GIRLS Bravo Season 1: Review of charming characters and humorous story

GIRLS Bravo Season 1: The chaos of youth and the charm of another world

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

July 6, 2004 - September 28, 2004 Fuji TV July 5, 2004 - September 27, 2004 (Episodes 1-11) Every Monday 26:28-26:58

■Broadcasting station

CX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 11

■Original Story

Mari Kaneta

■ Director

Aoki Ei

■ Production

Animation production: AIC Spirits Production: Girls Bravo Production Committee (Kadokawa Shoten, Happinet, Clockworks), Fuji Television

■Works

© Mari Kaneda, Kadokawa Shoten, GIRLS Production Committee

■ Story

Let's start with the bath!

One day, Yukinari Sasaki, a high school student with a fear of women, was transported to Seiren, a city of blue forests that is filled with girls. Yukinari meets a beautiful girl named Miharu there and brings her to his world... Yukinari's childhood friend Kirie, and Koyomi and Tomoka, who have followed Miharu, join the two of them, and as usual, a commotion breaks out around Yukinari!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

A slapstick comedy "Bath Anime" full of service scenes and a little naughty is now available!!

*Quoted from Fuji TV official website

■Cast

Yukinari Sasaki/Mamiko Noto/Miharu Sena Kanaka/Ayako Kawasumi/Kiri Kojima/Chiwa Saito/Kazuharu Fukuyama/Ryutaro Okiayu/Lisa Fukuyama/Yuki Matsuoka/Koyomi/Hare Nanaka (Koyomi)/Masayo Kurata/Tomoka/Lana Jude/Ayaka Saito

■ Main staff

・Original work: Mari Kaneda・Director: Aoki Ei・Series composition: Watanabe Yo・Character design, chief animation director: Makino Ryuichi・Mecha, prop design: Ogawa Hiroshi・Art director: Kawai Yasutoshi・Director of photography: Omae Ryosuke・Color design: Tomono Akiko・Editor: Shigemura Kengo・Music: Agematsu Noriyasu・Sound director: Tsuruoka Yota・Producers: Matsuzaki Yoshiyuki, Takase Atsuya・Animation production: AIC Spirits・Production: GIRLS Bravo Production Committee (Kadokawa Shoten, Happinet, Klockwork), Fuji TV

■ Main Characters

Sasaki Yukinari is a second-year high school student at Mizuno High School. A boy who became afraid of women due to influences from his childhood.
Miharu Sena Kanaka is a resident of the blue forest city of "Seiren" in another world. She is an airheaded girl.
Kojima Kirie is a classmate of Yukinari. A childhood friend who lives next door to him.
Kazuharu Fukuyama Yukinari's classmate. A super lecher who loves women and hates men.
Lisa Fukuyama, Kazuharu's younger sister. A girl with an occult obsession who believes Yukinari is her soulmate.
・Koyomi・Hare・Nanaka (Koyomi)
A member of the Seiren Space-Time Management Bureau. A girl who is afraid of men.
Tomoka Lana Jude One of the members working at Seiren's Space-Time Management Bureau. A straight-talking girl.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Bravo from the bathroom! (2004/07/05)
・Episode 2: Bravo at School! (2004/07/12)
・Episode 3: Cooking is Bravo! (2004/07/26)
・Episode 4: Bravo in the Luxury House! (2004/08/09)
Episode 5: Bravo on a Rainy Day! (Part 1) (2004/08/16)
Episode 6: Bravo on a Rainy Day! (Part 2) (2004/08/23)
Episode 7: Bravo in Search of a Son-in-Law! (2004/08/30)
Episode 8: Full of Bravo! (2004/09/06)
・Episode 9: Bravo in the Magic War! (2004/09/13)
・Episode 10: Bravo at the Hot Springs! (2004/09/20)
Episode 11: Bravo at Ping Pong! (2004/09/27)

■ Related works

・GIRLS Bravo second season

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Going my way
・Lyrics by tororo
・Composition: tororo
・Arrangement: Angel Note
・Song: yozuca*

・ED1
・Because I'm here...
Lyrics: Miyuki Hashimoto; Composition: Mariko Sakai; Arrangement: Jun Kageya; Singer: Miyuki Hashimoto

・IN1
・Poyon-chan's Theme ・Lyrics by Yasuki Ide ・Music by Noriyasu Agematsu ・Arrangement by Noriyasu Agematsu ・Singer by Ryoko Shintani

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Overview of the work

"Girls Bravo: First Season" is a TV anime series that aired in 2004 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mari Kaneda. This work is a slapstick comedy about a high school student, Sasaki Yukinari, who is afraid of women, who is transported to another world called "Seiren" and meets a beautiful girl named Miharu there. It is a work that combines the bittersweetness of youth with the fantasy elements of another world, providing viewers with laughter and emotion.

■ Story and Characters

The story centers around Yukinari, who has a fear of women, and Miharu, who is air-headed. Yukinari is afraid of women due to a childhood trauma, but he gradually changes after meeting Miharu. Miharu is a resident of Seiren, and after coming to Yukinari's world, she causes all kinds of trouble. Her innocence and purity are key factors in helping Yukinari grow and heal.

In addition, the story is made more exciting by the unique characters such as Yukinari's childhood friend Kojima Kirie, Yukinari's classmates Fukuyama Kazuharu and Fukuyama Lisa, and Koyomi and Tomoka from Seiren. In particular, Fukuyama Kazuharu's behavior as a super lecherous man, Koyomi's fear of men, and Tomoka's straight man character add comedy elements to the work.

■Animation and direction

AIC Spirits, the animation studio, puts a lot of effort into character design and drawing. In particular, the cuteness of Miharu and the changes in Yukinari's facial expressions are carefully drawn, evoking emotions in the viewers. The depiction of the other world, "Seiren," is also beautiful, creating a sense of fantasy.

Director Ei Aoki places great importance on the tempo of this slapstick comedy, and has devised ways to ensure that viewers will not tire of the show. The subtitles of each episode, "Bravo!", also symbolize the light-hearted atmosphere of the work.

■Music and theme songs

The music was written by Noriyasu Agematsu, and many songs were used that matched the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the opening theme "Going My Way" is impressive with the refreshing singing voice of yozuca*, and will draw the viewers in. The ending theme "Because I'm Here..." is sung by Miyuki Hashimoto's gentle voice, which enhances the moving story. Additionally, the insert song "Poyon-chan's Theme" features the adorable singing voice of Ryoko Shintani, which emphasizes the humorous aspects of the work.

■ Recommendation points

"Girls Bravo Season 1" is a work that combines the bittersweetness of youth with fantasy elements from another world. In particular, the relationship between Yukinari, who is afraid of women, and Miharu, who is a bit of an airhead, is charming and warms the hearts of viewers. In addition, the slapstick comedy that unfolds with the unique characters provides laughter and emotion. The animation and music are also of high quality, which increases viewer satisfaction.

This work is recommended for those who like youth comedies and fantasy stories set in another world. It also has a lot of service scenes, so it is suitable for those who want to enjoy those elements. In addition, there is a sequel, "GIRLS Bravo second season," so after enjoying the first season, please try watching the sequel as well.

■ Summary

"Girls Bravo First Season" is a slapstick comedy that combines the bittersweetness of youth with fantasy elements from another world. The relationship between Yukinari, who has a fear of women, and the airhead Miharu, as well as the adventures of the unique characters, will captivate viewers. The animation and music are also of high quality, increasing viewer satisfaction. This work is recommended for those who like youth comedies and fantasy from another world, and those who want to enjoy the entertainment scenes. There is also a sequel, "Girls Bravo Second Season," so after enjoying the first season, be sure to watch the sequel as well.