Leave it to me! - A thorough analysis of the fascinating characters and the depth of the story

The appeal and evaluation of "Leave it to me!" - A deep look into the world of OVA

■Overview of the work

"Leave it to me! Leave it to me!" is an OVA released on June 10, 2004, based on the manga of the same name by Heitarou Daichi. The original was serialized in Tokuma Shoten's monthly "Animage" from October 1999 to August 2001. This OVA was produced by CoMix Wave Films, Inc., and is a short but dense one-episode 24-minute story. It was directed by the original author, Heitarou Daichi, and the copyright belongs to "© Heitarou Daichi, ☆Ga Pro/CoMix Wave Films".

■ Story

The setting of "Leave it to Ilka!" is Shonan Beach near Kamakura. The main characters are three sixth grade sisters, Umi, Sora, and Ao, who run a handyman business called "Ilka-ya" here. Their motto is "never turn down any job!" and with a reputation for their skill, they are extremely busy every day. Then, Ilka-ya gets its biggest job since its founding. Will the three sisters be able to complete this big job perfectly?

■Cast

The cast of this production is as follows:

• Sky - Ayaka Saito
• Sea - Yumi Higashino
• Ao - Kaori Nazuka
• Land - Kaori Shimizu
• Akira - Yuuko Sanpei
• Mother - Masahito Suzuki
• Hiroki - Masashi Yabe
• High school girl - Maria Yamamoto
• High school boy - Taro Yabe
• Employee A - Yoshiro Matsumoto
• Auntie - Natsuyo Shinko
• Junior high school student - Daichi Heitaro
• Narration - Reiko Yasuhara
• Gomez - Hisashi Eguchi
• Batter-kun - Makoto Tamura
• Flower Garden - Tetsuo Komura

■ Main staff

The following staff members are involved in the production of "Leave it to me!"

• Original author - Heitaro Daichi
• Planning, Director, Storyboard, Producer - Heitaro Daichi
• Character design, line producer: Nagisa Miyazaki
• Character design, animation director: Yuka Shibata
• Screenplay - Mamiko Ikeda
• Directed by: Masahiko Otsuka
• Art director: Chika Shibata
• Color setting - Harumi Takahoshi
• Concept design - Takeshi Yamazaki
• Photography and editing - Yoshihisa Oyama
• Music: Jun Abe, Seiji Muto (Double Oats)
• Sign Language Instruction - Minami Ruka (Sign Language Land Yellow Group)

■ Main Characters

The main characters of "Leave it to me!" are as follows:

• Sora - In charge of energy. Leave the heavy lifting to me. Pulling a handcart, he drives along Route 134 today.
• Umi - In charge of beauty. Her belief is that there is nothing that can't be solved with sex appeal and money.
• Ao - In charge of brains. From helping middle school students with their homework to providing management consultations for companies. Even when faced with a difficult task, he puts his brain to work.
• Riku - A problematic hikikomori. He thinks about how he can live life the way he wants to.
• Akira - The class representative of the same class as the three Ilkaya girls. He fights alone to get the three Ilkaya girls to go to school.
• Hanazono - He is called Otchan by Ilka-ya. He is a regular customer(?) at Ilka-ya. He is not accepted for many requests because he is ugly.

■The appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Leave it to me, Ilka!" is the unique characters of the three sisters and the humorous story they weave together. It is refreshing to watch them take on various requests while making the most of their respective strengths - Sora's lively personality, Umi's beauty, and Ao's intelligence - and following their motto of never turning down any job. Furthermore, through their exploits, the importance of family ties and friendship is also depicted, and there are many heartwarming scenes.

Moreover, even though this work is a short OVA, the story development and character growth are well-drawn, making it well worth watching. In particular, the scene where the three sisters take on a big job tests their teamwork and problem-solving skills, and has the power to draw the viewer in. Another big attraction is that the worldview and character appeal of the original work are faithfully reproduced on screen, as the original author, Heitaro Daichi, also serves as director.

■Evaluation

"Leave it to me! " has been highly praised by fans, especially for the charm of the characters and the interesting story. It has been highly praised not only by anime fans but also by fans of the original work, and is a highly satisfying work despite its short format as an OVA. In addition, the luxurious cast and staff have been praised, and the performances of the voice actors have been particularly praised for bringing out the charm of the characters.

This work can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and is suitable for watching with the whole family. It has been particularly praised for teaching the importance of family ties and friendship through the adventures of the three sisters. It has also been highly praised for its humorous storyline and the unique personalities of the characters, which have the power to bring a smile to the viewers' faces.

■ Recommendation points

The reasons why we recommend "Leave it to me!" are as follows:

• Characters with distinctive personalities - The three sisters each have distinct personalities, and it's fun to watch them use their strengths to their advantage.
• A story full of humor - With the motto of never turning down any job, the story is full of humor as it depicts how he takes on various requests.
• Family ties and friendship - Through the exploits of the three sisters, you can learn the importance of family ties and friendship.
• Faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work - The original author, Heitarou Daichi, also serves as director, so the worldview and charm of the characters from the original work are faithfully reproduced on screen.
• A luxurious cast and staff - The luxurious cast and staff are also an attraction, and the performances of the voice actors in particular bring out the charm of the characters.

Related information

The following points are related to "Leave it to me!"

• Original Manga - The original manga by Heitarou Daichi was serialized in Tokuma Shoten's monthly Animage magazine. It is available in two volumes and is still available today.
• Character Goods - Merchandise for characters including the three sisters is also on sale, making it an item that fans won't want to miss.
• Event information - Fan events and screenings are also held, and the latest information can be found on the official website and social media.

■ Summary

"Leave it to me! " is a humorous OVA that depicts the exploits of three sisters with unique personalities. It teaches the importance of family ties and friendship, and is enjoyable for a wide range of people from children to adults. The images faithfully reproduce the worldview of the original work, and the high quality of the luxurious cast and staff are also attractive. Please give it a watch.