Miyuki-chan in Wonderland: A deep look into the fascinating story and characters

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland - Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

June 21, 1995

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

CLAMP

■ Production

Produced by Animate Films, Production Cooperation: Madhouse, Production: Sony Music Entertainment, Kadokawa Shoten, Movic

■ Story

Miyuki-chan's trademark is her sailor uniform. One morning, she wanders into a world inhabited only by eccentric and glamorous beauties. A slightly erotic never-ending story set in various parallel worlds.

■Explanation

This OVA is based on the manga and illustrations by CLAMP. It is made up of two parts, "Miyuki-chan in Wonderland" and "Miyuki-chan in the Looking Glass". The original story is Alice in Wonderland. The story is about a high school girl named Miyuki-chan who gets lost in Wonderland and is at the mercy of mysterious female characters. The story follows a so-called yuri plot that ignores Miyuki-chan's own wishes throughout the entire story.

■Cast

・Miyuki/Mariko Kouda・Queen/Kikuko Inoue・Akirei/Yumi Touma・Fuyurei/Megumi Ogata・Door girl/Hekiru Shiina・The Hatter/Emi Shinohara・Cheshire Cat/Ai Orikasa・Bunny/Yuko Nagashima・Humpty Dumpty/Masako Katsuo・Sumire/Rika Matsumoto・Yuri/Sakura Tange

■ Main staff

Producers: Yumiko Masushima, Kazuhiko Ikeguchi Production Producer: Masao Maruyama Character design: CLAMP
・Screenplay: Nanase Okawa ・Character design, animation director: Tetsuro Aoki ・Storyboard: Hiroshi Fukutomi, Mamoru Hamazu ・Director: Seiko Sayama, Mamoru Hamazu ・Animation director: Makoto Koga ・Art director: Katsushi Aoki ・Director of photography: Hiroshi Isakawa ・Sound director: Yasunori Honda ・Music: Toshiyuki Honda ・Production: Animate Film ・Production cooperation: Madhouse ・Production: Sony Music Entertainment, Kadokawa Shoten, Movic

■ Main Characters

・Miyuki: A very ordinary high school girl who looks good in a sailor uniform. She has a tendency to get lost in a mysterious world.

■Subtitle

Two-part story: Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and Miyuki-chan in the Mirror

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Miyuki-chan in Wonderland" is a work that perfectly matches CLAMP's unique worldview with the OVA format. Released in 1995, this work is composed of two episodes and brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. Below, we will explain in detail the charm of the work and its recommended points.

Story and setting

One morning, Miyuki suddenly finds herself lost in a strange world. This world is based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and the story unfolds as Miyuki meets a variety of strange characters and is at their mercy. In particular, the scene in which Miyuki is swept up in a yuri plot against her will leaves a strong impression on viewers. This setting makes excellent use of the technique of blurring the line between fantasy and reality, which is common in CLAMP's works.

character

The voice of Ms. Mariko Koda, who plays Miyuki-chan, realistically expresses her confusion and bewilderment, evoking sympathy from the audience. In addition, the charm of the work is enhanced by a luxurious cast including Ms. Kikuko Inoue as the Queen and Ms. Ai Orikasa as the Cheshire Cat. In particular, the mysterious charm of the Cheshire Cat is further enhanced by the voice of Ms. Ai Orikasa.

Visuals and animation

CLAMP's character designs bring out the best in the characters, including Miyuki. Tetsuro Aoki's character design and animation direction faithfully reproduce CLAMP's original ideas while adding movements and expressions unique to OVAs to enhance the visual appeal. Makoto Koga's animation direction also captures Miyuki's confusion and surprise in great detail, drawing viewers' emotions.

Music and Sound

Toshiyuki Honda's music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the music expressing the eeriness of the mysterious world and Miyuki's anxiety stirs the emotions of the viewer. In addition, Yasunori Honda, the sound director, also skillfully uses character voices and sound effects to deepen the worldview of the work.

Recommended points

"Miyuki in Wonderland" is recommended not only for CLAMP fans, but also for those who like fantasy and yuri works. It is especially recommended for those who can empathize with Miyuki's confusion and at her mercy. Also, don't miss the gorgeous cast, beautiful visuals, and the quality of the music and sound. It's a must-watch for those who like the OVA format.

Supplementary Information

"Miyuki in Wonderland" is also related to other works by CLAMP. In particular, you can feel the similarities with characters that appear in works such as "Tokyo Babilon" and "X", as well as CLAMP's unique worldview. In addition, when the OVA was released, many Miyuki character goods and related books were released, which became a hot topic among fans. Even now, Miyuki's charm is often discussed on CLAMP fan sites and social media, and the popularity of the work has not waned.

How to watch

"Miyuki in Wonderland" is now available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on some video streaming services. If you are a fan of CLAMP or enjoy fantasy works, be sure to give it a watch. You will definitely be drawn into Miyuki's mysterious adventure and the charm of the strange characters that surround her.

Conclusion

"Miyuki in Wonderland" is a work that perfectly matches CLAMP's unique worldview with the OVA format. Miyuki's confusion and at the mercy of others, the gorgeous cast, the beautiful visuals, and the quality of the music and sound all attract viewers. This is a must-watch work for fans of fantasy and yuri works, and for fans of CLAMP. Please experience Miyuki's mysterious adventure.