A thorough analysis of the appeal and excitement of "COLORFUL"! Why should you watch this anime?

COLORFUL - Colorful - Comprehensive review and recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

September 6, 1999 - September 30, 1999
September 6th, 1999 - September 30th, 1999, every Monday to Thursday from 23:55 to 24:50 in the "Wonderful" time slot.

■Broadcasting station

TBS

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 16

■Original Story

Torajiro Kishi

■ Director

Ryutaro Nakamura

■ Production

Produced by Triangle Staff and TBS

■ Story

The story depicts men, including Igaya and Hirokawa, who get excited when they see a woman's glimpse. Igaya in particular is more lewd than Hirokawa and reacts sensitively to such things, but he always ends up suffering a terrible experience. However, Igaya's passion for lewdness never cools, but only grows stronger. He develops his lewd desire for women no matter the place, whether on the train or in the classroom during class.

■Explanation

This short animated series depicts the passionate feelings men have about "upskirts." It is based on the manga of the same name by Kishi Torajiro, which was serialized in "Weekly Young Jump." It was broadcast as part of the late-night live broadcast program "Wonderful" on the TBS network. Each episode contains two to three episodes.

■Cast

・Inotani/Yasuhiko Kawazu ・Hirokawa/Entoshi Hayashi

■ Main staff

Producers: Yoshiyuki Ochiai, Tetsuo Minao; Original Story: Torajiro Kishi; Director: Ryutaro Nakamura; Series Composition: Kazuharu Sato; Character Design: Takahiro Kishida; Art: Yukio Abe; Digital Operation: Naoyuki Ohba; CG Works: Junji Nakahara; Editing: Tsuyoshi Imai; Music: MOKA
・Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka ・Animation Production: Triangle Staff ・Production: TBS

・OP1
・"My body temperature is 37.5℃"
Lyrics: Yuko Miyamura; Composition: Yuko Miyamura, Jinta Haya; Singer: Yuko Miyamura

■ Main Characters

-Inotani: A university student who thinks about lewd things all the time.

・A student taking the same class as Igaya Hirokawa. Unlike Igaya, he has many lucky pervert experiences.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/color 01 (1999/09/06)
・Episode 2/color 02
・Episode 3/color 03
・Episode 4/color 04
・Episode 5/color 05
・Episode 6/color 06
・Episode 7/color 07
・Episode 8/color 08
・Episode 9/color 09
・Episode 10/color 10
・Episode 11/color 11
・Episode 12/color 12
・Episode 13/color 13
・Episode 14/color 14
・Episode 15/color 15
Episode 16/color 16 (1999/09/30)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・"My body temperature is 37.5℃"
Lyrics: Yuko Miyamura; Composition: Yuko Miyamura, Jinta Haya; Singer: Yuko Miyamura

■Detailed review

"COLORFUL" is a short anime series that aired on TBS in 1999, and is based on the manga of the same name by Torajiro Kishi. This anime is a humorous depiction of men's lewdness, and the lewdness of a character named Igaya is at the center of the story. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this anime, as well as the recommended points.

■ The appeal of the story

The story of "COLORFUL" revolves around two university students, Igaya and Hirokawa. Igaya is a character who is constantly thinking about lewd things, and his lewd thoughts are depicted exploding in various situations. Meanwhile, in contrast to Igaya, Hirokawa is a character who often has lucky lewd experiences, and his good fortune is portrayed in a comical way. The contrast between the two adds humor to the story, making it an enjoyable element for the viewer.

Each episode is short, with 2-3 stories per episode, making it easy to watch and well-paced. In particular, the perverted happenings that occur in everyday scenes such as on trains and in classrooms are sure to evoke laughter while evoking sympathy from viewers.

■Charm of the characters

Igaya is the main character of this anime, and his lewdness is at the center of the story. His character, who is constantly thinking about lewd things, provides laughs for the viewer, while his passion and failures evoke sympathy. In particular, the scene where Igaya's lewdness explodes will leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Hirokawa is a contrasting character to Igaya, and his lucky perverted acts add a comical element to the story. Scenes where Igaya's perverted acts end in failure while Hirokawa's lucky perverted acts are successful not only provide laughs for the audience, but also bring balance to the story.

■ The appeal of production

"COLORFUL" is produced by Triangle Staff and directed by Ryutaro Nakamura. Character design is by Takahiro Kishida, art by Yukio Abe, and music by MOKA, with each member adding their own unique charm to the work.

In particular, the character designs are simple, yet express the individuality of the characters, leaving a strong impression on the viewer. The art also depicts everyday scenes realistically, providing an environment that makes it easy for the viewer to immerse themselves in the story. The music also plays a role in enhancing the humorous scenes, increasing the effect of drawing laughter from the viewer.

■ The appeal of the theme song

The opening theme "My Body Temperature is 37.5℃" was written and composed by Yuko Miyamura and sung by Yuko Miyamura. The song features lyrics and a melody that symbolize Igaya's lewdness, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Yuko Miyamura's singing voice in particular enhances the charm of the song, helping viewers to become immersed in the anime.

■ Recommendation points

"COLORFUL" is a humorous depiction of men's lewdness, with Igaya's lewdness at the center of the story. This anime not only provides laughs to viewers, but also contains elements that resonate with viewers, making it a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Below, we will explain in detail the recommended points of this anime.

■ Humor and empathy

The greatest appeal of "COLORFUL" is the story, which combines humor and empathy. The scenes in which Igaya's lewd thoughts explode provide laughs for the viewer, while his passion and failures evoke empathy. In particular, the lewd events that take place in everyday scenes such as on trains and in classrooms evoke laughter while evoking empathy from the viewer.

■Charm of the characters

The contrasting personalities and behaviors of the two characters, Igaya and Hirokawa, add humor to the story and entertain the viewers. In particular, the scene where Igaya's lewdness explodes will leave a strong impression on the viewers. Also, the scene where Hirokawa's lucky lewd move is successful not only provides laughs for the viewers, but also brings balance to the story.

■Production quality

"COLORFUL" is produced by Triangle Staff and directed by Nakamura Ryutaro. Character design is by Kishida Takahiro, art by Abe Yukio, and music by MOKA, with each member of the staff adding their own unique charm to the work. In particular, the character designs are simple yet express the characters' personalities well, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The art, too, depicts everyday scenes realistically, providing an environment that makes it easy for viewers to immerse themselves in the story. The music plays a role in livening up humorous scenes, enhancing the effect of drawing laughter from viewers.

■ The appeal of the theme song

The opening theme "My Body Temperature is 37.5℃" was written and composed by Yuko Miyamura and sung by Yuko Miyamura. The song features lyrics and a melody that symbolize Igaya's lewdness, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Yuko Miyamura's singing voice in particular enhances the charm of the song, helping viewers to become immersed in the anime.

■ Summary

"COLORFUL" is a humorous depiction of men's perverted minds, with Igaya's perverted mind at the center of the story. This anime not only provides laughs for viewers, but also contains elements that resonate with viewers, making it a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. The production quality is also high, with the character designs, art, and music adding a unique charm to the work. The opening theme, "My Body Temperature is 37.5°C," also has distinctive lyrics and melody that symbolize Igaya's perverted mind, leaving a strong impression on viewers. We hope you will watch this anime and laugh and empathize with Igaya's perverted mind and Hirokawa's lucky pervert.