Ep. 2: A small child displays bravery, an old man repays a gift, and a lazy man acquires a cow.
Aired on April 8, 2012
This episode presents three distinct narratives. First, a young child demonstrates significant courage despite their small stature. Second, an elderly man receives an accidental gift and ensures it is properly repaid. Third, a lazy individual ends up acquiring a cow. These stories highlight themes of bravery, gratitude, and the consequences of idleness. The source material identifies these segments as Little One Inch, The Rolling Rice Ball, and The Cow's Marriage. The summary provided by Wikipedia condenses these events into a brief overview of the characters' actions and outcomes. No additional plot details or character developments are included in this factual description.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · A dog rewards a kind master, an old woman's gift is repaid, and a man buys a dream
- Ep. 2 · A small child displays bravery, an old man repays a gift, and a lazy man acquires a cow.
- Ep. 3 · An old man dances for demons, a fox is tricked, and a love potion backfires
- Ep. 4 · Strong Tarou, The Village of the Nightingales, and Hirabayashi Tales
- Ep. 5 · Urashima Tarou, The Monkey Buddha, and Comparing Treasures episodes feature distinct moral tales.
- Ep. 6 · Kintarou, The Two Squid, and The Three Cry episodes