The appeal and evaluation of "Saber Marionette J Program:26 Plasmatic Crisis"

"Saber Marionette J Program:26 Plasmatic Crisis" - In-depth review and recommendation

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

November 25, 1997

■Release and sales

Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■Original Story

・Original work: Satoru Akahori

■ Director

・Director: Masami Shimoda

■ Story

Otaru and Lime are living peaceful lives. But then a thief named Kazekozou appears in the town. Kazekozou's true identity is Saber Marionette, who Otaru names "Marin", but she seems to have a secret...

■Explanation

This is one of the episodes in the Saber Marionette series, a media mix project planned and produced by Satoru Akahori and Hiroshi Negishi. It is an OVA series produced after the TV series Saber Marionette J, and is the 26th episode of the TV series. It was produced digitally, which was rare at the time.

■Cast

・Mamiya Otaru/Imai Yuka・Rime/Hayashibara Megumi・Cherry/Shiratori Yuri・Bradbury/Hiramatsu Akiko・Hanagata Mikken/Koyasu Takehito・Gerhard von Faust/Midorikawa Hikaru・Tigel/Takano Rei・Lux/Mizutani Yuko・Panter/Shinohara Emi・Marin/Okamoto Maya・Joy Hulick/Oshida Hiroyuki

■ Main staff

・Original story by Satoru Akahori・Director by Masami Shimoda・Assistant Director by Seiko Sayama・Series Composition by Masayori Sekijima・Character Original Story by Tsukasa Kotobuki・Character Design by Shuichi Shimamura・Art Director by Junichiro Nishikawa・Color Design by Yoshimi Kawakami・Editor by Shigeru Nishiyama・Sound Director by Hideyuki Tanaka・Music by PAROME
Producers: Atsushi Sugita, Shinjiro Yokoyama, Katsunori Haruta Production: Hal Film Maker Production: Bandai Visual, Sotsu Agency

■ Main Characters

A boy with a strong sense of justice who lives in a tenement house in Otaru Japones. He awakened Lime, Cherry and Bradberry and became their Master. By living with them, he developed the Maiden Circuits of the three of them.
Lime: An innocent and pure Saber Marionette. Although she is mentally immature, she has great fighting abilities. She loves Otaru.
Cherry is a gentle and domesticated Saber Marionette. She sometimes goes into a state of intense fantasy mode when she thinks of Otaru.
・Bradberry Power Type Saber Marionette is a big sister type. She's quick to fight, but also has a sensitive side. With her nice body, she attacks Otaru with her sex appeal.
・Marin The true identity of the wind boy who eats food and steals money and valuables. A Saber Marionette with a high learning ability, she quickly learns how to clean up, chop firewood, and cook. She seems to have a secret...
Joy Hulick is the 41st president of New Texas. She is planning to use artificially created women as a strategy to take control of the planet Terra Two. She is searching for Marin.

■ Related works

"Saber Marionette J" (TV)

■Detailed review

"Saber Marionette J Program:26 Plasmatic Crisis" is an OVA series released in 1997, and is positioned as a sequel to the TV series "Saber Marionette J". This work is known for its use of advanced digital production techniques at the time. Below, we will take a deeper look at the appeal and features of this work.

Story and Characters

The story of this work begins with the appearance of Marin, a wind boy who appears before Otaru and Lime, who are living peaceful days. Marin appears as a thief who steals food, but her true identity is Saber Marionette, and Otaru names her "Marin". However, it is suggested that Marin has a secret, and the story progresses to unravel the mystery.

Otaru has a strong sense of justice and grows as he lives with three Saber Marionettes: Lime, Cherry, and Bradberry. Lime is innocent and pure, Cherry is graceful and domestic, and Bradberry is powerful and big sister-like. These unique characters add excitement to the story along with Otaru. Marin's appearance in particular adds new charm and mystery to the story, drawing viewers in.

Production and Technology

This work was notable for its use of digital production techniques, which were rare at the time. Digital production allows for more vivid colors and smoother movements, making it more visually appealing. The role of character design and art direction is also important, with character design by Shuichi Shimamura and art direction by Junichiro Nishikawa helping to elevate the quality of the work.

In terms of sound, the sound director Hideyuki Tanaka and the music by PAROME also play a role in livening up the story. Music in particular is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and has the effect of stirring the emotions of the viewer.

Cast and acting

The film has a stellar cast, and the acting that brings out the individuality of each character shines through. Yuka Imai's Otaru is a boy with a strong sense of justice, while Megumi Hayashibara's Lime expresses innocence and high fighting ability. Yuri Shiratori's Cherry is graceful and occasionally delusional, while Akiko Hiramatsu's Bradbury is powerful and sensitive. Maya Okamoto's Marin is charming as a character with high learning ability and a secret.

Connections with related works

This work is a sequel to Saber Marionette J and is the 26th episode of the TV series. Therefore, viewers who have watched the TV series can enjoy the continuation of the story. It is also related to other works in the Saber Marionette series as part of a media mix project by the original authors Satoru Akahori and Hiroshi Negishi.

■Recommendation

"Saber Marionette J Program:26 Plasmatic Crisis" is a work that features cutting-edge digital production technology, unique characters, and a fascinating storyline. It is a must-see sequel for viewers who enjoyed the TV series "Saber Marionette J," and you can enjoy the introduction of a new character, Marin, and the unraveling of her secrets. Other highlights include the visual appeal of the digital production and the performances of the stellar cast.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this film:

• Advanced digital production technology: The film incorporates digital production techniques that were rare at the time, enhancing its visual appeal.
• Characters with a wide variety of personalities: Otaru, Lime, Cherry, Bradberry, Marin, and other unique characters add excitement to the story.
• Captivating story development: The story unravels Marin's secret and depicts the growth of Otaru and the others, making it a captivating story for viewers.
• Awesome Cast: A stellar cast including Yuka Imai, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuri Shiratori, Akiko Hiramatsu, Maya Okamoto and more, bring out the charm of the characters.
• Connection to related works: As a sequel to Saber Marionette J, viewers who watched the TV series can enjoy the continuation of the story.

For these reasons, we highly recommend "Saber Marionette J Program:26 Plasmatic Crisis" to viewers who enjoy cutting-edge digital production technology, unique characters, and fascinating story development. It is a must-see especially for fans of "Saber Marionette J," so please give it a watch.