A thorough review of the moving and growing story of "Nanaka 6/17"!

"Nanaka 6/17" - A story of a girl with amnesia and her youth

Nanaka 6/17 is a TV anime series based on the manga by Ken Yagami, which aired on TV Tokyo from January 9 to March 27, 2003. The 13-episode series is a heartwarming tale of youth, friendship, and growth, centered around the unique setting of memory loss.

story

The protagonist, Nanaka Kirisato, is a 17-year-old second-year high school student. She attends the same high school as her childhood friend, Toshiji Nagihara. However, one day, due to a sudden accident, she loses her memories from the age of six onwards. As a result, Nanaka's mind reverts to that of an innocent six-year-old girl, and Toshiji begins to desperately cover for her so that her classmates don't find out. With top student Yuriko Amemiya and Toshiji's rival Arashiyama getting caught up in the chaos, Nanaka's school life becomes a big mess. Will Nanaka's memories return, and how will her relationships with the people around her change? The story continues in an unmissable way.

character

Nanaka Kirisato
Nanaka is a high school sophomore who excels in school and is disliked by her classmates. However, due to an accident, she loses her memories from age six onwards, and her mind reverts to that of an innocent six-year-old girl. She loves the anime "Magical Domiko" and her behavior, which shows its influence everywhere, surprises those around her.

Nenji Nagihara
He is a childhood friend of Nanaka, and struggles to protect her even after she turns into a 6-year-old child. He is a delinquent boy nicknamed "Angry Haired Minori", but while he has a short temper and is quick to fight, he also has a kind and child-loving side.

Yuriko Amemiya
A classmate of Nanaka, she initially dislikes Nanaka, but later reconciles with him and becomes a collaborator with Minoru to protect Nanaka. Her piano skills are top-notch, and her kindness and talent add color to the story.

Aratama Kuriko
She is a kindergartener and is actually 6 years old. She likes and is attached to Minori, who resembles her older brother who is studying abroad in America. She is a precocious girl who sees Nanaka as a rival and tries to get between them.

Arashiyama May
She is the younger sister of Jinpachi Arashiyama and a master of martial arts. Her family runs a dojo, and she laments her brother's incompetence. She mistakenly believes Shichika to be a master of martial arts, and respects her, calling her "sister-in-law."

Jinpachi Arashiyama
He is Minoru's rival and is always picking fights with him, but he has a weakness for girls like Nanaka.

Magical Domiko <br> The heroine of the popular anime "Magical Domiko" that was broadcast when Nanaka was little. Her real name is Yoshiko Shishido, and Nanaka is a big fan of her. She adds excitement to the story together with the creature at her feet, Picot (nicknamed Pikota).

Production Staff

Nanaka 6/17 was produced by a talented team of people. Hiroaki Sakurai was the director, Tomoko Kaneharu was the series composer, and Masayuki Otochi was the character designer and chief animation director. Magical Domiko's character designer was Yoshiki Yamakawa, art director Yaoki Kakimoto, color designer Tomomi Ando, ​​director of photography Yohei Suzuki, editor Kazuhiko Seki, music by Toshiro Masuda and Double Oats, and sound director Tooru Nakano. Produced by GENCO, animation by JCSTAFF, and produced by Nanaka-kai.

Broadcast information

"Nanaka 6/17" was broadcast on TV Tokyo from January 8 to March 26, 2003, every Wednesday from 26:35 to 27:05. A total of 12 episodes were broadcast, and the unbroadcast episodes are included in the "Nanaka 6/17 DVD-BOX Memory File." Broadcast on TV Tokyo and other networks, each episode is 30 minutes long.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Sunao na mama" was written, composed and sung by Funta, and arranged by Hideyuki Fukasawa and Funta. The ending theme "Taisetsu na negai" was written by rino, composed by Naoyuki Nagata and sung by CooRie. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode often symbolize Nanaka's growth and her relationships with the people around her, and are as follows:

• Episode 1: Kirisa and Nanaka, 6 years old! (2003/01/08)
• Episode 2: Pianist Nanaka (2003/01/15)
• Episode 3: Big Sister Nanaka (2003/01/22)
• Episode 4: Three Good Friends (2003/01/29)
• Episode 5: Three-person date with Nanaka (2003/02/05)
• Episode 6: Nanaka on a School Trip (2003/02/12)
• Episode 7: Nanaka's journey continues (2003/02/19)
• Episode 8: Nurse Nananaka (2003/02/26)
• Episode 9: Nanaka's Cultural Festival (2003/03/05)
• Episode 10: From Nanaka to Nanaka (2003/03/12)
• Episode 11: Domikaru Nanaka (2003/03/19)
• Episode 12: Nanaka Kirisato, 17 years old (2003/03/26)
• Unaired episode: Ojamanananaka (2003/06/17)

Ratings and Recommendations

"Nanaka 6/17" is a work that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the warmth of friendship while making use of the unique setting of memory loss. Nanaka's innocence, Minoru's struggles, Yuriko's kindness, and the personalities of the surrounding characters enrich the story. In particular, Nanaka's growth and the changes in her relationships with the people around her deeply move the viewer.

This work is recommended for those who like youth anime and stories about friendship and growth. It will also be enjoyed by those who are interested in the theme of memory loss. In addition, fans of the anime "Magical Domiko" will be able to feel nostalgic through Nanaka's actions and lines.

"Nanaka 6/17" is a heartwarming story with charming characters, making it a worthwhile watch. Please give it a watch.