Arcade Gamer Fubuki: A fusion of exhilarating gaming experience and charming characters

Arcade Gamer Fubuki - Crystal of Game Spirit

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

February 25, 2002

■Release and sales

Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 4

■Original Story

・Original work: Yoshizaki Mine

■ Director

・Director: Yuji Muto

■ Production

・Animation production: SHAFT
Produced by Arcade Gamer Fubuki Production Committee

■Works

© Yoshizaki Mine, Enterbrain/Arcade Gamer Fubuki Production Committee

■ Story

Activate PP (Passion Panties)! Clear with one kill!
Best of Arcade Gamer Championship, commonly known as BAG Championship. Once every four years, gamers from all over the world gather to compete against each other in this huge tournament!! And today, those with a passionate gaming spirit will once again spark... To become the best gamer in the world!! At Nakano Sun Plaza, filled with 20,000 spectators, the final match of the BAG Championship Tokyo Tournament was about to begin. The most notable player in this tournament is Fubuki, a middle school girl who has defeated her rivals one after another and advanced to the crystal. Her opponent is Glass Joe, a strong gamer. The game is the ultimate building climbing game, "Crazy Climber." Fubuki was stunned as Joe started to advance as soon as the game started. "W-how do I play this?" Seeing Fubuki hesitating, her best friend Hanako took out a fan and flipped Fubuki's skirt. Then Fubuki's PP (Passion Panties) is activated. The game spirits of the entire universe reside in Fubuki, and she uses her special move "Clear in one hit!" to get a high score and defeat Joe by an overwhelming margin. However, a new rival, Jumonji Chizuru, stands in her way!

■Explanation

"Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is a comic by popular manga artist Yoshizaki Mine, published in Famitsu Bros. (published by Enterbrain). The theme is games, but there's also panty shot action (?), a drama of friendship, hyper comedy, and passionate battles... it's a new type of game battle entertainment that has it all! This OVA is planned to be a pretty "crazy" work with plenty of flavor from the original work. Look forward to it!

■Cast

・Fubuki Sakuragasaki/Sakura Nogawa ・Hanako Kokubunji/Kaori Shimizu ・Chizuru Jumonji/Yu Asakawa ・Sanpeita/Masaki Yamamoto and others

■ Main staff

・Original story by Yoshizaki Mine ・Director by Muto Yuji ・Series composition and script by Yamaguchi Ryota ・Character design by Morioka Hideyuki ・Art by Waki ​​Takeshi (episodes 1 and 2), Hishinuma Yoshinori (episodes 3 and 4)
・Color design: Yoko Mitsuhashi ・Editing: Takeshi Seyama ・Sound director: Hideo Takahashi ・Music: Ryuichi Katsumata ・Animation production: Shaft ・Cooperation: Enterbrain, Mitsuru Sugaya, Sega ・Production: Arcade Gamer Fubuki Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・Sakuragasaki Blizzard
An ordinary middle school girl. After receiving the Passion Panties from a mysterious person, her gaming spirit is awakened. As an arcade gamer, Fubuki, she fights against the Gyurasik gang to protect the freedom and peace of gaming.
・Hanako Kokubunji
The daughter of the president of KOGC, a major game manufacturer that hosts the BAG Championship. She grew up surrounded by games from a young age. She is Fubuki's best friend and the first person to teach her the joy of games.
・Chizuru Jumonji
BAG Championship, Osaka representative for the Japan Tournament. However, she is one of the four heavenly kings of the Gyurasic Group, helping the Gyurasic Group for a certain purpose. She is called Shooter Chizuru. She wears Passion Black.
Miss Arca: A member of the Gyurasik Group, an evil secret society plotting to take over the world. She does all sorts of evil things, including using games to extort money, playing for free with an electronic lighter, and using a ruler to fire off doping shots.
Melody Honey, as people call her, is a cheerful, well-endowed American.
・Sanpeita
When Fubuki is playing a game, this boy with a wealth of gaming knowledge suddenly appears out of nowhere and begins explaining the game to her. He is always teased by Hanako, but he is not afraid to give in and relentlessly pursues Fubuki, showing a bit of a stalker-like side to him... But maybe Fubuki himself doesn't realize it!?
・Mysterious Person A man who loves games and wants to teach the spirit of games to Fubuki. It is a mystery why he wants to teach the spirit of games to Fubuki. That is why Fubuki calls him "Mysterious Person".

■Subtitle

・1st STAGE／"Fubuki Birth" (2002/02/25)
・2nd STAGE／"Stolen PP" (2002/04/25)
・3rd STAGE／"Finals! Dad is the King!?" (2002/08/25)
・FINAL STAGE／"Encounter Beyond Time and Space" (2003/01/25)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
1 to 4
・Thunder of PP
Lyrics: Yukie Ozaki; Music: Yoshiki Minami; Arrangement: Masaaki Iizuka; Singer: Sakura Nogawa

・ED
1 to 4
・Flowers ~Bloom in your heart~
Lyrics: Yukie Ozaki; Music: Shinichi Sakurai; Arrangement: SINX
・Singer: Sakura Nogawa

Arcade Gamer Fubuki - Crystal of Game Spirit

"Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is an OVA based on the manga by Mine Yoshizaki, with a total of four episodes released between 2002 and 2003. This is a unique work that is packed with a variety of elements such as friendship, battles, and gags, while being an entertainment work with a game theme. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

Background and overview of the work

"Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is based on the manga of the same name by Yoshizaki Mine, which was serialized in Famitsu Bros. The original story is about a middle school girl, Sakuragasaki Fubuki, who loves games, and her activities in the world of games. The OVA version was produced by keeping the taste of the original work intact, but adding expressions unique to anime.

The biggest feature of this work is that it is a game-themed battle entertainment. Set at the Best of Arcade Gamer Championship (BAG Championship), which is held once every four years, the story depicts Fubuki's growth as she faces off against strong opponents in various games. Another highlight is the scene where Fubuki's gaming spirit is awakened by the activation of an item called "Passion Panties (PP)," and she displays an incredible performance.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" depicts the passionate souls of those who love games. As Fubuki defeats strong opponents one after another in the BAG Championship, the story depicts friendships, confrontations with rivals, and personal growth. In particular, the relationship with her best friend Hanako and rival Chizuru Jumonji adds depth to the story.

Also, a different game appears in each episode, and the rules and strategies of each game are depicted, allowing viewers to rediscover the fun of games. For example, nostalgic arcade games appear one after another, such as "Crazy Climber" in the 1st STAGE, "Pac-Man" in the 2nd STAGE, "Space Invaders" in the 3rd STAGE, and "Time Crisis" in the FINAL STAGE. These games will bring back memories for gamers of the time, and provide a fresh surprise for the younger generation.

Character Appeal

Each character in "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is unique and charming. The main character, Fubuki, is an ordinary middle school girl who discovers her love for games, but she uses the power of PP to perform phenomenally. Viewers are drawn into her charm as they watch her grow, make friendships, and face off against rivals.

Her best friend, Hanako, is the daughter of the president of a game company and the person who taught Fubuki the fun of games. Her support and friendship with Fubuki are important elements that add excitement to the story. Her rival, Chizuru Jumonji, has a complex background, as she has strong gaming skills but is also involved with an evil organization called the Gyurasik Gang. Her character adds tension and depth to the story.

In addition, there are many other unique characters, such as Sanpeita, a boy with a wealth of game knowledge, a mysterious person, and Miss Alluka, a leader of the evil organization Gyurasik. The drama woven by these characters will keep viewers entertained.

Animation and performance

The animation for "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is handled by SHAFT. SHAFT is a studio known for its unique drawing style and direction, and these characteristics are fully displayed in this work. In particular, the game scenes combine realistic movements with comical expressions to provide visual entertainment.

Director Muto Yuji also respects the taste of the original work while adding expressions unique to anime, bringing out the charm of the work to the fullest. For example, in the scene where PP is activated, flashy effects and camera work are used to excite the viewer. Also, in the comedy scenes, the combination of well-paced direction and comical movements invites laughter.

Music and theme song

The music for "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is written by Katsumata Ryuichi. The BGM plays a role in heightening the tension and excitement of the game, and the powerful melodies especially in the battle scenes draw the viewers in. Additionally, the opening theme "Thunder of PP" and the ending theme "Flowers ~ Bloom in Your Heart ~" are sung by Nogawa Sakura, whose powerful singing voice enhances the worldview of the work.

Recommended points

"Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is a must-see for game lovers. Many nostalgic arcade games appear, and the rules and strategies of each game are depicted, allowing you to rediscover the fun of games. You can also experience the tension and excitement of game-themed battle entertainment.

Furthermore, this work can be enjoyed as a drama depicting friendship, confrontations with rivals, and personal growth. Viewers are drawn into the story through the relationships between the characters, such as Fubuki's growth, her friendship with Hanako, and her confrontation with Jumonji Chizuru. There are also plenty of comedy scenes and comical expressions, making it fun to watch while laughing.

The animation and music are also not to be missed. SHAFT's unique drawing style and Muto Yuji's direction provide visual interest, while Katsumata Ryuichi's background music and Nogawa Sakura's singing voice enhance the work's worldview. The combination of these elements makes "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" a work that can be enjoyed not only by game lovers but by anime fans in general.

summary

"Arcade Gamer Fubuki" is a game-themed battle entertainment piece, but it can also be enjoyed as a drama depicting friendship, comedy, and character growth. Many nostalgic arcade games appear, and the combination of SHAFT's unique drawing style, Muto Yuji's direction, Katsumata Ryuichi's background music, and Nogawa Sakura's singing voice makes it a fascinating work that draws viewers in. This is a work that can be recommended not only to people who love games, but to anime fans in general.