The appeal and reviews of "Himawari!!": A cheerful and moving story

The appeal and reviews of "Himawari!!": The youth of female ninjas and the world of ninjas

"Himawari!!" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2007, written by GoDo, directed by Kageyama Shuunin, and animated by ARMS. The anime is set in a female ninja training school and tells the slapstick and touching story of the main character, Himawari Hinata, and her friends. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information.

story

The setting of "Himawari!!" is a charming rural area somewhere in Japan, Kasumi Kogen Town, commonly known as "Kasumi Village". In this village, there is a private school for training female ninjas, "Shinobi Private Academy". Himawari Hinata, an ordinary girl who dreams of becoming a ninja, transfers to this academy. She admires the man in black clothes who saved her when her plane crashed into the mountains, and dreams of becoming a ninja. At the academy, rigorous training awaits her to become a female ninja, but Himawari, with her natural cheerfulness and tenacity, works hard at her daily training with her friends.

However, a mysterious organization sneaks up on the school and an incident occurs in which the boys' school is bombed. The school insists that this is an attempt to close the school, but Himawari and her friends sense a hidden conspiracy and must fight against the supernatural ninjas. A battle begins that will determine the fate of Himawari and Hayato, as well as the survival of Kasumi Village and Shinobi Academy.

character

The charm of "Himawari!!" lies in its unique characters. The main character, Hinata Himawari, is a bright, brave and single-minded person who pursues her dream of becoming a ninja, but also cherishes the bonds she forms with her friends. Her classmates are also charming in their own way, and the special skills and backgrounds of each character, such as Shikimi, Azami, Yusura, Himeji and Tsukiyohime, add excitement to the story.

In particular, Himawari's "master," Hayato Manrikōji, is a unique character who has been appointed as a general education teacher but is unable to use ninjutsu. His earnest, kind-hearted personality and his relationship with Himawari form the core of the story, drawing viewers in.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Himawari!!". The original story was written by GoDo, the director was Kageyama Akito, the series composition and scriptwriting was done by Ikeda Mamiko, and the character design and general animation director was Kishimoto Seiji. In addition, the music was composed by Senoo Takeshi and Ueoka Kei, the sound director was Honda Yasunori, and the color design, art direction, and other professionals from various fields came together to create the work.

Broadcast information

Himawari!! aired a total of 13 episodes from January 7 to April 1, 2007. It was broadcast on tvk, TV Saitama, Chiba TV, Family Theater, and other stations, with each station having a different broadcast time. Specifically, it was broadcast on tvk every Sunday from 0:30 to 1:00, on Chiba TV every Sunday from 23:30 to 0:00, on Teletama every Monday from 1:00 to 1:30, on Sun TV every Tuesday from 0:00 to 0:30, on TOKYO MX every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:00, on TV Aichi every Tuesday from 2:15 to 2:45, and on KBS Kyoto every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:00.

Theme song

The opening theme of Himawari!! is "Sora-iro no Tsubasa" (Sky-Colored Wings), with lyrics by Asami, music and arrangement by Onda Yoshito, and vocals by Shiraishi Ryoko. The ending theme is "Kirakira" (Sparkle), with lyrics by riya, music and arrangement by Kikuchi Hajime, and vocals by eufonius. There are also character-specific versions of the ending theme, including Shikimi version (sung by Hirano Aya), Himawari version (sung by Matsumoto Kana), Himeji version (sung by Yoshida Mayumi), Azami version (sung by Shiraishi Ryoko), and Yusura version (sung by Nakata Asumi).

Evaluation and Appeal

"Himawari!!" is a fascinating work with a unique setting of a female ninja training school, slapstick comedy woven by a colorful cast of characters, and a touching story. In particular, episodes depicting the master-servant relationship between Himawari and Hayato, and the bond between them and their friends, warm the hearts of viewers. There are also suspenseful elements, such as battles with mysterious organizations and school conspiracies, which add depth to the story.

ARMS, the animation studio, produced high-quality character designs and action scenes, providing visual enjoyment. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, with the theme songs and background music matching the development of the story.

Related Titles

"Himawari!!" is the sequel to the previous work "Himawari!". The previous work depicts the story of Himawari from when she enrolled in Shinobi Academy until she met Hayato. By watching both works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the growth of Himawari and her friends and the changes in their relationships.

Recommendation

"Himawari!!" is recommended for those who are interested in female ninjas and ninjas, and for those who like youth comedies and moving stories. In particular, the episodes depicting the exploits of the unique characters and the bonds between friends will surely inspire and move many viewers. There are also suspenseful elements, such as battles with mysterious organizations and school conspiracies, which add depth to the story.

This work also offers visual enjoyment, and the high quality of animation by ARMS stands out. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and the theme song and background music match the development of the story. Please watch "Himawari!!" and enjoy the youth of the female ninja and the world of the ninja.