The appeal and reviews of "Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition": A fusion of a moving story and beautiful visuals

The appeal and evaluation of "Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition"

"Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition" is a TV special broadcast on BS-i in 2003, and was produced as an original anime work. This special edition is a short 30-minute two-part series that depicts the growth of the main character Saga and the warm interactions with the Season Users. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this work, as well as its recommended points.

Story and Characters

The story of "Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition" is an episode from when Saga was still able to see the existence of the Season Users. It begins with Saga being chosen to play the leading role as a princess in the play for the class recital. Sugar and the other Season Users come to watch the rehearsal with great interest, but Saga is nervous and unable to act well. With the play about to be performed, will it go well?

This story will move viewers by depicting Saga's growth and the bonds she forms with the Seasonal Users. In particular, the way Saga grows despite feeling nervous, but with the support of her friends, will touch the hearts of many people. Another part of the story's appeal is the unique personalities of the Seasonal Users, starting with Sugar. The individuality of each character, such as Sugar's kindness, Salt's strictness, and Pepper's cheerfulness, enrich the story.

Cast and voice actors

The cast of this production is as follows:

• Sugar/Tomoko Kawakami
• Saga/Masumi Asano
• Salt/Saeki Tomo
• Pepper/Kaori Mizuhashi
• Greta / Chinami Nishimura
• Norma / Sawa Ishige
• Anne/Akiko Nakagawa
• Phil/Asami Sanada
• Hannah Simmons/Akiko Matsudaira
• Elder/Fumihiko Tachiki
• Regina/Chikako Akimoto
• Ginger/Kotono Mitsuishi
• Turmeric / Kenji Nojima
• Basil/Yumiko Kobayashi
• Vincent/Mitsuo Iwata

These voice actors bring out the individuality of each character to the fullest. In particular, Tomoko Kawakami's voice for Sugar is gentle and warm, leaving a deep impression on the audience. Masumi Asano's voice for Saga realistically expresses the tension and process of growth, further enhancing the emotional impact of the story.

Production Staff

The production staff for "Little Snow Tamer Sugar Special Edition" are as follows:

• Original work by Haruka Ao
• Character design: Kogetonbo
• Screenplay by Yasunori Yamada
• Character design: Keiko Kawashima
• Music by Shinkichi Mitsumune
• Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
• Art director: Shichiro Kobayashi
• Animation director: Miyako Ozawa (first part), Keiko Kawashima, Hiroshi Matsuda, Makoto Furuta (second part)
• Director: Shinichiro Kimura
• Directed by Shinichiro Kimura
• Animation production: JCSTAFF
• Production/Sugar Special Edition Production Committee

This film, produced by the team of these staff, captivates viewers with its beautiful visuals and moving story. In particular, director Kimura Shinichiro's direction portrays the characters' emotions in detail, bringing out the most moving story. Mitsumune Shinkichi's music also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Subtitles and episodes

"Little Snow Tamer Sugar Special Edition" consists of the following two stories.

• Episode 1: What's in Your Heart, Part 1
• Episode 2: What's in His Heart, Part 2

In the first part, Saga is chosen to play the princess, and we see her practicing nervously. In the second part, we see how Saga grows with the support of her friends and succeeds in her performance on the day of the performance. These episodes deeply portray Saga's growth and her bond with the season users, leaving viewers in awe.

Theme songs and music

The theme song and music for "Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition" are as follows.

• OP
  
  • Sugar Baby Love
  • Lyrics by W. Bickerton and T. Waddington
  • Japanese lyrics: Joe Lemon
  • Composer: W. Bickerton, T. Waddington
  • Arrangement: Nobuyoshi Mitsumune
  • Sung by Yoko Ishida (Original Soundtrack, Pioneer LDC)
• ED
  
  • Piano of the Heart
  • Lyrics by Kisaragi Sora
  • Composer: Shinkichi Mitsumune
  • Arrangement: Nobuyoshi Mitsumune
  • Sung by Masumi Asano (Original Soundtrack, Pioneer LDC)

The opening theme, "Sugar Baby Love," draws viewers into the world of the story with its bright and cheerful melody. The ending theme, "Kokoro no Piano," is a gentle and touching song that is fitting for concluding a moving story. These songs play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Rating and Recommended Points

"Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition" has been highly praised for the touching story it tells in a short time. In particular, the story of Saga's growth and her bond with the Season Users deeply touches viewers. Another attraction is the unique characters and the performances of the voice actors who play them.

The recommended points include the following:

• A moving story: The story of Saga's growth and her bond with the Seasonal Users will deeply touch the viewers.
• Unique Characters: The unique characters of the seasonal users, including Sugar, enrich the story.
• Excellent voice acting: The performances of the voice actors, including Tomoko Kawakami and Masumi Asano, bring out the personalities of the characters to the fullest.
• Beautiful visuals: The beautiful visuals, directed by director Kimura Shinichiro and produced by JCSTAFF, further enhance the impact of the story.
• Emotional Music: The opening theme "Sugar Baby Love" and the ending theme "Kokoro no Piano" really set the tone for the story.

As mentioned above, "Little Snow User Sugar Special Edition" is a work that will captivate viewers with its moving story, unique characters, excellent voice actors, beautiful visuals, and moving music. Please watch it once and experience its charm.