A thorough review of Seikima-II's "HUMANE SOCIETY"! An invitation to a world filled with love for humanity

Seikima II HUMANE SOCIETY - A society full of love for humanity - In-depth review and recommendation

The OVA "Seikima II: Human Society" released on July 1, 1992, is an animated work that depicts the world of the musical band Seikima II. This work was produced under the direction of Jun Kamiya, based on the original work by His Excellency Demon Kogure. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

Overview

"Seikima II: Human Society" is a 57-minute OVA released by Sony Music Entertainment. It was produced by Animate Films, with IG Tatsunoko as production assistant, Movic and Sony Music Entertainment as production partners. Copyright 1992 Ki/oon Records/Movic.

story

The story of this work depicts the members of Seikima-II visiting Earth and their activities to build a society filled with love for humanity. The members, including Lord Demon Kogure, interact with various characters, and the story is characterized by a mix of humor and parody. Particularly noteworthy are the communication with the people of Earth and the satirical perspective on social issues.

character

The main characters are:

• His Excellency Demon Kogure: The leader of Seikima-II and the central figure directing their activities on Earth.
• Chief Ace Shimizu: A character who plays a military role, and is particularly notable for his performance in battle scenes.
• Prince Raiden Yuzawa: A character in charge of science and technology who shows off various inventions.
• Dr. Zenon Ishikawa: As a medical and biological expert, there are many scenes in which I interact with Earth's creatures.
• Staff Officer Sgt. Luke Takamura III: A staff officer who plans strategies, his calm judgment shines through.
• Rosa (Freya) / Mika Doi: A female character from Earth who has deep ties with the members of Seikima-II.
• Ozuru/Matsumoto Yasunori: A character who is in conflict with the members of Seikima-II, he adds tension to the story.
• Soldier/Kenichi Ono: A character who plays an active role in battle scenes, enhancing the realism of the battles.
• Angel Team Member/Yoshida Nobuyuki: Appears in various scenes as a support for Seikima-II.
• Worker/Naka Hiroshi: A character in charge of work on Earth, depicting everyday scenes.
• Mother/Sayuri Ikemoto: A character that represents a family on Earth, she creates heartwarming scenes.
• Child/Mizuhara Rin: A character who watches Seikima-II's activities from a child's perspective, and there are many humorous scenes.
• Director/Kamiya Akira: This character depicts the perspective of the production side, adding a meta element.

staff

The following people are involved in the production of this work:

• Original concept, supervision: His Excellency Demon Kogure
• Director: Jun Kamiya
• Composition and script: Masayoshi Sekishima
• Storyboard: Naoki Yamaguchi
• Supervisor, character design: Osamu Ishiwata
• Concept design: Shinji Arakawa
• Character design and animation director: Kazuya Kise
• Art director: Kazuhiro Kinoshita
• Main character color design: Sayuri Ike
• Color Coordinator: Yoko Wakana
• Director of photography: Masaaki Fujita
• Sound Director: Jun Watanabe

Background

"Seikima-II HUMANE SOCIETY" was produced as an attempt to express the musical activities of Seikima-II through animation. It is characterized by a story development that mixes humor and satire while faithfully recreating the band's worldview. The latest technology of the time was used in the production, and the attention to detail of the character design and art direction can be seen.

Ratings and Recommendations

This work is a must-see for fans of Seikima-II. You can enjoy the band's worldview through animation, and the fusion of music and images is stunning. In addition, the satirical perspective on social issues and humorous scenes will be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers. In particular, do not miss the scenes in which His Excellency Demon Kogure's character plays an active role.

Recommended audiences include:

• Seikima-II fans: A must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy the band's worldview through animation.
• Anime fans: Recommended for those who like storylines that are mixed with humor and satire.
• People interested in social issues: This is suitable for those who enjoy works that depict social issues from a satirical perspective.
• People who like the fusion of music and animation: Recommended for those looking for a work that combines music and visuals in a spectacular way.

Related Titles

"Seikima II HUMANE SOCIETY - A Society Full of Love for Humanity" has no direct connection to other works by Seikima II, but you can gain a deeper understanding of this work by enjoying the band's musical activities and live performances. In particular, we recommend checking out Seikima II's albums and live footage.

Conclusion

"Seikima II HUMANE SOCIETY - A Society Full of Love for Humanity" is a unique work that allows you to enjoy the world of Seikima II through animation. With a storyline that is full of humor and satire, and a wonderful fusion of music and video, this work will be enjoyed not only by Seikima II fans, but by a wide range of viewers. Please give it a watch.