The appeal and reviews of "Gakuen Senki Muryou": A thorough explanation of the depth of the battle scenes and characters

"Muryou: The School War Chronicles": A story where space and school intersect

"Gakuen Senki Muryou" is an animation that was broadcast in 2001, and was written, written by, and directed by Director Tatsuo Sato. The 26 episodes were broadcast on NHK BS2, and it is known for its unique worldview that combines science fiction and school drama. In this article, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of "Gakuen Senki Muryou", as well as recommended points.

■Overview of the work

"Gakuen Senki Muryou" is set in Japan in the year 2070 and depicts a series of events caused by the appearance of a mysterious giant object and the mysterious giant that drove it away. The story progresses from the perspective of Subaru Muryou, who transfers to Mito Junior High School in Tenmou City, and Hajime Murata, who becomes embroiled in a cosmic-scale incident after meeting him.

■ Story

In the year 2070, a mysterious giant object, thought to be an invasion weapon, appears in Japan, and is driven away by a mysterious titan. Shortly after this incident, Tohara Muryo transfers to Mito Junior High School in Tenmou City. He is a boy with a mysterious aura, wearing a school uniform that is rare in this era. After meeting Muryo, Murata Hajime, who was once an ordinary junior high school boy, becomes involved in a major incident on a cosmic scale.

Murai is a being with great power, and his appearance causes many things to change dramatically. Murata Hajime gets involved in one trouble after another after getting acquainted with Murai, but he continues to grow as a person. The members of the student council also have their own powers and will fight alongside Murai and Hajime.

■ Characters

The appeal of "Gakuen Senki Muryou" lies in its characters, each with their own unique personality. The protagonist, Tohara Muryou, has a calm and collected personality, but is a being with great powers hidden within. He is an important character whose appearance gets the story moving. Meanwhile, Murata Hajime is Muryou's classmate, and is an honor student type of boy. He gets caught up in various troubles after meeting Muryou, but the story depicts his growth.

The student council members are also attractive. Moriyama Nayuta is the student council vice president and the main pilot of Shingu. She has a tough personality, is proud, and has an immense competitive spirit. Moriguchi Kyoichi is the student council vice president and is a cool, handsome guy, but he is actually the most passionate. Mineo Harumi is the student council secretary and the successor to Kobudo. Tsumori Yaha is the student council president and is a good-natured guy who looks just like an old man. Moriki Shun is the student council treasurer and is popular with the upperclassmen girls for his cute looks.

In addition, many other unique characters appear, such as Murai's older sister, Touhara Setsuna, Hajime's younger sister, Murata Futaba, and Hajime's mother, Murata Kyoko. Aliens also play important roles, and the Vern alien Ziltosh, the Zaiguru alien Wenul, and the Zaiguru alien Velosh add excitement to the story.

■ Production staff

The production staff of Gakuen Senki Muryou is a talented group, including Director Tatsuo Sato. Director Tatsuo Sato is an animation director known for works such as Fly! Isami, Martian Successor Nadesico, and Nekojiru Kusa, and he also served as the original author, series composer, and director of this work. Character design is handled by Takahiro Yoshimatsu, who has experience working on works such as Future GPX Cyber ​​Formula and TRIGUN. Animation is handled by Madhouse, a long-established production company that has worked on works such as Cardcaptor Sakura and METROPOLIS. Music is handled by Yuji Ohno, who is known for his work on Lupin the Third.

■ Evaluation and recommended points

"Gakuen Senki Muryou" is an appealing work with a unique worldview that combines science fiction and school drama. The story is set in an ordinary school and town, and is an ordinary story with ordinary people playing an active role. However, it also contains some elements that are a little out of the ordinary, such as the student council members fighting with mysterious powers and aliens wearing aloha shirts roaming the town. This "ordinary" feeling, yet slightly out of the ordinary, mysterious flavor is what makes this work so appealing.

Another appeal of this work is the Japanese style that is characteristic of director Tatsuo Sato. The overall mood is refreshing and clean, making you feel comfortable when you watch it. Yoshimatsu Takahiro's unique touch also shines in the character design, and the unique characters are vividly drawn. The wonderful music by Ohno Yuji also adds excitement to the story and captures the hearts of viewers.

The first thing that makes this series so great is the characters, each with their own unique personality. Each character, including Muryou and Hajime, is charming and has the power to draw viewers in. Another attraction is the unique worldview that combines science fiction and school drama. The setting, where a cosmic-scale incident unfolds in an ordinary school and town, is fresh and keeps viewers entertained. Furthermore, the talents of the production staff, such as director Tatsuo Sato's Japanese taste, Takahiro Yoshimatsu's character designs, and Yuji Ohno's music, shine in this work.

■Subtitles and Episodes

"Gakuen Senki Muryou" consists of 26 episodes, each with a different subtitle. Below are the subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode.

• Episode 1: The War Begins (2001/05/08)
• Episode 2: The Power of Freedom (2001/05/22)
• Episode 3: His Name is Shingu (2001/05/29)
• Episode 4: Time to Move (2001/06/05)
• Episode 5: Staring, Eyes (2001/06/12)
• Episode 6: A Gentle Battle (2001/06/19)
• Episode 7: Your Smile (2001/06/26)
• Episode 8: A modest feast (2001/07/03)
• Episode 9: After the Rain, More Rain (2001/07/17)
• Episode 10: So, for tomorrow (2001/07/24)
• Episode 11: Thank you, courage (2001/07/31)
• Episode 12: Strong Friendship (2001/08/07)
• Episode 13: Hidden Places, Hometowns (2001/08/14)
• Episode 14: Our Summer (2001/08/21)
• Episode 15: Dad Returns (2001/09/04)
• Episode 16: Calmly, Suddenly (2001/09/11)
• Episode 17: Sorry for the Disturbance (2001/09/18)
• Episode 18: Inherited Sadness (2001/09/25)
• Episode 19: A Pure Fist (2001/10/02)
• Episode 20: Impatient and Carefree (2001/10/09)
• Episode 21: Helper Meets (2001/10/16)
• Episode 22: Looking Up, Beyond (2001/10/30)
• Episode 23: The Federation and the Alliance (2001/11/06)
• Episode 24: Here Comes the Order (2001/11/13)
• Episode 25: The Void Man Awakens (2001/11/27)
• Episode 26: The War Continues (2001/12/04)

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Gakuen Senki Muryou" are as follows.

• OP1: TAKE
  • Lyricist: Satomi Arimori
  • Composer: Yuji Ohno
  • Arrangement: Yuji Ohno
  • Sung by: KAKO
• ED1: Begin
  • Composer: Yuji Ohno
  • Arrangement: Yuji Ohno

Conclusion

"Muryou: The War of Schools" is a fascinating work with a unique worldview that combines science fiction and school drama, and a rich cast of unique characters. The work also highlights the talents of the production staff, such as director Tatsuo Sato's Japanese taste, Takahiro Yoshimatsu's character design, and Yuji Ohno's music. The powerful story that draws the viewer in and the tale woven by the charming characters are well worth watching. Please give it a watch.