Review of Angelique: A Bright Tomorrow - A moving story and beautiful visuals

Angelique in Love: A Bright Tomorrow Review and Recommendation

"Angelique: The Bright Tomorrow" is a TV anime series that aired in 2007 and is based on the Koei game. This anime is a sequel to "Angelique: The Bright Tomorrow" and has a deeper story and character development. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

story

The setting of "Angelique: A Bright Tomorrow" is two universes ruled by one queen: the "Divine Bird's Universe" and the "Holy Beast's Universe." The "Divine Bird's Universe" is a mature, prosperous and peaceful world, protected by the queen and her nine guardian saints. Meanwhile, the "Holy Beast's Universe" is a newborn universe that does not yet have a guardian saint and is supported by the queen alone. However, a terrible crisis is approaching the "Holy Beast's Universe."

The main character, Enju, is a 17-year-old girl who is suddenly chosen one day to become the "Legendary Etoile." Her mission is to save the "Universe of the Sacred Beasts" and give birth to the nine guardian saints. Enju, who is lonely and does not know love, is supported by her charming guardian saints and becomes more positive as she devotes herself to her mission. The story also depicts a bittersweet romance between her and the guardian saints and the mysterious young man, Arios.

However, in the battle to protect the "Universe of the Sacred Beasts," the "Spirit of Sacria" stands in their way, threatening to destroy humanity. Although they manage to defeat the spirit with the combined force of everyone's will, Enju is unable to return to his home universe, and is left behind in the faraway "Universe of the Sacred Beasts." This story depicts Enju's moving journey to fulfill his new mission in a new universe.

character

The appeal of this work lies above all in its unique characters. The main character, Enju, is a lonely girl who doesn't know love at first, but she grows through her encounters and interactions with the guardian saints. Her purity and strength deeply move the viewer.

The guardian saints of "The Universe of Sacred Beasts" are also attractive in their own way. The guardian saint of light, Leonard, is an egocentric and arrogant young man, but somehow he has a lovable personality and is excellent in intelligence and physical ability. The guardian saint of darkness, Francis, is an aristocratic young man who captivates women with his sweet smile and elegant words and actions, but he hides a deep darkness in his heart. The guardian saint of wind, Yui, is a wild, generous and pure young man with a manly and old-fashioned way of thinking. The guardian saint of water, Timka, is a polite, honest and considerate young man who is a hard worker. The guardian saint of fire, Charlie, is a cheerful and friendly young man who speaks in Kansai dialect and is a mood maker. The guardian saint of green, Seiran, is a sarcastic young man with sharp eyes that see through people, and lives freely without being bound by common sense. The guardian saint of steel, Ernst, is a former elite scientist, a young man who loves space and is loyal to his duties. Mel, the Patron Saint of Dreams, is a young man from the Fire Dragon tribe who combines boyishness with mystical powers, and is sensitive and easily hurt. Victor, the Patron Saint of Earth, is a former general with a dignified physique and strong mental strength, and has a friendly personality without any pretense. And Arios, the Shadow who serves the Queen of the Sacred Beasts, is a cool young man who is unsociable but has a genuine personality and can be honest with you.

The patron saints of the "Universe of the Divine Bird" are also attractive. Julius, the patron saint of light, is a noble soul and the head patron saint who is passionately loyal to the queen. Clavis, the patron saint of darkness, is a solitary presence with a mysterious aura that keeps others away. Randy, the patron saint of wind, is a good-looking young man with a refreshing smile who is good at all sports. Lumiere, the patron saint of water, is a young man with a smile that heals people and loves music and painting. Oscar, the patron saint of fire, is a knight loyal to the queen, but is also the most playboy in the Holy Land. Marcel, the patron saint of green, is the youngest patron saint, a kind-hearted boy who loves flowers and animals. Zepher, the patron saint of steel, is a boy who cannot adapt to his position as a patron saint and rebels. Olivier, the patron saint of dreams, is a seeker of beauty who enjoys life freely and at his own pace. Luva, the guardian saint of the earth, is the source of wisdom for the holy land, spending her days buried in books. The Queen of the Divine Birds is a bright and lively queen who rules over a rich and mature universe, and her assistant, Rosalia, is a smart and intelligent older sister you can rely on.

Production and staff

The series is based on an original work by Koei and animated by Satelight. It is directed by Kudo Susumu, with series composition by Shimada Mitsuru, character design by Yura Kairi, and animation character design and general animation director Tominaga Mari. Art director is Furumiya Yoko, color design by Shinji Nanae, director of photography is Ueda Maki, editing by Uchida Megumi, music by Nanase Hikaru, music producer Ito Yoshiyuki, and sound director Kikuta Hiromi. Producers include Matsushita Mami, Yoshinuma Shinobu, Sakurai Yuka, Murakami Kaoru, and Kasai Tsuyoshi, and animation producer is Kishimoto Suzugo. The series was produced by the Angelique Production Committee (Koei, Kids Station, Media Factory, Satelight, and Lantis).

Broadcast information

"Angelique, the Angel of Love: A Bright Tomorrow" was broadcast from January 6th to March 24th, 2007. It was broadcast on Teletama from January 5th to March 23rd, 2007 every Friday from 25:30 to 26:00, and on TOKYO MX from January 9th to March 27th, 2007 every Tuesday from 25:30 to 26:00. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and UHF and consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Dowaku no Ame" (Wailing Rain), with lyrics by Kisho Taniyama, music and arrangement by Masaaki Iizuka, and singing by GRANRODEO. The ending theme is "Yakusoku no Chi e" (To the Promised Land), with lyrics by Yukie Ozaki, music and arrangement by Masaaki Iizuka, and singing by 2HEARTS. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: A New Mission (2007/01/05)
• Episode 2: The Boy of the Wind (2007/01/12)
• Episode 3: A Star Without Light (2007/01/19)
• Episode 4: The Town of the Hazy Moon (2007/01/26)
• Episode 5: Reunion (2007/02/02)
• Episode 6: The Bonds that Protect the Universe (2007/02/09)
• Episode 7: Fate Turns (2007/02/16)
• Episode 8: Love and Mission (2007/02/23)
• Episode 9: The Young King (2007/03/02)
• Episode 10: The Ninth Patron Saint (2007/03/09)
• Episode 11: The Final Trial (2007/03/16)
• Episode 12: Towards a Brighter Tomorrow (2007/03/23)

Related Titles

This work is a sequel to "Angelique: The Awakening of the Heart" and shares the same worldview. You can enjoy the entire series, including the original game.

Recommendation

"Angelique: A Bright Tomorrow" is a work that has beautiful visuals, a deep story, and charming characters. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy fantasy and romance. This work, which depicts Enju's growth and her bond with the guardian saints, as well as a new adventure in space, will surely give viewers inspiration and hope. It is also a valuable work that fans of the original game can enjoy as the story continues. Please give it a watch.