Steel Angel Kurumi 2 Review: An improved story and the appeal of its characters

Steel Angel Kurumi 2 - The charming world of school comedy

The 2001 TV anime series Steel Angel Kurumi 2 is based on a manga by Kaisaku and is a school comedy set in modern-day Japan. It aired from April 12th to June 28th 2001, with 12 episodes, each 15 minutes long but packed with dense content. Animation was by OLM, production by moe, and copyright is owned by Kaisaku/Kadokawa Shoten Pony Canyon.

story

The story begins when Kan'i Namiki, the daughter of a Shinto priest, and her childhood friend Sumeragi Uruka accidentally discover a hidden underground passageway leading from the shrine's storehouse. While getting lost in the passageway, they discover and activate Kurumi Type 2, an improved steel angel sent from the future. With the appearance of Kurumi Type 2, Namiki and Uruka's daily lives change completely, and a hectic school life begins.

Kurumi 2-shiki calls Namie "master" and follows her orders, but sometimes acts on her own. As a result, Namie and Uruka get into various troubles because of Kurumi 2-shiki, but gradually they deepen their bond with Kurumi 2-shiki. As the story progresses, new steel angels such as Saki 2-shiki and Kalinka 2-shiki appear, making school life even more lively.

character

The main character, Nami Kani, is voiced by Houko Kuwashima. She is the daughter of a Shinto priest and has a calm and kind personality, but often gets into trouble because of Kurumi 2-shiki. Kurumi 2-shiki, voiced by Atsuko Enomoto, has a bright and cheerful personality and calls Nami "master." Saki 2-shiki, voiced by Rie Tanaka, has a cool and mature personality. Kalinka 2-shiki, voiced by Masayo Kurata, is a bit of a scatterbrain. Uruka Sumeragi, voiced by Mie Sonozaki, is Nami's childhood friend who supports her. Kyanwan, voiced by Rikako Aikawa, is like a pet to Kurumi 2-shiki.

staff

The directors are Naohito Takahashi and Koji Fukazawa, the series composer is Yosuke Kuroda, the chief animation director is Yuji Ikeda, and the sound director is Jun Watanabe. These staff members worked together to create a fascinating character and story.

episode

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: I'm Cute!
• Episode 2: My Master is a Girl
• Episode 3: It's my first time...♡
• Episode 4: New Steel Angel, Saki Type 2
• Episode 5: My Master and My Sister
• Episode 6: Kurumi becomes a fish
• Episode 7: Awakening, Kalinka Type 2
• Episode 8: Nice to meet you, Big Sisters
• Episode 9: Rain, Sunshine, and Rainbows
• Episode 10: The Great Part-Time Job Strategy!
• Episode 11: My Master is Gone
• Episode 12: Beyond the Clear Blue Sky

In each episode, Kurumi 2-shiki, Natsuki and the others get caught up in various troubles, but they also deepen their friendship and bonds. In particular, in episode 4, a new steel angel, Saki 2-shiki, appears, and in episode 7, Kalinka 2-shiki awakens. As the story progresses, new characters are added, making it even more exciting.

music

The opening theme is "Kiss kara Hajimaru Miracle (2nd Style)" with lyrics by Toshihisa Arakawa, music by Toshihiko Sahashi, arrangement by Ryo Sakai, and singing by STEEL ANGELS (Atsuko Enomoto, Rie Tanaka, Masayo Kurata). The ending theme is "Sumireta Aozora no Mukou ni" with lyrics by Toshihisa Arakawa, music and arrangement by Toshihiko Sahashi, and singing by STEEL ANGELS (Atsuko Enomoto, Rie Tanaka, Masayo Kurata). These songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the anime.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kutetsu Tenshi Kurumi 2" has been highly praised as a school comedy. In particular, the unique portrayal of the characters, including Kurumi 2, and the slapstick storyline have been well received by viewers. Even though it was only broadcast for a short period of time, each episode was well-crafted and well worth watching.

The first reason to recommend this anime is the charm of the characters. Each character has their own unique charm, such as Kurumi-shiki's bright and cheerful personality, Saki-shiki's cool attitude, and Kalinka-shiki's slightly clumsy side. In addition, the scenes depicting the friendship between Naki and Uruka and their bond with Kurumi-shiki will warm the hearts of viewers.

Secondly, the story development is very interesting. The troubles that occur in each episode and the actions of Kurumi 2-shiki and the others are unpredictable, so viewers never get bored. Another appealing point is that new characters appear as the story progresses, making it more and more exciting.

Thirdly, the quality of the music is excellent. Both the opening and ending themes are sung by STEEL ANGELS and play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the anime. The background music is also carefully crafted to match each scene, enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

"Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi 2" is especially recommended for those who like school comedies and those who want to enjoy the individuality of the characters and the development of the story. Also, despite its short broadcast period, the well-crafted content will surely leave viewers satisfied. Please give it a watch.