Telepathy Guardian Moon! - A thorough review of the adventure with the charming guardian spirits

The appeal and evaluation of Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! - Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten!

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

June 23, 2000

■Release and sales

Distributor: Movic

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 8

■Original Story

Sakurano Minene

■ Director

Directed by: Yukio Kaizawa (1/4/5), Haruhi Kosaka (2/3)

■ Production

Toei Animation Movic

■Works

©Minene Sakurano/Toei Animation

■ Story

"Tasuke Nanashi" is a lonely middle school student who lives alone. One day, he receives a present from his father who is abroad. Inside is a mysterious ring called "Shitenrin". There is a legend that if a person with a pure heart looks into this ring, they will be granted the protection of heaven. When Tasuke tries looking into it, a cute girl appears from inside the Shitenrin.

The girl's name is "Guardian Moon Goddess Shaolin." She is the guardian deity of people with pure hearts. Although she is a guardian deity, Shaolin has just suddenly arrived in the modern world and is completely ignorant of the world. Although Shaolin is a little clumsy, Taisuke gradually falls in love with her because of her earnest and pure heart. And Shaolin also gradually falls in love with Taisuke.

The two are surrounded by a lot of fun companions. "Keishunichiten Rouen" and "Miyauchi Izumo" get in their way, and "Yamanobe Shoko" gets in their way. The "Star Gods" Lizhu and Xuanyuan who emerge from the Shiten Wheel also play an active role.

■Explanation

In the OVA, "Ban-nichi-ten Kiryuu" is finally added, and the love story becomes even more turbulent. What will happen to the love between the two? Please support the love between Tasuke and Xiao.

■Cast

・Guardian Moon God Shaolin/Kokuda Mariko・Nanashi Tasuke/Sakaguchi Daisuke・Riju/Kawasumi Ayako・Keiyuki Sun God Rouen/Takada Yumi・Bannanchi Heaven Kiryu/Kuwashima Houko・Yamanobe Shoko/Yamazaki Wakana・Endo Koichiro/Minami Hiromi・Nomura Takashi/Okiayu Ryutaro・Miyauchi Izumo/Morikawa Tomoyuki・Aihara Kaori/Maeda Ai・Nanashi Nana/Uwagawa Emi・Chousha/Kaneda Tomoko

■ Main staff

・Planning / Kazutaka Sado, Takeshi Oikawa・Original work / Minene Sakurano・Director / Yukio Kaizawa, Harume Kosaka, Hiroki Shibata, Hidehiko Kadota・Supervision / Yukio Kaizawa・Screenplay / Nobuyuki Fujimoto, Ayuna Fujisaki, Minene Sakurano・Character design / Yoichi Onishi, Nobuhiro Masuda・Chief animation director / Yoichi Onishi・Animation director / Yoichi Onishi, Nobuhiro Masuda・Art director / Yoshiyuki Shikano・Color design / Yoshiko Sakuma・Digital photography directors / Takami Wakao, Hideo Okazaki, Motoi Takahashi, Hiromiko Kajiwara, Satoru Nakatoku, Yoshiyuki Tashiro, Masaru Sakanishi・Editing / Yoshihiro Aso, Shinichi Fukumitsu・Music / Hiroyuki Kozu, Takeshi Yukawa・Producer / Hiroyuki Sakurada, Mitsuteru Shibata・Production / Toei Animation Co., Ltd., Movic Co., Ltd.

■ Main Characters

・Guardian Moon Goddess Xiao Lin At first glance, she seems like an ordinary girl (beautiful girl). But in reality, she is the "Guardian Moon God", a moon spirit that appeared from the Shitenrin, which Tasuke's father sent from China, and protects her master from all misfortune. Xiao works hard for Tasuke, summoning spirits called Hoshigami from the Shitenrin. "Let the heavens be revealed and the stars come! Come Lizhu!" She's a bit chubby but a kind-hearted girl, and everyone calls her Xiao. Xiao lives with Tasuke, confused by her own feelings for him. The moon spirit is also a girl. Birthday: Apparently doesn't remember Blood type: Seems to be type B

・Nanashi Tasuke The main character of the story, a pure-hearted, energetic and considerate man. A 14-year-old second-year student at Tsurugaoka Municipal Junior High School. His family is all overseas, so he lived a lonely life alone until Xiao showed up. Now he lives under the same roof with Xiao, Ruan and Kiryu, making him a very enviable boy. And he's quite popular with girls. How many girls would like to take Tasuke's place? Tasuke loves Xiao. Birthday: April 10th Blood type: O

・One of the spirits "Star Gods" summoned by Lizhu Xiao. She is just under 20cm tall. Although she cannot speak, she can tell Xiao what she is thinking no matter how far apart they are. Her catchphrase(?) is (~desu). She is like a mascot and is often seen clinging to Tasuke. With her small body, she tries her best to be helpful, which is both brave and cute. She seems to like Izumo very much.

・Keikou Nitten Rouen A beautiful woman who appeared from the Black Heavenly Tube sent by Tasuke's father. Naturally, she is no ordinary human, but a spirit of the sun who came to make Tasuke happy. Using the Black Heavenly Tube, she can give life to objects. "Those who obey Nitten will survive, and those who defy Nitten will perish. Those without a will, awaken with my power! Summon Yotenshin!" She has a self-centered personality and likes to be the center of attention. Rouen does her best for Tasuke in her own way, but it may be because of Rouen that the commotion always gets bigger. The kindness she shows from time to time is also one of her charms. She is a mature woman. Birthday: I don't think I remember. Blood type: Seems to be AB

・The third spirit that appeared before Mananchiten Kiryuu Tasuke. She is the spirit of the earth, and her mission is to give her master trials and help him grow. She appears expressionless, emotionless, and extremely cool. However, that is not her true self. In order to fulfill her mission, and the emotions of those around her that she has come into contact with up until now, she had no choice but to act that way. And now she has been summoned by her new master, Tasuke. How will she change in this world? And how will the relationship between Tasuke and Xiao change with her appearance? It will be interesting to see. ...But she is extremely popular. I wonder what kind of expressions she will show us~? It will be exciting!

・Shoko Yamanobe A friend in the same class as Tasuke and the others. When she first appeared, she was called a delinquent or a problem child, but she is a good girl who supports Xiao, who is inexperienced with romantic feelings. Although she sometimes tells Xiao strange things. Unusually for a main character of Shugogetten, she has no romantic feelings for other characters(?). Please continue to support Xiao. Birthday: May 23rd Blood type: A

Endo Koichiro is Tasuke's classmate. He has loved Luan ever since he first saw her. When it comes to Luan, he considers Tasuke, Takashi, and even Xiao to be his enemies. He's usually quiet, but when it's time to get serious, he gets serious. For Professor Luan!! Keep an eye on Koichiro in the first volume of the OVA. Birthday: March 31st Blood type: O

・Nomura Takashi Tasuke's friend. A passionate, passionate man. He fell in love with Xiao at first sight. But poor Xiao doesn't pay him any attention. (Of course, he's not cold towards her.) Compared to Izumo, they're not as close. Good luck, Takashi! Lately there's been rumors of a relationship between him and Kaori-chan. Birthday: December 7th Blood type: B

・The young priest of Miyauchi Izumo Miyauchi Shrine. He fell in love with Xiao after speaking to her on festival day, and eventually began working in the store at the junior high school Tasuke and his friends attend. His sweet looks and all-around athletic ability make him popular with the ladies, but according to Shoko, he's also a super famous pick-up artist who randomly speaks to women and makes them cry like the stars in the sky. However, unlike before, he seems to be serious about Xiao. Will he be able to win Xiao's heart with his mature approach that Tasuke lacks? Birthday: August 7th Blood type: AB

・Aihara Kaori A junior of Tasuke and the others. Due to a certain incident, she makes a fierce attack on Tasuke! Although she often clashes and fights with Ruan, the person who was most affected by her appearance is Shaolin. It is because of her that Xiao becomes aware of Tasuke and is confused and does not know her own feelings. Kaori is honest about her feelings. Keep up the good work!

・Nana NanaTasuke's older sister. Like her parents, she has a tendency to wander around. Although she loves her younger brother, she also has a tendency to tease him. She leaves Tasuke in the care of her guardian moon god, Xiao, and travels from one trip to another. When she occasionally returns home, she is annoyed by the lack of progress between the two. In the 6th volume of the OVA, she is plotting something with Shoko...

■ Main robot items

● Star God, Koka
One of the "Star Gods" spirits that Xiao summons. Where does it fit into that small body? Its huge stomach can store anything. However, there is a limit. It can also be taken out later. Shoko Yamanobe's favorite.
・Kohon
One of the spirits "Star Gods" that Xiao summons. A super coach who is well versed in all ball games. With Huo Ben by your side, you will never lose. However, if you don't have enough skill yourself, it can be a little uncool. (Tasuke in tennis) He's smaller than Lizhu, but he's the most energetic! When he grows up, Huo Ben is pretty cool.
・Xuanyuan
She is one of the spirits "Star Gods" that Xiao can summon. She can fly, so she often appears as a means of transportation for Xiao and his friends. She is the second most popular Star God after Lizhu. She rides on Xuanyuan's back with Xiao and takes a stroll through the sky. Mmm, how nice.
・Changsha
One of the "Star Gods" spirits that Xiao summons. Specializes in nursing and treatment. Heal him up♪ Stick him on♪ Paint him on♪

■Subtitle

Episode 1: The Girl from the Moon (2000/06/23)
Episode 2: The Thrill of the Sea Breeze (2000/08/25)
・Episode 3/Ten Kiryuu (2000/10/25)
Episode 4: Legends of the Rainy Season (2000/12/22)
Episode 5: And the Beginning of Summer (2001/02/23)
Episode 6: Happiness Forever (2001/07/27)
Episode 7: Xiao's Maiden Plan! (2001/09/28)
Episode 8: Feelings I Still Don't Know (2001/11/30)

■ Related works

Protect me, Guardian Moon!

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Wish
1 to 5
Lyrics: Emiko Maki; Music: Hiroyuki Kozu; Arrangement: Hiroyuki Kozu; Singer: Mariko Koda

・OP2
・Magic
・6～8
Lyrics: Naomi Kosaka; Composition: Hiroyuki Kozu; Arrangement: Hiroyuki Kozu; Singer: Shugogetten Shaolin

・ED1
・I'LL FOLLOW YOU
1 to 5
Lyrics: Nishina Kaori Composition: Kouji Hiroyuki Arrangement: Kouji Hiroyuki Singer: jyushi-ca

・ED2
・Star God, Lizhu・6～8
Lyrics: Naomi Kosaka; Composition: Miho Izawa; Arrangement: Kiyoyuki Yoshikawa; Singer: Ayako Kawasumi

The appeal and evaluation of Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! - Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten!

"Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! - Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! -" is a work released as an OVA in 2000 and is based on the manga by Sakurano Minene. This work has been loved by many fans for its heartwarming story and charming characters. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this work.

The appeal of the story

The main character, Nanashi Taisuke, is a middle school student living alone. One day, he receives a mysterious ring called "Shitenrin" sent by his father who is overseas. There is a legend that if a person with a pure heart looks into this ring, they will be granted the protection of heaven. When Taisuke tries looking into it, Shaolin, the guardian moon god, appears from within the ring. Shaolin becomes Taisuke's guardian deity and supports his life.

Shaolin is unfamiliar with modern life and can be a bit clumsy, but her pure and earnest heart gradually draws Tasuke to her. Shaolin is also confused about her feelings for Tasuke, but she grows as she spends her days with him. The relationship between these two is at the heart of the story and is a major factor in drawing viewers in.

In addition, a rich cast of characters gather around the two. Tasuke's classmates, friends, and other spirits add color to the story, and the relationship between Tasuke and Shaolin deepens through various episodes. In particular, the existence of the new "Mannanchiten Kiryu" that appears in the OVA will cause new turmoil in the love story between the two.

Character Appeal

The greatest attraction of this work is the individuality and growth of the characters. Although Shaolin is a moon spirit, she also has the cuteness and purity of an ordinary girl. Her growth and feelings for Tasuke deeply move the viewer.

Tasuke is portrayed as a pure-hearted junior high school student, and his kindness, compassion, and pure love for Shaolin enrich the story. The friends surrounding him are also charming in their own way, and the characters of Shoko Yamanobe and Izumo Miyauchi in particular add depth to the story.

In addition, the presence of the star gods cannot be overlooked. The star gods such as Lizhu, Guagua, Huben, Xuanyuan, and Changsha support the lives of Taisuke and Xiaoling, and sometimes provide humorous scenes. Their actions add laughter and emotion to the story, entertaining the viewers.

The appeal of video and music

As an OVA, "Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten!" features beautiful visuals and soothing music. Produced by Toei Animation, the high-quality animation depicts the characters' expressions and movements in detail, maximizing the visual appeal.

The theme songs and insert songs also add to the appeal of the work. Each song, such as the OP1 "Wish", the OP2 "Magic", the ED1 "I'LL FOLLOW YOU", and the ED2 "Hoshigami Riju deshi", enhances the atmosphere of the story and enhances the emotions of the viewer. In particular, "Magic", sung by Mariko Koda, who plays Xiao Lin, is a beautiful song that symbolizes her character.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten!" is loved by many fans for its heartwarming story, charming characters, beautiful visuals and music. In particular, the story, which centers around a love element, evokes the bittersweetness of youth and resonates with viewers. In addition, it is compactly compiled into a total of eight episodes in the form of an OVA, making it easy to enjoy.

The points that make me recommend this work are as follows:

• It features a heartwarming story and character development.
• Unique characters add excitement to the story
• Beautiful animation and pleasant music for a visual and aural experience
• Easy to enjoy in OVA format

This work is especially recommended for those who like romance and youth stories, those who like fantasy elements, and those who like stories that depict pure heart-to-heart exchanges. In addition, it is a compact OVA format with a total of 8 episodes, so even busy people can enjoy it easily. Please watch "Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten!" and enjoy the heartwarming story of Tasuke and Shaorin.