The appeal and reviews of "Green Green": A thorough explanation of this masterpiece of youth romantic comedy

Green Green: A coming-of-age story of rural and urban life

"Green Green" is an OVA released by Starlink on December 20, 2002, and is based on an 18+ game by GROOVER. This work is a story about the youth of students at Kanenoe Academy and its sister school, Hananoka Academy, an all-girls school. It is 60 minutes long and consists of one episode, directed and supervised by GROOVER and produced by StarLink.

story

The students of Kanenoe Gakuen and its sister girls' school, Hananoka Gakuen, are overjoyed at the news that boys are transferring to their school. They had hoped for "cool" boys, but in fact the boys who have transferred are from a dull boys' high school in the countryside. The girls are devastated by the gap between their ideals and reality. However, the boys only think about getting along with the girls. The central theme of this story is that the countryside has its own problems, and the city has its own problems.

Commentary

"Green Green" is an original story written by game scenario writer Yuichi Kuwashima. Based on the worldview of the original game, it depicts the joys and sorrows of youth from a new perspective. The OVA version maximizes the appeal of the original while adding new appeal through visual expression.

cast

The cast includes Nakayama Sara as Chitose Midori, Mitsunaka Yukiko as Kuchiki Wakana, Fujimaki Eriko as Kuchiki Futaba, Suzuki Saori as Minami Sanae, Suzuki Mariko as Iino Chigusa, Yoshitake Noriko as Haruno Arisa, Watashiichi Jun as Takasaki Yusuke, Tanaka Kazunari as Bachigu (Ijuin Tadatomo), Domon Jin as Ichibanboshi, Takahashi Akio as Dokugasu, Kamiya Hiroshi as the president (Hotta), and Misaki Akemi as Kobayashi Itsuki. The cast brings out the individuality of each character, adding excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The original story and supervision is by GROOVER, the script is by Kazuhisa Sakaguchi and Yuichi Kuwashima, the direction is by Noriko Nagahama, the storyboards are by Satsukime and Yusaku, the character design is by Shinji Katakura, the music is by milktub, the producer is Takayuki Imayama, and the production is by StarLink. These staff members work together to create the world of "Green Green".

Related Titles

"Green Green" has two related works, a TV series and "Green Green Erolutions." The TV series has a more extensive storyline, depicting the growth of the characters and changes in their relationships. Meanwhile, "Green Green Erolutions" emphasizes the erotic elements of the original game, making it a must-watch for fans.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Green Green" was written by Yuichi Kuwashima, composed by milktub, and sung by NANA. This song has a beautiful melody that expresses the freshness and sadness of youth, and it adds to the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Green Green" is a work that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the gap between ideals and reality. It realistically depicts the worries and growth of young people through the contrast between the countryside and the city, and has resonated with many viewers. In particular, the characters are rich in personality, and each story is fascinating. It has also been highly praised for condensing the charm of the original work into the short length of an OVA.

The first point that makes me recommend this work is the charm of the characters. Each character, such as Midori Chitose, Wakana Kuchiki, and Futaba Kuchiki, has their own worries and dreams, which resonate deeply with the viewer. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and milktub's beautiful melodies enhance the story. Furthermore, the visual expression in the OVA version is very sophisticated, making the worldview of the original work feel even more realistic.

"Green Green" is highly recommended for those who like works with a youth theme and those who want to enjoy the growth of characters and changes in human relationships. Also, for fans of the original game, the OVA version is a valuable work that allows you to enjoy the story from a new perspective. Please give it a watch.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Release date

December 20, 2002

■Release and sales

Starlink

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

GROOVER

■ Director

・Supervision/GROOVER

■ Production

・Produced by: StarLink

■Works

©GROOVER