A comprehensive review and recommendation of Blue Flame - Aokihonoooverview"Blue Flame" is a 1989 original video animation (OVA) based on the manga of the same name by Yanagisawa Kimio. It was directed by Ishiguro Noboru and produced by Nihon Eizo, Creative Bridge, and Artland. The story is about youth, friendship, and growing up, and is told in a 50-minute episode format. It was released by Pack-in Video on November 24, 1989. storyThe story of "Blue Flame" centers around the protagonist Kaizu Ryuichi's daily life as a high school student. While Ryuichi enjoys his youth with his friends, he also faces the conflicts hidden within himself. The story follows Ryuichi as he meets a girl named Naito Emi and grows through his relationship with her. An incident caused by Emi's father becomes a major turning point in the story, and Ryuichi is forced to reexamine himself. characterEach character in "Blue Flame" has their own unique personality, which enriches the story. Below are the main characters. Ryuichi KaizuVoice actor: Kenyuu Horiuchi The protagonist is a high school student. While he enjoys his youth with his friends, he is also struggling with inner conflict. His encounter with Emi Naito has a major impact on his life. Misao KaizuVoice actor: Mayumi So Ryuichi's younger sister. While supporting her brother, she is also searching for her own path. The story is told from her perspective, emphasizing the family bond. Emi NaitoVoice actor: Arisa Ando A girl whom Ryuichi meets. The incident caused by her father becomes the center of the story, and she grows through her relationship with Ryuichi. SayokoVoice actor: Yuuko Sasaki Ryuichi's friend. She has a bright and lively personality, bringing vitality to the story. Her presence adds color to Ryuichi's youth. KiriokaVoice actor: Shigeru Nakahara Ryuichi's friend. He is calm and intelligent, and is a supportive figure for Ryuichi. The story is told from his perspective, and the depth of their friendship is depicted. Emi Naito's fatherVoice actor: Osamu Saka A character who causes an incident that becomes a turning point in the story. His love for his family and his conflicts are depicted, adding depth to the story. Toichiro NaitoVoice actor: Shinya Otaki Emi's older brother. He is searching for his own path while facing family problems. The family problems are also depicted from his perspective. Fumie NaitoVoice actor: Mari Yokoo Emi's mother. Despite facing family problems, she supports her children. The family bond is also depicted from her perspective. SakamakiVoice actor: Nobuyuki Furuta Ryuichi's friend. His cheerful and bright personality brings vitality to the story. His presence colors Ryuichi's youth. YamadaVoice actor: Kenichi Ono Ryuichi's friend. He is calm and intelligent, and is a supportive figure for Ryuichi. The depth of their friendship is also depicted from his perspective. Kaizu Ryuichi's fatherVoice actor: Tomomichi Nishimura Ryuichi's father. His love and conflict for his family are depicted, adding depth to the story. The family's problems are also depicted from his perspective. Fujiko KaizuVoice actor: Miyuki Ichijo Ryuichi's mother. Despite facing family problems, she supports her children. The family bond is also depicted from her perspective. Keiko KuroedaVoice actor: Kazue Ikura Ryuichi's friend. She has a bright and lively personality, bringing vitality to the story. Her presence adds color to Ryuichi's youth. HottaVoice actor: Hayami Shou Ryuichi's friend. He is calm and intelligent, and is a supportive figure for Ryuichi. The depth of their friendship is also depicted from his perspective. Sumihishi KuseVoice actor: Miho Yoshida Ryuichi's friend. His cheerful and bright personality brings vitality to the story. His presence colors Ryuichi's youth. Background"Blue Flame" is based on the manga of the same name by Kimio Yanagisawa, and is a work that depicts the youth of the 1980s. Director Noboru Ishiguro aimed to portray the brilliance and conflicts of youth through this work. The film was produced by Nippon Eizo, Creative Bridge, and Artland, and was completed by bringing together the skills and passion of each company. Pack-in Video, the distributor, played an important role in the anime market at the time, and this work was released as part of that. Animation and MusicThe animation of "Blue Flame" reflects the style of the 1980s, while also depicting the emotions of the characters in detail. Director Noboru Ishiguro's direction visually expresses the brilliance and conflicts of youth. The music is also an important element that adds excitement to the story, enhancing the youthful atmosphere. In particular, the theme song and insert songs resonate deeply with the viewers. Evaluation and impact"Blue Flame" was highly praised as a youth anime in the 1980s. In particular, the portrayal of character growth and friendship was highly praised, and touched many viewers. This work also had a major influence on later youth anime, contributing to the development of the genre. Even today, it remains popular with fans, and there is a constant demand for a remake or sequel. Recommendation"Blue Flame" is a work that depicts youth, friendship, and growth, and can be recommended to a wide range of generations. High school and college students in particular will be able to enjoy it as they relate to their own youth. Furthermore, scenes depicting family problems and conflicts will resonate with the parent generation. Furthermore, the animation and music are of high quality, making it a work that will satisfy even anime fans. Related TitlesFor viewers who enjoyed "Blue Flame," we also recommend the following related works: "We still don't know the name of the flower we saw that day."It's a story about youth and friendship, with characters growing up and going through conflict. Just like "Blue Flame", it's a story that will resonate deeply with viewers. "Orange"This is a story about friendship and growth, and the time leap setting adds depth to the story. Fans of "Blue Flame" will also enjoy this work. "Your Name."This work depicts youth and growth, and the beautiful animation and music will captivate the viewer. It is also recommended for fans of "Blue Flame." summary"Blue Flame" is a work that depicts the youth of the 1980s, and depicts the growth of characters and friendship. It is a work that brings together the skills and passion of each company, along with the direction of director Noboru Ishiguro, and is a story that resonates deeply with the viewers. It is a work that can be recommended to a wide range of generations, and you can also enjoy related works. Please watch this work and feel the brilliance and conflict of youth. |
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