The appeal and reviews of "Strange Dawn": New possibilities for fantasy set in another world

Strange Dawn: A story where another world and reality collide

The TV anime series "Strange Dawn" was broadcast in 2000 as an original anime work directed by Junichi Sato, and aired on WOWOW with a total of 11 episodes. This work is a fantasy adventure that depicts the adventures and growth of two high school girls, Eri and Yuko, who are summoned from the real world to another world. Below, we will introduce detailed information about "Strange Dawn" and its appeal.

Overview

"Strange Dawn" is the story of two high school girls, Eri and Yuko, who are summoned by Princess Alira from another world called Griania. Together with the knight Shar, the village girl Reka, and Mani whom they meet in the other world, they embark on an epic adventure to use the power of the demons to end the war. The story depicts the intersection of the real world and the other world, as well as the relationships and growth of the characters.

Broadcast information

• Media : TV anime series
• Original Media : Anime original
• Broadcast period : July 11, 2000 to September 26, 2000
• Broadcasting station : WOWOW
• Duration : 30 minutes
• Episodes : 11

staff

• Original author, general director, and sound director : Junichi Sato
• Director : Shogo Kawamoto
• Series Composition : Michiko Yokote
• Character design : Akihiko Yamashita
• Music : Kaoru Wada

cast

• Yuko Miyabe : Kaori Shimizu
• Natsuno Eri : Shoko Enomoto
• Charles : Kentaro Ito
• Reka : Sakuma Beni
• Mani : Rie Ishizuka
• Shura : Yasuhiko Nemoto
• Beret : Mitsuo Iwata
• Dahl : Chiba Susumu
• Levian : Masako Katsuo
• Princess Alira, Magician : Yuri Shiratori

Main Characters

Natsuno Eri

A 16-year-old high school girl, she is a dreamer whose hobby is writing stories. Although she has a gentle personality and a naive side, after being summoned by the princess of Griania, she feels good about being looked upon with awe by the people and relied upon, and becomes proactive. Eri is a member of the Literature Club and the Newspaper Club, and her favorite subjects are Japanese and English. Her favorite foods are chirashi sushi and stew, which she often makes herself. Her growth and adventures in another world deeply move viewers.

Yuko Miyabe

Yuko is a 16-year-old high school girl and a cool realist. She is cold-hearted about everything, but through her experiences in another world, she realizes that the world she once found boring was a special environment. Yuko does not belong to any clubs, but she secretly takes hip-hop dance lessons. Her best subject is chemistry, and her favorite food is chocolate. Her realistic perspective and growth add depth to the story.

Knight Shar

Shar is an 18-year-old knight from Griania who believes in the princess's idea of ​​using the power of the demons to end the war. He is a serious and trusting person, but his love for the princess, despite their differences in status, is not welcomed by the king and he is ordered to command the border patrol. Shar continues his adventure with his childhood friends Reka and Mani. His beliefs and actions support the central theme of the story.

Village Girl Reka

A 16-year-old girl who lives in the village of Belzegle in the country of Tingle, near the border of Griania. She has a duty to look after the knights, especially Shar's camp. Reka is in love with Shar, and although she has a bright personality and takes on a leadership role, it can also be a burden. Her courage and growth add a touching touch to the story.

Village Girl Mani

She is the best friend of 16-year-old Reka, and supports Reka who tries her best in everything she does. She acts as Reka's balancer and sometimes stops her from going out of control. Mani also enjoys writing stories as a hobby, and gets along well with Eli. Her stories are fantasies that evoke the real world, and symbolize the intersection of another world and reality.

Dar

A 21-year-old subordinate of Shar, he is skeptical of the summoning of demons. He is ambitious and tries to outwit Shar, but he has a crush on Reka and tries to achieve success while Shar is away. He also has a hidden side, as he is in contact with Baljidan, who is in conflict with Griania. His actions add tension to the story.

beret

He is a 17-year-old subordinate of Shar, and is a simple-minded soldier. He trains hard every day and dreams of becoming a general, but has never said it out loud. He also becomes clingy when he gets drunk. He is interested in girls, but he disciplines himself, saying that now is not the time. His seriousness and humanity resonate with viewers.

Jog

He is a 20-year-old subordinate of Shar, and a bit of a joker. Born with no connection to the military, he lives by the motto "live life brightly and happily." He is popular with the ladies, but has no intention of getting married. He is unreliable, but has a lovable charm. His witty character adds humor to the story.

Shura

He is the 25-year-old brother of Shar, and a warrior who works for the King of Griania. Although he is less skilled with the sword than Shar, he is obedient to orders. He receives an order to kill Shar, but sympathizes with Shar's way of thinking and decides to wait and see how things go. He may be in love with Reka. His conflict and growth add depth to the story.

Levian

She is the 23-year-old leader of the Tingle guerrillas and claims to belong to Baljidan. She is a key figure in the Tingle civil war and is in an antagonistic relationship with Shar. Her lover is a Baljidan warrior and she has close ties to the Baljidan government, but she also has ties to the central government of Griania. Her complicated position and actions add tension to the story.

subtitle

• Episode 1 : A voice calls out to me
• Episode 2 : Silence surrounds us
• Episode 3 : One Dark Night Like the Other Days
• Episode 4 : The sky suddenly turned dark
• Episode 5 : Through the woods and across the fields
• Episode 6 : The Cunning Hunter
• Episode 7 : No One Should Sleep
• Episode 8 : The Gentle Evening Star
• Episode 9 : Mercy, Honor, and Love
• Episode 10 : Go away, gentle face
• Episode 11 : Bitter Pleasure, Sweet Torment

Theme songs and music

• OP : To the Sky (sung by Eri Kawai)
• ED : Melody ni... (Sung by Shoko Enomoto and Kaori Shimizu)

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Strange Dawn" gives viewers a fresh impression by depicting the intersection of the real world and another world within the genre of fantasy set in another world. In particular, the growth and adventures of two high school girls, Eri and Yuko, will evoke deep empathy in viewers. Eri's growth as a dreamer and Yuko's transformation into a realist add depth to the story. The relationships and growth of characters such as the Grianian knight Shar, the village girl Reka, and Mani also enrich the story.

While the story depicts the individuality and growth of each character, it also has a grand theme of using the power of demons to end the war. The actions and conflicts of characters such as Shar, Darl, and Shura add tension and depth to the story. Levian's complicated position and actions add even more tension to the story.

The music is also an element that enhances the appeal of "Strange Dawn." The opening theme "Sora e" sung by Eri Kawai is a powerful song that symbolizes the beginning of the adventure, while the ending theme "Melody ni..." sung by Shoko Enomoto and Kaori Shimizu expresses the growth and emotion of the characters.

Recommended points

"Strange Dawn" is a work that gives viewers fresh impressions by depicting the intersection of fantasy and the real world. In particular, the growth and adventures of two high school girls, Eri and Yuko, resonate deeply with viewers. The relationships and growth of characters such as Shar, the knight of Griania, Reka, the village girl, and Mani also enrich the story. The grand theme of using the power of demons to end the war is also appealing, and the individuality and growth of the characters add depth to the story. Music is also an element that enhances the appeal of "Strange Dawn" and moves viewers.

This work is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy fantasy stories set in another world, and for those who enjoy stories that depict character growth and human relationships. It is also recommended for viewers who place importance on music. "Strange Dawn" is a work that will give viewers fresh impressions and deep empathy, so please give it a watch.