The appeal and reviews of "Gravitation": A must-see anime for BL fans

Gravitation - The world where music and love intersect

"Gravitation" is a TV anime series based on the original work by Maki Murakami, and was broadcast on WOWOW from October 4, 2000 to January 10, 2001. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was produced by Studio Deen. It was directed by Bob Shirahata and Shinichi Watanabe, with series composition by Michiko Yokote and character design by Miho Shimokasa. Asakura Daisuke was in charge of sound production for the music, which helped to create a great atmosphere throughout the series.

story

One night, Shindo Shuichi, the vocalist of the new band BAD LUCK, is harshly criticized for the lyrics he is writing by a man passing by. The man is Yuki Eri, a novelist with such talent and popularity that he has been shortlisted for a famous literary award, despite his sharp tongue and extremely good-looking. Shuichi is furious that his lyrics, which he is confident in, have been so harshly criticized, but for some reason he cannot get Yuki out of his mind. This is a high-tension, slightly dangerous love story set in the music scene.

character

The protagonist, Shindo Shuichi, was born on April 16th (Aries), is blood type A, is 165cm tall and weighs 51kg. He likes spinning, forward rolls and race walking, and his favorite food is strawberry Pocky. He was a techno boy who could write lyrics, compose music, arrange and sing, but after his debut he decided to focus on vocals. His fateful encounter with Eri would change Shuichi's life greatly.

Yuki Eri's real name is Uesugi Eri, her birthday is February 23rd (Pisces), her blood type is AB, her height is 186cm, and her weight is 74kg. She is a very beautiful author, a leading figure in romance novels who enjoys charismatic popularity among female fans, and her works have even been nominated for famous literary awards. She has a mysterious past, but Shuichi fell in love with her at first sight, which changed her life dramatically.

Nakano Koji's birthday is August 4th (Leo), his blood type is B, he is 178cm tall and weighs 62kg. He is the guitarist of BAD LUCK, and attended the same high school as Shuichi, where he was an honor student who was expected to go on to medical school. Before taking the university entrance exams, he once gave up on continuing with the band, but chose to continue with BAD LUCK together with Shuichi. He goes by the nickname Hiro.

Touma Seguchi's birthday is November 20th (Scorpio), his blood type is B, his height is 175cm, and his weight is 55kg. He played keyboards in GRASPER and was known as a "genius". After the band disbanded, he founded his own label and devoted himself to producing as the president. With the revival of GRASPER, he became both an artist and producer. He is one of the few people who know about Eri's past.

Sakuma Ryuichi's birthday is April 1st (Aries), his blood type is B, his height is 165cm, and his weight is 53kg. He was the vocalist of the legendary band NITTLE-GRASPER, and was the object of Shuichi's admiration. After the band broke up, he went to America and worked as a solo artist, but he revived GRASPER. He is not good at Japanese (especially kanji), but is good at English.

K's birthday is August 21st (Leo), his blood type is B, and his height is 191cm. He used to be Ryuichi's manager in Los Angeles, but he took a liking to Shuichi and became the new manager of BAD LUCK. He tells meaningless American jokes. He has a habit of firing his gun wherever he goes.

Sakano's birthday is September 19th (Virgo), his blood type is A, his height is 175cm, and his weight is 62kg. He is an employee of NG Production, and felt attracted to Shuichi's singing voice, so he became the producer of BAD LUCK. His first name is unknown.

Jun Fujisaki's birthday is July 6th (Cancer), her blood type is A, and her height is 160cm. She is a keyboardist who is a new member of BAD LUCK and has a genius sense for arranging. She is Touma's cousin.

Uesugi Kiba's birthday is December 21st (Sagittarius), his blood type is AB, he is 180cm tall and weighs 67kg. He is Eri's younger brother and has taken over the family temple as a monk, but he often skips the family business to visit his brother. He is an avid fan of Sakuma Ryuichi, and would give up his soul for Ryuichi.

Noriko Ukai's birthday is August 5th (Leo), her blood type is O, her height is 160cm, and her weight is 48kg. She was a member of the legendary band NITTLE-GRASPER and played keyboards. After the band disbanded, she worked as a studio musician and returned to GRASPER when they resumed their activities.

Main Robot Items

The true identity of Kumagorou, the stuffed rabbit that Ryuichi Sakuma carries around with him, is shrouded in mystery.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Track-1／GRAVITATION
• Track-2／Live in soul
• Track-3／Stray heart
• Track-4/Wave shock
• Track-5／Wind road
• Track-6／Shady scheme
• Track-7/Ground zero
• Track-8／Song and song
• Track-9／The deepest brain
• Track-10／Heads or tails
• Track-11／Secret day
• Track-12／Breathless
• Track-13／Got it all

Related Titles

The Gravitation OVA also exists as a related work.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "SUPER DRIVE" was written and composed by Yosuke Sakanoue and Daisuke Asakura, arranged by Daisuke Asakura, and sung by Yosuke Sakanoue. The ending theme "Glaring Dream" was written, composed, and arranged by Mad Soldiers, and sung by Kinya Kotani. The insert songs "THE RAGE BEAT", "Sleepless beauty", "anti nostalgic", "Blind Game again", and "Melancholy Seven days" are each produced by Mad Soldiers, Akio Inoue, and Daisuke Asakura.

Review

"Gravitation" is a work with themes of music and romance, and is known for its strong BL (boys' love) elements. The original is a comic by Maki Murakami, and "Gravitation EX" is currently being serialized on the web comic Spica. The anime version brings out the best of the original, beautifully blending realistic depictions of the music scenes with in-depth exploration of the characters' relationships.

The story begins with the meeting of Shindo Shuichi and Yuki Eri, and depicts the harshness of the music industry, the path to success, and the complexities of love. Shuichi's growth and the changes in his relationship with Eri deeply move viewers. Another attraction is the unique characters of the band members, such as BAD LUCK and GRASPER, whose passion for music, friendship, and love affairs add excitement to the story.

As for the music, Daisuke Asakura's sound production enhances the atmosphere of the entire work. The opening theme "SUPER DRIVE" and the ending theme "Glaring Dream" not only heighten the tension of the story, but also leave a strong impression on the viewers. The inserted songs are also used effectively in line with the development of the story, and the work has been praised for its integration of music and story.

The characters are also very detailed, with details like birthdays, blood types, favorite foods, and hobbies. This makes it easier for viewers to relate to the characters and increases their immersion in the story. In particular, Shuichi's love of spinning, forward rolls, and race walking, and Eri's love of chocolate parfaits and strawberry shortcake, are symbolic of their personalities.

"Gravitation" is loved by many fans as a work that depicts a world where music and love intersect. While recreating the charm of the original work in anime form, the addition of new perspectives and direction provides an even deeper story. It is a stunning work with a realistic portrayal of the music industry, a deep look into the relationships between the characters, and a fusion of music and story. "Gravitation" will move and excite viewers, and is definitely worth a watch.

Recommendation

"Gravitation" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a work with the theme of music and romance, those who like BL elements, and those who like stories that depict character growth and changes in human relationships. It is also a perfect work for those who want to enjoy a realistic depiction of the music industry and a fusion of music and story. Fans of the original work will also find new charms in the anime version. Be sure to watch "Gravitation" and experience a world where music and romance intersect.