"Kaleido Star: New Wings" Review: What is the brilliance that colors this emotional new chapter?

Kaleido Star: New Wings - moving entertainment and the brilliance of youth

"Kaleido Star: Arata Naru Tsubasa" is a TV anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from 2003 to 2004, and was produced as an original anime work. The original story was written by Junichi Sato, who also worked on masterpieces such as "Sailor Moon" and "Ojamajo Doremi", and it was directed by Junichi Sato and Yoshimasa Hiraike. It was produced jointly by GONZO DIGIMATION, TV Tokyo, Horipro, and Medianet, and the copyright belongs to ©2003 Junichi Sato, HAL, GONZO/Kaleido Stage.

This work was broadcast every Saturday from 9:30 to 10:00, with a total of 23 episodes, and captivated viewers as a 30-minute entertainment show. Below, we will introduce in detail the story, commentary, cast, staff, main characters, subtitles, related works, theme songs and music of "Kaleido Star: New Wings".

■ Story

She's so pretty and pretty, and wants to soar higher!! A beautiful girl's youthful success story of sweat and tears!!

"Kaleido Stage" is a globally popular entertainment show that is neither a circus, musical, nor magic. The main character, Sora Naegino, is a 16-year-old girl. As a child, she remembers watching "Kaleido Stage" with her now deceased parents, and longs to be like them. She came to America alone from Japan to audition, overcoming her stepparents' objections. Although she was late to the audition, she was allowed to join as an exception, but she was met with cold criticism from those around her. In the midst of all this, Sora overcomes all sorts of challenges with her never-give-up determination and natural "flower," as well as the friendship and conflicts with her peers, in order to become the star of the stage, "Kaleido Star."

■Explanation

Dazzling flowers, exciting action, and performances. A harmonious production of fantastic light and sound. This work is the pursuit of "timeless emotion" and "real entertainment" by Junichi Sato (original creator and director) of "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" and "Ojamajo Doremi". The dream team of character designers Watanabe Hajime of "Akazukin Chacha" and "Kodomo no Omocha" and series composition by Yoshida Reiko of "The Cat Returns" is a collaboration of excitement for families around the world and fantastical and vast stage depiction images colored by the digital technology that the GDH Group is proud of. Self-consciousness and professionalism that warm people's hearts. This work combines these two. It conveys "the warmth and severity of a human drama" and "true emotional emotion".

■Cast

・Naegino Sora/Hirohashi Ryo・Layla/Ohara Sayaka・Mia/Nishimura Chinami・Anna/Watanabe Akino・Rosetta/Mizuhashi Kaori・Leon/Sakurai Takahiro・Mei/Nakahara Mai・Marion/Orikasa Fumiko・Jonathan/Kozakura Etsuko・Fool/Koyasu Takehito・Ken/Shimono Hiro・Kalos/Fujiwara Keiji・Sarah/Hisakawa Aya・Julie/Omori Reiko・Charlotte/Abiru Yu

■ Main staff

・Planning: GDH, HAL
・Original story / Junichi Sato・Directors / Junichi Sato, Yoshimasa Hiraike・Series composition / Reiko Yoshida・Character design, chief animation director / Hajime Watanabe, Fumitoshi Oizaki・Art director / Junichiro Nishikawa・Color design / Kunio Kunioto・Visual coordinator / Takeo Ogiwara・Visual advisor / Kojiro Hayashi・3D CGI director / Kazuhira Tanaka・Editors / Kengo Shigemura, Aya Hida・Sound director / Yota Tsuruoka・Music selection, sound effects / Minoru Yamada・Recording studio / Studio Gong・Sound production / Rakuonsha・Music / Mina Kubota・Production / GONZO DIGIMATION
Produced by TV Tokyo, Horipro, Medianet

■ Main Characters

・Naegino Sora The main character. Inspired by the Kaleido Stage she saw as a child, she travels to the US alone. Despite being late for her audition, she manages to join the troupe, but every day is a day of challenges, effort, and intensive training. However, she boldly faces all difficulties with her headstrong belief that "There's nothing I can't do. If I can do it without trying, I'll be super lucky! If I have to do it, I have to do it! No! No!!" She achieves the "imaginary great move" with her idol, "Layla-san," but it leaves her unable to recover. She spreads new wings and heads for the big goal entrusted to her by "Layla's dream = becoming a true Kaleido Star."

・Layla Hamilton: Former top star of Kaleido Stage. Her overwhelming performances, which are driven by her flawless ability and star quality "Hana", captivate all who watch. Having freed herself from the feud and curse with her father and aiming for further growth of her own volition, Layla risks everything to challenge her destiny with her best partner Sora. However, the price of succeeding in her "illusory move" is the cruel "retirement". Layla seems to have lost everything. However, her expression is a gentle smile filled with gratitude for her partner and a sense of accomplishment. She entrusts the dream she has been striving for to Sora and seeks the next stage.

・Rosetta Passel A genius girl who became the youngest diabolo world champion. When she first appeared in #7, she was a proud "girl who never smiles". She thought that the reason she couldn't understand her own performance was because the audience was at a low level, but after seeing Sora's show as an entertainer, she had an epiphany. "I want to see two diabolos, Sora and I!" she said, confessing her true feelings, and the diabolo battle show between the two was a great success. She seems to be very much in love with Sora, who has become a wonderful older sister... Even when Kaleido Stage was in a pinch, she rushed over saying "I have to repay Sora in many ways", and eventually joined Kaleido Stage despite her mother's objections. She is currently working hard on muscle training and trapeze practice in order to realize her legendary big tricks with Sora.

・May Wong: She is the next generation of Sora and passed the Kaleido Stage Audition with the top score. She was a star in figure skating who was said to be a sure bet for the Olympics and was considered to have a bright future, but she gave up skating because she admired Layla Hamilton. Because of this, she believes that Sora was to blame for her failure to recover from her illusory move, and views her as more of an enemy than necessary. She has the ability to resist being disliked or hated by others. This is a strength that Sora does not have, but it also eventually becomes an obstacle that stands in her way.

・Leon A world-class performer who has come to Kaleido Stage without the two top performers Leila & Yuri. He is called "the noble prince of the circus born in France" and "Pegasus of the stage." He denies the idea of ​​the stage being for the audience, and boasts that everything exists for his show. Few people know of his past, when he always says "I don't make promises." What does he really mean...?

Mia Guillem has a strong desire to be a director, and in the "Cinderella" performance she formed Arrows with her fellow performers Sora and Anna, creating "Triple Illusion". She is the leader of the three. Just before the Kaleido Stage collapsed, she was selected to write the script and direct, and did her best. She was also sensitive to criticism and struggled, but with the help of those around her she made the "Freedom" performance a great success. We look forward to seeing her continue to do great things as Sora's good friend and playing director.

・Anna Hart Although her Takarazuka-like looks have drawn cheers from fans of her own gender, she herself has a strong desire to become a comedian, influenced by her father Jack. However, she is in a delicate position, with a poor sense of humor and a lot of laughs. However, she does support Sora and Mia from behind the scenes, who tend to have trouble joining the company at the same time. Recently, she has noticed Ken's sense of humor and seems to be planning to make him her partner, but Ken simply says, "No."

Marion Benigni is the only daughter of Jean, the head prop man at Kaleido Stage. Her mother was a star trampolinist, but died in an accident during a performance. Marion Benigni herself has considerable talent for trampolining, but since the accident she has become closed off and cynical. When she sees her mother's face overlapping with the trampoline in the sky, she regains her original cheerfulness. Following her mother's will, her stage debut is...

・Jonathan: He was washed up on the shore after getting separated from his parents, but was picked up by Sora, and after much struggle, he became a member of the Kaleido Stage. Since then, he has been in his usual place in the special pool Jean had made for him, and on top of Marion's head. Like Sora and Layla, he can see the stage spirits, the Fools, but his phantom techniques are a different story. For now, he seems to understand human conversation, and according to Kalos, he can at least do some PR and advertising activities???

・Fool A fairy who has been visible since ancient times only to humans chosen for the stage. His past history is completely unknown. He seems to have an absolute fascination with girls (especially baths). Currently only Sora, Layla, and Jonathan can see him, but he doesn't seem to be on the same wavelength as anyone else. Punishment scenes from Sora are a staple and a highlight of this game. The fact that he can still be seen even now, when the fantastical technique has become a reality... does this mean that Sora's trials are still continuing?

Ken Robin is the trainer and manager of Skarade Stage. He fell in love with Sora at first sight(?), but his feelings remain unrequited, perhaps because Ken is clumsy or Sora is too insensitive. He occasionally gives her a manly stern stern warning, but perhaps it's inevitable that his everyday patheticness is more apparent...

The owner of Kalos Nagato Kaleido Stage. He is strict with performers and staff. He used to be a magician, but retired due to a finger injury and started Kaleido Stage.

Sarah Dupont is British. She is the singer of Kaleido Stage and the dorm manager of the dorm where Sora and her friends live.

Yuri Kilian is Russian. He is a top star of Kaleido Stage alongside Leila. He is very popular with women because of his appearance.

■ Main robot items

・Kaleido Stage It's not a circus, magic, or even a musical... It's the world's best new-generation entertainment show, with a stage direction where light and sound are harmoniously woven together, and fantastic, acrobatic, dynamic beauty. The Kaleido Stage is a permanent stage on the west coast of the United States, where top artists put on spectacular shows every day. Boys and girls from all over the world gather for auditions every year, but it's a tough gate to get in. The selected young people move into a dormitory and spend their days undergoing rigorous lessons with the aim of becoming future Kaleido Stars.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: A new amazing rivalEpisode 2: Another amazing newcomerEpisode 3: A passionate amazing rivalEpisode 4: An amazing showdown on the iceEpisode 5: An amazing Rosetta of sweat and tearsEpisode 6: Just as expected, Layla is amazingEpisode 7: Marion's amazing debutEpisode 8: Amazing training with LeonEpisode 9: Two amazing devilsEpisode 10: An angel's amazing counterattackEpisode 11: A cruel amazing festivalEpisode 12: An amazing return home of despairEpisode 13: An amazing decision to start anewEpisode 14: An amazing co-star of humiliationEpisode 15: An amazing proposal from the policeEpisode 16: An amazing start with a smile!
・Episode 17 / Leon's Amazing Past ・Episode 18 / The Amazing Duel of Fate ・Episode 19 / The Amazing Angel Who Descended ・Episode 20 / The Amazing Swan Who Was Wounded ・Episode 21 / Each Person's Amazing Future
・Episode 22: An Inevitable, Amazing Duel ・Episode 23: To the Amazing Promised Place

■ Related works

・Kaleido Star ・Kaleido Star: Don't Laugh, Amazing Princess ・Kaleido Star: The Story of Layla Hamilton ・Kaleido Star: Good! Good!

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
1 to 23
・Tattoo Kiss
Lyrics by MIZUE
・Composition: DREAMFIELD
・Arrangement: Keiji Tanabe
・Song: ror/s

・ED1
1 to 22
・escape
Lyrics by MIZUE
・Composition: Keiji Tanabe ・Arrangement: Keiji Tanabe ・Singer: ror/s

・ED2
·twenty three
・To the Promised Place・Lyrics: Chihiro Yonekura・Composition: Chihiro Yonekura・Arrangement: Kazume Takayama, aqua.t
・Singer: Chihiro Yonekura with Kaleido Stars

Kaleido Star: New Wings - Review and Recommendation

"Kaleido Star: New Wings" is highly praised as a work that depicts the brilliance of youth and the excitement of entertainment. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of the work and its recommended points.

■The appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of this work is the brilliance of youth depicted through the growth and hard work of the main character, Naegino Sora. Inspired by the Kaleido Stage that she saw as a child, Sora travels alone to America and, despite being late to the audition, manages to join the troupe. Her strong will, "There's nothing I can't do," and her friendships and feuds with her peers, as she strives to become the star of the stage, "Kaleido Star," inspires and inspires viewers.

Another big attraction is the world of entertainment depicted throughout the work. The Kaleido Stage is not a circus, musical, or magic show; it is depicted as a new entertainment show that harmonizes light and sound, and the fantastical and acrobatic performance is visually stunning. In particular, the "great magical tricks" that Sora and Layla attempt leave a strong impression on the audience.

The characters are all rich in personality, and their backgrounds and growth are carefully depicted. The drama of each character, such as Layla's feud with her father, Rosetta's passion for diavolo, and Mei's switch from figure skating, adds excitement to the work as a whole. In addition, the presence of the stage spirit, the Fool, adds a fantasy element to the story and plays an important role in symbolizing Sora's growth.

■ Recommendation points

"Kaleido Star: New Wings" is highly recommended for those who love teen dramas and entertainment, especially for the following audiences:

1. **For those who love coming-of-age dramas**: The brilliance of youth depicted through Sora's growth and efforts, as well as the friendships and conflicts he has with his classmates, will be a moving experience for those who love coming-of-age dramas.

2. **Entertainment Lovers**: Kaleido Stage's fantastical and acrobatic performances will leave a strong impression on entertainment lovers.

3. **Character-focused viewers**: The backgrounds and growth of the unique characters are carefully depicted, making it easy to empathize with the characters.

4. **People who enjoy fantasy elements**: Fantasy elements such as the stage spirit Fool and the miraculous power moves add a unique charm to the work.

5. **For viewers looking for inspiration**: The moving story told through Sora's efforts and growth, and the bonds with her friends, is a heartwarming work.

■ Evaluation of the work

"Kaleido Star: New Wings" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the following points have been highly praised:

1. **A moving story**: The moving story, which depicts Sora's growth and efforts, as well as the friendships and conflicts with his peers, moved many viewers to tears.

2. **Portrait of Entertainment**: Kaleido Stage's fantastical and acrobatic performance was visually stunning and captivated the audience.

3. **Charming characters**: The backgrounds and growth of the unique characters were carefully depicted, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

4. **Fantasy Elements**: Fantasy elements such as the presence of the stage spirit Fool and the miraculous power moves added a unique charm to the work.

5. **Fusion of music and visuals**: The theme song, insert songs, and beautiful visuals enlivened the entire work and left a strong impression on viewers.

■ Summary

"Kaleido Star: New Wings" has been highly praised for its depiction of the brilliance of youth and the excitement of entertainment. The story is a moving one, told through the growth and efforts of the main character, Naegino Sora, the friendships and conflicts between her peers, the fantastical and acrobatic performances of the Kaleido Stage, the backgrounds and growth of the unique characters, the presence of the stage spirit Fool and his fantastical tricks, and the beautiful theme song, insert songs, and visuals all add to the excitement of the entire film. This film is highly recommended for fans of youth dramas and entertainment. It is a must-see for viewers looking for inspiration and courage.