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Minyuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe - A story of a prestigious school where youth and intrigue intersect

"Min'yū Mokushiroku Meine Liebe" is a TV anime series that aired from 2004 to 2005, based on a game by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan. The 13-episode series aired on Animax every Thursday from 22:30 to 23:00. It was directed by Mashimo Koichi, animated by Bee Train, and produced by the Meine Liebe Production Committee.

story

The story is set in 1935 in Europe, in the Kingdom of Kuchen, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Amidst the premonition of war, this small country has managed to prevent invasions and maintain peace thanks to its wise king and five intelligent envoys. At the prestigious Rosenstolz Academy, a boarding school in the Kingdom of Kuchen, five young people who aim to become envoys are studying and practicing martial arts every day as "Strahls." Their names are Orpheus (Orpheus), Edvard (Ed), Ludwig (Louie), Camyu, and Naoji. The story depicts the youthful days of these young people who were chosen to rise to the top of the academy, but behind the scenes, a conspiracy that will shake up the Kingdom of Kuchen begins to stir. In particular, Orpheus comes into contact with a major secret that will affect the future of the academy and the kingdom as he approaches the truth behind the death of his sister who died two years ago.

character

Orpheus (Orpheus) is the heir to a marquis family and a young man who loves painting. He is best friends with his childhood friend Edvard (Ed), and he understands him well. Ed is a cheerful young man who loves sports and music, and is a good friend of Orpheus, but he has a complicated secret about his birth. Ludwig (Louie) is the eldest son of the marquis family, and is quick-witted and has ambitions to control the world at will. Camus is the youngest son of the marquis family, and is a young man who loves flowers and plants and has mysterious abilities such as predicting the future. Naoji is a young man from the Japanese aristocracy who came to study abroad at his father's request. A mysterious young man named Isaac also appears, and his true identity will be revealed as the story progresses.

Production Staff

The film was directed by Mashimo Koichi, with assistant director Kawamochi Shinya and series composition by Mende Akemi. The original character designs were by Yuki Kaori, character design by Shiba Minako, and mechanical design by Teraoka Kenji and Koizuka Masashi. Art direction was by Umino Yoshimi, color design by Kojima Makiko, cinematography by Aoki Koji and Takehara Kenji, editing by Takayama Chieko, music by Hirano Yoshihisa, voiceover direction by Mitsuya Yuji, sound direction by Hamano Kazuzo, and producer by Yagi Naoko. Animation is by Bee Train, with production cooperation from Animax Broadcast Japan, and production by Meine Liebe Production Committee.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are Takahiro Sakurai as Orpheus, Tomokazu Seki as Edvard, Toshihiko Seki as Ludwig, Akira Ishida as Naoji, Soichiro Hoshi as Kamyu, Takehito Koyasu as Isaac, Daisuke Kusunoki as Bartolomeus, Takahiro Hirano as Beruze, Toru Okawa as Werner, and Tsuyoshi Maeda as Gerald. These voice actors bring out the best in the characters.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Shikoku -Shirushi-" and the ending theme "Kao" are both written by TAPIKO, composed by POM, arranged by can/goo & Tokinori Koichiro, and sung by can/goo. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

episode

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Pride (2004/11/04)
• Episode 2: Scandal (2004/11/11)
• Episode 3: Bud (2004/11/18)
• Episode 4: A Foreign Land (2004/11/25)
• Episode 5: Solitary (2004/12/02)
• Episode 6: Mission (2004/12/09)
• Episode 7: Smile (2004/12/16)
• Episode 8: Means (2004/12/23)
• Episode 9: Mirror image (2005/01/06)
• Episode 10: Turbulence (2005/01/13)
• Episode 11: Reality (2005/01/20)
• Episode 12: Ruins (2005/01/27)
• Episode 13: Philosophy (2005/02/03)

Related Titles

There is a sequel to "Min'yū Mokushiroku Meine Liebe Wieder", which also depicts the new adventures and growth of Strahl and his friends, set in the Kingdom of Kuchen and Rosenstolz Academy.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Minyu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe" is a work that is appealing for its unique worldview where youth and intrigue intersect, and the story woven by its charming characters. In particular, the development of the investigation into the truth behind the death of Orpheus' sister, and the careful depiction of the backgrounds and growth of each character, have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the setting is Europe in the 1930s, and the lives of the elites at a prestigious school are realistically depicted, making it a recommended work for history buffs and those who like school stories.

Furthermore, the voice actors' performances are also superb, especially Takahiro Sakurai as Orpheus and Tomokazu Seki as Ed, who express the emotions of their characters deeply. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, and the opening and ending songs are memorable.

This work can be enjoyed as both a youth drama and a suspense story, so it can be recommended to a wide range of people. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in youth conflicts, friendship, conspiracies and secrets. You can also enjoy the story of Strahl and his friends more deeply by watching the sequel, "Wieder."

"Minyu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe" is a story about a prestigious school where youth and intrigue intersect, and is loved by many viewers. Please give it a watch.