Trackdown's music video review: A detailed look at its merits and flaws

"COMPILER Music Clip in Trackdown": A fusion of sci-fi comedy and music

Released by King Records on September 5, 1992, "COMPILER Music Clip in Trackdown" is an OVA based on the popular sci-fi comedy manga "COMPILER" by Kia Asamiya. This work has succeeded in a new attempt to combine music and video while maximizing the appeal of the original work. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

Overview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

September 5, 1992

■Release and sales

King Records

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Kia Asamiya

■ Director

・Director: Yasushi Murayama

■Works

©Animate Films

Commentary

Main Staff

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"COMPILER Music Clip in Trackdown" is a work that successfully combines music and video while making use of the sci-fi comedy elements of the original work. The appeal of the original work lies in the humorous depiction of the daily life of the main character Naoto and the AI ​​robot he developed, Compiler. In this OVA, various music and video are skillfully combined to further enhance that appeal.

The songs included in the album are sung by talented singers such as Shimizu Satoko, Matsuo Kiyonori, Kokubun Yurie, and Sasaki Rie, and each song matches the development of the story. In particular, Shimizu Satoko's "Unseen Love" captures the hearts of viewers with its beautiful melody that symbolizes the relationship between Naoto and the Compiler. In addition, Matsuo Kiyonori and Kokubun Yurie's "Awaken at Night" is played during the night scenes, further enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

The visuals also highlight the unique touch of character designer Yuji Moriyama. While faithfully recreating the original illustrations, the animation, which focuses on movements and expressions, provides a visual treat. Director Katsuhiko Nishijima skillfully adjusts the timing of the music and images, immersing the viewer in the story.

Comparison with the original

The original "COMPILER" is a science fiction comedy manga serialized in "Monthly Afternoon" by Kia Asamiya. The main character, Naoto, develops an AI robot called Compiler, and describes his daily life with her. The original work is a perfect blend of humorous episodes and science fiction elements, and has gained many fans.

This OVA is based on the original episodes, but pursues new ways of expressing music and images. Fans of the original will be able to enjoy familiar characters in a new way, while also feeling the new appeal of the fusion of music and images. Furthermore, viewers who are unfamiliar with the original will be drawn into the world of the story through the beauty of the music and images.

Recommended points

"COMPILER Music Clip in Trackdown" is recommended for the following reasons:

• Fusion of music and visuals : The beautiful melodies sung by talented singers and the high-quality visuals with character designs and animation are a perfect match.
• The appeal of the original work : This work brings out the best of Kia Asamiya's popular sci-fi comedy manga "COMPILER." This is a must-see for fans of the original work.
• A new attempt : The combination of music and video is a new and successful attempt, providing viewers with a fresh experience.
• Character designer Moriyama Yuji's unique touch shines through, faithfully recreating the original illustrations while paying particular attention to movement and facial expressions, providing a visual treat.
• Directorial Skill : Nishijima Katsuhiko's directorial skills expertly coordinate the timing of music and images to immerse the viewer in the story.

summary

"COMPILER Music Clip in Trackdown" is an OVA based on Kia Asamiya's popular sci-fi comedy manga "COMPILER." It successfully combines music and video in a new attempt to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest. The beautiful melodies of talented singers are perfectly matched with the high-quality character designs and animation, providing viewers with a fresh experience. This is a must-see for fans of the original work, and even viewers who are unfamiliar with the original work will be drawn into the world of the story through the beauty of the music and video.