The appeal and reviews of "Fortune Quest L": A story of adventure and destiny

Fortune Quest L - Fortune Quest L -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Broadcast period

October 18, 1997 - May 23, 1998

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo affiliates

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

Mishio Fukazawa, Natsuo Mukae (manga)

■ Director

・General Director: Takashi Watanabe ・Director: Eiichi Sato

■ Production

Produced by Easy Film

■Works

©MISHIO FUKAZAWA/NATSUMIMUKAI・KADOKAWA SHOTE

■ Story

A world where many adventurers explore unknown places. Pastel, a mapper (a profession that creates maps of dungeons, etc.), travels in a party with her companions Clay and Trap. At first, the party was made up of only low-level members, but they grow steadily through numerous adventures.

■Explanation

This is a TV anime adaptation of the fantasy novel series "Fortune Quest," originally written by Mio Fukazawa and published by Sneaker Bunko and Dengeki Bunko. "Fortune Quest L" is based on "New Fortune Quest," also published by Dengeki Bunko. It depicts the growth of the protagonist, a group of beginner adventurers, as they travel through a world of "swords and magic."

■Cast

・Pastel/Akiko Nakagawa・Clay/Tomoyuki Morikawa・Trap/Tetsuya Iwanaga・Rumi/Miyuki Hiiragi・Shiro/Ritsuko Kasai・Noru/Takeharu Onishi・Kitten/Yasuhiro Takato・Gear Lindsay/Mitsuaki Madono・Marina/Michiko Neya・Andras/Katsumi Suzuki

■ Main staff

・Planning/Enoki Yoshinori・Original work/Fukasawa Mishio, Mukae Natsuo・Producers/Marutani Yoshihiko, Takeda Hiroki・Music Producer/Tomioka Kunisuke・Animation Producer/Hagiwara Koji, Okada Shuichi・General Director/Watanabe Takashi・Director/Sato Eiichi・Series Composition/Kageyama Yumi・Art Director/Nakahara Hidetomo・Character Designer/Miyata Nahomi・Sound Director/Fujino Sadayoshi・Director of Photography/Kamiyama Shigeo

■ Main Characters

Pastel G. King: The protagonist is a poet and mapper. After losing his parents at the age of 14, he decided to become an adventurer. Even though he is a mapper, he has a terrible sense of direction and often gets lost.

Clay Seymour Anderson: A warrior whose great-grandfather was a great Holy Knight. His weapon is a long sword he brought from his family home. He has a polite and kind personality.

Trap is a thief by profession and Clay's childhood friend. He likes gambling and can be a bit of a troublemaker.

・Lumi Elf wizard. Although she looks young, she has great magical abilities.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Dragon's Treasure (October 18, 1997)
・Episode 2/Stolen trap?
Episode 3: The Mystery of Mount Terrason!?
・Episode 4: The White Dragon's Altar ・Episode 5: There it is! The Giant Centipede of the Devil's Valley!
Episode 6: Reunion with Kitton Episode 7: The Bodyguard of Strawberry House Episode 8: The Forest is Calling?
・Episode 9/The beginning of the trial・Episode 10/The party's greatest crisis・Episode 11/Escape!
・Episode 12/The False Princess・Episode 13/Bargaining・Episode 14/An Unexpected Event・Episode 15/A Gentle Breeze Visitor・Episode 16/A Soaring Heart・Episode 17/A Challenge from the Trap House・Episode 18/The Last Gift・Episode 19/A Moonlit Night・Episode 20/The Mysterious Underground Factory・Episode 21/The Phantom Elixir・Episode 22/The Forbidden Bodyguard・Episode 23/The Lost Lamb・Episode 24/That Kind of Relationship・Episode 25/Catalina Forest・Episode 26/The Neverending Quest (May 23, 1998)

■ Related works

・OVA "Fortune Quest" (1995)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Good Fine Everyday
Lyrics: Hiromi Tanioka Composition and Arrangement: Fumiki Iwasaki Vocals: sus4

・ED1
・Voice of the Stars ・Lyrics: Mio Nemoto, Yasushi Kishi ・Composition: Miho Ota ・Arrangement: Yoichi Shimada ・Vocals: sus4

Fortune Quest L - Detailed Review and Recommendation

Fortune Quest L, which aired from 1997 to 1998, is a fantasy anime based on Misao Fukazawa's light novel, depicting the growth and friendship of adventurers. This anime aired on TV Tokyo for a total of 26 episodes and was loved by many fans. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as its recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Fortune Quest L" depicts the adventurers' growth as they explore unknown places. The main character, Pastel, is a unique character who is a mapper by profession but has a poor sense of direction, and it is moving to see how her bonds with her companions deepen through her adventures. It is particularly fun to watch how the party, which started out as low-level members, steadily grows through numerous adventures. Also, each episode depicts a different adventure, so viewers will never get bored.

Character Appeal

Each character in this work is unique and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. Pastel has a weakness of being directionally challenged, but is a kind-hearted character who cares for his companions. Clay is a polite and gentle warrior, and his growth is not to be missed. Trap is a thief who likes to gamble and has a troublemaking side, and his actions add spice to the story. Rumi may look young, but she is an elf with magical talent, and her magic saves the party many times. The way these characters support each other as they go through the adventure moves the viewer.

Animation and Music

The animation for "Fortune Quest L" was produced by Easy Film and beautifully depicts the fantasy world. The character designs were done by Miyata Nahomi, and each character's personality is well expressed. The music also adds to the appeal of the work. The opening theme "Good Fine Everyday" is sung by sus4, and is a refreshing song that makes you feel like an adventure is about to begin. The ending theme "Voice of the Stars" is also sung by sus4, and is a beautiful song that makes you feel the bond between friends. These pieces of music add depth to the story.

Recommended points

"Fortune Quest L" is recommended for fans of fantasy anime and stories that depict the growth and friendship of adventurers. In particular, the unique setting of the main character Pastel's poor sense of direction and the individual personalities of each character are appealing, so it is also recommended for those who want to enjoy character-focused works. Also, each episode depicts a different adventure, so you won't get bored of watching it. In addition, the beautiful animation and music also enhance the appeal of the work, making it a work that can be enjoyed both visually and aurally.

Related works and their appeal

A related work to "Fortune Quest L" is the OVA "Fortune Quest," which was released in 1995. This OVA is an animated version of the early episodes of the original work, and is a must-see for fans. The OVA condenses the charm of the original work, allowing you to enjoy a deep story in a short amount of time. The character design and music of the OVA are also the same as "Fortune Quest L," which will make it even more enjoyable for fans.

summary

"Fortune Quest L" is a fantasy anime that depicts the growth and friendship of adventurers, and has been loved by many fans. The unique setting of the main character Pastel's poor sense of direction and the individual personalities of each character are appealing and leave a strong impression on viewers. The beautiful animation and music also enhance the appeal of the work. This work is recommended for those who like fantasy anime and stories that depict the growth and friendship of adventurers. You can experience an even deeper story by enjoying the related OVA "Fortune Quest" as well.