Max The Cat Full Episode - Japan 1996 (English)

Summary

On a beautiful autumn day in Japan, a wanderer encounters a young deer named Toshiro while exploring a park. As they play together, Toshiro discovers he’s lost one of his antlers. Initially distressed, he learns from his father that it’s natural for deer to shed their antlers annually. This revelation cheers Toshiro up, and he excitedly bounds off to share the news with his mother. The heartwarming story reflects nature’s cycles and the bond between father and son, set against the serene backdrop of Mount Fuji and a peaceful autumn forest.

Takeaways

• 😀 A beautiful autumn day in Japan sets the scene for the story.
• 😀 The protagonist spots Mount Fujiyama peeking above the trees.
• 😀 A young deer named Toshio introduces himself and invites the protagonist to play a game.
• 😀 Toshio leads the protagonist through the woods, jumping from sunny patch to sunny patch.
• 😀 Toshio realizes he has lost one of his antlers and becomes upset.
• 😀 Despite finding the missing antler, Toshio is still uncertain and worries about his reflection in the pond.
• 😀 The protagonist reassures Toshio by mentioning that they don’t have a tail, making Toshio feel a bit better.
• 😀 Toshio becomes more concerned when his remaining antler feels wobbly and may fall off too.
• 😀 Toshio is reluctant to move for fear of losing his other antler.
• 😀 Toshio’s father arrives and reassures him that losing and regrowing antlers is normal for deer.
• 😀 Toshio becomes overjoyed by the news, excited to share it with his mother and returns to the forest.

Q & A

What is the setting of the story?

The story takes place on a beautiful autumn day in a park in Japan, with the view of Mount Fujiyama in the background.

Who is Toshio, and what does he look like?

Toshio is a young deer with big eyes, little antlers, and a brown coat that blends perfectly with the autumn leaves.

What game does Toshio invite the narrator to play?

Toshio invites the narrator to play a game where they leap from one sunny patch to another in the woods.

What problem does Toshio encounter during the game?

Toshio discovers that one of his antlers is missing, which makes him feel distressed and confused.

How does Toshio react when he realizes one of his antlers is missing?

Toshio is initially in denial and insists it’s impossible. When he sees the antler lying in the grass, he is still not convinced, leading him to look at his reflection in the pond.

How does the narrator try to comfort Toshio?

The narrator tells Toshio that it’s okay and that even though Toshio has one antler, the narrator doesn’t have a tail, which helps cheer Toshio up slightly.

What does Toshio fear after realizing his remaining antler feels wobbly?

Toshio fears that his remaining antler will also fall off if he moves, so he stands very still to prevent it from happening.

What solution does the narrator suggest to help Toshio?

The narrator suggests gluing Toshio's antler back on to fix the problem.

Who appears in the clearing after Toshio and the narrator's conversation?

Toshio’s father, who is a full-grown deer, appears in the clearing, smiling at them.

What does Toshio's father explain about antlers?

Toshio’s father explains that every year, deer lose both of their antlers, but they grow back, and there’s no need to be upset about it.

How does Toshio react to his father’s explanation?

Toshio is overjoyed by the news and eagerly runs to show his mother, excited to share that his antlers will grow back.