"My Wife is a High School Girl" Review: A drama that intertwines youth and family

"My Wife is a High School Girl" - A forbidden romantic comedy depicting a story of youth and love

"My Wife is a High School Girl" is a TV anime series that aired in 2005 and is based on the manga of the same name by Kobayashi Hiyoko. The series is a slightly erotic love comedy that begins with the premise that an ordinary high school teacher and his student are secretly married. It aired from July 3rd to September 25th, 2005 on Tokyo MX, UHF, and other networks. It was made up of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and entertained viewers.

story

Kyosuke Ichimaru is a high school physics teacher and Asami Onohara is his student, a 17-year-old high school girl. However, the two are secretly married and live in the same house. Kyosuke tries to maintain a healthy relationship until Asami graduates from high school, but he is dazzled by her cute charm and ends up having troubled days at school and at home. The laughs and emotions brought about by this forbidden relationship are what make this work so appealing.

Commentary

The original work was a manga by Kobayashi Hiyoko that was serialized in Weekly Young Jump, and gained popularity as a slightly erotic love comedy. For the anime adaptation, Madhouse was in charge of animation, and Avex Entertainment produced and wrote the work. The director is Shishido Jun, the series composition is Takayashiki Hideo, and the character design and general animation director is Watanabe Kazuo.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Asami Onohara - Ayako Kawasumi
• Kyosuke Ichimaru - Mitsuaki Madono
• Kasumi Horiguchi - Aya Endo
• Satomi Endo - Shiho Kawaraki
• Iwao Onohara - Naoya Uchida
• Mr. Sonoda - Daisuke Namikawa
• Professor Iwasaki - Mayumi Yanagisawa
• Mizunosaki Sakura - Mayumi Asano
• Sasuke Mizunosaki - Kahoru Sasajima
• Kohei Iwasaki - Jun Fukuyama

Main Staff

The production staff is as follows:

• Original story: Hiyoko Kobayashi (serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Young Jump")
• Director - Jun Shishido
• Series Composition - Hideo Takayashiki
• Character design and chief animation director: Kazuo Watanabe
• Prop setting - Kimiko Tamai
• Art director: Hidetoshi Kaneko
• Color design - Hitomi Sano
• Director of photography - Shinya Matsui
• Edited by Yoshiko Kimura
• Sound Director - Hajime Takakuwa
• Music: Megumi Wakakusa
• Producer - Yoshito Takatani
• Animation producers: Akio Sakai, Atsushi Matsuhashi
• Animation Production - Madhouse
• Produced and written by Avex Entertainment

Main Characters

The details of the main characters are as follows:

• Asami Onohara - A normal 17-year-old high school girl, but secretly married. Her husband is Kyosuke Ichimaru, a physics teacher at the same high school. She has a homely and pure personality, but can also be a bit clumsy. She loves and trusts Kyosuke with all her heart.
• Kyosuke Ichimaru - Asami's husband, he is a physics teacher at the high school Asami attends. He likes astronomy and his hobby is stargazing. He is basically serious and honest, so he has decided not to make a move on Asami until she graduates from high school. However, he is not used to women, so he is surprisingly weak to temptation...!?
• Horiguchi Kasumi - Asami's classmate and best friend. At first glance, she seems like an honor student, but that's not the case. She's shy around boys, probably because of her glasses. Like Asami, she's a little intimidated by Satomi's wildness...
• Endo Satomi - Asami's classmate. She often hangs out with Kasumi. She's a little selfish, but she doesn't mean any harm, so you can't hate her. She's a very modern high school girl, and has knowledge and experiences that Asami and Kasumi don't know about...!?
• Iwao Onohara (Asami's father) - Asami's father. Worried about his daughter, he always suddenly visits the Ichimaru family. He still doesn't accept Ichimaru and Asami's relationship and is strict with them, but he is a kind person at heart. Onohara Metals Co., Ltd.
• Sonoda-sensei - A teacher at Asami's high school and Ichimaru's colleague. He's not a bad guy, but he's a typical womanizer and nerd. He likes Iwasaki-sensei and approaches her frequently, but she responds...
• Iwasaki-sensei - Asami's high school English teacher. Although she may seem quiet at first glance, she has a surprisingly bold personality when it comes to love and is skilled at love tactics. She also has a feminine calculating nature that tickles a man's heart. She finds herself drawn to Ichimaru without knowing his relationship with Asami...!?
• Sakura Mizunosaki - A 27-year-old hostess who moved in next door to the Ichimaru family. She lives with her only son, Sasuke. She tries to get Ichimaru to marry her and get out of the nightlife business, but when she finds out he is married to Asami, she gives up. After that, she becomes Asami's mentor.
• Sasuke Mizunosaki - Sakura's only son. 7 years old. Quite a naughty brat... He fell in love with Asami at first sight and is hoping to get her someday. He is quite daring in his actions, such as taking a bath with her.
• Kohei Iwasaki - Asami's classmate and the younger brother of teacher Iwasaki. Nicknamed "Erosaki" among the girls. He is attracted to Asami and asks her to be a model for the video he is filming.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1 - It's a secret from everyone... (2005/07/02)
• Episode 2 - I got a love letter! (2005/07/02)
• Episode 3 - Welcome to the School Festival♥ (2005/07/09)
• Episode 4 - I'm pregnant! (2005/07/09)
• Episode 5 - I thought today would be the day... (2005/07/16)
• Episode 6 - Sakura and her family arrive! (2005/07/16)
• Episode 7 - My husband lied... (2005/07/23)
• Episode 8 - Can I believe you? (2005/07/23)
• Episode 9 - I've been found out...! (2005/07/30)
• Episode 10 - I want great-grandchildren...!? (2005/07/30)
• Episode 11 - A trip just for two♥ (2005/08/06)
• Episode 12 - Summer Festivals and Fireworks... (2005/08/06)
• Episode 13 - After the Summer Break (2005/08/13)
• Episode 14 - Husband's Reward (2005/08/13)
• Episode 15 - Me...on video? (2005/08/20)
• Episode 16 - What Happened on a Rainy Day (2005/08/20)
• Episode 17 - Sleeping together in the nurse's office!? (2005/08/27)
• Episode 18 - Is the husband the wife? (2005/08/27)
• Episode 19 - Tearful Astronomical Observation (2005/09/03)
• Episode 20 - I won't lose to a little girl (2005/09/03)
• Episode 21 - Will you marry me...? (2005/09/10)
• Episode 22 - Under the Stars... (2005/09/10)
• Episode 23 - The First Fight Between Couples... (2005/09/17)
• Episode 24 - Be careful not to catch a cold...! (2005/09/17)
• Episode 25 - The marriage is discovered! (2005/09/24)
• Episode 26 - I'll Love You Forever... (2005/09/24)

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes are as follows:

• OP1
  • Song Name - Love Love! Chu Chu!
  • Lyricist: Suyama Chieko
  • Composer: Tomokazu Tashiro
  • Arranged by: Tomokazu Tashiro and Morihiro Suzuki
  • Sung by: Ayako Kawasumi
• ED1
  • Song Name - Love Kitten
  • Lyricist: Masami Nakaji
  • Composer - Takahiro Ando
  • Arrangement - Takahiro Ando
  • Sung by: Ayako Kawasumi, Aya Endo, Shiho Kawaraki

Evaluation and Impressions

"My Wife is a High School Girl" has attracted many viewers as a romantic comedy depicting a forbidden love. In particular, the comedic elements of the relationship between Ichimaru Kyosuke and Onohara Asami have provided viewers with laughs, but also moved them by portraying the love between the two in depth. The characters are also rich in personality, and Asami's purity and Kyosuke's sincerity in particular support the story. Additionally, the surrounding characters are also charming in their own way, adding color to the story.

Madhouse, the animation studio, paid particular attention to the character design and background art, bringing out the visual appeal of the film. Asami's cuteness and Kyosuke's confused expression were particularly well-drawn, evoking sympathy from viewers. Music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the film, with the background music and theme song by Wakakusa Megumi adding excitement to the story.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• Forbidden Love - The secret marriage between a high school teacher and his student is a fresh surprise for viewers. The comedy and emotion that this forbidden relationship brings is captivating.
• Character appeal - Asami's purity, Kyosuke's sincerity, and the personalities of the surrounding characters enrich the story. In particular, the episodes of Asami's friends and Kyosuke's colleagues are enjoyable.
• Animation Quality - Madhouse's animation is visually appealing, with great attention to character design and background art.
• Music - The background music and theme songs by Megumi Wakakusa add excitement to the story and stir emotions in the viewer. The opening theme "Love Love! Chu! Chu!" is particularly memorable.

Related information

The following information is related to "My Wife is a High School Girl".

• The original manga by Hiyoko Kobayashi was serialized in Weekly Young Jump and gained popularity. The anime adaptation has faithfully retained the essence of the original work.
• Broadcasting Station - The program was broadcast on Tokyo MX, UHF, and other stations throughout Japan. In particular, it was broadcast on tvk, TV Saitama, Tokyo MXTV, and other stations.
• Copyright - ©Kobayashi Hiyoko/Shueisha, HB Partners

Conclusion

"My Wife is a High School Girl" is a romantic comedy about a forbidden love affair that will make viewers laugh and feel touched. It is packed with many elements, including the charm of the characters, the quality of the animation, and the wonderful music. In particular, the setting of a secret marriage is fresh and is a point that draws viewers in. If you haven't seen this work yet, you should definitely give it a watch. I'm sure you will be touched by the story of Asami and Kyosuke.