"Sensei no Ojikan Gold" review: A touching story about a special time with a teacher

"Sensei no Jikan Gold": The appeal of the OVA and its background

Sensei no Ojikan Gold is an OVA series released between 2004 and 2005, based on the manga of the same name by Tamami Momose. The OVAs were included as new episodes in each volume of the video release of the TV anime Sensei no Ojikan. The seven-volume series was released by King Records and animated by JCSTAFF. It was directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki and the character designs were by Kiyotaka Nakahara.

story

The story of "Sensei no Ojikan Gold" revolves around Anthony M. Chamberlain, an exchange student from the United States who comes to class 2A. He is an anime and manga lover who has come to Japan to learn about the spirit of moe. The appearance of this new character creates new relationships and episodes within the class, providing viewers with fresh surprises and laughs.

cast

The main cast includes Minami Omi as Suzuki Mika, Kawakami Tomoko as Kobayashi Akane, Ueda Kana as Tominaga Minako, and Otani Ikue as the class president (Ryusei). Additionally, Morikubo Shotaro plays the new character Anthony M. Chamberlain, and he delivers a charming performance. Hatano Wataru, who plays Professor Shinkawa, also breathes new life into the OVA series.

Main Staff

Many of the production staff, including the original author Momose Tamami, director Iwasaki Yoshiaki, series writer Shirane Hideki, character designer Nakahara Kiyotaka, and others, are continuing to participate from the TV series, and the quality has been maintained even in the OVA series. In addition, the music is by Hirano Yoshihisa, and is produced by Starchild Records.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Foreign students and the underworld of Okitsu (2004/08/04)
• Episode 2: Sports Festival Special! (2004/09/01)
• Episode 3: A big family and the legendary tonkotsu ramen, Mika-chan's runaway? (2004/10/06)
• Episode 4: Yokai Buster Ekaterina Style, also known as the Chairman (2004/11/03)
• Episode 5: Sensei's version of SF magical historical drama ~ Okitsu Millennium Battle! (2004/12/01)
• Episode 6: The Cultural Festival's Big Strategy!! (2005/01/13)
• Episode 7: The Little One's Journey to Okitsu (2005/02/02)

Related Titles

"Sensei no Jikan Gold" is a sequel to the TV anime "Sensei no Jikan". It adds new episodes and characters that were not depicted in the TV series, so it can be said that fans will enjoy it even more.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Jitsumu no Love Affair" (Love Affair in a Jam), with lyrics by MARIA, music by Masato Yamada, arrangement by DRY, and singing by DROPS. The ending theme is "Ai no Chikara" (Power of Love), with lyrics by MARIA, music by Masato Yamada, arrangement by DRY, and singing by Takuma Wada. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the OVA series.

The appeal of "Sensei no Ojikan Gold"

"Sensei no Ojikan GOLD" is not only a new episode for fans of the TV series, but also adds depth to the work with the introduction of new characters and development of the story. In particular, the character of Anthony M. Chamberlain is a fresh character, a re-imported otaku, and the story depicts Japanese school life and culture from his perspective. This allows viewers to enjoy the work from a new perspective.

The OVA series also includes many episodes that were not shown in the TV series, such as episodes that focus on school events such as sports festivals and cultural festivals, and episodes with unique settings such as monster busters and sci-fi magical period dramas. These episodes provide viewers with new surprises and laughs, further enhancing the appeal of the series.

Background and Evaluation

The success of the TV series and the expectations of fans were the major factors behind the production of "Sensei no Ojikan Gold." As the TV series was well-received, an OVA series was produced in response to fan demand. The OVA series maintained the quality of the TV series while adding new episodes and characters, meeting the expectations of fans.

It has been highly praised by fans of the TV series, with the addition of new episodes and characters making the series even more appealing. In addition, despite the short length of the OVA series, the story development and character portrayal are done carefully, giving viewers a sense of satisfaction.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Sensei no Ojikan Gold" is recommended not only for fans of the TV series, but also for people who like anime and manga, especially those who are interested in the setting of a re-imported otaku. It is also a work that can be enjoyed by those who like episodes about school life and cultural festivals.

You can watch it by purchasing the DVD released by King Records or by using online streaming services. In particular, by watching the TV series and OVA series as a set, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world view of the work and the growth of the characters.

Conclusion

"Sensei no Ojikan Gold" is a sequel to the TV series that adds new episodes and characters, and has lived up to fans' expectations. It depicts Japanese school life and culture from a new perspective, that of a reverse-imported otaku, providing viewers with new surprises and laughs. Although it is a short OVA series, the story development and character portrayal are done carefully, giving viewers a sense of satisfaction. This work is recommended not only for fans of the TV series, but also for those who like anime and manga.