Kurunekobin Special Edition: A thorough look at the fascinating stories of cats

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Kurunekobin Special Edition

Overview

"Kurunekobin Special Edition" was released as an OVA from 2009 to 2010 and is based on the manga by Yamato Kuruneko, published by Enterbrain. It consists of four episodes, each about eight minutes long, but it depicts the lives of cats and the author's loving daily life. This work is a must-see for cat lovers, and features a story that conveys the charm of cats and the importance of life.

Public Information

• Release Media : OVA
• Original Media : Manga
• release date :
  • #1: December 18, 2009
  • #2: March 5, 2010
  • #3: June 4, 2010
  • #4: September 3, 2010
• Released and distributed by: Kadokawa Pictures
• Duration : 8 minutes
• Episodes : 4
• Original work : Kuruneko Yamato (published by Enterbrain)
• Director : Director/Heitaro Daichi
• Production :
  • Produced by: Ducks Productions
  • Production cooperation: Studio Deen
  • Produced by Kurunekosha (Kadokawa Pictures, Kansai Telecasting, Tokai Telecasting, IP4, Enterbrain)
• Copyright : ©2009 Kuruneko Yamato/PUBLISHED BY ENTERBRAIN,INC/Kurunekosha

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Evaluation of the work

"Kurunekobin Special Edition" is a heartwarming work for cat-loving viewers, and has been highly praised for its story that depicts the charm of cats and the importance of life. Although each episode is short at just 8 minutes, it carefully depicts the personalities of the cats and the author's life, providing viewers with laughter and tears. In particular, Kobayashi Satomi's voice acting enhances the atmosphere of the work, realistically expressing the voices of the cats and the author's feelings.

The skills of director Heitaro Daichi and illustrator Rie Oshima are also superb, with the cat's movements and expressions depicted very realistically. With the cooperation of Dax Productions and Studio Deen, high-quality animation has been achieved, and the visual appeal is also a major point.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• A must-see for cat lovers : This book captures the cuteness and personalities of cats in minute detail, making it a must-see for cat lovers.
• The importance of life : Through the lives of cats, you can learn the importance of life and love.
• Enjoyable in a short amount of time : Each episode is only 8 minutes long, so even busy people can enjoy it easily.
• High-quality animation : Thanks to the collaboration between Dax Productions and Studio Deen, you can enjoy high-quality animation.
• A moving story : Through stories from the author's life and her cats, a moving story is told that will have you laughing and crying.

Related works

In addition to "Kurunekobin Special Edition," the Kuruneko series also includes the following related works.

• Kuruneko : The original manga by Kuruneko Yamato depicts the lives of cats and the author's daily life.
• Kuruneko 2nd Season : A sequel to Kuruneko, adding episodes featuring new cats.
• Kuruneko WEB version : With the Kuruneko series published online, you can enjoy many more cat stories.

The appeal of the theme song and music

The theme song for "Kurunekobin Special Edition," "Beautiful Day," is written by Nozomi Sasaki, composed by Seiji Kameda, and sung by Vivian Hsu, further enhancing the atmosphere of the show. This song has a bright and warm melody that symbolizes the happy daily lives of cats, and heals the hearts of viewers. The song TM1 also matches the atmosphere of the show, and plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

What viewers say

Here are some comments from viewers.

• "This is a must-see for cat lovers. The cuteness and personalities of cats are depicted in minute detail, making it soothing to look at."
• "I was moved by how the story was told so well, even in such a short time. It made me realize once again how precious life is."
• "Kobayashi Satomi's voice acting is superb, and she conveys the cat's voice and the author's feelings so realistically."
• "The animation quality is high, and the cats' movements and expressions are realistic and worth watching."

summary

"Kurunekobin Special Edition" is a must-watch for cat lovers, and has been highly praised for its story that depicts the charm of cats and the importance of life. Although each episode is only 8 minutes long, the cats' personalities and the creator's life are carefully depicted, providing viewers with laughter and tears. The voice acting of Kobayashi Satomi and the skills of Daichi Heitaro and Oshima Rie are also superb, making for high-quality animation. Be sure to watch this work and experience the happy daily lives of cats and the importance of life.