Evaluation and recommended points of "No time to mess around!"

Evaluation and recommended points of "No time to mess around!"

No time to mess around! - A comprehensive review and recommendation of No time to mess around!

Overview

"We Don't Have Time to Do This!" was released as an OVA on April 7, 1995, and is based on a manga serialized in Akita Shoten's "Weekly Shonen Champion" by Hideyuki Yonehara. It has a short but dense story of 50 minutes in two episodes. It was produced by JCSTAFF, produced by Nippon Eizo, and directed by Katsumi Minokuchi.

story

■ Story

The worst and strongest delinquent duo, Akagi Naomi and Shimada Aki, have just enrolled at Sakurajo High School. The fearless duo believe that they will be popular with the girls if they prove their strength in a fight, so they cause trouble as soon as they enter the school and defeat the gang leader's group by themselves.

The story of this work is a typical juvenile delinquent story, but it also has an exquisite mix of humor and action. Akagi Naomi and Shimada Aki are obsessed with proving their strength through fighting, and from the very first day of school they cause trouble at school. At first glance, their actions may seem reckless, but behind them lies the brilliance of friendship and youth. The scene in which the two defeat a gang leader is particularly impressive and will grab the viewers' hearts.

character

■Cast

・Shimada Aki/Kusao Takeshi/Akagi Naomi/Takagi Wataru/Sumizaki Leo/Suzuoki Hirotaka/Kenami Seishiro/Ishikawa Hideo/Kibana Yohei/Morikawa Tomoyuki/Mikami Reiji/Tsujitani Kouji/Aota Mugiko/Kasahara Rumi/Ito Kaori/Tamagawa Sakiko/Matsugo Isamu/Nakamura Daiki/Amakusa Gin/Seki Toshihiko/Ichiro/Ishino Ryuzo/Hat Man/Yanagisawa Eiji/Ohinata Akemi/Amano Yuri/Female Student A/Kawakami Tomoko/Female Student B/Onodera Mariko/Female Student C/Imai Yuka

The main characters, Akagi Naomi and Shimada Aki, are played by two talented voice actors, Kusao Takeshi and Takagi Wataru. Kusao Takeshi's Shimada Aki is particularly impressive for his light-hearted talk and humorous acting. Takagi Wataru's Akagi Naomi also expresses a cool character. The supporting characters are also unique, and Suzuoki Hirotaka's Sumizaki Reo and Ishikawa Hideo's Kurenami Seishiro add depth to the story.

Production Staff

■ Main staff

Original story by Hideyuki Yonehara (serialized in Akita Publishing's Weekly Shonen Champion)
Producer: Mitsuo Sejima Scriptwriter: Hideo Nanbu Director Storyboard: Katsumi Minokuchi Director: Osamu Sekita Character design: Mitsuharu Kajitani Animation director: Takashi Wada Art director: Osamu Honda Color settings, color designation: Sayuri Tanabe Special effects: Go Abe (Grell Studio)
・Director of Photography: Katsuyuki Otaki ・Editor: Naoyuki Masaki ・Sound Director: Hideyuki Tanaka ・Sound Production: Audio Tanaka ・Production Producer: Tomoko Kawasaki ・Production Manager: Takashi Sato ・Production: JCSTAFF
Produced by Nippon Eizou

Director Minokuchi Katsumi has demonstrated his skill in drawing out the story in the short time frame of an OVA. Screenwriter Nanbu Hideo has brought out the best in the original work while adding original elements to entertain viewers. Character designer Kajitani Mitsuharu and animation director Wada Takashi have clearly differentiated the characters' personalities, enhancing the visual appeal. Additionally, sound director Tanaka Hideyuki has brought out the best in the voice actors' performances, enriching the worldview of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"We don't have time to mess around!" is a short but dense story and has unique characters. In particular, the friendship between Naomi Akagi and Aki Shimada and the brilliance of youth will touch the hearts of viewers. The story also has a perfect blend of humor and action, making it a fun watch.

This work is recommended not only for those who like delinquent boys, but also for those who like works that depict friendship and youth. In particular, the skill with which the story is told in the short time of an OVA gives it a charm that other works do not have. In addition, the voice actors' performances are superb, and the personalities of the characters are well expressed.

Furthermore, even though this work was made in 1995, it still has a timeless charm even when viewed today. In particular, the quality of the character design and animation is extremely high for an OVA at the time. In terms of sound, the voice actors' performances, sound effects, and background music all firmly support the worldview of the work.

The recommended points are as follows:

  • The friendship and youthful brilliance of Naoki Akagi and Aki Shimada
  • A story with a perfect mix of humor and action
  • Unique characters and their acting
  • The ability to tell a complete story in the short time frame of an OVA
  • Although it was made in 1995, its appeal remains the same even today.
  • Character design and drawing quality
  • The voice acting, sound effects, and background music

As mentioned above, "No Time to Mess Around!" is a short but dense story with unique characters, and is a work that can be recommended to many viewers. Please give it a watch.

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