"To My Dear Brother...": A masterpiece anime depicting the brilliance and darkness of youth"To My Dear Brother" is a TV anime series that aired from 1991 to 1992 and is based on the manga of the same name by Riyoko Ikeda. This work is a drama that depicts the youth and struggles of high school girls, and has captivated many fans with its beautiful visuals and deep storyline. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work. OverviewDear Brother was broadcast on NHK from July 14, 1991 to May 31, 1992, and is a 39-episode series. Each episode is 30 minutes long and was directed by Osamu Dezaki. It was co-produced by NHK Enterprises and NHK, and copyright is shared among NHK, NEP, Ikeda Riyoko Productions, and Tezuka Productions. storyThe story begins when the protagonist, Fukuzawa Yumi, enrolls in the prestigious girls' school, St. Francis Academy. Yumi meets the beautiful Munakata Michiru, who she has looked up to since childhood as an older sister figure, and grows up under her influence. However, the school is rife with various relationships and secrets, and Yumi, struggling through them, sets out on a journey to rediscover herself. The series delves deeply into themes of youth such as friendship, love, betrayal, and growth, and the psychological portrayal of the female characters in particular is extremely realistic and moving. The story unfolds from the perspectives of Michiru, her best friend Machiko Sagimiya, her rival Arisa, and Yumi herself, drawing the viewer in. character
BackgroundMany staff members worked hard to animate "To My Dear Brother" and capture the deep themes and beautiful visuals of the original manga by Ikeda Riyoko. In particular, director Dezaki Osamu placed great importance on portraying the characters' psychological state, and used beautiful backgrounds and music to create the work's worldview. NHK's production system also supported the quality of this work, which earned it high praise from viewers. Evaluation and impact"To My Dear Brother" was highly praised when it was first broadcast, and gained many fans. In particular, the realistic portrayal of the female characters and the story's portrayal of the brightness and darkness of youth left a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, this work had a major influence on later girls' manga and anime, and is still talked about today as a landmark of youth dramas. Subtitle List■Subtitle Episode 1: Magnificent People (1991/07/14) Recommended points"To My Dear Brother" is a highly polished coming-of-age drama that deeply moves viewers. In particular, the following points are reasons for recommending it:
Related TitlesThe original manga of "To My Dear Brother...", along with other works by Ikeda Riyoko, had a major impact on the history of girls' manga. In particular, "The Rose of Versailles", also by Ikeda Riyoko, is known as a masterpiece depicting youth and romance. Other anime works that similarly depict the youth of high school girls include "Girls und Panzer" and "K-On!". These works also depict the brilliance and conflicts of youth, and are recommended for fans of "To My Dear Brother...". How to watch"To My Dear Brother" is currently available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on some video streaming services. In particular, it can be viewed on NHK's official streaming service and Amazon Prime Video, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out. summary"To My Dear Brother" is a masterpiece anime that depicts the brilliance and darkness of youth, and is a work that deeply moves viewers. The realistic character portrayal, beautiful visuals, deep themes, and the power of music combine to enrich the viewing experience. Please watch this work and experience the drama of youth. |
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