fan!
"Hululu..."-san's airheadedness is essential idol material! She soothes the soul!
And most of all, the pillar of the group, Princess-san!
In order to bring idols back to the park,
"Work your way up from zero! Have passion!
Practice makes perfect!" A fat-boned...
I mean, truly a penguin with high bone density's...
Uh.
Who are you? And our voices... How can you...
I love my idols!
Wow!
The margay imitates the calls of other animals to draw them closer.
That's incredible. I couldn't tell the difference.
You know about our predecessors?
I've done a lot of research on them, including at the library.
Each generation is so cool and cute. I can't get enough.
Am I a proper Gen?
Don't worry! The way you're so hardworking really resonates.
What was the first generation Rocker like?
Not much different from you. You've got it down great.
Awesome!
How do I match up?
What about me?
Okay, okay! Back to rehearsal!
The big day's just around the corner.
Let's keep improving!
Yeah!
I'm getting excited!
The audience is packed.
Let's get fired up!
Make sure the timing of the first bars is clean.
For the chorus, make sure you watch your neighbors.
Got it.
All right. We've got today in the bag!
Go...
Now?
We've got nothing on her.
This is great. They have more volume together than when it was only four girls.
This "Princess-san at the center!" feeling is very idol-like!
Four?
It used to be a group of four?
That's right. PPP's first generation had four girls, the second generation had three,
and the third generation has five.
Then they've powered up!
Huh? It wasn't five members in every generation?
That's what I thought it was...
Right, Princess?
It's time for the show. Let's hurry and get ready.
What's wrong? Do you feel sick?
You've got us worried here. Talk to us.
Just drop it, okay? Now go over the choreography.
Wh-What gives?
Gen, you should be using this time to go over the lyrics!
Come on, Hululu, stop eating.
We can't put on a satisfactory event like this.
Princess-san, are you okay? You're acting strange.
Calm down.
Wait, are you self-conscious about not being in the other generations?
I can sing and dance circles around you.
Princess-san...
Do whatever you want!
What's her problem?
I'm sorry, I...
Margay-san, you didn't do anything wrong.
What do we do? We need to get out there or the audience will...
Let's go after her.
Leave her. She told us to do whatever we want.
There she is!
She's right where Margay-san said she would be.
Princess!
Let's hurry back, okay? Everyone's waiting.
Come on, let's go! I'm sure the audience will wait for you.
I'm sorry to put you in this position when you're our guests.
No, it's okay. What's the matter?
I give up.
I'm afraid of the stage.
What happened? That's not like you.
No, I've always felt this way.
There's never been a Royal Penguin in the group before.
How's the audience going to react to that?
It scares me. That's why I dragged the others into this.
But that's why you practiced so hard, isn't it?
Margay-san told us about it.
Since the group formed, you've pushed yourself twice as hard as the others.
You pulled them this far.
Come on, let's go! Everyone's waiting for you!
Let me go!
I was so mean to the others.
I can't face them!
They can pull this off without me.
They're all real idols!
I bet they'd be really happy to hear that! Tell them face-to-face, okay?
Wow, what a big audience.
So many.
So here we go, huh?
Let's talk about how we got here.
She's the one who found all of us, right?
She sure startled me.
I was eating.
Completely out of nowhere, she said to me, "Be our leader!"
That girl is so abrupt, and bossy, too.
See? They're fine.
I knew it. They stuck with me even though they didn't want to.
But you know, once we gave it a try,
the dancing and singing turned out to be tons of fun.
So did dancing for other people!
It's all thanks to Princess.
Margay told us that she pleaded with the professor again and again
so we could have an event like this...
And that she'd research the choreography and songs until late into the night,
and practiced extra so she could teach them to us.
We can't start without Princess.
If we're going to surpass our predecessors, we need a new member.
You're watching, aren't you? Let's get this show on the road!
I can't watch this anymore. It's too clumsy.
Without me...
Princess-san!
That's your cue!
You're hopeless!
Honestly! Emperor moves too stiffly.
Gen's no good under pressure.
Rocker rushes too much, and who knows what goes on in Hululu's head?
But...
They've got a good vibe!
Time for our first song!
"Sky Dreamer"!
I can't fly through the sky,
but I have dreams to be my wings!
And that's why...
Drip drip, I'll work up a sweat!
Gobble gobble, I'll grow up big!
And one day, I'll rule those skies!
Crying, laughing,
Pop People Party!
PPP!
Push and shove?
Push and love.
Harsh environment?
I'm totally fine!
Hey, crowd in there.
You go away!
Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze.
Wow, how warm!
I'll leave my tracks in a brand new land
And hold my dreams tight.
The time to take off is now!
Even if my voice goes hoarse,
I'll keep on singing.
And so I'll...
Zoom, zoom, travel the world!
Twinkle, twinkle, shine my light!
I'll go to the end of the world with you!
I can't fly through the sky,
but I have dreams to be my wings!
And that's why...
Drip, drip, I'll work up a sweat!
Gobble gobble, I'll grow up big!
And one day, I'll rule those skies!
Crying, laughing,
Pop People Party!
PPP!
But, man, you could've shown up a little sooner!
It was for dramatic effect! They loved it, didn't they?
It really is best when it's the five of us.
This number is what makes us unique.
Huh? Weren't there always five penguin idols?
Now you ask?
Huh?
Hululu-san, you weren't listening earlier?
That's so like you.
Huh? Huh?
It really is.
Now, time for the next song: "Welcome to Japari Park"!
Whew. That was a lot of dancing.
I was so nervous.
We got a good reaction.
Good job out there!
You were incredible!
You were! With your tails bobbing back and forth, and...
Ahem! I want to thank you all, too.
Now, Margay!
Y-Yes?!
Be our manager! Actually, you already are!
I'd love to!
I wanna have our next concert near the ocean.
In that case, we should incorporate swimming into the performance.
Ocean?
You didn't know? The whole park's surrounded by an ocean.
Really?
Hey, you should know that.
So, you're looking for humans?
What kind of animal is that?
If I'm not mistaken, they were last seen at the harbor.
Huh? Really?!
But that was a long time ago. I doubt they're still there.
Why are you searching for humans?
I was told that I'm a human myself, so I'm looking for the Area where they lived.
You can't remember your territory? How awful.
No, I have a clue now. I'll go to the harbor!
Good luck. I'm sure you'll find something.
Yeah!
That reminds me... Emperor-san,
did you say you've walked 200 kilometers to your colony?
That's right. I'd fast for 100 days, too.
It was a hard life, if I say so myself...
But you like that kind of thing.
They call that "masochism."
Why are you only knowledgeable about things like that?
Pass! Kick it, kick it!
What?
I don't understand, but leave this to m—
I gotcha covered!
Goal!
Hey, wait, that's against the rules.
Long story short, she's a hat thief!
I can't see it.
Yeah, she's not that kind of girl.
Such an evil act cannot be forgiven. The park is in grave danger!
Sounds like a mix-up...
Oh, it probably is.
Not you, too!
PPP Preview!
This week, we're learning about the Ezo red fox.
I guess they pretend to sleep to hunt their prey.
So in PPP, who would be tastiest?
I know.
It's Hululu.
What?!
Is she? Really?
Next time: "Snowy Mountains Area."