The appeal and reviews of "Tsukihime: A Shingetsutan Movie": Why is it a must-see?

Shingetsutan Tsukihime -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

game

■ Broadcast period

October 9, 2003 - December 25, 2003
BS-i October 9, 2003 - December 25, 2003 (1st - 12th)

■Broadcasting station

BS-i

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Nasu Kinoko, TYPE-MOON

■ Director

Sakurabi Katsushi

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF

■Works

©TYPE-MOON/"Tsukihime" Production Committee

■ Story

"You will take responsibility for killing me."
The white vampire princess invites the boy into battle...

Tohno Shiki can see the "fragile lines of things." When Shiki is captivated by a woman in the city, he ends up killing her against his will. When Arcueid, the woman he thought he had killed, appears before him again, Shiki becomes embroiled in an incident involving vampires...

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

A TV anime based on the popular doujin game "Tsukihime."

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Tohno Shiki/Kenichi Suzumura・Tohno Shiki (childhood)/Keiko Nemoto・Arcueid Brunestud/Hitomi Nabatame・Ciel/Fumiko Orikasa・Akiha Tohno/Shizuka Itou・Hisui/Yumi Kakazu・Kohaku/Kana Ueda・Arihiko Inui/Takahiro Sakurai・Satsuki Yumizuka/Kahori Tanaka・Nero Chaos/Kenta Miyake・Mikhail Roa Baldamyeon/Hiroyuki Yoshino・Mikhail Roa Baldamyeon (childhood (Tohno Shiki))/Takako Honda・Aoko Aozaki/Akiko Kimura・Keiko Arima/Rio Natsuki・Makihisa Tohno/Kintaka Arimoto・Kunito/Daisuke Kirii・Kiyono Sakakizaki/Rio Natsuki

■ Main staff

・Original work: Kinoko Nasu, TYPE-MOON
・Director / Katsushi Sakurabi・Assistant Director / Takao Abo・Series Composition, Scriptwriting / Hiroko Tokita・Original Character Design / Takashi Takeuchi・Character Design / Iku Ozawa・Art / Easter Princess Team・Color Setting / Tomomi Ando・Director of Photography / Jiro Tazawa・Editor / Shigeru Nishiyama・Sound Director / Jin Aketagawa・Music / Toshiyuki Omori・Producers / Yuichi Sekido, Tsuyoshi Jinguji, Yuji Matsukura・Animation Production / JCSTAFF
Produced by: "Shingetsutan Tsukihime" Production Committee (Geneon Entertainment, TBS, Movic, JCSTAFF)

■ Main Characters

A boy who, after a major accident, acquired the ability to see the "fragile lines of things" known as the Demon Eye of Death. Despite his complicated upbringing, he has a gentle personality.
Arcueid: One of the vampires known as the "True Ancestors." Although she was killed by Shiki's Mystic Eye powers, she was resurrected and traveled with him. She has an innocent and curious personality.
・Ciel A senior at Shiki's school. She is like a symbol of everyday life to Shiki, and a reliable person to talk to. However, she seems to have a hidden side...
・Tohno Akiha Shiki's younger sister and head of the Tohno family. She is strict because she was brought up as the heir to the Tohno family. At first glance, she lacks the cuteness of a younger sister, but in reality, she is kind and worries about her brother.
Kohaku: A servant of the Tohno family since she was a child, Kohaku is in charge of taking care of Akiba and cooking. Unlike her twin sister Hisui, Kohaku has a bright and cheerful personality.
Hisui: A servant who has served the Tohno family since she was a child, Hisui is in charge of taking care of Shiki and cleaning. Unlike her twin sister Kohaku, Hisui has a calm and unresponsive personality.
Inui Arihiko is Shiki's bad friend and high school classmate.
Satsuki Yumizuka is Shiki's friend and high school classmate. When she was in middle school, Shiki saved her from a pinch, and she has been interested in him ever since.
Aozaki Aoko A mysterious woman who gave Shiki glasses that make it impossible to see the "lines of death." She was a great help to the lonely Shiki, and Shiki began calling her "Sensei."
Nero: A Dead Apostle vampire also known as "Chaos". He is targeting Arcueid.
・Loa A vampire also known as the "Snake of Akasha." The true culprit of the bizarre murders.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Reverse Impulse; Episode 2: Black Beast; Episode 3: The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception; Episode 4: Cradle Garden; Episode 5: Bow of the Sky; Episode 6: White Dream; Episode 7: Blue Scar of Guilt; Episode 8: Cage Hair; Episode 9: Death.
・episode 10／Scarlet Moon ・episode 11／Bad Night ・episode 12／Moon World

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・The Sacred Moon
・Composition: Toshiyuki Omori ・Arrangement: Toshiyuki Omori

・ED1
・At the end of reincarnation...
Lyrics: Makoto Iriyama; Composition: Yoko Ueno; Arrangement: Yoko Ueno; Singer: Fumiko Orikasa

Shingetsutan Tsukihime - Review and Recommendation

"Shingetsutan Tsukihime" is a TV anime series that aired in 2003 and is based on the popular doujin game of the same name by Kinoko Nasu and TYPE-MOON. This work is a dark fantasy about a vampire and a human boy, and is known for its visual beauty and deep storytelling. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and recommended points of this work.

Story and Characters

The story of "Shingetsutan Tsukihime" revolves around a boy named Tohno Shiki. Due to an accident in his childhood, he gained a special ability called the "Demon Eye of Death", which allows him to see the "fragile lines" in things. This ability would change his life dramatically. One day, Shiki meets a vampire princess named Arcueid Brunestud and kills her. However, Arcueid is resurrected and becomes embroiled in a vampire incident together with Shiki.

The appeal of this story lies in the complex character settings and backgrounds. Shiki is a boy with a gentle personality who is troubled by his own abilities. Arcueid is an innocent and curious vampire whose existence has a great impact on Shiki's life. In addition, characters such as Ciel, Tohno Akiha, Kohaku, and Hisui each have their own deep backgrounds, enriching the story.

In particular, the relationship between Shiki and Arcueid is at the heart of the work, and their interactions and growth draw the viewer in. The fantasy element of vampires is exquisitely blended with human drama, providing visual beauty and deep emotion.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Tsukihime: A Shingetsutan" are drawn with high-quality animation by JCSTAFF. Character design is by Iku Ozawa, who faithfully reproduces the image of the original work while adding a unique beauty of anime. In particular, the attention to detail in the design of Arcueid's white dress and Shiki's glasses is impressive.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work. The opening theme, "The Sacred Moon," was composed by Toshiyuki Omori, and its beautiful and mysterious melody enhances the atmosphere of the story. The ending theme, "At the End of Reincarnation...," is sung by Fumiko Orikasa, and is a song that further deepens the moving feeling of the story.

Director and staff

The director is Katsushi Obi, whose unique direction gives the work depth. Hiroko Tokita, who was in charge of the series composition and scriptwriting, has successfully incorporated the original story into the anime and conveyed it in an easy-to-understand way to viewers. In addition, the skills of each staff member, including art, color settings, and photography, have come together to create beautiful visuals.

Recommended points

"Tsukihime: A Shingetsutan" is a work that combines dark fantasy and human drama, and is attractive for its visual beauty and deep storytelling. In particular, the following points are recommended points.

• Depth of Characters : The backgrounds and growth of characters such as Shiki and Arcueid are carefully depicted, leaving viewers with deep emotions.
• Beautiful visuals : JCSTAFF's high-quality animation and Iku Ozawa's character designs beautifully express the worldview of the work.
• Musical appeal : The opening theme composed by Toshiyuki Omori and the ending theme sung by Fumiko Orikasa add to the atmosphere of the story.
• The skills of the director and staff : The skills of each staff member, such as Katsushi Obi's direction and Hiroko Tokita's scriptwriting, come together to enhance the appeal of the film.

I would especially recommend this work to those who like vampires and fantasy-themed works, and those who want to enjoy deep human drama. It is also a must-watch for those who have enjoyed other works by TYPE-MOON.

Related works and recommendations

If you enjoyed "Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon," we also recommend the following related works:

• Fate/stay night : Another TYPE-MOON work, this fantasy story is based on the Holy Grail War. It has a deep story and beautiful visuals.
• Kara no Kyoukai : A film series based on the original work by Kinoko Nasu, it is a fusion of dark fantasy and human drama. It is characterized by beautiful visuals and a deep story.
• Mahou Tsukai no Yoru : A work by TYPE-MOON, this is a story about magic and youth. It has beautiful visuals and a moving story.

Just like "Tsukihime: A Shingetsutan," these works also have deep stories and beautiful visuals that you can enjoy. Please give them a watch.

Conclusion

"Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Sky" is a dark fantasy about a vampire and a human boy, and is a work that is appealing for its visual beauty and deep storytelling. Many elements, such as the depth of the characters, the beauty of the visuals, the appeal of the music, and the skill of the director and staff, come together to deeply move the viewer. If you enjoyed this work, we recommend you also watch related works. It is especially recommended for those who like works with vampires and fantasy themes, and those who want to enjoy deep human drama.