Aoyama Gosho Short Story Collection 2 - Aoyama Gosho Tanpenshu 2■ Public MediaOVA ■ Original Mediaothers ■ Release dateDecember 22, 1999 ■Release and salesShogakukan ■Frequencies60 min ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 3 ■Original StoryGosho Aoyama ■ DirectorOsamu Nabeshima ■ ProductionAnimation Production: Tokyo Movie ■Works©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan, TMS, Universal Music ■ Storydetail <Detective George and the Mini Mini Mission> ■CastdetailGeorge: Akira Kamiya / Asami: Wakana Yamazaki / Yukiko Kudo: Sumi Shimamoto / Yusaku Kudo: Hideyuki Tanaka / Shinichi Kudo: Minami Takayama / Sanjuro Ken: Chafurin / Sanjuro Sakura: Kappei Yamaguchi / Kendo-ko: Ikue Otani and others ■ Main staffdetailStoryboard, direction: Osamu Nabeshima / Screenplay: Kazunari Furuuchi / Character design, animation director: Atsushi Aono / Art director: Hiroyuki Hasegawa / Music: Hayato Matsuo / Sound director: Katsuyoshi Kobayashi ■ Theme songs and musicdetailSong title: I can say it / Singer: Yukari Tamura / Lyrics: Sho Saegusa / Composer: Kazuhisa Yamaguchi / Arrangement: Kazuhisa Yamaguchi ReviewThere is no one who doesn't know the name Gosho Aoyama. His works, which took the world by storm with "Detective Conan," continue to be loved by many fans. Here, I would like to provide a detailed introduction and review of the second installment of Gosho Aoyama's short story collection, the OVA "Gosho Aoyama Short Story Collection 2." Overview of the work"Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2" is an OVA released by Shogakukan on December 22, 1999, and consists of three episodes. Each episode has a different story, but is filled with Gosho Aoyama's unique worldview and humor. Of particular note is the first episode, "Detective George's Mini-Mini Adventure." In this story, the palm-sized detective George is depicted in action. Story and Characters"Detective George and the Mini Mini Mission" is a story about Asami Ashikawa, a young girl who is being chased by men in black suits, and how she overcomes the crisis with the help of the palm-sized detective George. George is portrayed as a smart and resourceful character despite his small physique, and his exploits add excitement to the story. The scene where George struggles to save Asami from a pinch using the professor's secret gadgets is thrilling to watch. The second and third episodes also have their own unique appeal. The second episode introduces Shinichi Kudo's parents, Yukiko Kudo and Yusaku Kudo, and tells the story of their younger days. The third episode shows the brothers Sanjuro Ken and Sanjuro Sakura in action, making it a must-see for fans of Gosho Aoyama's work. Production and staffThe series is directed by Nabeshima Osamu and written by Furuuchi Kazunari. Aono Atsushi is in charge of character design and animation direction, Hasegawa Hiroyuki is art director, Matsuo Hayato is music director, and Kobayashi Katsuyoshi is sound director, bringing together professionals from various fields. In particular, Aono Atsushi's character designs faithfully reproduce Aoyama Gosho's original work while bringing out the unique charm of an OVA. Matsuo Hayato's music also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. castThe cast of this work is also impressive. It is made up of talented voice actors such as Kamiya Akira as George, Yamazaki Wakana as Asami, Shimamoto Sumi as Kudo Yukiko, Tanaka Hideyuki as Kudo Yusaku, Takayama Minami as Kudo Shinichi, Chafurin as Ken Sanjuro, Yamaguchi Kappei as Sakura Sanjuro, and Otani Ikue as Kendo-ko. Kamiya Akira in particular delivers a superb performance as George, bringing out the best in the character. Theme songThe theme song, "Kitto Ieru," is sung by Yukari Tamura, with lyrics by Sho Saegusa and music and arrangement by Kazuhisa Yamaguchi. This song is a perfect fit for the theme of the story and resonates with viewers. Yukari Tamura's clear singing voice further deepens the worldview of the work. Evaluation and Impressions"Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2" is a work filled with Gosho Aoyama's unique worldview and humor. Each episode features a different story and characters, making it impossible to get bored of watching. In particular, the first episode, "Detective George and the Mini-Mini Adventure," is thrilling to watch as George goes on a spree, and is enjoyable for both children and adults. The second and third episodes also have their own unique charms, making them a must-see for fans of Gosho Aoyama's work. The production staff's talent is also outstanding. Aono Atsushi's character design, Matsuo Hayato's music, Kobayashi Katsuyoshi's sound, and other professionals from various fields have come together to bring out the best in the work. The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors, such as Kamiya Akira as George and Takayama Minami as Kudo Shinichi, bringing out the charm of the characters. The theme song "Kitto Ieru" also has Yukari Tamura's singing voice that deepens the worldview of the work and resonates with the hearts of viewers. Overall, "Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2" is a work that can be recommended not only to Gosho Aoyama fans, but also to those who like anime and mysteries. Please give it a listen. RecommendationAfter enjoying "Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2," why not check out the following works as well? 1. Detective ConanThis is Gosho Aoyama's masterpiece, and is loved all over the world. It depicts high school detective Kudo Shinichi, who is turned into a child by a mysterious organization and solves cases as Edogawa Conan. The episodes of Kudo Shinichi and his parents that appear in "Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2" also deepen the worldview of "Detective Conan." 2. Magic KaitoAnother masterpiece by Gosho Aoyama. It depicts Kaito Kuroba, also known as Phantom Thief Kid, using various tricks to steal jewels. Like "Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2," it is a work filled with humor and suspense. 3. Gosho Aoyama Short Stories 1This is the predecessor to "Gosho Aoyama Short Story Collection 2". This work also consists of 3 episodes, and is filled with Gosho Aoyama's unique worldview and humor. By watching this work together with "Gosho Aoyama Short Story Collection 2", you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Gosho Aoyama's works. 4. Detective Conan Movie SeriesThe "Detective Conan" movie series is loved by many fans, with new films released every year. In particular, the story of the movie version is depicted on a grand scale, which is different from the TV series. The exploits of the characters that appear in "Gosho Aoyama Short Story Collection 2" will be even more enjoyable in the movie series. 5. Other works by Gosho AoyamaAoyama Gosho has created many other short stories in addition to "Detective Conan" and "Magic Kaito". These stories are also filled with Gosho Aoyama's unique worldview and humor, making them a must-read for fans. We hope you will enjoy the world of Gosho Aoyama's works together with "Gosho Aoyama Short Story Collection 2". Above, we have introduced detailed information, reviews, and recommendations for "Gosho Aoyama Short Stories Collection 2." This is a work that can be recommended not only to Gosho Aoyama fans, but also to people who like anime and mysteries. Please give it a watch. |
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