The appeal and reviews of "Kagihime Monogatari Eternal Alice Rondo": A fusion of deep story and beautiful visuals

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Orihime Monogatari Eikyuu Alice Rondo

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

January 4, 2006 - March 29, 2006 Chiba TV January 3, 2006 - March 28, 2006 (Episodes 1-13) Every Tuesday 26:00-26:30

■Broadcasting station

KBS, UHF

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

Kaishaku (serialized in MediaWorks' Dengeki Daioh)

■ Director

Miyazaki Nagisa

■ Production

Animation production: TriNet Entertainment, Picture Magic Production cooperation: Tsuburaya Productions, Rikurendai, Studio Flag Production: Kagihime Monogatari Production Committee

■Works

©2006 Kaishaku/Kagihime Monogatari Production Committee

■ Story

Alice. Girls who fight, betting on the stories in their hearts... And if all of these stories are collected, the third Book of Alice will be completed, which will grant any wish. Kirihara Arihito, a boy who loves fantasy and loves "The Story of Alice", meets Arisugawa Arisu, a girl who looks just like "Alice" flying in the sky one moonlit night. Then, Arihito learns that in reality, girls with Alice abilities are fighting, betting on the stories within themselves, and he becomes embroiled in the girls' battle, "Alice Royale"... *Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Kirihara Arito/Toyonaga Toshiyuki・Arisugawa Alice/Shimizu Ai・Kiraha Kirihara/Kano Mari・Misaki Kisa/Matsuki Miyu・Kagari Kirika/Kawaragi Shiho・Tachyon/Koyasu Takehito・Riddell/Asano Masumi・Twin Alice/Kanai Mika・Twin Alice/Kaneda Tomoko

■ Main staff

・Original story/Kaishaku・Director/Nagisa Miyazaki・Series composition/Mamiko Ikeda・Character design/Toshiko Sato・Prop design/Shinichi Yoshino・Art director/Shigeru Morimoto・Color director/Yoshimi Kawakami・Director of photography/Atsuo Matsumoto・Editor/Jun Taguma・Sound director/Yoshinori Ebina・Music/Hikari Nanase・Music production/MellowHead
・Music Producer: Yoshiyuki Ito ・Producers: Saburo Omiya, Takashi Nakanishi, Kosaku Sakamoto ・Executive Producer: Masaki Kobayashi ・Animation Producer: Kyoko Kitamura ・Animation Production: TriNet Entertainment, Picture Magic ・Production Cooperation: Tsuburaya Productions, Rikurendai, Studio Flag ・Production: Kagihime Monogatari Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Kirihara Arihito is a boy in his second year of middle school. He is a huge fan of "Alice's Tale" written by Alternate L. Tachyon. For some reason, he can enter the Merveille Space, which only those with Alice abilities can enter.
Arisugawa Arisu A girl in her second year of middle school. She has the ability to use Alice and fights for the phantom story "Never-ending Alice." She likes Arisuto, who also loves Alice's stories, but things don't go as she hoped due to Kiraha's interference.
Kira Kirahara is a first year junior high school student and the younger sister of Hitoshi. She adores her older brother Hitoshi and is an extreme brocon who will not tolerate anyone getting close to Hitoshi. She has the ability to use Alice, and gets caught up in a battle over the "Never-Ending Alice" for the sake of her brother.
Kisa Misaki is a first-year middle school student and a classmate of Kiraha. She is timid and introverted, so she cannot converse with anyone other than her beloved Kiraha. She has Alice abilities, and participates in "Alice Royale" for her beloved Kiraha.
Kirika Kagariki is a high school girl and a senior to the people. She has a research lab on campus, where she is buried in a huge amount of books while conducting research. She is interested in the people and sees them as research subjects, and has the ability to use Alice.
A man related to Alter-Knight L. Tachyon, the original author of Tachyon Alice. He has a gentle demeanor, but it's hard to tell what he's really thinking. He has Liddell and the twin Alice, and behaves mysteriously.
A woman who works as a librarian at the school that the Liddells attend. She gives the impression of being a very kind, mature woman. She seems to be in a similar position to Tachyon, though...
One of the twin girls, Alice. She looks exactly like the other twin, but she wears different colored clothes. She seems to be in league with Tachyon, but...
One of the twin girls, Alice. She looks exactly like the other twin, but she wears different colored clothes. She seems to be in league with Tachyon, but...

■Subtitle

Episode 1: A Rabbit Hole (2006/01/03)
Episode 2: Tears (2006/01/10)
・Episode 3/Caucus Race(2006/01/17)
Episode 4: Little Bill (2006/01/24)
Episode 5: A Caterpillar (2006/01/31)
・Episode 6/A Pig(2006/02/07)
Episode 7: A Tea Party (2006/02/14)
Episode 8: Croquet Ground (2006/02/21)
Episode 9: Turtle's Story (2006/02/28)
Episode 10: The Quadrille (2006/03/07)
Episode 11: Tarts (2006/03/14)
Episode 12: The Evidence (2006/03/21)
・Episode 13: A Golden Afternoon (2006/03/28)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Little Primrose
Lyrics by Haruka Shimotsuki, Music by myu
・Arrangement: myu
・Song: kukui

・ED1
・Memory Rose Garden ・Lyrics by Aki Hata ・Music by Masumi Ito ・Arrangement by myu
・Song: Ai Shimizu

Detailed review of Orihime no Gatari Eikyuu Alice Rondo

"Kagihime Monogatari: Eternal Alice Rondo" is a 13-episode TV anime series that aired in 2006 and is based on the manga of the same name by Kaisaku. This work tells the story of girls who fight for the story of their hearts, and depicts the grand theme of completing the third Book of Alice, which will grant any wish through the "Tales of Alice" they collect.

The story centers around a boy named Kirihara Arito who loves to daydream, and Arisugawa Arisu, who he meets as an Alice user. Arito loves "Alice's Tale" and is deeply immersed in its world. One moonlit night, he meets a girl named Alice who looks just like the flying "Alice," and becomes embroiled in their battle, "Alice Royale." This encounter is the beginning of the story and the catalyst that will greatly change Arito's life.

Hitoshi's younger sister, Kiraha Kirihara, is a siscon who loves her brother to the extreme and has a strong will that does not allow anyone to get close to him. She also has Alice abilities and throws herself into the battle to find the "never-ending Alice" for her brother. Kiraha's friend, Kisa Misaki, is timid and reserved, but joins "Alice Royale" for Kiraha. Their friendship and battles add excitement to the story.

Kirika Kagariki, a high school student, is a senior to the people and observes them from the perspective of a researcher. She also has Alice abilities and holds an important key to the story. Tachyon is a relative of the original author of "Alice's Story" and is a mysterious character. He is plotting something behind the scenes of the story, accompanied by Liddell and the twin Alice. Liddell is a kind woman who works as a librarian at the school and has a deep connection with Tachyon. The twin Alice acts together with Tachyon and influences the progress of the story.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its unique worldview and the deep relationships between the characters. The setting in which Alice-users fight for the stories inside themselves leaves a strong impact on the viewer. The story, which begins with Arito and Alice meeting, also depicts friendship, love, and growth, moving the viewer.

Animation is handled by TriNet Entertainment and Picture Magic, with Tsuburaya Productions, Rikurento, and Studio Flag participating as production collaborators. The director is Miyazaki Nagisa, the series composition is Ikeda Mamiko, and the character design is Sato Toshiko, and each plays their own role to improve the quality of the work. The music is by Nanase Hikaru, and the music is produced by MellowHead. The theme song "Little Primrose" is sung by kukui, and the ending theme "Koku Rose Garden" is sung by Shimizu Ai. These songs add to the atmosphere of the story and enhance the emotions of the viewer.

The series was broadcast on Chiba TV from January 4th to March 29th, 2006, every Tuesday from 26:00 to 26:30. It was broadcast on KBS and UHF, and consisted of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long. The original is the Kaishaku manga serialized in Media Works' Dengeki Daioh magazine, and the anime has succeeded in recreating the charm of the original.

Recommendation

"Kagihime Monogatari: Eternal Alice Rondo" is a work that depicts a unique worldview and deep human relationships, and is a fascinating anime that combines elements of fantasy and youth drama. In particular, the battle between the Alice ability users and the story that begins with Arito and Alice's meeting will leave a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the story of the characters' growth, friendship, and love will surely move viewers.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

1. A unique worldview

The setting in which any wish can be granted by collecting "Alice's stories" provides a fresh surprise to viewers. In addition, the concept of Alice-users fighting for the stories inside them enhances the appeal of the work. This unique worldview has the power to draw viewers in.

2. Deep human relationships

The story begins with Arito and Alice's first meeting and depicts friendship, love, and growth. In particular, the relationships between the characters are depicted in depth, such as Arito and Alice's relationship, Kiraha's sibling complex, and Kisa's shy personality. These relationships are sure to move viewers.

3. High production quality

Animation is handled by TriNet Entertainment and Picture Magic, with Tsuburaya Productions, Rikurento, and Studio Flag participating as production collaborators. The director is Miyazaki Nagisa, the series composition is Ikeda Mamiko, and the character design is Sato Toshiko, and each plays their own role to improve the quality of the work. The music is by Nanase Hikaru, and the music is produced by MellowHead. The theme song "Little Primrose" is sung by kukui, and the ending theme "Koku Rose Garden" is sung by Shimizu Ai. These songs add to the atmosphere of the story and enhance the emotions of the viewer.

4. The appeal of the original work

The original is a manga about Kaisaku serialized in MediaWorks' Dengeki Daioh magazine, and the anime has succeeded in recreating the charm of the original. Fans of the original will be able to enjoy the story from a new perspective in the anime version. Also, viewers who are not familiar with the original will be able to feel its charm in the anime version.

Conclusion

"Kagihime Monogatari: Eternal Alice Rondo" is a fascinating anime that depicts a unique worldview and deep human relationships. The story begins with the battle between the Alice ability users and the meeting between Arito and Alice, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, the story of the characters' growth, friendship, and love is sure to move viewers. This work, which reproduces the charm of the original work with high production quality and the charm of the original work, is an anime that you cannot miss, combining elements of fantasy and youth drama. Please give it a watch at least once.