"Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge" Review: A Journey of Revenge and the Allure of Magic

"Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge": A story of adventure and growth in a hot spring town

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Yoshinobu Akita, which aired on TBS from October 2, 1999 to March 26, 2000. The 23-episode series was animated by JCSTAFF and directed by Toru Takahashi. It is loved by many fans for its depiction of new adventures and character growth while maximizing the appeal of the original work.

story

"Sorcerer Orphen: Revenge" is a story about Orphen and his friends embarking on a new adventure. After resolving the Azalea incident, Orphen continues his journey with Clio and Magik. They visit Seion, the best hot spring town on the Kiesalhima continent. Orphen and his friends were planning to relax in an open-air bath, but Seion is a town dominated by the Bonaparte family led by Don Bonaparte. Moreover, for some reason, they are very afraid of magicians and prevent Orphen and his friends from staying there. Will Orphen and his friends be able to enter the hot spring safely? This story, which begins with the first episode, "The Hot Spring That Heals My Soul," depicts the growth and bonds of Orphen and his friends through various events in the hot spring town.

character

Orphen is portrayed as a brighter character in this series. Therefore, he shows a wider variety of expressions than in the previous series, but he also exudes charm as a cool guy who makes decisions when it matters. His voice actor is Shotaro Morikubo, whose acting ability brings out the charm of Orphen.

Clio also shows a variety of expressions, not inferior to Orphen. Last time she was a beautiful woman, but this time she has a cute aura, and Iizuka Mayumi's expressiveness as a voice actress shines.

The Reminapart family, consisting of Bonaparte and his executives who control the city of Seion, are portrayed as surprisingly playful people considering they are part of the mafia. Their presence adds humor and tension to Orphen and his friends' adventure.

Montgomery appears as a strong-willed man who opposes the Bonaparte family and the owner of the hotel "King Palace." He is also a music lover (probably), and his character adds depth to the story.

The Geyser is a cutting-edge machine equipped with a steam engine that burns coal, a so-called excavator. Although it is not suitable for combat, it plays an important role in the progression of the story.

Staff and production

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge. The original story was written by Yoshinobu Akita, the original illustrations were by Yuya Kusakawa, and the series was composed by Masashi Kubota and Masayori Sekijima. The character designs were by Masahiro Aizawa, the art direction was Shichiro Kobayashi, the color settings were by Junko Yokoo, the cinematography was Yutaka Kurosawa, the sound direction was Yota Tsuruoka, and the music was by Fuminori Iwasaki. The opening song, "And Then Kiss," was written and composed by Tsunku, arranged by Ken Matsubara, and sung by 7HOUSE (Zetima). The producers were Tetsuo Minamoto, Michihisa Abe, and Yuji Matsukura, the director was Toru Takahashi, and the supervisor was Hiroshi Watanabe. The animation was produced by JCSTAFF, with production cooperation from Kadokawa Shoten and Bandai Visual, and the production was by TBS.

episode

"Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge" is a series consisting of 23 episodes, each of which depicts a different story of adventure and growth. Below are the subtitles of each episode.

• Episode 1: Hot Springs that Heal My Soul
• Episode 2: The Bathhouse of Betrayal
• Episode 3: The Hellish Clothing Store
• Episode 4: Mystery: Ripples of Love
• Episode 5: Wake up, my dear
• Episode 6: Shrimp Man, Crab Woman
• Episode 7: The Sweet Trap of an Errand
• Episode 8: Birds! Birds! Birds?
• Episode 9: The Sonic Lady
• Episode 10: The Phantom Snow Mountain
• Episode 11: The Crab and the Boy
• Episode 12: The Great Court of Revenge
• Episode 13: The girl who caught a cold
• Episode 14: What?! Magic...
• Episode 15: Running away from home on a full moon night
• Episode 16: Fierce Battle! Luxury Cruise Ship
• Episode 17: It's Here! Fake Orphen
• Episode 18: Lullaby of Sorrow
• Episode 19: Licorice Nielsen
• Episode 20: The truth in the storm
• Episode 21: Magic the Magician
• Episode 22: Misunderstandings...
• Episode 23: I am the blade of light

Theme songs and music

The opening song "And Then Kiss" was written and composed by Tsunku, arranged by Ken Matsubara, and sung by 7HOUSE (Zetima), and is an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work. This song gives energy to the viewers, allowing them to enjoy Orphen and his friends' adventures even more.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge" has been highly praised for its new adventures and character growth while retaining the appeal of the original work. In particular, the deepening of the characters of Orphen and Clio, and the humorous episodes in the hot spring town of Seion, have provided viewers with many laughs and emotions. The introduction of new characters such as the Bonaparte family and Montgomery also adds freshness and depth to the story.

This work is highly recommended for those who enjoy a story that combines fantasy and comedy, who like stories that depict character growth and bonds, and who are interested in Yoshinobu Akita's original work. In particular, the episode depicting the adventure in the hot spring town is attractive in that it provides viewers with a relaxing time, but does not forget the tension and excitement. In addition, the energetic rhythm of the opening song "And Then Kiss" also attracts viewers' hearts.

"Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge" will be loved not only by fans of the original work, but by anime fans in general, and will be enjoyed by many people. Please experience the new adventure and growth story of Orphen and his friends through this work.