The appeal and reviews of "SHUFFLE!": A moving love story and deep characters

The appeal and reviews of SHUFFLE!

The TV anime series "SHUFFLE!", which aired from 2005 to 2006, is based on an 18+ game created by Navel. This anime is set in a world where the human world, the gods' world, and the demon world are connected and magic has been introduced, and tells the story of the main character, Tsuchimi Rin, and the beautiful girls who surround him. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information in detail.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Broadcast period

July 8, 2005 - January 6, 2006
WOWOW July 7, 2005 - January 5, 2006 (1st - 24th episodes) Every Thursday 24:30 - 25:00

■Broadcasting station

WOWOW

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 24

■Original Story

Navel, (original concept and illustrations by Nishimata Aoi and Suzuhira Hiro) (serialized in Monthly Comptiq, published by Kadokawa Comics Ace)

■ Director

Naoto Hosoda

■ Production

Animation Production: Aslead Production Cooperation: WOWOW
Produced by: SHUFFLE! Media Partners (Kadokawa Shoten, Kadokawa Entertainment, Clockworks, Memory Tech, Lantis)

■Works

©Omegavision, Inc. / SHUFFLE! Media Partners

■ Story

"A man who can become a god, a devil, or an ordinary person"
What will be the fate of the boy who is called that by his friends?

Ten years have passed since the "human world," "god world," and "demon world" were connected and "magic" was brought to the human world. Tsuchimi Rin, who attends the "National Verbena Academy," is enjoying his school life with his childhood friend Fuyou Kaede and his bad friend Midorihagi. But two beautiful girls, one from the gods and one from the demons, transfer to Rin's class. What's more, they are the princesses of the gods and demons, respectively...!?

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Rin Tsuchimi/Tomokazu Sugita・Lisianthus/Sayaka Aoki・Nerine/Haruka Nagami・Kaede Fuyou/Yuko Goto・Asa Shigure/Miki Ito・Primula/Hitomi・Mayumi=Time/Miki Inoue・Itsuki Midoriba/Hideki Ogiwara・Kareha/Yura Hinata・Ama Shigure/YURIA
・Red Rose Dianthus / Chikuma Chikoma ・God King / Kosugi Jurota ・Demon King / Morikawa Toshiyuki

■ Main staff

・Original work: Navel
・Illustration by Nishimata Aoi and Suzuhira Hiro ・Serialization by Monthly Comptiq and Kadokawa Comics Ace ・Director by Hosoda Naoto ・Series Composition by Suzuki Masashi ・Character Design and Chief Animation Director by Hirayama Eiji ・Art Director by Takayama Hachidai (Production Eye)
・Color setting: Naoki Fukutani ・Director of photography: Seiichi Morishita (Studio Twinkle)
Edited by Junichi Ito (J Films)
・Music: Acciorike (Navel), Kazuhiko Sawaguchi, Minoru Maruo ・Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka ・Sound Studio: Studio Gong ・Sound Production: Rakuonsha ・Executive Producers: Takeshi Yasuda, Shoji Udagawa, Nobuhiko Sako, Yoji Kawasaki, Shunji Inoue ・Producers: Tokuji Hasegawa, Tomoko Suzuki, Tsuneo Takechi, Chiaki Terada ・Animation Producer: Kyoki Hiramatsu ・Animation Production: Athlead ・Production Cooperation: WOWOW
Produced by: SHUFFLE! Media Partners (Kadokawa Shoten, Kadokawa Entertainment, Clockworks, Memory Tech, Lantis)

■ Main Characters

Rin Tsuchimi is a kind-hearted boy who hates more than anything to see people sad in front of him. He lost his parents in an accident when he was young, and since then he has been living with his childhood friend, Kaede Fuyou, but he doesn't reveal his painful past.
・The only daughter of the God King Lisianthus. She is good at cooking and other household chores, and is also an excellent athlete. After meeting Rin in the past, she moved here because she admired him. She has a bright and cheerful personality.
・The only daughter of the Demon Lord Nerine. She has a beautiful singing voice that is called the Bell of an Angel, but she hates singing. After meeting Rin in the past, she moved here because she admired him. She has a modest and polite personality.
Fuyou: Rin's childhood friend. She used to hate Rin because of the accident that killed Rin's parents and Kaede's mother, but after learning the truth, she began to devote herself to Rin out of affection. She is a smart and beautiful honor student who is a bit clumsy.
・She was a senior in the cooking club that Shigure Asaka used to belong to. That's when she and Rin became close friends. She has a bright personality and loves festivals and parties, but she hates magic.
Primula is a girl who came from the demon world. She has no likes or dislikes, and no hobbies. She has always heard about Rin, and is curious about him, so she comes to the human world.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1 / The man who can be either God or Devil ・Episode 2 / I miss you ・Episode 3 / Do you remember?
Episode 4: Happy Fried Eggs Episode 5: My Place Episode 6: Smile Episode 7: Love Scramble Episode 8: Panty Date!
Episode 9: Survival at the Beach Episode 10: A Confession on a Moonlit Night Episode 11: Summer Ladies Episode 12: Frozen Summer Episode 13: The House in the Setting Sun Episode 14: Licorice Episode 15: What Was Recovered Episode 16: Bellflower Episode 17: Honest Feelings Episode 18: The Person Rin Loves Episode 19: Unforgettable Feelings Episode 20: An Unforgettable Sin Episode 21: Where Are Feelings Going? Episode 22: Towards a New Tomorrow Episode 23: The Truth Revealed Episode 24: And Then... Important Things

■ Related works

・SHUFFLE! MEMORIES

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・YOU
Lyrics: AlAi
・Composition: Acciorike ・Arrangement: Masaki Suzuki ・Singer: YURIA

・ED1
・Innocence
Lyrics: AlAi
Composition: Acciorike; Arrangement: Jun Kageya; Singer: Miyuki Hashimoto

The appeal of SHUFFLE!

"SHUFFLE!" is a school love comedy set in a fantasy world where the human, god, and demon worlds intersect. The protagonist, Tsuchimi Rin, is a kind-hearted boy who lost his parents at a young age and is now living with his childhood friend, Fuyou Kaede. He is surrounded by beautiful girls with unique personalities, including the God King's daughter Lisianthus, the Demon King's daughter Nerine, and his childhood friend, Kaede. Through his interactions with these girls, Rin grows as a person.

The appeal of this work lies above all in the appeal of the characters and the relationships between them. Lisianthus has a bright and energetic personality and is good at all kinds of housework, while Nerine is modest and polite with a beautiful singing voice. Kaede, his childhood friend, is an honor student who devotes herself to Rin out of her feelings for him. The love stories woven by these characters have the power to draw viewers in. Additionally, supporting characters such as Shigure Asa and Primula are also unique and add color to the story.

The story is also fascinating, depicting the love affairs between Rin and beautiful girls against the backdrop of a world where the human, god, and demon worlds intersect. The story really starts to move forward in the episode where beautiful girls from the gods and demons transfer to the school. Through his encounters and interactions with these girls, Rin is forced to think about his own past and future. Each episode also has a different theme, so viewers won't get bored.

SHUFFLE! - Shuffle! - Review

"SHUFFLE! - Shuffle! -" has been highly praised not only by fans of the original game, but also by anime fans. In particular, the appeal of the characters and the development of the story have been highly praised. Below, we will introduce the specific points of evaluation.

Character Appeal

The greatest appeal of this work lies in the appeal of its characters. The main character, Tsuchimi Rin, is a boy with a kind personality and a painful past, and he evokes sympathy from viewers. The beautiful girls Lisianthus, Nerine, and Kaede are also unique, and the relationships between them add excitement to the story. In particular, the characteristics of each character, such as Lisianthus's cheerfulness, Nerine's modesty, and Kaede's kindness, are well-drawn, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Story Development

The story development has also been praised. Set in a world where the human, god, and demon worlds intersect, the love stories of Rin and the beautiful girls are depicted. The story really starts to move forward in the episode where beautiful girls from the gods and demons transfer to the school. Through his encounters and interactions with the girls, Rin is forced to think about his own past and future. Each episode also has a different theme, which keeps viewers from getting bored.

music

The music has also been praised. The opening theme "YOU" features YURIA's impressive, powerful singing voice, which enhances the atmosphere of the story. The ending theme "innocence" features Miyuki Hashimoto's gentle singing voice, which touches the heart and moves the viewer. The background music is also used in line with the development of the story, enhancing the viewer's emotions.

Related information for SHUFFLE!

"SHUFFLE! - Shuffle! -" is not only an original game, but has also been expanded into various media mixes. Below, we will introduce related information.

Original game

"SHUFFLE! - Shuffle! -" is based on an 18+ game created by Navel. The game is set in a world where the human world, the gods' world, and the demon world intersect, and depicts the love stories of the protagonist Tsuchimi Rin and beautiful girls. In the game version, the story branches depending on the player's choices, and there are various endings.

Comical adaptation

"SHUFFLE! - Shuffle! -" has been adapted into a comic book for Monthly Comptiq and Kadokawa Comics Ace. The original illustrations were done by Nishimata Aoi and Suzuhira Hiro, and faithfully recreate the world of the original game. The comic book version is based on the story of the original game, but also adds its own unique developments, making it popular with not only fans of the original, but also with a new readership.

Related Titles

A related work to "SHUFFLE! - Shuffle! -" is "SHUFFLE! MEMORIES". This work is a sequel to the original game, and depicts a new story of Rin and the beautiful girls. It also includes episodes that were not depicted in the anime version, making it a must-see for fans of the original work.

Recommendation for SHUFFLE!

"SHUFFLE!" is a school love comedy set in a fantasy world and is loved by many fans. In particular, the charm of the characters, the development of the story, and the music have been highly praised, and it has been highly praised not only by fans of the original game but also by anime fans. Set in a world where the human world, the gods' world, and the demon world intersect, this work depicts the love stories of the protagonist Tsuchimi Rin and beautiful girls, and is sure to move and sympathize with viewers. Please give it a watch.