Impressions and reviews of the first semester of "School Rumble"

School Rumble - A love comedy set in hot springs and the prehistoric era

"School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons" is an OVA created after the first series (first semester) of the popular TV anime "School Rumble" finished airing. It was released by Media Factory on December 22, 2005, and although it is short at 26 minutes in total across two episodes, it is packed with dense content. This OVA is based on the original manga by Kobayashi Tsutomu, directed by Takamatsu Shinji, and produced by Studio Comet.

Story and Content

"School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons" is a love comedy set in a hot spring and depicts the story of characters who have become humans in prehistoric times. It includes original episodes and extra episodes that were not filmed in the first series, making it a must-watch for fans.

The first episode, "Another new semester is exciting! I'm rushing around wanting to be by your side! My heart is racing at your naked self!", depicts the characters enjoying a trip to a hot spring. The commotion at the hot springs and the love affairs between the characters are depicted in a comical way, fully demonstrating the charm of School Rumble.

In the second episode, "Give me a smile! I want to eat a mammoth! Can I fall in love?", the characters appear in a prehistoric setting. The story depicts the characters enjoying life in the prehistoric era and their love lives, allowing you to enjoy the unique world of School Rumble.

character

The main characters of School Rumble appear in "School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons." The main characters are introduced below.

Tsukamoto Tenma

A student in class 2-C, she has a crush on Karasuma Oji. She has a positive personality and many friends. She loves watching period dramas and reading manga. Her voice actress is Koshimizu Ami.

Karasuma Oji

A classmate of Tenma's, she is quiet and always spaced out. Tenma has feelings for her, but she will be transferring schools in a year. Her voice actor is Konishi Daiki.

Kenji Harima

A classmate of Tenma, she has feelings for him. In middle school she was a delinquent who couldn't be controlled, but now she aims to be a manga artist. Her voice actor is Hiroki Takahashi.

Yakumo Tsukamoto

She is Tenma's younger sister and a student in 1-D who cares about her sister very much. She has a special ability to see the hearts of people who are fond of her. She has a cat named Iori. Her voice actress is Mamiko Noto.

Airi Sawachika

Tenma's classmate and best friend. She is half British and half Japanese, and returned from the UK. She is a genius who can do anything, and a rich girl. Her voice actor is Yui Horie.

Suou Mikoto

Tenma's classmate and best friend. Although he has a tomboyish personality, he also has a domestic side, as he loves cooking. He's good at all sports. His voice actor is Nabatame Hitomi.

Akira Takano

Tenma's classmate and best friend. She's good at saving money and has a lot of part-time jobs, though we don't know why. She actually has good grades. Her voice actor is Shimizu Kaori.

staff

Many staff members are involved in the production of "School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons." The main staff members are listed below.

original work

Tsutomu Kobayashi (published in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine)

director

Shinji Takamatsu

Series Composition and Script

Hiroko Tokita

Character design and chief animation director

Watanabe Hajime

Storyboard and direction

Takaomi Kanazaki

Animation Director

Yasuyuki Noda

Art Director

Minoru Akiba

Color design

Miharu Sakai

Director of Photography

Katsuaki Kamata

edit

Toshihiko Kojima

music

Toshiyuki Omori

Sound Director

Kazuya Tanaka

producer

Bunpei Ogawa and Akihiro Sekiyama

Animation Production

Studio Comet

Production

Marvelous Entertainment, King Records, Sotsu Agency

Theme songs and music

The following theme songs and music are used in "School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons."

Opening Theme

"scramble"
Lyrics: Suzuki Takayuki Composition: Suzuki Takayuki Arrangement: UNSCANDAL
Singer: Yui Horie with UNSCANDAL

Ending Theme

"Galaxy Line '05"
Lyrics: Kenji Harima Composition: Toshiyuki Omori Arrangement: Toshiyuki Omori Singer: Hiroki Takahashi

"Girls♡Boys"
Lyrics: Yasuharu Konishi Composition: Yasuharu Konishi Arrangement: Yasuharu Konishi Vocals: Yuko Ogura

Related Titles

"School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons" is connected to the following related works.

• School Rumble
• School Rumble 2nd semester
• School Rumble 3rd semester

Ratings and Recommendations

"School Rumble: First Semester" is a must-see for fans of School Rumble. You can enjoy a romantic comedy set in a hot spring and the characters in a prehistoric setting. In particular, it has been praised for fully displaying the unique worldview and character charm of School Rumble.

In addition, this OVA contains original episodes and side stories that were not included in the first series, so you can learn a new side of School Rumble. It is recommended not only for School Rumble fans, but also for those who like romantic comedies and comedy anime.

Furthermore, to enjoy the School Rumble series as a whole, "School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons" is also an essential work. By watching it together with other works in the School Rumble series, you can enjoy the world of School Rumble more deeply.

summary

"School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons" is an OVA work that is full of the charm of School Rumble. You can enjoy a romantic comedy set in a hot spring and characters in a prehistoric setting. This work is recommended not only for School Rumble fans, but also for those who like romantic comedies and comedy anime. In order to enjoy the entire School Rumble series, "School Rumble: First Semester Supplementary Lessons" is an essential work, so be sure to watch it.