The appeal and evaluation of "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS": Deepening of battle scenes and character growth

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS - A moving and growing story

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS" is a TV anime series that aired in 2007, and is the third season of the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series. This work is known for its story and characters that are loved by a wide range of people, despite the fact that the original work is an 18+ game. It was broadcast from April 2nd to September 24th, 2007, and was available on TV Wakayama, Chiba TV, TOKYO MX, and AT-X. Each episode is 30 minutes long and there are 26 episodes in total. The original work was written by Tsuzuki Masaki, the director was Kusakawa Keizo, the animation was produced by Seven Arcs, and the production was handled by the Nanoha StrikerS PROJECT.

story

The story begins from the perspective of Subaru Nakajima, a little girl caught in an airport fire. As she cries for help in the flames, a magician from the Administration Bureau, Nanoha Takamachi, appears before her. Moved by Nanoha's bravery, Subaru resolves to become stronger and meets Nanoha again four years later, at the age of 15. This encounter marks the beginning of a new story.

Subaru is assigned to the Bureau's new unit, the Mobile 6th Division, and grows alongside his comrades, including Nanoha. As she grows and her bonds with her comrades deepen, various incidents and battles occur. The story depicts the drama of growth, friendship, and battle.

Commentary

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS" is a story that begins with a chance encounter. Four years after their first meeting, Nanoha and Subaru are reunited and embark on a new adventure. The story centers around the relationship between Nanoha, who is a star in the sky, and Subaru, who looks up at her, and depicts their growth and encounters. The work has themes of growth and friendship, and is sure to inspire and encourage viewers.

cast

The cast of this work is luxurious, with many popular voice actors participating, such as Yukari Tamura as the main character Nanoha Takamachi, Nana Mizuki as Fate T. Harlaown, Kana Ueda as Hayate Yagami, and Chiwa Saito as Subaru Nakajima. Other characters are played by talented voice actors such as Mai Nakahara, Marina Inoue, Mikako Takahashi, Kaori Shimizu, Asami Sanada, Suzuka Yuzuki, Kazuya Ichijo, Yukana, Eriko Kigawa, Toru Okawa, Jin Yanai, Yuichi Nakamura, Shizuka Itou, Nao Takamori, Aya Hisakawa, Tomokazu Sugita, Kaori Mizuhashi, and Daisuke Ono.

Main Staff

The original story and script are by Tsuzuki Masaki, the director is Kusakawa Keizo, the producers are Mishima Akio and Tanaka Tatsuya, the character designer is Okuda Yasuhiro, the mechanic designer is Miyazawa Tsutomu, the art director and art setting is Katahira Shinji, the color designer is Tasaki Tomoko, the cinematographer and 3D CGI director is Nakayama Atsushi, the 3D CGI is Komori Inaho and Fukushi Naoya, the 2D monitor design is Fukushi Naoya, the music is Sano Hiroaki, the sound director is Kameyama Toshiki, the promotion is Mukougo Yukiko, Ishioka Tomoko, Kuroki Hiromasa, the supervisor is Tanaka Isamu, the executive producer is Uemura Osamu, the animation production is Seven Arcs, and the production is Nanoha StrikerS PROJECT. These staff members worked together to complete this work.

Main Characters

Nanoha Takamachi
NANOHA TAKAMACHI
19 years old. The protagonist of this series, he is a top-class magician who has worked at the Administration Bureau for 10 years. He is kind and caring, trusted by his superiors, and admired by his colleagues and juniors. He is invited to be a combat instructor for a new unit established by his childhood friend, Yagami Hayate, and faces new encounters and days of battle. He is admired by the new members of Section 6 as a strict but kind instructor.

Fate T. Harlaown
FATE-T-HARLAOWN
19 years old. She is Nanoha's childhood friend and best friend, and a fellow member of the Management Bureau. She was invited by Hayate to join Mobile Division 6 as the legal affairs officer and head of wide-area investigations. Using her experience traveling between dimensions as an administrative officer and investigating Lost Logia and its illegal research, she is in charge of investigating cases in Mobile Division 6. Despite her first-class work and powerful magic, she is kind and gentle in her daily life, and is a bit overprotective of her best friend and those younger than her.

Hayate Yagami
HAYATE YAGAMI
19 years old. As a young girl, she was involved in an accident involving Lost Logia, which led to her encounter with magic and the Guardian Knights, and she was saved from peril by Nanoha, Fate, and Chrono. In the 10 years since she joined the Administration Bureau, she has steadily and accurately built her career, and is the most successful of her peers. Due to certain circumstances, she established an expert unit, the Ancient Artifact Management Department, Mobile Division 6, and began her path as a unit leader.

Subaru Nakajima
SUBARU NAKAJIMA
15 years old. She is the new protagonist of "StrikerS". Four years ago, when she was caught in an airport fire and nearly lost her life, she was inspired by Nanoha who came to her rescue, and she aspired to become a magician for the Administration Bureau. Although she tends to be a bit timid and shy, which doesn't match her fighting techniques and appearance, she can also show incredible courage and strength when it comes to protecting her friends and those she holds dear. She is invited to join the Mobile 6th Division, and is truly happy to be able to learn fighting techniques directly from her idol, Nanoha, together with her best friend Tiana.

Tiana Lanster
TEANA LANSTER
16 years old. A gunner who uses a gun-shaped device that uses "magic cartridges." He and Subaru have been partners since their days at magic school, and he calls them "old friends." He tends to be a little cold towards Subaru, who is fond of him, but their work together as a team is top-notch, having continued for many years. Subaru and his teammates call him "Tia." He is strong-willed and proud, so he can be a little on the tacky side, but he has a single-minded and straightforward personality and is a leader. He dreams of becoming an office bearer.

Elio Mondial
ERIO-MONDIAL
10 years old. An orphaned boy who was once taken in by Fate after a certain incident. He is deeply grateful to Fate for caring for him both in private and public life as a kind guardian. He has a quiet, gentle and polite personality and a strong will that never gives up. He meets Carol, who is the same age as him and in a similar situation, and the two deepen their bond as teammates and partners.

Carol Le Lucier
CARO-Ru-LUSHE
10 years old. Born in a village of ethnic minorities living with dragons, she left the village at a young age due to certain circumstances, and had nowhere to go even though she was protected by the management bureau. She was saved by Fate three years ago. Since then, she joined the Nature Conservation Corps in order to live independently as a summoner and magician, but when the Mobile 6th Section was established, she volunteered to be assigned to it. She aspires to be "best friends" or "best pair" like Nanoha & Fate or Subaru & Tia, but her quiet and kind personality prevents her from being proactive.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Wings to the Sky (2007/04/01)
• Episode 2/Mobile Division 6 (2007/04/08)
• Episode 3: Gathering (2007/04/15)
• Episode 4: First Alert (2007/04/22)
• Episode 5: Stars and Thunder (2007/04/29)
• Episode 6: Progress (2007/05/06)
• Episode 7/Hotel Agusta (2007/05/13)
• Episode 8: A Wish, Together (2007/05/20)
• Episode 9: Important Things (2007/05/27)
• Episode 10: A Day Off for the 6th Mobile Division (Part 1) (2007/06/03)
• Episode 11: A Day Off for the 6th Mobile Division (Part 2) (2007/06/10)
• Episode 12: Numbers (2007/06/17)
• Episode 13: The Reason for Life (2007/06/24)
• Episode 14: MOTHERS & CHILDREN (2007/07/01)
• Episode 15: Sisters & Daughers (2007/07/08)
• Episode 16: That Day, Mobile Unit 6 (Part 1) (2007/07/15)
• Episode 17: That Day, Mobile Unit 6 (Part 2) (2007/07/22)
• Episode 18: Wings Again (2007/07/29)
• Episode 19: Cradle (2007/08/05)
• Episode 20: Infinite Desire (2007/08/12)
• Episode 21: Final Battle (2007/08/19)
• Episode 22/PAIN TO PAIN(2007/08/26)
• Episode 23: STARS STRIKE (2007/09/02)
• Episode 24: Lightning (2007/09/09)
• Episode 25: Final Limit (2007/09/16)
• Episode 26: To the Promised Sky (2007/09/23)

Related Titles

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS" is connected to the following related works.

• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
• Vivid Strike!
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 1st
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 3rd Reflection

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for this work are as follows:

OP1
SECRET AMBITION
Lyrics: Nana Mizuki Composition: Chiyomaru Shikura Arrangement: Jin Fujima (Elements Garden)
Sung by Nana Mizuki

OP2
MASSIVE WONDERS
Lyrics by Nana Mizuki Music by Toshiro Yabuki Arrangement by Toshiro Yabuki Vocals by Nana Mizuki

ED1
Spica in the Starry Sky
Lyrics by Shiina Karen Composition by Ota Masatomo Arrangement by Ota Masatomo Singing by Tamura Yukari

ED2
Beautiful Amulet
Lyrics by Shiina Karen Composition by Ota Masatomo Arrangement by Ota Masatomo Singing by Tamura Yukari

IN1
Sky-colored Promise Lyrics/Maki Tsuzuki Music/Hiroaki Sano Arrangement/Hiroaki Sano Singer/Chiwa Saito

IN2
Pray
Lyrics by Hibiki
Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Arrangement: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Sung by Nana Mizuki

Evaluation and Impressions

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the series. The growth of Subaru, who is at the center of the story, and the deepening of the bonds with her friends around her were moving and left a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the main characters of the series, such as Nanoha, Fate, and Hayate, who are active on a new stage.

The appeal of this series lies in its portrayal of character growth and friendship. The scene in which Subaru admires Nanoha and resolves to become stronger touches the hearts of viewers. The friendship with Tiana and the bond between Elio and Carol are also depicted in depth, evoking sympathy from viewers. Furthermore, the way the members of Mobile Unit 6 work together to solve cases teaches us the importance of teamwork.

The battle scenes are also one of the highlights, and the battles that combine magic and technology are very impressive. In particular, the special moves such as Nanoha's "Starlight Breaker" and Fate's "Plasma Zanbar" are visually very beautiful and draw the viewer in. In the second half of the story, a fierce battle with the enemy forces is depicted, and you can experience tension and excitement.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The opening themes "SECRET AMBITION" and "MASSIVE WONDERS," with Mizuki Nana's powerful voice, inspire the viewers. Additionally, the ending themes "Spica of the Starry Sky" and "Beautiful Amulet," with Tamura Yukari's gentle voice, further deepen the emotion of the story. The insert songs "Sky-Colored Promise" and "Pray" also play a role in livening up important scenes in the story.

Recommended points

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS" can be recommended for the following reasons:

• Character Growth and Friendship : Subaru's growth and the deepening bonds with his friends are moving, resonating with viewers and warming their hearts.
• Impressive battle scenes : Magic and technology combine in the battles, which are visually stunning and captivating to the viewer. Don't miss the special move scenes in particular.
• A moving story : The story begins with a chance encounter, and gives viewers inspiration and courage. The drama, which focuses on themes of growth and friendship, touches the heart.
• A luxurious cast : Many popular voice actors, including Yukari Tamura, Nana Mizuki, Kana Ueda, and Chiwa Saito, are involved in the production, bringing out the charm of the characters.
• Beautiful music : The theme song and insert songs, sung by Nana Mizuki and Yukari Tamura, further deepen the emotion of the story. Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work.

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS" is a work that features a touching story about growth and friendship, powerful battle scenes, and beautiful music. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the series, but also to viewers for the first time. Please watch it and experience the excitement.