Review of "Ore no Sora: Detective Edition": A moving story of detective growth

"My Sky: Detective Edition": The challenges and growth of a young man with a strong sense of justice

■Overview of the work

Ore no Sora: Keiji Hen was released as an OVA on October 21, 1991, based on the manga of the same name by Hiroshi Motomiya. The OVA was published by Shueisha and Pony Canyon and consists of one 45-minute episode. It was directed by Takeshi Shirato, produced by APPP, and produced by Shueisha and Pony Canyon. Copyright 1991 Hiroshi Motomiya/Shueisha, Pony Canyon.

■ Story

A young detective, Yasuda Ippei, learns of a case where a gang is putting on a show of real rape and begins to investigate the case. This case leads Ippei to take on a huge evil using the financial power of the Yasuda Zaibatsu. As Yasuda Ippei's sense of justice and drive are depicted, his growth and challenges are at the center of the story.

■Explanation

One of Hiroshi Motomiya's representative works, "Ore no Sora: Keiji Hen" (My Sky: Detective Edition) gained popularity as a comic for young men. It is a youth action story that depicts Yasuda Ippei, the heir of a wealthy family, becoming a detective due to his innate sense of justice and charging headfirst into evil. In the anime version, the title was changed from "Keiji Hen" (Detective Edition) to "Keiji Hen" (Detective Chapter). The second volume was released in 1992, the year after the first volume was released, and the series was developed.

■Cast

・Ippei Yasuda: Kazunari Futamata ・Ichizo Gozen: Rihoko Nagao ・Detective Tamura: Tesshō Genda ・Detective Headquarters: Ichirō Nagai ・Ryōichi Nikaido: Nobuo Tobita

■ Main staff

・Planning: Kazuo Nakano, Kenji Kume ・Original Story: Hiroshi Motomiya ・Director: Takeshi Shirato ・Character Design, Animation Director: Masami Suda ・Art Director: Jin Nagao ・Director of Photography: Hideo Nagasaki ・Sound Director: Akira Okuma ・Music: Takeshi Yasuda ・Production: APPP
・Production: Shueisha, Pony Canyon

■ Main Characters

・Ippei Yasuda: A young detective. He is the heir to the Yasuda Group, Japan's largest conglomerate, and is well-liked by those around him for his friendly nature. He has a strong sense of justice, and even in the midst of a police organization full of ties, he puts all his effort into his investigations.

■ Related works

"My Sky: Detective Chapter 2: Kidnapping"

■Detailed work critique

■ The appeal of the story

"Ore no Sora: Detective Edition" depicts the growth and challenges of a young detective named Yasuda Ippei. Although Ippei is the son of a wealthy family, his sense of justice led him to become a detective and confront the horrific crimes of organized crime. The story depicts the process in which Ippei faces and overcomes various difficulties as he investigates the case. In the process, Ippei's humanity and sense of justice are explored in depth, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

In particular, the case of a gangster putting on a show of real rape highlights a social problem and highlights Ippei's sense of justice and drive. Through this case, Ippei is depicted as growing from being just the heir of a wealthy conglomerate into a true detective.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Yasuda Ippei, is the heir to a wealthy family, but is also portrayed as a young man with a strong sense of justice. His friendly personality and strong sense of justice resonate with viewers. His humanity, which also endears him to those around him, is an important element that deepens the story.

Other characters are also unique, such as Gozen Ijuzo, Detective Tamura, Detective Headquarters, and Nikaido Ryoichi, each of whom plays an important role in supporting Ippei's growth. In particular, Gozen Ijuzo is an important character who supports Ippei emotionally and encourages his actions.

■Video and Music

As an OVA, Ore no Sora: Keiji-hen has also been highly praised for its visuals. Character designer and animation director Masami Suda's technical skills shine through, and the expressions and movements of Ippei and other characters are depicted realistically. Art director Jin Nagao and cinematographer Hideo Nagasaki also help to enhance the overall atmosphere of the work.

The music also plays an important role, and Takeshi Yasuda's music effectively expresses Ippei's actions and emotions, especially during the tense scenes, which have the power to draw the viewer in.

■ Social significance

"Ore no Sora: Detective Edition" highlights social issues by depicting the horrific crimes of organized crime gangs. In particular, the incident of making a rape show shocked viewers and made them think about the dark side of society. In addition, Ippei's sense of justice and drive send an important message of courage and hope to viewers.

■ Recommendations and ratings

■ Recommendation points

"Ore no Sora: Detective Edition" is a work that depicts the growth and challenges of a young man with a strong sense of justice, and leaves a strong impression on viewers. In particular, Yasuda Ippei's character and his drive are important elements that evoke empathy from viewers and deepen the story. In addition, the quality of the visuals and music is also high, and has the power to draw viewers in.

Another appeal of the show is the stories that bring social issues into focus, providing viewers with an opportunity to think. In particular, by depicting the horrific crimes committed by organized crime, the show conveys the importance of facing up to the dark side of society.

■Evaluation

"Ore no Sora: Keiji Hen" has been highly praised for its story, characters, visuals, and music, and is a highly polished work even as an OVA. In particular, the story of Yasuda Ippei's growth and challenges deeply touches viewers and makes them think about social issues.

The appeal of the characters is also a major point of appreciation, and Yasuda Ippei's sense of justice and drive in particular are important elements that evoke empathy from viewers and deepen the story. In addition, the quality of the visuals and music is also high, and has the power to draw viewers in.

Related information

■ Related works

"Ore no Sora: Detective Chapter 2: Kidnapping" was released in 1992 as a sequel to this work. This work also depicts the exploits of Yasuda Ippei, and features a deeper story and character development.

■ Original information

The original work is the manga "Ore no Sora: Detective Edition" by Hiroshi Motomiya, which gained popularity as a comic for young adults. The story and characters of the original work are faithfully reproduced in the anime version, which will satisfy fans of the original work.

■ Production staff

Director Takeshi Shirato was a key figure in leading the success of "Ore no Sora: Keiji-hen" as an OVA, and his technical skills and sensibility have raised the quality of the entire work. Additionally, character designer and animation director Masami Suda's technical skills have also been praised, with the characters' expressions and movements depicted realistically.

■ Release Information

"Ore no Sora: Detective Edition" was released as a VHS package on October 21, 1991. The title was changed to "Detective Edition" from the original "Detective Edition". It was released by Shueisha and Pony Canyon, and consists of one 45-minute episode.

Conclusion

"Ore no Sora: Detective Arc" is a work that depicts the growth and challenges of a young man with a strong sense of justice, and leaves a strong impression on viewers. It has been highly praised for its story, characters, visuals, and music, and is a highly polished work even as an OVA. In particular, Yasuda Ippei's sense of justice and drive evoke sympathy in viewers and provide an opportunity to think about social issues. You can enjoy this work from all angles, including related works and information about the original work.