The appeal and reviews of "Dream Master": Stories and characters that will capture your heart

"Dreammaster": An adventure that transcends the boundaries between dreams and reality

"Dream Master" is a TV anime series that aired in 2006, originally a manga by Riichi Ueshiba that was published in Kodansha's Afternoon KC. This work focuses on the theme of "dreams" that lie behind mysterious events that suddenly occur in our daily lives. It depicts people with special abilities called "dream masters" battling "nightmares" that affect the real world.

Broadcast information

"Yume Tsukai" was broadcast on tvk from April 8 to June 24, 2006, and was subsequently broadcast on other UHF stations. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was directed by Yamazaki Kazuo, animated by Madhouse, and produced by Pony Canyon.

story

In our daily lives, many mysterious incidents suddenly occur... Behind such incidents, there is always someone's "dream". In this world, a "dream" is something that is strongly imagined... Sometimes, they cross the boundary from the mind to the real world. Dreams that cross the boundary become "nightmares" and cause disaster. "Dream users" including Mishima Touko and Rinko. They use their own unique magic to calm the rampaging "nightmares", find the owner of the "dream", and return it to its original "dream".

Commentary

A series of strange incidents suddenly occur... they are caused by the "dreams" people imagined. The "dream users" including Mishima Touko and Rinko use their own unique sorcery to confront the "nightmares" that have become reality! While retaining the unique flavor of the original manga by Ueshiba Riichi, director Yamazaki Kazuo has animated it into an action-packed TV series with self-contained episodes.

cast

• Touko Mishima/Ayako Kawasumi
• Rinko Mishima/Kei Shindo
• Mishima Misako/Hisakawa Aya
• Hajime Tachibana/Tomokazu Seki
• Satoka Sagawa / Mamiko Noto

Main Staff

• Original work by Riichi Ueshiba (published by Kodansha and Afternoon KC)
• Director: Kazuo Yamazaki
• Assistant Director: Kenichi Ishikura
• Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi
• Character design: Shuichi Shimamura
• Guest character design: Kiyotaka Nakahara
• Mechanical design: Shinya Terashima
• Art director: Riki Nishikura
• Color design: Harue Ohno
• CG Director: Kim Hyun-geun
• Director of photography: Wu Shengxia
• Edited by Yoshiko Kimura
• Music by Tamiya Terashima
• Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka
• Producer: Tatsuya Ishiguro
• Animation Producer/Katsuya Shirai
• Animation Production: Madhouse
• Produced by Pony Canyon

Main Characters

• Touko Mishima
  17 years old. A Sunday Star dream user, owner of the Doyusai Toy Shop. Despite his age, he doesn't care about his appearance and is a self-proclaimed "recluse." He always looks sleepy, but when it comes to work, he is very determined. He is an outstanding dream user and a leader.
• Rinko Mishima
  10 years old. A dream user of the Kayo Star, and Touko's younger sister. Even though she is an elementary school student, she is quite mature mentally and calls herself a "super elementary school student." However, she is the most sane (sensible) of the dream users. She is skilled at controlling the fire spirit.
• Misako Mishima
  29 years old. She is the aunt of the Mishima sisters. She does not play a prominent role, but instead acts as a backup for Touko and the others as they fight against nightmares. She hates Tachibana Hajime, but does she actually have feelings for him?
• Hajime Tachibana
  29 years old. A Friday Star dream user. Although he appears good-looking, he is a pervert with abnormal tastes in clothing and appearance. Misako always scolds him for this, and he has feelings for Rinko.
• Sagawa Satoka
  14 years old. Saturday Star Dream User. A super rich young lady living in Nagasaki with a laid-back personality. She is still a novice "Dream User" and is sometimes scolded by Rinko. There was a painful incident in her past...

subtitle

• Episode 1: The Beginning of a Dream, a Rainy Classroom (2006/04/08)
• Episode 2: Gentle Footsteps (2006/04/15)
• Episode 3: Growing Love (2006/04/22)
• Episode 4: Saturday Star Appears (2006/04/29)
• Episode 5: Family Life (2006/05/06)
• Episode 6: Dream Holiday (2006/05/13)
• Episode 7: The Secret Garden (2006/05/20)
• Episode 8: Memories Vanish (2006/05/27)
• Episode 9: The Boy Who Lives in the Darkness (2006/06/03)
• Episode 10: Misako goes on the move (2006/06/10)
• Episode 11: Nightmare from the Past (2006/06/17)
• Episode 12: End of the Dream - Touko's Choice (2006/06/24)

Theme songs and music

• OP1
  ・Dream Labyrinth: Dance of Light and Darkness
  Lyrics: Yuriko Mori; Composition: Tamiya Terashima; Arrangement: Tamiya Terashima; Singer: Yoko
• ED1
  ・Heartbeat・Lyrics by ICHIKO
  ・Composer: ICHIKO
  Arrangement: Mikio Sakai Vocals: Touko Mishima (Ayako Kawasumi), Rinko Mishima (Kei Shindo)

The appeal and evaluation of "Dream User"

"Dream Master" is a work that explores the boundary between dreams and reality, and its unique worldview draws viewers in. While the atmosphere of the original work has been animated, the unique interpretation and action scenes make it visually appealing.

Story and Themes

Although the story of "Dream User" is a one-off episode, each episode depicts a different "nightmare" and the efforts of the dream users to fight against it. By depicting the abstract concept of dreams as a concrete phenomenon, it gives viewers deep emotion and empathy. In addition, the individual backstories and relationships of the dream users are carefully depicted, and the character growth and conflicts enrich the story.

character

The main characters, such as Mishima Touko, Rinko, Misako, Tachibana Hajime, and Chagawa Mitokihana, each have their own unique personality and background, making a strong impression on the viewer. In particular, the sister relationship between Touko and Rinko symbolizes the contrast between "dreams" and "reality," which is the central theme of the work, and their growth and bond support the story. Tachibana Hajime's humorous character also gives the work a light-hearted rhythm.

Visuals and performance

Madhouse's animation vividly depicts the difference between the dream world and the real world. The character designs and background art are also beautiful, making it highly visually appealing. Director Kazuo Yamazaki's direction, with its suspenseful action scenes and skillful portrayal of the characters' emotions, has the power to draw the viewer into the story.

music

The music by Tamiya Terashima is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme "Dream Labyrinth - Dance of Light and Darkness" is a magnificent piece that expresses the mystery and danger of dreams, and the ending theme "Heartbeat" is a warm piece that symbolizes the sisterly love between Touko and Rinko. These songs deepen the emotion of the story.

Recommended points of "Dream User"

"Dream Master" is a work that has a unique worldview that deals with the boundary between dreams and reality, and a story woven by attractive characters. Below are some points that I would particularly like to recommend.

1. A unique worldview

There are many works that deal with the boundary between dreams and reality, but "Dream Master" has a particularly unique worldview. The setting in which dreams affect reality gives viewers a fresh surprise. In addition, the way the dream masters fight nightmares using their own unique magic is visually very appealing.

2. Charming characters

The main characters, such as Mishima Touko, Rinko, Misako, Tachibana Hajime, and Chagawa Mitokihana, each have their own unique personality and background, making a strong impression on the viewer. In particular, the sister relationship between Touko and Rinko symbolizes the contrast between "dreams" and "reality," which is the central theme of the work, and their growth and bond support the story. Tachibana Hajime's humorous character also gives the work a light-hearted rhythm.

3. Beautiful visuals and production

Madhouse's animation vividly depicts the difference between the dream world and the real world. The character designs and background art are also beautiful, making it highly visually appealing. Director Kazuo Yamazaki's direction, with its suspenseful action scenes and skillful portrayal of the characters' emotions, has the power to draw the viewer into the story.

4. Inspirational Music

The music by Tamiya Terashima is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme "Dream Labyrinth - Dance of Light and Darkness" is a magnificent piece that expresses the mystery and danger of dreams, and the ending theme "Heartbeat" is a warm piece that symbolizes the sisterly love between Touko and Rinko. These songs deepen the emotion of the story.

How to watch "Dream Master"

"Dream Master" is available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on some video streaming services. You can watch it in the following ways:

1. DVD/Blu-ray

The DVD and Blu-ray of "Yume Tsukai" are available for purchase online and at anime stores. All 12 episodes are included, along with bonus footage and a booklet.

2. Video Streaming Services

"Dream Master" can be viewed on some video streaming services. If you are interested, please check it out.

• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• Unlimited Anime

summary

"Dream Master" is a work that has a unique worldview based on the theme of the boundary between dreams and reality, and a story woven by charming characters. Don't miss the beautiful visuals by Madhouse and the moving music by Tamiya Terashima. This is a work that we highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy an adventure that transcends the boundaries between dreams and reality.