THE Masayuki Paradise

 An unusual acting appearance of Masayuki Yamamoto in Konomachi Daisuki , an educational TV show that teaches children on social studies. He appeared in the last episode of the Syllabel arc on March 1994, seen in his trademark white cardigan and a keytar. Syllabel is portrayed by Yoshitomo Azuma. He is also known for creating the self-titled theme song, something that Yamamoto-sensei doesn't make that often when it comes to children's shows.

 I wanted to put in some interesting trivia bits based on Yamamoto-sensei himself. Introducing.... Mass-a Tidbits ! For the first tidbit, let's travel to the city of Nishio, in Aichi Prefecture. This was where Yamamoto spent his secondary and high school years. Every July, the people of Nishio celebrate the Gion Matsuri with a huge parade, colorful decorations, and festive dances. All fun's not enough with ondo music to keep it swingin'! One of Yamamoto's friends, a Nishio native who would later become a renowned painter, wrote and composed  Nishio Matsuri Ondo  and asked him to arrange the song for that occasion. Although older than Yamamoto, Goroh Saitoh helped set up the song and had another Nishio native, a voice actress, to provide vocals. What is surprising is that Mami Koyama (who sang in Arale-chan's voice), Saitoh and Yamamoto were graduates from Nishio High School. The song was then released in 1985. Album cover for Nishio Matsuri Ondo; top right image sho...