The emotion and reviews of "To Heart ～Remember my Memories～": A must-see anime masterpiece for fans

To Heart ～Remember my Memories～ Review and details

Overview

"To Heart ~Remember my Memories~" is a TV anime series based on the hugely popular video game created by AQUAPLUS. It aired from October 2nd to December 25th, 2004, and was available on AT-X and UHF stations. The anime is set one year after the events of the original game, and follows the growth and reunion of the main characters. It was directed by Keitaro Motonaga, and animation was produced by OLM and AIC ASTA.

■ Story

The second encounter brings back indelible memories...

As the seasons change, Hiroyuki and his friends begin to change little by little. Meanwhile, Hiroyuki, now a third-year high school student, feels anxious about the days passing by so quickly and frustrated that nothing has changed about himself. Then, one day, he meets "her" again...

■Explanation

"To Heart ~Remember my Memories~" is an anime created as a sequel to the original game, and is set one year after the game. For fans of the original game, it is a valuable work that allows them to learn about the characters' lives after the game. It is also a work that new viewers can enjoy, with its charming characters and moving story.

■Cast

• Hiroyuki Fujita/Kazuya Ichijo
• Akari Kamigishi/Ayako Kawasumi
• Multi (HMX-12) / Yui Horie
• Shiho Nagaoka/Chieko Higuchi
• Ayaka Kurusugawa/Junko Iwao
• Serika Kurusugawa/Junko Iwao
• Tomoko Hoshina/Aya Hisakawa
• Aoi Matsubara/Masayuki Iizuka
• Kotone Himekawa/Kyoko Hikami
• Remi Miyauchi/Rumi Kasahara
• Serio (HMX-13) / Michiko Neya
• Rio Hinayama/Ikue Otani
• Masashi Sato/Soichiro Hoshi
• Gengoro Nagase/Asahiko Nakajima

■ Main staff

• Original work: AQUAPLUS
• Planning: Masafumi Fukui, Takeshi Oikawa, Akihiro Kawamura, Masatoshi Matsue, Naoya Shimokawa, Nobuhiko Sako, Naoki Nakamura, Toshiaki Okuno
• Director: Keitaro Motonaga
• Screenplay by Kiichi Kanae
• Character design and chief animation director: Madoka Hirayama
• Accessory design, assistant chief animation director: Kumi Horii
• Art Director: Maeda Minoru
• Color design: Kazuko Hanajiri
• Director of photography: Kosuke Tanaka
• Edited by Jun Takuma
• Sound Director: Aketagawa Jin
• Music by Shigetsugu Nagaoka
• Sound producer/Akira Yoshikawa
• Music Production: Frontier Works
• Producers: Toshio Hatanaka, Makoto Nakamura, Tomoko Takayama, Takashi Mizukami, Yutaro Mochizuki, Tsuneo Takechi, Tetsuya Dobashi, Yasushi Shibahara
• Animation producers: Kinya Watanabe, Niyuu Oki
• Animation production: OLM, AIC ASTA
• Produced by: THR Works (IMAGICA Entertainment, Frontier Works, Geneon Entertainment, Sojitz, AQUAPLUS, KLOCKWORX, AT-X, OLM)

■ Main Characters

• Hiroyuki Fujita is a third-year high school student. He is planning to study humanities to go to college, just like Akari, but his future is still blank. He can't leave people in trouble alone.
• Akari Kamigishi is Hiroyuki's childhood friend and is the same age as him. He understands Hiroyuki better than anyone else. He has a bit of a playful personality and loves fancy things related to bears.
• Multi (HMX-12)
  This is a prototype of a domestic robot (maid robot) from Kurusugawa Electronics, following in the footsteps of the hugely successful maid robot HM-11. It learns through experience and displays human-like emotions.
• He is the same age as Hiroyuki Nagaoka Shiho and has been in the same class as Masashi since middle school. He has a keen nose for school gossip. "Shiho-chan News" sometimes causes all kinds of ripples.
• Ayaka Kurusugawa is in the same grade as Hiroyuki Kurusugawa, but attends a different school. She is Serika's younger sister and the daughter of a wealthy family. She is the invincible queen of the recently popular "Extreme Fight" fighting tournament. She always brings along her partner robot, Serio (HMX-13).
• She is one year older than Hiroyuki Kurusugawa and is currently a first-year student at Kurusu University. She is the daughter of the Kurusugawa conglomerate and has an elegant demeanor, but she still loves the occult.
• Tomoko Hoshina is an excellent student who was in the same class as Hiroyuki and served as the class representative in her second year. She hails from Kansai and speaks in a Kansai dialect, which doesn't suit her face.
• Aoi Matsubara is one year younger than Hiroyuki. He admired Ayaka and left the karate club to pursue "extreme fighting". Seeing him practicing alone in the shrine grounds, Hiroyuki volunteered to be his sparring partner.
• A classmate and manager of Kotone Himekawa. She was avoided by those around her due to strange phenomena, and she also distanced herself from others, but with the encouragement of Hiroyuki, she regained her natural cheerfulness.
• Remi Miyauchi is half Japanese and from California. She has a unique language sense that mixes Japanese and English, and a bright and generous personality.
• Serio (HMX-13)
  A prototype of a household robot (maid robot) created using all of Kurusagawa Electronics' technology. The polar opposite of Multi, she is always calm and collected and silent. She takes care of Ayaka's daily needs.
• Masashi Sato is a childhood friend of Hiroyuki and Akari. He is the captain of the soccer team and is a talented young man who is expected to become a professional in the future. He has a good personality and good looks.

■Subtitle

• Episode 1: A New Premonition (2004/10/02)
• Episode 2: Then and Now (2004/10/09)
• Episode 3: And Then, You (2004/10/16)
• Episode 4: Strength and Kindness (2004/10/23)
• Episode 5: The Wall to Overcome (2004/10/30)
• Episode 6: A town full of memories, a person full of memories (2004/11/06)
• Episode 7: One Wish, Two Dreams (2004/11/13)
• Episode 8: The Robot's Dream (2004/11/20)
• Episode 9: Mismatched Hearts (2004/11/27)
• Episode 10: Long Night (2004/12/04)
• Episode 11: Towards Mutual Understanding (2004/12/11)
• Episode 12: My Place (2004/12/18)
• Episode 13: To Each Other's Future (2004/12/25)

■ Related works

• To Heart
• To Heart 2
• OVA To Heart 2
• OVA To Heart 2 ad
• OVA To Heart 2 ad plus
• OVA To Heart 2 next
• To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers

■ Theme songs and music

• OP1
  I Love You (Into Your Heart)
  Lyrics: Joe Rinoie Composition: Joe Rinoie Arrangement: Joe Rinoie Singer: Naomi Tanizaki
• ED1
  To Each Other's Future Lyrics: Naoko Sutani Music: Kazuhide Nakagami Arrangement: Junya Matsuoka Vocals: Haruna Ikeda

■Review

"To Heart ~Remember my Memories~" is a long-awaited sequel for fans of the original game, and is also appealing to new audiences. In particular, the story of the protagonist Hiroyuki Fujita's growth and reunion has captured the hearts of many viewers. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of the work.

Character Appeal

The greatest appeal of this anime is its characters, each with their own unique personality. The protagonist, Fujita Hiroyuki, is troubled by the turning point of his life as a third-year high school student, but he has a kind heart and cares for the people around him. His childhood friend, Kamigishi Akari, is portrayed as someone who understands and supports Hiroyuki more than anyone else. In addition, characters such as the maid robots Multi and Serio also express human-like emotions, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

Story Development

The story revolves around Hiroyuki's relationship with his "girlfriend" whom he reunites with as he becomes a third-year high school student and worries about his future. Each episode carefully depicts the characters' growth and struggles, eliciting sympathy from viewers. In particular, the final episode, "To Each of Our Futures," movingly depicts the characters heading toward their own futures, bringing tears to the eyes of many viewers.

Animation and Music

The animation, produced by OLM and AIC ASTA, features high-quality drawings and beautiful backgrounds. In particular, the characters' expressions and movements are meticulously crafted, realistically expressing changes in emotions. The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, with the opening theme "Daisukidayo (Into Your Heart)" and the ending theme "To Each of Our Futures" being masterpieces that leave a deep impression on viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"To Heart ~Remember my Memories~" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original game, but also to viewers who like teen dramas and robot anime. The character growth and human relationships are carefully depicted, making for a moving story. The animation and music are also of high quality, making it a work that is both visually and aurally satisfying. In particular, the moving conclusion of the final episode will leave a strong impression on many viewers.

■Detailed information

This anime aired from October 2nd to December 25th, 2004, and consists of 13 episodes. It was broadcast on AT-X and UHF stations, and each episode was 30 minutes long. It was based on the hugely popular video game by AQUAPLUS and was directed by Keitaro Motonaga. The animation was produced by OLM and AIC ASTA, and the production was handled by THR Works.

■ Related Products

Related products for "To Heart ~Remember my Memories~" include DVDs, Blu-rays, character song CDs, soundtracks, etc. There are also sequels to the original game and an OVA series, making it a must-have item for fans to collect.

■How to watch

This anime can now be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. It may also be available on streaming services, so please check the official website and the information on each service. We especially recommend that fans of the original game and those who like teen dramas give it a watch.

■ Summary

"To Heart ~Remember my Memories~" is a touching anime created as a sequel to the original game. The story of the characters' growth and reunions will touch the hearts of many viewers. The animation and music are of high quality, making it a work that is visually and aurally satisfying. In particular, the touching ending of the final episode will leave a strong impression on many viewers. Please give it a watch.