The appeal and reviews of "Lady Lady!!": A must-see anime guide

"Lady Lady!!": A British beauty and a coming-of-age story

■Overview of the work

"Lady Lady!!" is a TV anime series based on the original work by Yoko Hide, and was broadcast on TBS from October 21, 1987 to March 23, 1988. It consisted of 21 episodes, each 28 minutes long, and aired every Wednesday from 19:30 to 20:00. Set in the UK, the series was produced as a pure shojo manga, depicting the growth of the main character, Rin, as a "lady." The theme song was sung by the idol group "Shounentai," which was popular at the time, further enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Story

When Rin was five years old, her mother died and she went to England to live with her father. However, her father was too busy to be with her, and Rin lived a lonely life. Still, in order to keep her promise to her mother, Rin strives to live a kind, strong and beautiful life. Her older sister, Sarah, who is five years older than her, is as beautiful as the "lady" her mother had spoken of, and Arthur, the young man next door, looks like a prince as he rides his white horse across the plains. However, the widow of Baron Magdalene and the brothers Thomas and Mary bully Rin at every opportunity, hoping to snatch her father away from them. Thanks to the kindness and support of Arthur and Sarah, Rin overcomes the various difficulties and bullying, and is finally able to pave the way to becoming a "lady."

■ Characters

Rin (voiced by Miyuki Muroi)
The main character is a young girl who, after losing her mother, moves to live with her father in England. In order to keep a promise to her mother, she strives to live a kind, strong and beautiful life. Her growth and journey to becoming a "lady" are at the heart of the story.

Sara (voiced by Honda Chieko)
She is like an older sister to Rin, being five years older than her, and supports her. Her beauty and kindness make her a mother figure to Rin.

Arthur (voiced by Ryo Horikawa)
A young man who lives next door to Rin, he looks like a prince when he rides a white horse across the plains. He is Rin's good friend and supports her as she grows up.

Widow of Baron Magdalene (voiced by Keiko Yokozawa)
She is a villain who tries to take away Rin's father and prevents her from growing up. Her existence becomes a test for Rin.

Brothers Thomas and Mary (voiced by Keiichi Nanba and Mayumi Sho)
Together with the Widow of Baron Magdalene, they try to take away Lin's father and bully her. Their presence is an important factor in testing Lin's growth.

■ Production staff

Original author : Hide Yoko
Planning : Kazuo Yokoyama, Hiromi Seki
Producers : Tokiji Kabuki, Yoshiro Sugawara
Series Director : Hiroshi Shitara
Directed by : Yugo Serigawa, Yasuo Yamayoshi, Toshihiko Arisako and others
Character design : Kazuhiro Ochi
Art design : Takao Sawada
Music : Tanaka Kouhei

■ Theme songs and music

Opening theme "LADY"
Lyrics: Masumi Kawamura Composition and Arrangement: Katsuhisa Hattori Vocals: Shonentai

Ending theme "Moonlight for just the two of us"
Lyrics: Masumi Kawamura Composition and Arrangement: Katsuhisa Hattori Vocals: Shonentai

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Lady Lady!!" was loved by many viewers as a work depicting the beautiful scenery of England and the coming-of-age story of a young girl. In particular, Rin's purity and strength, and the kindness and support of the people around her, are elements that touch the hearts of viewers. The theme song by Shonentai also enhanced the charm of the work, and it has become an unforgettable memory for viewers at the time.

While following the lines of a shojo manga, this work has touched viewers by depicting Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady" against the backdrop of British culture and scenery. In particular, Rin's efforts to keep her promise to her mother and her strength to overcome difficulties have resonated with many viewers. Additionally, the way kind characters such as Sarah and Arthur support Rin's growth has also been an inspiring element for viewers.

Furthermore, while reflecting the trends of girls' manga at the time, this work attracted viewers with its unique worldview and story development. In particular, the depiction of Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady" against the backdrop of the beautiful scenery and culture of Britain gave viewers a fresh impression. The theme song by Shonentai also enhanced the appeal of the work, making it an unforgettable memory for viewers at the time.

■ Recommendation points

"Lady Lady!!" was loved by many viewers as a work depicting the beautiful scenery of England and the coming-of-age story of a young girl. In particular, Rin's purity and strength, and the kindness and support of the people around her, are elements that touch the hearts of viewers. The theme song by Shonentai also enhanced the charm of the work, and it has become an unforgettable memory for viewers at the time.

While following the lines of a shojo manga, this work has touched viewers by depicting Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady" against the backdrop of British culture and scenery. In particular, Rin's efforts to keep her promise to her mother and her strength to overcome difficulties have resonated with many viewers. Additionally, the way kind characters such as Sarah and Arthur support Rin's growth has also been an inspiring element for viewers.

Furthermore, while reflecting the trends of girls' manga at the time, this work attracted viewers with its unique worldview and story development. In particular, the depiction of Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady" against the backdrop of the beautiful scenery and culture of Britain gave viewers a fresh impression. The theme song by Shonentai also enhanced the appeal of the work, making it an unforgettable memory for viewers at the time.

■ Related works

"Lady Lady!!" is based on the original work by Yoko Hide, and has themes and elements in common with other shojo manga. In particular, compared to works such as "Candy Candy" and "The Rose of Versailles," it has a commonality in that it depicts Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady." Also, as a work set in the UK, it is related to works such as "Emma" and "Victorian Romance Emma."

■How to watch

"Lady Lady!!" is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on some video streaming services. It is recommended for fans as an opportunity to rediscover fond memories, and for new viewers as an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Britain and the story of a young girl's growth.

■ Summary

"Lady Lady!!" was loved by many viewers as a work depicting the beautiful scenery of Britain and the growth story of a girl. In particular, Rin's purity and strength, and the kindness and support of the people around her, are elements that touch the hearts of viewers. In addition, the theme song by Shonentai also enhances the appeal of the work, and it is an unforgettable memory for viewers at the time. While continuing the line of girls' manga, this work moved viewers by depicting Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady" against the backdrop of British culture and scenery. In particular, Rin's efforts to keep her promise to her mother and her strength to overcome difficulties resonated with many viewers. In addition, the way kind characters such as Sarah and Arthur support Rin's growth is also an element that moves viewers. In addition, while reflecting the trends of girls' manga at the time, this work attracted viewers with its unique world view and story development. In particular, the way Rin's growth and her journey to becoming a "lady" against the backdrop of British beautiful scenery and culture gave viewers a fresh impression. In addition, the theme song by Shonentai also enhances the appeal of the work, and it is an unforgettable memory for viewers at the time.