Appeal and Review of "Gekmen Usagi Heiki Mina": A Must-See Anime Guide

All-round review and recommendation of Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina - Getsmento Heiki Mina

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

January 13, 2007 - March 24, 2007 Fuji TV January 13, 2007 - March 24, 2007 (Episodes 1-11) Every Saturday 25:45-26:15

*Broadcast times subject to change
1/13(Sat) 26:15～26:45
2/03(Sat) 26:15～26:45
2/10 (Sat) 26:10-26:40
2/24(Sat) 27:15～27:45
March 10th (Sat) 26:45-27:15
March 17th (Sat) 27:00-27:30
March 24th (Sat) 25:55-26:25

■Broadcasting station

Fuji Television

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 11

■Original Story

Fuji Television, GONZO

■ Director

Keiichiro Kawaguchi

■ Production

・Animation Production: GONZO
Produced by: Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina Production Committee (Fuji Television, Pony Canyon, GDH)

■Works

©Rabbit Force

■ Story

17-year-old Tsukuda Mina has been specially hired by Luna TV as a female high school announcer. She has a hectic life, attending school while also doing a regular segment on the popular sports program "Sporna." Still, Mina feels happy and fulfilled to be able to work with her idol, announcer Koshu Suirei.
One day, Mina is tasked with interviewing a star athlete during a professional sports broadcast, but she accidentally gets caught up in an incident involving aliens. And she learns of the important mission that has been assigned to her...!?

■Explanation

The animated character "Mina" made a big splash when it appeared in the opening credits of the TV drama "Train Man" that aired on Fuji TV in the summer of 2005. Even after the drama ended, the character's popularity continued to grow, with numerous products being made and the character continuing to appear in magazines. The highly anticipated animated series of "Mina" as "Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina" will begin airing on Fuji TV on January 13, 2007!

■Cast

・Mina Tsukuda, Mina Tsukishiro/Marina Inoue/Suirei Koshu/Shizuka Ito/Eri Nakao/Kanji Usemi/Mitsuki Saiga/Nacor Usemi/Kana Hanazawa/Daisuke Kiryu/Hiroki Tochi/Mizuno Haibara/Mamiko Noto/Anonymous, P Onoe/Jouji Nakata

■ Main staff

・Original story: Fuji TV, GONZO
・Series concept and supervision: Kazuya Tsurumaki ・Director: Keiichiro Kawaguchi ・Series composition: Junki Takegami ・Character design: okama
・Animation character design / Kumazen Takashi ・Product design / Matsumoto Hideyuki ・Title, graphic design / Hoshi Miyako ・Art director / Mukumoto Yutaka ・Color design / Umezaki Hiroko ・Director of photography / Hayashi Kojiro ・3D director / Shimoyama Hiroshi ・Editor / Hirose Kiyoshi ・Sound director / Motoyama Satoshi ・Music / Yamashita Kosuke ・Producers / Takase Atsuya, Ito Yukihiro, Yamamoto Koji, Fukuba Kazuyoshi, Kato Jun ・Animation producer / Sakagami Takahiko ・Animation production / GONZO
Produced by: Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina Production Committee (Fuji Television, Pony Canyon, GDH)

■ Main Characters

●Tsukishima's Tsukuda Mina A high school student and female announcer who is a hot topic on the popular sports program "Sporna". She is positive and hardworking, but she is a clumsy type whose efforts are in vain. She works hard every day to become the announcer she admires, "Koshu Suirei", but she is not recognized.
Kanji Hasemi is Mina's classmate and childhood friend. He is a typical hard-line guy who devotes his school life to baseball. He doesn't seem to be happy about Mina being active as a female announcer, though...
Hasemi: Kanji Nakor's younger sister and a junior high school student who attends the same school. She supports her brother who is a member of the cheerleading club and devotes herself to baseball, but she can also be a bit of a busybody.

●Mina Tsukishiro Mina She suddenly appears in Tokyo as a newcomer, Mina, and makes a striking debut. Although she lacks credibility, her earnest fighting style makes her a national idol. She is proficient in using the "Carrot Weapon."
・Otsuki Mina She has high skills even among Mina, and is especially popular and trusted in Japan. She skillfully uses the "Black Cub Weapon" to quickly arrest violent aliens.
・Anonymous The commander of Rabbit Force who commands Mina and the others, despite his baby-like appearance. He usually stays at the Rabbit Force base on the moon, but sometimes appears before Mina and the others out of nowhere.

Luna TV Koshu Suirei is a hugely popular female anchor of "Sporna" and is a senior that Mina and Rokudo look up to. She is a cool beauty and a working woman type, calm and collected.
・Rokuto Escartin Although she is quite popular as a new female announcer for Luna TV, her popularity has been declining since Mina appeared. She is a friendly and good at getting along with people, but she seems to have a hidden side.
・Onoue P
A producer at Sporuna, he is the one who saw Mina's talent and hired her as an announcer. Although he is easygoing, he is a powerful figure at Luna TV who raised Suirei.
・Daisuke Kiryu A handsome commentator who has garnered a lot of support from female viewers. He has a casual personality and behaves easily towards Suirei and Mina.

●Others: A mysterious girl with glasses who is always there wherever Haibara Mina goes.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: My First Soup (2007/01/13)
・Episode 2: I Love Pro Wrestling (2007/01/20)
Episode 3: The Promised Magic Ball (2007/01/27)
Episode 4: Six Buildings' Big Break (2007/02/03)
Episode 5: Red card for Mina? (2007/02/10)
・Episode 6: The Open-Air Bath (2007/02/17)
・Episode 7: Suirei-senpai's affair (2007/02/24)
Episode 8: Nakoru in a bad mood (March 3, 2007)
Episode 9: Deadly Battle at an Altitude of 1,000 Kilometers (2007/03/10)
・Episode 10: The Man Who Came From Space (2007/03/17)
Episode 11: Final Announcement (2007/03/24)

■ Related works

・Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina Unaired Episode

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period: 1-11
・Lights, Camera. Action!
・Lyrics by KOHEI JAPAN
・Composition: Atsushi Endo ・Arrangement: CUBISMO GRAFICO
・Song: HALCALI

・ED1
・Period: 1-11
・Beautiful Story・Lyrics/Yasutake Nakata・Music/Yasutake Nakata・Arrangement/Yasutake Nakata・Vocals/Marina Inoue

・IN1
・Period: 10, 11
・Lovely♥Glory ・Lyrics by Shinichi Inozume ・Music by Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Arrangement by Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Singer by Mina Shiwasu (Ayako Kawasumi)

Detailed evaluation of Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina - Getsmento Heiki Mina -

"Gekmen Usagi Heiki Mina" is an anime series that was broadcast in 2007 and was jointly produced by Fuji Television and GONZO. This anime centers on Mina, a popular character from the opening credits of the TV drama "Train Man," and the story revolves around her exploits. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina" begins with Tsukuda Mina, a 17-year-old female high school student announcer, being specially hired by Luna TV. Mina leads a busy life, attending school while hosting a regular segment on the popular sports program "Sporna." One day, she gets caught up in an incident involving alien intervention during an interview for a professional sports broadcast, and learns of the important mission that has been assigned to her. This setting is an interesting mix of the ordinary and the extraordinary, and has the power to draw viewers in.

This work can also be enjoyed as a story of Mina's growth, and through her fighting as Mina, it depicts themes such as self-realization, friendship, and a sense of responsibility. The characters surrounding Mina are also unique and play an important role in supporting her growth. In particular, her relationships with Koshu Suirei, a senior announcer whom she admires, and her childhood friend Hasemi Kanji add depth to the story.

Character Appeal

Each character in this work has their own unique charm and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. The main character, Tsukuda Mina, is a positive and hardworking character, but she also has a clumsy side, and viewers can sympathize with her struggles. In the battle scenes as Tsukishiro Mina, her dedication stands out and draws viewers in.

Koshu Suirei is portrayed as a cool, beautiful, working woman who is admired by Mina and Mutsumoto Escartin. Her calm and collected attitude has a great influence on Mina's growth. Mutsumoto Escartin, on the other hand, is a friendly and good-natured character, but she also has a mysterious side to her that adds thrill to the story.

Kanji and Nakol are close to Mina and support her daily life. Kanji is a tough baseball player who has mixed feelings about Mina's success as a female announcer. Nakol is a middle school student with a busybody side who supports her brother Kanji, but also has a relationship with Mina. The human drama woven by these characters deeply moves the viewer.

The charm of animation and music

The animation of "Gekmen Usagi Weapon Mina" features beautiful visuals that make full use of GONZO's technical capabilities. In particular, 3D animation is used effectively in Mina's battle scenes, creating a visual impact. The character designs are also unique, making them memorable to viewers.

In terms of music, the opening theme "Lights, Camera. Action!" is sung by HALCALI, and its light and catchy melody enhances the atmosphere of the work. The ending theme "Beautiful Story" is sung by Marina Inoue, and its beautiful melody symbolizes Mina's growth, leaving a strong impression. In addition, the insert song "Lovely♥Glory" is sung by Shiwasu Mina (Ayako Kawasumi), and plays a role in deepening the theme of the work.

Recommended points

"Moon Rabbit Weapon Mina" is a work that can be recommended for the following reasons.

1. **Unique setting and story development**: The setting where the everyday and the extraordinary intersect will keep viewers entertained. It can also be enjoyed as a story of Mina's growth, so it will appeal to a wide range of viewers.

2. **Charming characters**: The human drama woven by the unique characters deeply moves the viewers. In particular, the characters who support Mina's growth have a strong presence.

3. **Beautiful animation and music**: The beautiful visuals, which make use of GONZO's technical capabilities, and the catchy music enhance the appeal of the work. In particular, the 3D animation of the battle scenes is worth watching.

4. **Depiction of social themes**: Themes such as self-actualization, friendship, and responsibility are depicted, making the audience think. This makes it more than just entertainment, it also conveys a deeper message.

summary

"Gekmen Usagi Heiki Mina" is a work that combines a unique setting, attractive characters, beautiful animation and music. This anime gives viewers deep emotions and messages through the story of Mina's growth, and is a work that can be recommended to a wide range of people. Please watch it and experience its charm.