Guitar-playing boys fight! What is the appeal of "Kikaider vs. Inazuman"?

The appeal and evaluation of the boy with the guitar - Kikaider vs. Inazuman

Overview

"The Boy with the Guitar - Kikaider vs. Inazuman" is an OVA based on the original work by Shotaro Ishinomori, and was released on September 18, 2003 as a bonus feature of "Kikaider 01 THE ANIMATION Collector's DVD-BOX". This work is a completely new animation depicting a dream collaboration between Kikaider and Inazuman, and consists of one 25-minute episode. It was produced by Studio OX and RADIX, and directed by Naoyuki Konno.

story

"The Boy with the Guitar" is based on an episode of the comic book "Inazuman" drawn by Shotaro Ishinomori. In this episode, a boy with a guitar gets caught up in the battle between Kikaider and Inazuman. The OVA will be based on this episode and will have a story where Kikaider and Inazuman fight together. The script was written by Shinsuke Onishi, with manga artist Kenichi Muraeda as a scriptwriter.

character

The main characters include Jiro (Kikaider) played by Tomokazu Seki and Saburo Kazeta (Inazuman) played by Kappei Yamaguchi. Other notable cast members include Sayuri Yoshida as Miyoppe, Wataru Takagi as Reijiro Kidaibo, Takashi Nagatsuji as King Kong, Mika Kanai as Oryu, Keaton Yamada as Hanpei Hattori, and Shotaro Morikubo as Ichiro (Kikaider 01). These characters play an important role in livening up the story and drawing the audience in.

Background

This is the directorial debut of Naoyuki Konno, who has worked on the Kikaider anime series and Cyborg 009, and his talent is fully displayed in this work. Masato Hayase of Ishimori Productions also participated as a supervisor, faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work. Akira Onodera served as executive producer, and worked hard to improve the quality of the entire work.

Visuals and Music

In terms of visuals, the technical capabilities of Studio OX and RADIX shine. In particular, the battle scenes between Kikaider and Inazuman are full of power and visually enjoyable. The music is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work, and the theme song of the boy with the guitar is memorable.

Evaluation and Impressions

"The Boy with the Guitar - Kikaider vs. Inazuman" is highly acclaimed for faithfully recreating the original work by Shotaro Ishinomori while developing a new story. In particular, the performance between Kikaider and Inazuman was a dream come true for fans and was highly praised by many viewers. It was also notable as Naoyuki Konno's directorial debut, and is remembered as the work that saw the development of his talent.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• You can see the dream collaboration between Kikaider and Inazuman
• A story that faithfully reproduces the original work by Shotaro Ishinomori
• The perfection of Naoyuki Konno's directorial debut
• The charm of the characters created by a gorgeous cast
• Powerful battle scenes and impressive music

Related Titles

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• "Kikaider 01 THE ANIMATION"
• "Cyborg 009"
• "Kamen Rider Spirits"

summary

"The Boy with the Guitar - Kikaider vs. Inazuman" is an OVA based on the original work by Shotaro Ishinomori, and is a completely new animation depicting the dream collaboration between Kikaider and Inazuman. It is also attracting attention as Naoyuki Konno's directorial debut, and the stellar cast, powerful battle scenes, and impressive music draw viewers in. This work is recommended not only for fans of Kikaider and Inazuman, but also for those who like anime and special effects.