Sanrio's Kiki and Lala become princesses! The appeal and reviews of the animated series

Sanrio's Kiki and Lala become princesses! The appeal and reviews of the animated series

Sanrio Character Animation Series "Kiki and Lala Want to Be a Princess/Kiki and Lala's Cygnus Princess" Review and Recommendation

Overview

The OVA "Kiki to Lala no Hime ni Naritai/Kiki to Lala no Cygnus no Hime-sama" starring Sanrio's popular characters Kiki and Lala was released by Sanrio on December 20, 2006. Set in the beautiful Dream Nebula in far-away space, this work depicts the adventures of twin siblings Kiki and Lala as they try to make their dreams come true. It consists of two episodes, each about 30 minutes long.

story

■ Story

In the distant universe, there is a beautiful Dream Nebula. Kiki and Lala are lively and kind-hearted twin siblings born on the planet of Compassion. Lala, the older sister, dreams of becoming the princess of the Dream Nebula. Kiki and Lala struggle to make their dream come true, but...

※Quoted from U-NEXT

The story of this work begins with Kiki and Lala making a wish on the wishing star at the Star Festival, which takes place once every ten years. Lala strives to make her dream of becoming a princess come true, but faces many difficulties. It depicts the bond and friendship between Kiki and Lala, as well as the pure hearts that pursue their dreams, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

Commentary

■Explanation

A Sanrio character episode series popular among children. The Star Festival is held once every ten years. Lala wishes to the "Wishing Star" that grants wishes, that she will become a princess, but... Includes "Kiki and Lala Want to Be a Princess" and "Kiki and Lala Become the Cygnus Princess."

*Quoted from Amazon

This work is one of the original story animation series that utilizes Sanrio characters. It is popular among children due to the cute characters of Kiki and Lala and the story of chasing dreams. In addition, it is released in the form of an OVA, so it can be easily enjoyed at home. It consists of two episodes, "Kiki and Lala want to be a princess" and "Kiki and Lala are the princesses of Cygnus".

cast

■Cast

・Kiki/Keiko Toda・Lala/Yuri Shiratori・Queen of the Dream Nebula/Ai Orikasa・Moon/Minoru Inaba・Nemuri/Marutamari・Shooting Star A/Rin Mizuhara・Shooting Star B/Rie Iwatsubo・Star Child A/Tamao Hayashi・Star Child B/Akiko Suzuki

Keiko Toda, who plays Kiki, and Yuri Shiratori, who plays Lala, are veteran voice actors who have been playing Sanrio characters for many years. Their performances bring out the charm of the characters of Kiki and Lala. In addition, the cast is full of gorgeous actors, such as Ai Orikasa, who plays the Queen of the Dream Nebula, and Minoru Inaba, who plays the Moon, and they all help to raise the quality of the work.

Main Staff

■ Main staff

・Director: Masami Hata ・Animation Production: Grouper Production ・Music: Takanori Arisawa ・Chief Animation Director: Maya Matsuyama ・Original Story: Asami Watanabe ・Production: Sanrio

Director Masami Hata is an experienced creator who has been deeply involved in Sanrio's character animation. The animation produced by Grouper Productions faithfully reproduces the adorable world of Kiki and Lala. Takanori Arisawa's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. Asami Watanabe, the original creator, is the creator who created the characters of Kiki and Lala, and her original story is the foundation of this work.

subtitle

■Subtitle

Episode 1: I want to be a princess with Kiki and Lala (2006/12/20)
・Episode 2: Kiki and Lala's Cygnus Princess (2006/12/20)

The first episode, "Kiki and Lala Want to Be a Princess," depicts Lala's struggle to make her dream of becoming a princess come true. The second episode, "Kiki and Lala's Princess of Cygnus," depicts Kiki and Lala's adventure to meet the Princess of Cygnus. Both episodes focus on the friendship and bond between Kiki and Lala, and depict the pure hearts of those who pursue their dreams.

Related Titles

■ Related works

・Sanrio original story anime series

This work is one of Sanrio's original story animation series. Sanrio produces animation works using many characters, including Kiki and Lala, and is popular among children. Related works include "Kiki and Lala's Magical Stage" and "Kiki and Lala's Dream Star." These works also have the charm of Kiki and Lala's cute characters and heartwarming stories.

Evaluation

"Kiki and Lala Want to Be a Princess/Kiki and Lala's Cygnus Princess" is a heartwarming work that uses Sanrio characters. It depicts the adorable characters of Kiki and Lala and their pure hearts chasing their dreams, making it enjoyable for children and adults alike. In particular, Lala's struggle to make her dream of becoming a princess come true has touched many viewers. It also depicts the friendship and bond between Kiki and Lala, making it a heartwarming story.

The animation quality is also high, and the production by Grouper Productions faithfully reproduces the adorable world of Kiki and Lala. Takanori Arisawa's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The cast is also impressive, and the acting of Keiko Toda and Yuri Shiratori makes the characters of Kiki and Lala even more charming.

This work is a must-see for fans who love Sanrio characters. It also contains educational elements to teach children the importance of dreams and friendship, making it enjoyable for the whole family. Released in OVA format, it can be easily enjoyed at home and can be watched over and over again.

Recommendation

"Kiki and Lala Want to Be a Princess/Kiki and Lala's Cygnus Princess" is recommended for fans who love Sanrio characters and parents who want to teach their children the importance of dreams and friendship. The adorable characters of Kiki and Lala and the heartwarming story are appealing and can be enjoyed over and over again. Also, don't miss the luxurious cast and high-quality animation. Be sure to pick up this work and enjoy Kiki and Lala's adventure chasing their dreams.

More Information

■ Public Media
OVA
■ Original Media
character
■ Release date
December 20, 2006
■Release and sales
Sanrio
■Frequencies
60 min
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 2
■Original Story
・Original story/Asami Watanabe
■ Director
・Director: Masami Hata
■ Production
Animation Production: Grouper Production Production: Sanrio
■Works
©2006 SANRIO

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