The appeal and reviews of "Seirei Tsukai": a fantasy anime not to be missed

The appeal and evaluation of "Elementalist"

Overview

"Seirei Tsukai - Elementaler -" was released as an OVA on April 1, 1995. It is based on a manga by Takeshi Okazaki, directed by Katsuhito Akiyama, and produced by AIC. This work is packed with a dense story and beautiful visuals in a short 49-minute episode.

story

The story of "Elementaler" depicts the adventures of a boy named Kakura who has the ability to control spirits. Kakura grows as he uses the power of the spirits to overcome difficulties with his friends. The story has strong fantasy elements, and the highlights are the bonds and friendships with the spirits, as well as the battle scenes.

character

The main characters are as follows.

• Kakura - Voice actor: Hikaru Midorikawa. A boy with the ability to control spirits, he is the protagonist of the story. He is brave and caring towards his friends.
• Asami - Voice actor: Hekiru Shiina. A childhood friend of Kakura, she adventures with him. She has a bright and positive personality and supports Kakura.
• Kiriha - Voiced by: Rei Sakuma. A mysterious beauty who has a significant influence on Kakura and his friends' journey. She is a calm and intelligent character.
• Shiki - Voice actor: Kazuhiko Inoue. He is like a mentor to Kakura and is knowledgeable about spirits. He is strict, but he watches over Kakura's growth with kindness.
• Sae - Voice actor: Yasunori Matsumoto. A rival of Kakura, a young man who tries to exploit the power of the spirits. He is an ambitious man who adds tension to the story.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of this work are characterized by the beautiful touch of Hidenori Matsubara, who was in charge of character design. The depiction of the spirits and the power of the battle scenes are visually very satisfying. Also, do not miss the meticulous drawings by Hiroaki Goda, who was in charge of concept design and storyboards.

The music is by Masanori Sasaji, and the fantasy-filled melodies add excitement to the story. The background music in the battle scenes in particular is extremely effective in heightening the tension and excitement.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Seirei Tsukai - Elementaler -" has been praised for the way it develops a dense story in a short amount of time. In particular, the scenes depicting the bonds and friendships with the spirits are moving and leave a strong impression on the viewer. The beautiful visuals and music also add to the appeal of the work.

However, some viewers may feel that the short length of just one episode leaves the characters and story undeveloped. However, considering that it is an OVA, the content is quite satisfying.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend this work are as follows:

• For fantasy lovers - This work is full of fantasy elements themed around spirits, making it a must-read for fantasy fans.
• Beautiful visuals - The character designs and depictions of the spirits are beautiful, making this a visually enjoyable work.
• A moving story - The scenes depicting the bonds and friendships with spirits are moving and truly touching.
• It can be enjoyed in a short time - There is only one episode and it can be enjoyed in a short time of 49 minutes, so it is recommended for busy people.

Related information

Seirei Tsukai - Elementaler is based on a manga by Takeshi Okazaki, which is also recommended for fantasy fans. You can also enjoy this work even more by checking out other works by director Katsuhito Akiyama and production company AIC.

summary

"Seirei Tsukai - Elementaler" is a fantasy work themed on spirits, and has been praised for the way it develops a dense story in a short time. With beautiful visuals and a moving story, it is a must-watch for fantasy fans. Some viewers may find it lacking in content due to its short length of just one episode, but considering that it is an OVA, it is a very satisfying work.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

April 1, 1995

■Frequencies

49 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Takeshi Okazaki

■ Director

Katsuhito Akiyama

■ Production

AIC