"Monkey Turn V": The appeal of the boat racing anime depicting the challenges and growth of Hatano Kenji"Monkey Turn V" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Kawai Katsutoshi, and was broadcast on TV Tokyo from July 4, 2004 to May 15, 2005. This work, which consists of 25 episodes, is a moving story about the growth and challenges of the main character, Hatano Kenji, set in the sport of motorboat racing. Here, we will introduce in detail the appeal and highlights of "Monkey Turn V", as well as the production details behind it. storyThe story of "Monkey Turn V" revolves around the new challenge of Hatano Kenji, who won the All Japan Championship three and a half years after his professional debut. Kenji falls into the water during the final race of the general race and suffers a serious injury to his left hand. However, the story depicts his process of overcoming the injury and mastering the revolutionary turn "V Monkey." The story portrays Kenji's passion for motorboat racing and the bond he shares with his teammates, while realistically conveying the appeal and rigors of the sport of motorboat racing. characterThe characters in "Monkey Turn V" are all unique and attractive. The protagonist, Hatano Kenji, has a bright personality that attracts those around him. His rival and classmate, Horaguchi Yudai, is passionate about motorboat racing despite his feud with his father, known as the "Giant of Aichi." Kenji's childhood friend and girlfriend, Ubukata Sumi, supports Kenji by coming to the motorboat track to cheer him on and giving him a helmet as a gift. A variety of characters also add excitement to the story, including Jogasaki Arisa, Kenji's friend who is knowledgeable about motorboat racing, and Aoshima Yuko, a member of the same 82nd class at Yamato Motorboat Racing School. Background"Monkey Turn V" was adapted into an anime based on the popularity of the original manga, which was serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shonen Sunday." OLM was in charge of animation production, with AIC participating as animation production support. The Monkey Turn Project (VAP, Tokyo Foundation, Bandai, OLM, Shogakukan Productions) was also involved in the production, and TV Tokyo and OLM were responsible for production. This project also received special cooperation from the Tokyo Foundation, the Japan Motorboat Racing Association, and the Motorboat Racing Public Relations Center, who have expertise in motorboat racing, making it possible to depict realistic motorboat racing scenes. staffMany talented staff members participated in the production of "Monkey Turn V". The director was Katsuhito Akiyama, the series composition was Atsuhiro Tomioka, and the character design was Jun Okuda. The mechanical designs were by Misaki Kiryu and Keiji Hashimoto, the art direction was Maho Takahashi, the color setting was Aya Ouchi, the cinematography was Hidetake Nakajima, the editing was Shota Miyama, and the sound direction was Jun Watanabe. The music was composed by Daisuke Ikeda, with music production by ZET and music production by GIZA studio. The cooperation of these staff members resulted in a high-quality anime, both visually and aurally. castThe cast of "Monkey Turn V" is also impressive, and the performances of the voice actors who voice each character add excitement to the story. Unique voice actors such as Kawashima Tokuai as Hatano Kenji, Majima Junji as Horaguchi Yudai, Noda Junko as Ubukata Sumi, Neya Michiko as Jougasaki Arisa, and Takano Naoko as Aoshima Yuko breathe life into the characters. Also not to be missed are the participation of veteran voice actors such as Aono Takeshi as Horaguchi Takeo and Mugihito as Furuike Kanichi. Theme songs and musicThe theme songs and insert songs of "Monkey Turn V" also add to the appeal of the work. The opening theme "Mune Ippai no Kono Ai wo Dare Yori Kimi ni" (I'm Filled with This Love, For You More Than Anyone) is sung by JEWELRY, with lyrics by Saegusa Yuuka, music by Ohno Aika, and arrangement by Ozawa Masumi. The ending themes are "Hey Hey Baby! You're NO.1!" and "So stay together" by Sparkling☆Point, and "Kokoro ga Tomaranai" by JEWELRY, each song adding to the atmosphere of the story. subtitleMany of the subtitles for each episode of "Monkey Turn V" reflect the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, drawing the interest of viewers. For example, each episode has a different theme, such as episode 1 "When will I touch a girl's butt...?", episode 5 "Finally my comeback match!", and episode 11 "There's a girl who's this strong!". These subtitles not only make it easier for viewers to follow the flow of the story, but also emphasize the highlights of each episode. Related Titles"Monkey Turn V" is the sequel to the previous work "Monkey Turn". "Monkey Turn" is a work that depicts the process of Kenji Hatano's growth as he steps into the world of motorboat racing, and has also received high praise. "Monkey Turn V" depicts Kenji's further challenges and growth, and viewers who are familiar with the previous work will be able to experience even deeper emotions. Ratings and Recommendations"Monkey Turn V" is a fascinating human drama that is based on the sport of motorboat racing. It depicts the growth and challenges of the main character, Hatano Kenji, and the bonds he has with his friends, leaving viewers in awe. Also, don't miss the realistic motorboat racing scenes, unique characters, and high-quality production by a stellar cast and crew. This work is recommended not only for those who are interested in motorboat racing, but also for those who like sports anime and youth dramas. In particular, it is a work that should be watched by those who like stories that depict the growth of the main character and the bonds with friends. Also, by watching it together with the previous work "Monkey Turn", you will be able to understand Kenji Hatano's story more deeply and be moved by it. summary"Monkey Turn V" is a moving story about the challenges and growth of Hatano Kenji, set in the sport of motorboat racing. This work, which features unique characters, realistic motorboat racing scenes, and high-quality production by a luxurious cast and staff, is highly recommended for those who like sports anime and youth dramas. By watching it together with the previous work "Monkey Turn", you will be able to understand Hatano Kenji's story more deeply and be moved by it. |
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