The appeal and evaluation of the unaired short movie of "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Love"

The appeal and evaluation of "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Unaired Short Movie"

Overview

"Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren Unaired Short Movie" is an OVA released on March 19, 2014, and is included in the first volume of the Blu-ray & DVD of the TV anime "Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren". This short movie is based on the original light novel "Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!" and was produced by Kyoto Animation. There are 6 episodes in total, each 10 minutes long, but they are packed with dense content.

story

The story begins when Takanashi Rikka, who has lost her place to live, ends up staying with Togashi Yuuta. Yuuta's family has gone to Jakarta, so it seems like the two of them will start living together, but Yuuta's younger sister, Kuzuha, who is about to take her entrance exams, returns home and the three of them start living together in a strange way. Meanwhile, a new family moves into the former Takanashi household, and it turns out that one of them is Nanamiya Tomone (Sophia Ring SP Saturn VII), a self-proclaimed magical demon girl whom Yuuta had admired since middle school. Thus begins the first semester of Yuuta's second year of high school, but the days around him are still far from normal.

character

The protagonist of this work, Togashi Yuuta, is a second-year high school student who used to be a chuunibyou in middle school. He is very caring and supports Rikka even though he is often at her mercy. Takanashi Rikka is a heroine who describes herself as the user of the Evil King's True Eye, and is a beautiful petite girl who is not good at math. Nibutani Morika is a classmate of Yuuta and a leader in the cheerleading club. Satsuki Nanaka Kumin is a laid-back senior who loves to take naps. Tokomori Sanae is a freshman who is Rikka's disciple and calls herself the user of the Mjolnir Hammer. Shichimiya Tomone is Yuuta's best friend from middle school and is an active chuunibyou. Other unique characters include Yuuta's family and classmates.

Production Staff

The series is directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, with series composition by Jukki Hanada, character design and general animation director by Kazumi Ikeda, art direction by Mutsuo Shinohara, color design by Akiyo Takeda, setting by Hiroyuki Takahashi, and photography by Lynn Yamamoto. Kyoto Animation is in charge of animation, with the original story by Torako and character designs by Nozomi Osaka.

Evaluation and Appeal

"Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Unaired Short Movie" is a short but fascinating work with a dense story and unique characters. In particular, the relationship between Rikka and Yuuta and the new developments with the appearance of Tomone Nanamiya are not to be missed by fans. Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and careful direction are also highlights.

This work firmly follows the worldview of the original work, but by depicting new episodes, it is enjoyable not only for existing fans but also for new viewers. In particular, the new developments with the cohabitation of Rikka and Yuuta and the appearance of Shichimiya Tomone are points that fans cannot miss. Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and careful direction are also one of the highlights.

Recommended points

This work firmly follows the worldview of the original work, but by depicting new episodes, it is enjoyable not only for existing fans but also for new viewers. In particular, the new developments with the cohabitation of Rikka and Yuuta and the appearance of Shichimiya Tomone are points that fans cannot miss. Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and careful direction are also one of the highlights.

This work firmly follows the worldview of the original work, but by depicting new episodes, it is enjoyable not only for existing fans but also for new viewers. In particular, the new developments with the cohabitation of Rikka and Yuuta and the appearance of Shichimiya Tomone are points that fans cannot miss. Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and careful direction are also one of the highlights.

Conclusion

"Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Unaired Short Movie" is a must-see for fans of the original work, and will be enjoyable for new audiences too. Packed with unique characters, beautiful artwork, and new developments, this is definitely worth a watch.