"Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail" Review: Enter a fascinating fantasy world

"Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail": The miracle story of an unfortunate young man

"Otogi Story: Angel's Tail" is a TV anime series that aired in 2001, and is an original anime work by Mutsumi Mutsumi. It was broadcast on WOWOW, and consists of 12 episodes, each 25 minutes long, directed by Kazuhiro Ochi and produced by Tokyo Kids. The copyright belongs to Wonder Farm and the "Angel's Tail" project.

story

Once upon a time, there was a young man who was "unlucky." His name was Mutsugoro. He was a kind-hearted young man who loved animals, but the company he worked for went bankrupt, he lost his wallet, he would bump into signs when he walked down the street, and it was as if he was carrying all the misfortunes of the world on his shoulders. However, his life changed completely when he met a fortune teller. With the power of magic that the fortune teller cast, cute girls who called themselves "guardian angels" appeared from his cell phone. The guardian angels who came from the "world of maidens" were the reincarnations of pets that the young man had once had. They came to him again to repay the young man for the love he showed them. What kind of life awaits him?

Commentary

"Angel's Tail" began in August 2000 as a reader participation project in Gakken's Megami Magazine (serialized as "PETS3" and published as a Gakken magazine), and has since expanded into animation, games, comics, and more. This fantasy work depicts the bond between humans and animals against the backdrop of the theme of animal welfare, and has captivated many fans. The unique characters of the guardian angels and the process by which they overcome the trauma they suffered in their past lives are particularly noteworthy.

cast

・Mutsugorou/Hisayoshi Suganuma・Ran the Goldfish/Rie Tanaka・Tsubasa the Parakeet/Sakura Nogawa・Kurumi the Hamster/Mayako Nigo・Yuki the Snake/Kyoko Hikami・Mika the Rabbit/Yukana・Ayumi the Turtle/Ayako Kawasumi・Akane the Fox/Sako Chiba・Midori the Raccoon/Akiko Kobayashi・Tamami the Cat/Chiaki Osawa・Momo the Monkey/Aya Hirano・Nana the Dog/Shizuka Hasegawa・Lulu the Frog/Mei Shimizu・Lady Megami/Kaho Koda・Gou the Blue Dragon/Tomoyuki Morikawa・Shin the Black Tortoise/Takahiro Sakurai・Rei the Vermilion Bird/Yuki Miyata・Guy the White Tiger/Hiroyuki Yoshino

Main Staff

・Planning / Arisugawa Kei・Original work, series composition / Mutsumi・Director / Ochi Kazuhiro・Character design, chief animation director / Kobayashi Takashi・Screenplay / Okada Mari・Art director / Sugawara Seiji・Director of photography / Kubo Hiroshi・Editor / Imai Tsuyoshi・Sound producer / Honda Yasunori・Sound director / Yoshida Tomohiro・Sound production / Arts Pro・Music producer / Inoue Shunji・Music / Hiraiwa Yoshinobu・Music production / Lantis・Production producer / Kimura Kengo・Animation production / Tokyo Kids・Production / Wonder Farm・Production / "Angel's Tail" project

Main Characters

Mutsugoro is a kind-hearted young man who loves animals. He has had an unlucky life, with constant open wounds and often dropping things. He becomes the master of a group of guardian angels who suddenly appear...
・Goldfish run
Guardian angel of the third class. 15 years old. In her previous life, she was a goldfish. She drowned, so she has a trauma about water. She speaks politely, and you can feel her respect for her master in every word she says. She has a graceful, ladylike personality.
・Parakeet's wings
Guardian angel of the fourth grade. 14 years old. In her previous life, she was a parakeet. She died from a fall, so she has a trauma about heights. She loves singing and dancing, and also sports. She is a bright, active, and energetic girl.
・Walnuts for hamsters
6th grade guardian angel. 13 years old. In her previous life, she was a hamster. She died of starvation, so hunger is traumatic for her. She is an innocent and carefree girl. She is an extreme glutton. She is known for her way of speaking, starting with "nano".
・Snake Yuki
1st class guardian angel. 18 years old. In a previous life, she was a snake. She was burned to death, so she has a trauma with heat and fire. She has a calm demeanor. She has a wealth of knowledge as a guardian angel, and she also acts as a mediator for the others.
・Mika the Rabbit
Guardian angel, class 3. 17 years old. In her previous life, she was a rabbit. She died alone, so she is traumatized by loneliness. She plots to monopolize her master at every opportunity. She has a nice body, and is a bit of a selfish girl.
・Ayumi the Turtle
2nd class guardian angel. 16 years old. In her previous life, she was a turtle. She was crushed to death, so she has a trauma of being in confined or dark places. She has a sharp mind and sees things logically. She is calm, but she also has a stubborn side and sticks to her opinions.
・Akane the Fox
Guardian angel of the fifth grade. 12 years old. In her previous life she was a fox. She was shot and killed, so she is traumatized by sounds and explosions. She is a girl with a cool demeanor. She does not have a very good impression of humans due to her previous life. She has the ability to transform.
・Midori the Raccoon
6th grade guardian angel. 11 years old. In her previous life, she was a raccoon dog. She died of food poisoning, so her picky eating has left her traumatized. She has a gentle personality and loves basking in the sun. She is known for using "less" in her speech. She has the ability to shapeshift.
・Tamamie the Cat
Guardian angel of the fourth grade. 10 years old. In her previous life, she was a cat. She died in a traffic accident, so she has a trauma about wheels and the like. She is a very skillful girl who is good at calculations and work. She can be rude to older guardian angels.
・Momo the Monkey
7th grade guardian angel. 9 years old. In her previous life, she was a monkey. She was electrocuted, so she has a trauma with electrical appliances. She is a very quiet and shy girl. She often speaks in a low, whispering voice.
・Nana the Dog
Guardian angel of the 8th grade. 8 years old. In her previous life, she was a dog. She died of exhaustion, so her poor sense of direction has become a trauma for her. A tomboyish girl. Although she is extremely poor at directions, she loves going for walks with her master. She is best friends with Lulu and Momo.
・Lulu the Frog
8th grade guardian angel. 7 years old. She was a frog in her previous life. She froze to death, so she is traumatized by the cold. She is a cute girl. She wants to be a "lady." She has a lisp when she speaks.

Main Robot Items

・Guardian Angels "Guardian Angels" are pets and animals that are reincarnated to repay the love and kindness they received in their previous lives. Their appearance resembles a person who had a close relationship with their master. "Guardian Angels" are divided into nine ranks according to their abilities and enlightenment. Guardian Angels for whom "the happiness of their master is their own happiness."
・The World of Maids A place where the souls of animals who dream of repaying their debt gather... the world of maids. This world is ruled by Megami-sama, who was promoted from a first-class guardian angel. Under Megami-sama's guidance, the guardian angels study hard and wait for the day when they will be reunited with their masters.

subtitle

・Episode 1: An unforgettable bond ・Episode 2: Trauma isn't scary!
・Episode 3/Leave the care to me, master!
Episode 4: No, goodbye...
Episode 5: Remember, Master...
・Episode 6 / The owner of the soba shop ・Episode 7 / The little angel's elementary school ・Episode 8 / A dangerous part-time job!?
・Episode 9/Feelings begin to grow ・Episode 10/I'll ​​protect you even at the cost of my own life!
・Episode 11/...Partings are always sudden ・Episode 12/I love you so much, master!

Related Titles

・Angel's Tail Chu!
・Poison Angel's Tail ・Saint Beast: The Advent of the Holy Beast
・Saint Beast ~Time Epic Angel Tale~

Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Angel's Tail・Lyrics by Mutsumi・Music by Ritsuko Miyajima・Arrangement by Kenichi Sudo・Singer by PETS

・ED1
・One Drop
Lyrics: Masaaki Taniguchi; Composition: Masumi Ito; Arrangement: Masumi Ito; Singer: Sakura Nogawa

・IN1
・Star of Love・Lyrics by Masaaki Taniguchi・Music by Masumi Ito・Arrangement by Masumi Ito・Singer by Masumi Ito

The appeal and reviews of "Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail"

"Otogi Story: Angel's Tail" has won many fans with its unique setting and charming characters. In particular, the guardian angels' struggle to make their master Mutsugoro happy despite the trauma of their past lives has touched viewers. In addition, the guardian angels' growth and deepening bonds depicted in each episode add depth to the story.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its unique characters. Each guardian angel, such as the goldfish Ran, the parakeet Tsubasa, and the hamster Kurumi, retains the characteristics of the animal they were in their previous life, but is also unique in that they have their own human personalities. The process in which they overcome the trauma they carry evokes sympathy from viewers. In particular, characters such as Yuki and Mika have deep backgrounds that add depth to the story.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The opening theme, "Angel's Tail," is sung by PETS and emphasizes the fantasy feel of the story. The ending theme, "One Drop," is sung by Sakura Nogawa and expresses the pure hearts of the guardian angels. The insert song, "Love Star," is also sung by Masumi Ito, and adds excitement to the story's moving scenes.

The background and influence of "Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail"

"Otogi Story: Angel's Tail" was born from the reader participation project "PETS3" that ran in Gakken's "Megami Magazine" in August 2000. This project was a new attempt to develop a story based on ideas from readers, and many fans participated. As a result, it was broadcast as a TV anime series in 2001.

This work was praised as a fantasy that depicts the bond between humans and animals against the backdrop of the theme of animal protection. The setting of guardian angels also gave viewers a fresh surprise and gained support from many fans. Furthermore, this work was expanded into games and comics, expanding its worldview.

The influence of "Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail" was so great that it spawned related works such as "Angel's Tail Chu!" and "Poisonous Angel's Tail." In addition, other works with fantasy elements, such as "Saint Beast: The Descent of the Holy Beast" and "Saint Beast: The Tale of the Time Epic Angel," are also said to have been influenced by this work.

Recommended points of "Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail"

"Fairy Tale: Angel's Tail" is recommended for those who want to enjoy fantasy and moving stories. It is especially recommended for those who love animals and those who like works that depict the bond between humans and animals. In addition, the episodes that depict the growth of the unique characters and the deepening of their bonds will warm your heart.

Another attraction of this work is the music. The opening, ending, and inserted songs all add excitement to the story and capture the hearts of the viewers. In particular, the singing voices of PETS, Sakura Nogawa, and Masumi Ito double the moving impact of the story.

In conclusion, I highly recommend "Otogi Story: Angel's Tail" to anyone who enjoys fantasy and moving stories, to people who love animals, and to people who like works that depict the growth and deepening bonds between unique characters. This work will give viewers a fresh surprise and excitement.