Ultimate Girl: A thorough evaluation of the attractive characters and depth of the story

Ultimate Girl - The appeal and reviews of a masterpiece known only to those in the know

■Overview of the work

"Ultimate Girl" is a TV anime series that aired in 2005, based on an original anime. It was produced by moe and Studio Matrix, and directed by Muto Yuji. It is a 12-episode short anime, each 15 minutes long, that was broadcast on UHF and AT-X. The story is set in Tokyo in the early 21st century and revolves around the existence of giant monsters that periodically appear and the hero "UFO Man" who defeats them. The story begins one day when three high school girls get caught up in a battle.

■ Story

In Tokyo in the early 21st century, giant monsters with grotesque appearances appeared periodically, but were too aggressive to be called monsters. However, people did not tremble in fear because a mysterious giant hero called "UFO Man" always defeated the monsters. The battle between the monsters and UFO Man was as familiar to people's lives as a sumo match. One day, three high school girls, Koharuno Shiraki, Otori Vivian, and Morohoshi Tsubomi, who were walking through Inokashira Park, got caught up in a battle between UFO Man and a monster. They embarked on an adventure that would change their destinies.

■ Characters

The appeal of "Ultimate Girl" lies in its unique characters. The main character, Koharuno Shiraki, is voiced by Fukuen Misato, and has a bright, cheerful personality with a heart that cares for her friends. Otori Vivian, voiced by Nabatame Hitomi, is a cool, intelligent, beautiful girl. Moroboshi Tsubomi, voiced by Tokunaga Ai, is a slightly clumsy but kind-hearted girl. And UFO Man, voiced by Furuya Toru, known for his role as Amuro in Gundam, became a hot topic as a goofy hero.

■Production background and staff

"Ultimate Girl" is a work that highlights director Muto Yuji's talent as a comedy maker. Muto Yuji has also directed the Crayon Shin-chan movies, and his unique sense of humor and tempo is reflected in this work. The original story was written by moe and Studio Matrix, with character design by Morioka Hideyuki and music by MOKA. The sound director was Takahashi Hideo, the producer was Ishiguro Tatsuya, and the animation producer was Kitagaki Takashi.

■Episodes and subtitles

Each of the 12 episodes has a unique subtitle, starting with Episode 1, "Operation Ultimate No. 1," and concluding with Episode 12, "Farewell Ultimate Girl." Each episode depicts three high school girls facing various challenges, and is full of humor and emotion. Episodes 3, "When UG Dies! Tokyo Will Be Destroyed!" and 9, "Vivian Dies in the Sunset," are particularly important episodes that have a major impact on the development of the story.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme "WHITE HEAT" is sung by yozuca*, with lyrics by Takeshi Seiichi, and composed and arranged by Toko (macado). The ending theme "3 Sentimental" is sung by Misato Fukuen, who plays Koharuno Shirakinu, with lyrics and composed by Toko (macado) and Aizawa Dai (macado). These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the story.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Ultimate Girl" is acclaimed as a masterpiece that is well-known to those in the know. Its appeal lies in its story development that exquisitely blends comedy and action, its unique characters, and director Muto Yuji's distinctive humor. In particular, the performance of Furuya Toru, who plays UFO Man, became a hot topic among fans. Also, although it is a short anime, each episode has a solid storyline that makes it well worth watching. Viewers have commented that it is "a wonderful work with laughter and tears" and "the characters are so charming that you will want to watch it over and over again."

■ Recommendation points

The reasons why we recommend "Ultimate Girl" are as follows:

• An exquisite balance of humor and action : While director Muto Yuji's humorous sense shines through, the action scenes are also worth watching.
• Unique Characters : Koharuno Shirogane, Otori Vivian, and Morohoshi Tsubomi each have their own unique charms that draw the viewer in.
• Furuya Toru's UFO Man : Known for his role as Amuro in Gundam, Furuya Toru's performance as the goofy hero UFO Man is a must-see.
• Short but rich story : Although it is a short series with only 12 episodes, each episode has a strong story.
• The appeal of the theme songs : "WHITE HEAT" by yozuca* and "3 Sentimental" by Misato Fukuen are important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Related information

"Ultimate Girl" was broadcast on UHF and AT-X, but is now available on d Anime Store and other sites. You can also enjoy it by checking out other works by director Yuji Muto and other works by the voice actors. In particular, if you like director Yuji Muto's humorous sense, we recommend the movie version of "Crayon Shin-chan."

Conclusion

"Ultimate Girl" is a masterpiece that is known only to those in the know, with a perfect blend of comedy and action. The unique characters and director Yuji Muto's distinctive humor make it a work that you will want to watch again and again. Don't miss the performance of Toru Furuya, who plays UFO Man. Although it is a short anime, each episode has a solid story and is worth watching. It is a work that you should definitely watch at least once.