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To Heart2 - Review and details

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

game

■ Broadcast period

October 3, 2005 - February 23, 2006
tvk October 3, 2005 to January 2, 2006 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Monday 26:15 to 26:45
AT-X October 8, 2005 to January 7, 2006 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Saturday 10:00 to 10:30

■Broadcasting station

UHF, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

ToHeart2(AQUAPLUS)

■ Director

Norihiko Sudo

■ Production

・Animation Production: OLM Team IGUCHI
・Produced by TH2 Works

■Works

©2005 AQUAPLUS/TH2 Works

■ Story

In the season of cherry blossoms, I deliver a faint love...

The story is a refreshing depiction of school life in spring at a high school, featuring eight attractive girls, including the slightly spoiled Yuzuhara Konomi, the mature but mischievous Kosaka Tamaki, and the good-natured high school student Kono Takaaki, who is not good with the opposite sex.

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

A TV anime based on the hit game software "ToHeart2" of the same name.

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Takaaki Kono／Jun Fukuyama・Konomi Yuzuhara／Yurika Ochiai・Tamaki Mukaizaka／Shizuka Ito・Manaka Komaki／Noriko Chikaramaru・Yuma Tonami／Hitomi Nabatame・Sango Himeyuri／Sayori Ishizuka・Ruri Himeyuri／Konami Yoshida・Karin Sasamori／Saki Nakajima・Lucy Maria Misora／Rio Natsuki・Yuji Mukaizaka／Kosuke Toriumi・Ilfa(HMX-17α)／Emiko Hagiwara

■ Main staff

・Original work: ToHeart2 (AQUAPLUS)
・Character design / Mitsumi Misato, Kawata Hisashi, Kanro Itsuki, Nakamura Takeshi ・Executive producers / Shimokawa Naoya, Ichihashi Koji, Oikawa Takeshi, Kawamura Akihiro, Okuno Toshiaki ・Director / Sudo Norihiko ・Series composition / Yamaguchi Hiroshi ・Character design, chief animation director / Nishio Kimihaku ・Art director / Igaki Hiroshi ・Color design / Otsuki Koji ・CG director / Sato Makoto ・Director of photography / Kameda Miki ・Editor / Nagasaka Tomoki ・Sound director / Aketagawa Jin ・Music / Ueoka Kei, Cornish ・Music production / Frontier Works ・Animation producer / Iguchi Noriaki ・Producers / Mochizuki Yutaro, Nagatani Takayuki, Matsunaga Takayuki, Omori Hiroyuki ・Animation production / OLM Team IGUCHI
・Produced by TH2 Works

■ Main Characters

Takaaki Kono is a kind-hearted high school student who has trouble with relationships with the opposite sex. He currently lives alone due to his parents' circumstances.
Konomi Yuzuhara is still childish and a bit spoiled. She likes to exercise, but she's not very good at studying. Her way of thinking is a bit off.
Tamaki Kosaka has a mature look, but still has a childlike side, such as a mischievous personality. She has no weaknesses in sports, studies, or housework, and is at the top of all of them. Her family is an old family home in the area, and they seem to be wealthy.
・Komaki Manaka She is the vice-chairman of the class, but for some reason she is called the class president. She is a hard worker who takes good care of others. She is always on the move, but she also makes a lot of mistakes. Although she is relied on by those around her, she is a bundle of reserve and often refuses help from others. She is a member of the literature committee and often visits the library.
Yuma Tonami is a friend of Aika Komaki's since they were in middle school. She is an active girl who rides her mountain bike at breakneck speed to and from school every day.
Himeyuri Sango Himeyuri Ruri's twin sister. She has a calm personality and is not easily tense. She loves having fun and lives at her own pace. Despite her appearance, she is actually quite intelligent, and has a surprising side to her: she is particularly good at computers.
Himeyuri Ruri Himeyuri Sango's younger twin sister. She has a childish personality, is jealous and stubborn. She's also quite a crybaby. She's terrible at studying, but she's very good at housework.
Karin Sasamori is very curious and cannot help but pursue the things she is interested in. She has a bright and carefree personality. Because she is the type of person who acts without thinking about the consequences, most of her attempts end in failure.
Lucy Maria Misora ​​is a mysterious presence at school, with her own unique principles of behavior and sense of language. Her special skill is talking to animals. However, from the outside, it seems like a one-sided conversation, and it doesn't look like she's communicating with them at all.
・Ilfa (HMX-17α)
A maid robot whose basic OS was designed by Sango. She works for the Himeyuri family.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/New Uniform (2005/10/03)
・Episode 2: Childhood Friend (2005/10/10)
・Episode 3: A Small Tea Party (2005/10/17)
Episode 4: Bicycle (2005/10/24)
Episode 5: Recruitment (2005/10/31)
Episode 6: The Charcoal Grill and the Girl (2005/11/07)
Episode 7: UFO (2005/11/14)
Episode 8: Misunderstandings (2005/11/21)
・Episode 9: Two (2005/11/28)
・Episode 10/Promise (2005/12/05)
Episode 11: Double Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom (December 12, 2005)
・Episode 12/Spring Breeze (2005/12/19)
Episode 13: The Beginning of the Morning (2006/01/02)

■ Related works

・To Heart
・To Heart Remember my Memories
・OVA To Heart 2
・OVA To Heart 2 ad
・OVA To Heart 2 ad plus
・OVA To Heart 2 ad next
・To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
Hello
Lyrics: Naoko Sutani; Composition: Naoya Shimokawa; Arrangement: Naoya Shimokawa, Junya Matsuoka; Singer: Haruna Ikeda

・ED1
・Tomoshibi ・Lyrics by Akiko Tatsumi ・Composition by Akiko Tatsumi ・Arrangement by 4 Tree Music
・Song: Suara

review

"To Heart 2" is a TV anime series based on the game of the same name developed by AQUAPLUS, and was broadcast from October 2005 to February 2006. This work is a school drama depicting youth and romance in a high school during the cherry blossom season, and the story revolves around the main character, Takaaki Kono, and the unique girls who surround him.

First, let's talk about the story. "To Heart 2" depicts the growth of a high school student named Kono Takaaki, who is not good at interacting with the opposite sex, as he meets various girls. In particular, the relationships with characters such as Yuzuhara Konomi and Mukaizaka Tamaki are explored in depth, evoking sympathy from viewers. Each episode begins with a small, everyday event, and carefully depicts the changes and growth in relationships that derive from it. This allows viewers to get deeply involved in the characters' feelings and become immersed in the story.

Let's take a closer look at the characters. The main character, Kono Takaaki, is not good at interacting with the opposite sex, but he has a good-natured personality that is kind to those around him. Yuzuhara Konomi, who supports his growth, is an active girl who likes to be physically active, although she has a childish and spoiled side. On the other hand, Mukaizaka Tamaki is a character who has a mature atmosphere but still has a mischievous side, and her versatility and family background add depth to the story. Other unique characters who appear include Komaki Manaka, Tonami Yuma, the Himeyuri sisters, Sasamori Karin, Lucy Maria Misora, and Ilfa, each of whom adds color to the story.

The animation is produced by OLM Team IGUCHI, and the character designs, background art, and other aspects of the film are all carefully crafted. In particular, the scenes set against the backdrop of cherry blossom season are beautifully drawn and have great visual appeal. The music is also by Kei Haneoka and Cornish, and the opening theme "Hello" and the ending theme "Tomoshibi" are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

"To Heart 2" is a highly polished school drama with themes of youth and romance, and is a work that moves and sympathizes with viewers. In particular, the story carefully depicts the growth of the characters and the changes in human relationships, which is why it is loved by so many people. In addition, the beautiful animation and music make it a work that can be enjoyed both visually and aurally.

Recommendation

If you haven't seen "To Heart 2" yet, we highly recommend you give it a watch. In particular, those who like works with themes of youth and romance will surely be satisfied with the content. It is also recommended for those who are interested in the personalities and growth of the characters. Furthermore, "To Heart 2" is a perfect work for those who want to enjoy beautiful animation and music. Please try to feel the faint love that blooms in the cherry blossom season through this work.