Appeal and evaluation of "Don't be spoiled!!": A moving story and deep characters

The appeal and evaluation of "Don't be spoiled!!"

"Don't Be Amaenaideyo!!" is a TV anime series that aired in 2005 and is based on a manga by Bohemian K and Sogabe Toshinori. The story begins with apprentice monk Itsugou Satonaka beginning his training at Saienji Temple, where his grandmother serves as the chief priest. There, he faces rigorous training, a mysterious business of exorcism, and six nuns. Although Itsugou is a fellow apprentice, he is often no match for the nuns, but under certain conditions, he can awaken a magical power that overwhelms others. The condition is "earthly desires." This unique setting and the appeal of the characters are the major features of this anime.

Story and setting

The story of "Don't Be Amaenaideyo!!" begins when apprentice monk Itsugou Satonaka begins his training at Saienji Temple. At Saienji, he faces rigorous training and a mysterious business of performing exorcisms, and ends up living with six nuns. Although he is also an apprentice, Itsugou is often no match for the nuns in terms of prayer techniques, but he can awaken spiritual powers that overwhelm others through his "earthly desires." This "earthly desires" setting is a major part of the appeal of this anime.

Life at Saienji Temple depicts Ittaka's growth not only through his training, but also through his interactions with the nuns and his mysterious business of performing exorcisms. Each episode shows Ittaka and the nuns facing and solving various problems. In particular, the scene where Ittaka awakens his "earthly desires" is a key point that draws viewers in.

character

Each character in "Don't Be Afraid!!" is unique and charming. The protagonist, Itsugou Satonaka, begins his training as an apprentice monk at Saienji Temple. Although he is also an apprentice, he is often no match for the nuns in terms of prayer techniques, but he can awaken his spiritual powers through his "earthly desires" to an extent that they overwhelm others. Itsugou's growth and the awakening of his spiritual powers through his "earthly desires" are the main highlights of this anime.

The nuns are also unique and important characters who support Itgo's growth. Nanbu Chitose is a bright and serious girl who came from the countryside to train at Saienji Temple. She also seems to be conscious of Itgo. Atoda Yuko is good at sports and is active at school as a helper for club activities, but she is short-tempered and careless, so she sometimes fails at exorcisms. Ikuina Hinami has a modest and gentle personality, loves cooking, and belongs to the home economics club. Tamegai Haru is silent and expressionless, but the words he rarely utters have a strong destructive power. Tamegai Sakura is a responsible and strict older sister. Amakawa Haruka has a very nice body and a generous and slightly naive personality. Kawahara Jyotoku is the head priest of Saienji Temple, and he gathers Itgo and the others to train them.

Production and staff

Don't Be Afraid!! is produced by Studio Deen. It is directed by Motonaga Keitaro, with series composition by Uezu Makoto and character design by Horii Kumi. Prop design is by Ingen and Morishita Shogo, art direction is Hasegawa Hiroyuki, color setting is Matsumoto Shinji, director of photography is Kondo Shinyo, editing is Matsumura Masahiro, sound director is Ebina Yasunori and music is Iwasaki Fuminori. Sound production is by Dax Productions, producers are Hamada Keiji and Fujiwara Machiko, and animation producer is Iijima Koji. It is produced by AT-X, VAP and Wanibooks.

Broadcast information

"Don't Be Amaenaideyo!!" aired on AT-X from July 1st to September 16th, 2005. It consisted of 12 episodes and was broadcast every Friday from 10:00 to 10:30. It also aired on TV Saitama from July 6th to September 21st, 2005. It consisted of 12 episodes and was broadcast every Wednesday from 25:30 to 26:00.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of "Don't be spoiled!!" is "This feeling overflows", with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Toshiaki Yamada and Hiroshi Ueno, and sung by Amae-tai!! (Mai Nakahara, Chieko Higuchi, Tomoko Kawakami, Haruhi Terada, Ryoko Shintani, and Akino Watanabe). The ending theme is "Happy days", with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Toshiaki Yamada and Hiroshi Ueno, and sung by Chitose (Mai Nakahara).

Evaluation and Impressions

"Don't Be Spoiled!!" has attracted many viewers with its unique setting and the charm of its characters. In particular, the scene where Ittaka awakens his spiritual powers through his "earthly desires" is a key point that draws viewers in. Another highlight is the unique characters of the nuns and Ittaka's growth through his interactions with them and his mysterious exorcism business.

This anime can also be enjoyed as a romantic comedy. The relationship between Ittaka and the nuns and their unique characters will entertain viewers. In addition, the suspicious exorcism business and the scene where Ittaka awakens his spiritual powers through his "earthly desires" have strong comedic elements that will make you laugh.

In terms of production, Studio Deen's meticulous animation and music quality have been highly praised. The character design, prop design, and art direction work in particular have been highly praised, making for a visually appealing series. The sound direction and music work has also been highly praised, enhancing the viewer's immersive experience.

Related Titles

There are related works to "Don't Be Afraid of Me!!" such as the Special Edition, Katsu!!, and Katsu!! Special Edition. You can also enjoy the story of Ikko and the nuns in these works. In particular, the Special Edition and Katsu!! go into more depth about Ikko's growth and his relationship with the nuns, making them works that fans cannot miss.

Recommendation

"Don't Be Pampered!!" is a work that attracts many viewers with its unique setting and charming characters. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy romantic comedies and comedy elements. It is also recommended for those who are interested in the world of monks and nuns. The production has been highly praised, and you can enjoy the visual appeal and quality of the music. There are also many related works, so you can enjoy the story of Ikko and the nuns even more deeply. Please give it a watch.