The appeal and reviews of "I"s Pure": A masterpiece anime depicting the brilliance of youth

The appeal and reviews of "I"s Pure"

The OVA "I"s Pure" based on Masakazu Katsura's hugely popular romance comic "I"s" was released by Happinet Pictures on December 9th, 2005. It consists of 6 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and though short, captures the essence of the original work. Unlike "From Eyes" released in 2002, this work's main feature is that it follows the storyline of the original work.

story

On Christmas Eve, the protagonist, Seto Kazuki, was walking through the illuminated city with his best friend Teratani. On that day, the four of them, Iori and Yuka, were planning to have a Christmas party. As Kazuki walked through the bustling city, he fondly recalled the days when he had a one-sided crush on Iori. In the spring of his second year of high school, Kazuki spent his days gazing at Iori from the school building opposite as she practiced for the drama club. The memories of that time are still deeply engraved in Kazuki's heart.

Commentary

"I"s Pure" is a faithful reproduction of the original work by Masakazu Katsura. It is directed by Mamoru Kobe, with series composition by Tetsuya Oishi and character design by Rinshin, and is animated by ARMS, produced by Pierrot and produced by Liverpool. With a completely new staff and cast, the world of the original is depicted from a new perspective. While "From Eyes" was a completely original story, "I"s Pure" follows the storyline of the original work, making it a work that fans of the original will be able to experience even deeper emotions.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Kazutaka Seto: Katsuhito Nomura
• Iori Ashizuki: Shizuka Ito
• Akiba Itsuki: Medieval Asuka
• Yasumasa Teratani: Nobuyuki Kobushi
• Yuka Morisaki: Yuko Goto
• Nami: Naoko Suzuki
• Izumi Isozaki: Kadowaki Dance
• Rie Furukawa: Masako Katsuo
• Kaminogi Isai: Kenichi Morozumi
• Samejima, Marionette King: Makoto Naruse
• Hiromi Hanazono: Hiroo Egawa
• Takako Seto: Atsuko Yuya

These voice actors bring the characters from the original work to life. In particular, Katsuhito Nomura as Kazuki Seto and Shizuka Itou as Iori Ashizuki faithfully recreate the atmosphere of the original work while adding their own unique charm.

Main Staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of "I"s Pure".

• Original work: Masakazu Katsura "I"s" (Shueisha Jump Comics)
• Director: Mamoru Kobe
• Series Composition: Tetsuya Oishi
• Character design: Rinshin
• Screenplay: Tetsuya Oishi
• Directed by: Yoshinori Odaka and Akira Iwanaga
• Storyboard: Mamoru Kobe, Akira Iwanaga, Yoshinori Odaka
• Animation Directors: Naomi Miyata, Rinshin, Eum Ik-Hyun, Toshihiko Shimada, Ryoko Shiraishi
• Art director: Tokiwa Shoji
• Color design: Ryota Nakata
• Director of photography: Norikazu Yamaguchi, Hisao Shirai
• Edited by: Takeshi Seyama
• Sound Director: Shimizu Katsunori
• Music: Koba Konishi, Yukio Kondo
• Animation producers: Ryunosuke Tsuno, Osamu Etchu
• Cooperation: Shueisha Young Jump Editorial Department
• Animation Production: ARMS
• Produced by Pierrot
• Produced by: Liverpool

All of these staff members worked together to complete "I"s Pure." In particular, Director Mamoru Kobe's direction and Tetsuya Oishi's script have faithfully recreated the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms. Furthermore, Rinshin's character designs have faithfully reproduced the characters from the original work while adding a beauty that is unique to anime.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "I"s Pure" are as follows.

• Episode 1: au commencement (2005/12/09)
• Episode 2: souvenir [Reminiscence] (2006/01/27)
• Episode 3: adieu [farewell] (2006/02/24)
• Episode 4: Vertigo (2006/03/24)
• Episode 5: Declaration d'amour (2006/05/26)
• Episode 6: Ensemble (2006/06/23)

The subtitles of each episode are written in French and symbolize the development of the story and the feelings of the characters. In particular, episode 5, "Declaration d'amour," is an important episode in which the relationship between Kazuki and Iori progresses significantly.

Related Titles

Works related to "I"s Pure" are as follows.

• I"s Pure VOL.0 Eyes Pure Special Edition
• I"s Pure VOL.2～6

These related works are important elements for enjoying the world of "I"s Pure" even more deeply. In particular, "I"s Pure VOL.0 I's Pure Special Edition" provides detailed explanations of the story's background and character settings, making it a must-see for fans.

Theme songs and music

The theme song and songs for "I"s Pure" are as follows.

• OP1: Two I"s ~i will follow you~
• Lyricist: Koji Matsuo
• Composer: Kacky
• Arrangement: Kenichiro Oishi
• Sung by: Mizuho
• ED1: Small Wings ~eyes for you~
• Lyricist: Koji Matsuo
• Composer: Kacky
• Arrangement: Mamoru Kuwata
• Sung by: Mizuho

The opening theme "Two I"s ~i will follow you~" and the ending theme "Chiisana Tsubasa ~eyes for you~" feature Mizuho's beautiful voice and Matsuo Koji's moving lyrics that enhance the worldview of the story. In particular, the opening theme "Two I"s ~i will follow you~" has impressive lyrics and melody that seem to symbolize the relationship between Kazuki and Iori.

Ratings and Recommendations

"I"s Pure" is a work that has succeeded in faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms. In particular, fans of the original work have praised it for faithfully portraying the essence of the original work. In addition, the performances of the voice actors and the direction of the staff are also excellent, bringing out the excitement of the story to the fullest.

This work is a must-see for lovers of romance and fans of the original "I"s." It has been particularly praised for its careful portrayal of the development of the relationship between Kazuki and Iori, as well as the changes in the characters' emotions. In addition, the beautiful images and music enhance the worldview of the story, making it a work that can be enjoyed both visually and aurally.

"I"s Pure" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like romance and those who want to enjoy anime works. Please experience the touching story of Kazuki and Iori through this work.