"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" review: A fascinating mix of combat and romance

"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" - A story of judo and love

"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" was released as an OVA in 1992, and is based on a manga serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Comics by Kitagawa Miyuki. This work is a youth love comedy with a judo theme, depicting the journey of a girl who grew up in a judo family in search of her prince. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

August 1, 1992

■Release and sales

Sony Music Entertainment

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original story by Miyuki Kitagawa (published in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Comics)

■ Director

・Director: Osamu Sekita

■ Production

Produced by Animate Film Produced and written by Movic, Sony Music Entertainment

■Works

© Miyuki Kitagawa/Shogakukan 1992

Evaluation and impressions of the work

"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" is a youthful love comedy with a judo theme, and is loved by many fans. In particular, the story of the main character, Aida Nonohana, searching for the prince who saved her when she was a child is full of romantic elements typical of girls' manga, and has the power to draw viewers in. Another appealing point is that it depicts youthful friendship and romance against the backdrop of the sport of judo.

The character settings are also very appealing, with each character's distinct personality, such as Nonoha's purity and strength, Yuya's passion, and Nobuyuki's coolness. In particular, the relationship between Nonoha and Yuya is a classic youth romantic comedy, but the addition of the element of judo gives it a fresh impression. Nobuyuki's appearance also brings new developments to the story, successfully catching the viewer's interest.

The quality of the animation is also high, and the beautiful visuals of character designer and animation director Nakayama Yumi enhance the work as a whole. In particular, the judo scenes are visually appealing, with meticulous depiction of the movements. Additionally, the backgrounds, created by art directors Sue Nobuhito and Nakaza Yoji, are also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Music is also one of the elements that enhances the appeal of the work. The opening theme "I Found a Blue Sky" combines the refreshing voice of Yuko Soma with the beautiful melody of Morio Koga, brightening the hearts of viewers. The ending theme "A Different Day Than Usual" is also composed by Ron'ichi Takahashi and sung by Naoto Fuga, helping to leave an impression of the story.

Recommended points

"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" is recommended for the following reasons.

• A youthful love comedy with a judo theme : It's rare to see a work that depicts youthful friendship and romance set against the backdrop of the sport of judo, and it can be enjoyed from a fresh perspective.
• Charming Characters : The story is full of unique characters, including the main character Nonoha, Yuya, and Nobuyuki.
• Beautiful animation : Yumi Nakayama's character designs and the beautiful visuals by the animation director enhance the entire work.
• Memorable music : The opening and closing theme songs set the mood of the story and stay in the viewer's mind.

Related information

"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" is based on a manga serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Comics by Kitagawa Miyuki. The original manga is also very popular and has a different appeal from the OVA, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out. In addition, the DVD and Blu-ray have been released by Sony Music Entertainment, the distributor of the OVA, so please use this as a reference when watching.

In addition, the director of this work, Osamu Sekita, has been active in many other works, especially in the youth romantic comedy genre, such as "Ranma 1/2" and "Oh! My Goddess". By enjoying other works by Osamu Sekita, you will be able to understand the appeal of "Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" more deeply.

Conclusion

"Princess ARMY Wedding★COMBAT" is a youthful love comedy with a judo theme, and is loved by many fans. The combination of various elements, such as attractive characters, beautiful animation, and impressive music, has the power to draw viewers in. In particular, works that depict youthful friendship and romance against the backdrop of the sport of judo are rare, and can be enjoyed from a fresh perspective. Please watch this work and experience its charm.