HUMMING BIRD '95 Wind Song - A thorough review of the touching third episode

Hummingbird '95: A story of girls torn between dreams and friendship

Hummingbird '95: Song of the Wind, released as an OVA in June 1995, is based on a light novel by Taira Yoshioka. It was released by Toho Video and animated by Ashi Productions. Each episode is 30 minutes long and self-contained, and was directed by Yasushi Murayama. Below, we will take a deeper look at the story, characters, production background, and appeal of this work.

story

The story of "Hummingbird '95 Song of the Wind" revolves around Satsuki Toriishi. Satsuki is an idol pilot who strives to achieve her father's dream of winning the "All Japan Pilot Award". Her team, Hummingbird, spreads its name by appearing at music festivals and singing programs. Meanwhile, after suffering consecutive losses to Hummingbird, their rivals, Fever Girls, decide to train overseas. Satsuki and the members of Fever Girls, especially the Fever Girls members who have become close friends with Satsuki, keep each other updated on their current situations and encourage each other through video letters and international phone calls.

However, the story takes a sudden turn. The Fever Girls are shot down by an enemy plane while on a mission with the UN forces, and their whereabouts go missing. Satsuki cannot suppress her urge to go and help them right away, but combat activities overseas would mean losing her right to the All-Japan Pilot Award. Torn between her dreams and friendship, what decision will Satsuki make in the end?

character

There are many unique characters in "Hummingbird '95 Wind Song." The main characters are introduced below.

Toriishijinashi

She is the eldest daughter and is 19 years old. As the team leader of Hummingbird, she calmly and coolly leads the charge in battle. She is a reliable person, but once she loses her temper, she can show a frightening side. Her voice actress is Sakiko Tamagawa.

Yayoi Toriishi

She is the second daughter and is 18 years old. She is a sportswoman who is good at all sports, including martial arts. Although her clothes and speech are boyish, she is also a kind older sister. Her voice actor is Yuri Amano.

Satsuki Toriishi

She is the third daughter and 17 years old. She is the team's ace pilot and the protagonist of this work. She is a passionate girl who strives to achieve her father's dream of winning the "All Japan Pilot Award." Her voice actress is Kotono Mitsuishi.

Toriishi Uzuki

She is the fourth daughter and is 15 years old. She is always absent-minded and sometimes says things that don't make sense. Although she is still growing, she is the most glamorous of the sisters and we are looking forward to her future. She dotes on Marimo. Her voice actor is Akie Kusachi.

Toriishi Mizunashi

She is the fifth daughter and 12 years old. Although she is always cheerful and innocent at 12 years old, she is the youngest child and is a good pilot. She has many verbal incidents because she says what she thinks. She is voiced by Shiina Hekiru.

Hazuki Toriishi

She is the mother of five sisters and the base commander of Hummingbird. She has a youthful look that makes it hard to believe she is in her 40s. Her voice actress is Mika Doi.

Reiko Hosokawa

19 years old. She is a member of Hummingbird's rivals, the Fever Girls. She is one of the two girls with nice bodies who are no match for Hummingbird, and her characteristic feature is her fluffy bust that sways every time she moves. Her voice actor is Maya Okamoto.

Nakajo Hitomi

19 years old. She is a member of Hummingbird's rivals, the Fever Girls. She is one of the two girls with nice bodies who are no match for Hummingbird, and her characteristic feature is her fluffy bust that sways every time she moves. Her voice actress is Yuko Mizutani.

Background

Hummingbird '95: Song of the Wind is based on Yoshioka Taira's light novel Idol Defense Force Hummingbird. The original work was published by Fujimi Shobo and was adapted into an anime OVA series. It was directed, written and storyboarded by Murayama Yasushi, with character design and animation direction by Yanagisawa Masahide. Art direction was Unno Yoshimi, cinematography by Sugiura Mitsuru, sound director by Tanaka Hideyuki and music by Mirazu Takeo. Music producer was Fujita Junji, music director Shibata Arata, producers were Fukuyo Masako and Shimoji Shinao, produced by Ohba Tatsuo and Kato Hiroshi, and planned by Fujiwara Masamichi. Animation was by Ashi Productions and production was by Toho Co., Ltd.

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Hummingbird '95 Wind Song" is the story of girls who are torn between their dreams and friendship. The conflict that Satsuki faces deeply moves the viewer. Also, do not miss the drama woven by the unique characters. In particular, the scenes depicting the bond between sisters and the friendship with rivals are very moving.

In addition, this work is also characterized by its beautiful visuals, which make full use of the animation techniques of the 1990s. The direction of the battle scenes and music scenes is particularly highly praised among OVA works of the time. In addition, the music by Takeo Miratsu is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

Related Titles

Hummingbird '95 Kaze no Uta is positioned as part of the Idol Defense Force Hummingbird series. Other works in the series include the following OVAs:

• "Idol Defense Force Hummingbird"
• "Idol Defense Force Hummingbird '94 Summer"
• "Idol Defense Force Hummingbird '95 Wind Song"

Watching these films in order will give you a deeper understanding of Hummingbird's story.

Recommendation

"Hummingbird '95: Song of the Wind" is highly recommended for viewers who are looking for a touching story about dreams and friendship. It is also recommended for those who are interested in 1990s animation and OVAs. This is a perfect work for those who enjoy beautiful visuals in battle and music scenes. Furthermore, this is a work not to be missed by those who want to enjoy the drama of unique characters.

This work will not only provide viewers with deep emotion and entertainment, but it can also be said to be a valuable resource for learning about the animation culture of the 1990s.