Appeal and review of "From Today, It's My Turn!!": A must-see action comedy

Everything about "From Today, It's My Turn!!": The appeal of the OVA and its background

■Overview of the work

"From Today, It's My Turn!!" is an OVA series based on the popular manga by Nishimori Hiroyuki. It was released in 10 episodes between 1993 and 1996 and was produced by Studio Pierrot. The original series was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" and features comedy and action set in a school. This OVA is full of episodes that are told from a unique perspective while bringing out the best in the original work.

■ Story

Mitsuhashi, with his blonde perm, and Ito, with his pointy sea urchin hair, transfer to a high school in C Prefecture near Tokyo. The two are high school students who, upon transferring to a new school, decide to turn into delinquents. Before transferring, they were just normal high school students, but after transferring, they suddenly become famous throughout the school, with a strange sense of solidarity and disgust. The story depicts their delinquent lifestyle and the various troubles and friendships that come with it.

■Explanation

"From Today, It's My Turn!!" is a school manga based on the original work by Nishimori Hiroyuki, which was made into an anime as an OVA. The original work was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" and was a work that received a lot of support from readers. The OVA firmly incorporates the essence of the original work, while bringing out new charms through the unique expressions and direction of anime. In particular, the individuality of the characters and comedic elements are emphasized, making it an entertaining content for viewers.

■ Main staff

・Original story: Hiroyuki Nishimori ・Produced by: Studio Pierrot ・Director: Takeshi Mori, Masami Anno ・Scriptwriter: Shikichi Ohashi ・Character design and animation director: Masaya Onishi

■Subtitle

Volume 1: (1993/04/01)
・Vol. 2: The Red Horror in the Sunset (1994/05/01)
・Volume 3: Japan's Most Selfish Man (1994/08/01)
・Volume 4: But you're going to Kyoto! (1995/05/01)
Volume 5: Nameless, Poor, and Sloppy (1995/11/01)
・Volume 6: Counterattack: Lullaby of the Mob (1996/02/01)
・Volume 7: Operation Best Friend GO! GO! GO! (1996/08/01)
Volume 8: Defeat the Dojo! (1996/12/21)
・Volume 9: Once Upon a Time in Chiba (1996/12/21)
Volume 10: Yakuza Outcasts (1996/12/21)

■Character Introduction

Takashi Mitsuhashi <br> A blonde, permed, rebellious high school student. Before transferring to another school, he was a normal high school student, but after transferring, he made a bold decision and became a rebellious boy. He has a strong and confident personality, but is also very friendly. He and Ito have a strange sense of solidarity and dislike for each other, but they often hang out together.

Shinji Ito <br> A high school student with a pointy head like a sea urchin. Like Mitsuhashi, he became a delinquent when he transferred schools. He has a calm and calculating personality, but in contrast to Mitsuhashi, he tends to act cautiously. The two know each other's circumstances, and while they cooperate, they also sometimes clash.

■Production Background

The OVA for "From Today, It's My Turn!!" was produced by Studio Pierrot. Studio Pierrot is a production company that has worked on many popular anime, and is highly regarded for its technical and expressive abilities. Directors Takeshi Mori and Masami Anno paid close attention to every detail in order to bring out the best in the original work. Screenwriter Shikichi Ohashi also faithfully reproduced the story of the original work while adding developments unique to anime, creating a story that draws viewers in. Character designer and animation director Masaya Onishi paid close attention to every detail in his animation of the original characters, enhancing their visual appeal.

■ Evaluation and impact

The "From Today, It's My Turn!!" OVA was not only highly praised by fans of the original work, but was also supported by anime fans. In particular, the production, which emphasized the individuality of the characters and comedic elements, succeeded in entertaining viewers. The success of the OVA also served to further increase the popularity of the original work, and many more fans were born. Furthermore, this work had a major influence on later school anime and comedy anime, and many works used the style of "From Today, It's My Turn!!" as a reference.

■ Recommendation points

The OVA of "From Today, It's My Turn!!" is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, and is full of elements that will entertain the viewer. In particular, the production that emphasizes the individuality of the characters and the comedic elements has the power to draw the viewer in. Also, while the story faithfully reproduces the original work, it adds developments that are unique to anime, so even fans of the original work can enjoy it from a new perspective. Furthermore, it is a work that shows off Studio Pierrot's technical ability and expressiveness, and it is also highly visually appealing. This is a work that I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes school anime and comedy anime.

■ Related works

The original work of "From Today, It's My Turn!!" is a manga by Nishimori Hiroyuki, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday". In addition to the OVA, it has also been adapted into a TV anime and a live-action movie, so it can be enjoyed in a variety of media. Another work by Nishimori Hiroyuki, "Rokudenashi Blues", is a comedy and action-packed story set in a school, and is recommended for fans of "From Today, It's My Turn!!".

■How to watch

The OVA for "From Today, It's My Turn!!" can be purchased on DVD or Blu-ray. It may also be available on some streaming services, so if you're interested, check it out.

Conclusion

The OVA of "From Today, It's My Turn!!" is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, and is full of elements that will entertain the viewer. It is full of many charms, such as the production that emphasizes the individuality of the characters and the comedic elements, the development that is unique to anime while faithfully reproducing the original work, and the visual appeal that shines with Studio Pierrot's technical ability and expressiveness. This is a work that I would definitely recommend to those who like school anime and comedy anime. Please watch it and enjoy its charm to the fullest.