HUMMING BIRD '95 To the Place of Dreams - A thorough review of the touching fourth episode

"HUMMING BIRD '95 To the Place of Dreams": A story of a hummingbird that reaches a moving climax

The OVA "HUMMING BIRD '95 To the Place of Dreams", released by Toho Video in December 1995, is the fourth installment of the series based on Yoshioka Taira's light novel, and is a work that reaches a moving climax. In a short 30-minute run, this OVA depicts the members of Hummingbird struggling to rescue their comrades. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"HUMMING BIRD '95 To the Place of Dreams" was released as an OVA and was based on a light novel by Yoshioka Taira. It was directed by Murayama Yasushi, produced by Ashi Productions, and produced by Toho. It is a single episode, 30 minutes long, and was released in December 1995.

story

"A man who doesn't help his comrades isn't a real pilot" - Satsuki ponders her father's words and decides to leave Hummingbird, heading off alone to rescue the Fever Girls. Kanna, Yayoi, Uzuki, and Mina all follow Satsuki. "We're only a Hummingbird when all five of us are together!" They all work together to begin the rescue mission for the Fever Girls! Meanwhile, the sisters' mother, Hazuki, is being held responsible for an unauthorized sortie and is in a difficult position. The president of Yajima Office comes to her rescue. Meanwhile, the captured Fever Girls are taken to Petre, the representative of the enemy country, and are held captive with no way to escape. Will Hummingbird be able to rescue them? The emotional climax is finally here!

cast

・Toruishi Satsuki/Mitsuishi Kotono/Toruishi Kanna/Tamagawa Sakiko/Toruishi Yayoi/Amano Yuri/Toruishi Uzuki/Kusachi Akie/Toruishi Mina/Shiina Hekiru/Toruishi Hazuki/Doi Mika/Toruishi Yuma/Hori Hideyuki/Toruishi Fumi/Naka Hiroshi/Producer Kudo/Matsumoto Yasunori/Ijuin/Suzuki Katsumi/Yasuda/Kikuchi Masami/President Yajima/Yamadera Koichi/Secretary/Tachiki Fumihiko/Hosokawa Reiko/Okamoto Maya/Nakajo Hitomi/Mizutani Yuko/Kato Goro/Okiayu Ryutaro/Petre/Koyasu Takehito

Main Staff

・Original story by Taira Yoshioka (published by Fujimi Shobo)
・Director / Yasushi Murayama・Storyboard / Yasushi Murayama・Screenplay / Yasushi Murayama, Ritsuko Hayasaka・Character design / Masahide Yanagisawa・Animation director / Masahide Yanagisawa・Art director / Yoshimi Umino・Director of photography / Mitsuru Sugiura・Sound director / Hideyuki Tanaka・Music / Takeo Mirazu・Music producer / Junji Fujita・Music director / Arata Shibata・Producers / Masako Fukuyo, Kazunori Hashimoto・Production / Tatsuo Oba, Hiroshi Kato・Planning / Masamichi Fujiwara・Animation production / Ashi Productions・Production / Toho Co., Ltd.

Main Characters

・Toriishijinashi／
The eldest daughter. 19 years old. As the team leader of Hummingbird, she calmly and coolly leads the charge during battles. She's a reliable person, but she can also be scary when she loses her temper.
・Yayoi Toriishi／
Second daughter. 18 years old. A sportswoman who is good at any sport, including martial arts. Her clothes and manner of speech are boyish, but she is a kind and good older sister.
・Satsuki Toriishi／
The third daughter. 17 years old. The team's ace pilot and the protagonist of this work. It was also the dream of her missing father, Yuma. A passionate girl who strives to win the "All Japan Pilot Award."
・Uzuki Toriishi／
The fourth daughter. 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 it's exciting to see what she will become. She dotes on Marimo.
・Tobishi Mizunashi／
The fifth daughter. 12 years old. She is always cheerful and innocent at 12 years old, but she is also the youngest child and a good pilot. She says what she thinks straight out, which has led to many verbal gaffes(?).
・Hazuki Toriishi／
Mother of five sisters. Also the base commander of Hummingbird. Boasts a youthfulness that makes it hard to believe she is in her 40s.
・Reiko Hosokawa/
19 years old. A member of Hummingbird's rivals, the Fever Girls. A duo with nice bodies that Hummingbird has no chance of competing with. Check out her fluffy bust that sways every time she moves!
・Nakajo Hitomi /
19 years old. A member of Hummingbird's rivals, the Fever Girls. A duo with nice bodies that Hummingbird has no chance of competing with. Check out her fluffy bust that sways every time she moves!

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Related Titles

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

Evaluation and Impressions

"HUMMING BIRD '95 To the Place of Dreams" is loved by many fans as the climax of the Hummingbird series. In particular, the story of Satsuki's growth and her bond with her friends is moving and touching. In addition, the individuality of each character is well-drawn, drawing viewers in.

The cast is also impressive, with a collection of talented voice actors such as Kotono Mitsuishi and Sakiko Tamagawa. In particular, Kotono Mitsuishi's passionate performance as Satsuki further enhances the appeal of the work. The character designs and drawings are also beautiful, giving a sense of the height of animation technology in the 1990s.

The music, composed by Takeo Mirazu, also adds excitement to the story, and the BGM in the climax scene is particularly moving. Overall, the story, cast, music, and animation of this work are all of a high standard, making it a very well-made OVA.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend this work:

• A moving story : The Hummingbird members' struggle to rescue their friends will move viewers. The climax scene, which depicts Satsuki's growth and her bond with her friends, is a must-see.
• Appealing characters : Each character's personality is well-drawn and has the power to draw the viewer in. The relationships between the five sisters, Satsuki, Kanna, Yayoi, Uzuki, and Minashi, are especially fun to watch.
• A luxurious cast : The series is packed with talented voice actors, including Kotono Mitsuishi and Sakiko Tamagawa. In particular, Kotono Mitsuishi's passionate performance as Satsuki is a must-listen.
• Beautiful animation : The character designs and drawings are beautiful, and show the height of animation technology in the 1990s. The battle scenes are particularly impressive.
• Great music : Mirazu Takeo's music adds excitement to the story, and the background music in the climax scene is particularly moving.

summary

"HUMMING BIRD '95 To the Place of Dreams" is a moving work that marks the climax of the Hummingbird series. The story, cast, music, and animation are all of a high standard, making it a very complete OVA. The climax scene, which depicts Satsuki's growth and her bond with her friends, is particularly a must-see, so be sure to watch it.