"A Dream Comes True" review: A fascinating story and deep characters

The appeal and reputation of Momokagettan

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 3, 2007 - September 25, 2007
BS Asahi April 2, 2007 to September 24, 2007 (Episodes 1 to 26) Every Monday 25:30 to 26:00
TOKYO MX April 4, 2007 to September 26, 2007 (Episodes 1 to 26) Every Wednesday 26:00 to 26:30
AT-X July 20, 2007 - January 11, 2008 (Episodes 1-26) Every Friday 7:00-7:30

■Broadcasting station

BSA, UHF, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

Orbit "Toukagettan"

■ Director

Yuji Yamaguchi

■ Production

Animation Production: Studio Deen Production: "Toukagettan" Production Committee

■Works

©ORBIT/“Momoka Getsuki” Production Committee

■ Story

"Kamitsumihara" is an ancient land where myths secretly live on.
It was an event that occurred long before the history of this country began.
Unfulfilled promises and bittersweet feelings,
Its roots are still deep in this ominous yet beautiful land...
A fantasy tale and love story centered around Toukadai Gakuen, built in Kamizuhara, and the people who live in the Kamizumake family, an old clan that has ruled Kamizuhara since ancient times.

*Quoted from Studio Deen's official website

■Explanation

Originally written by Orbit, directed by Yuji Yamaguchi, character design by Asako Nishida...
The staff who worked on "Yami, Hat and Book Traveler," which attracted attention for its grand worldview, complex story structure that sets it apart from other works, and innovative visual expression, have reunited to weave a fleeting yet beautiful fairy tale.

*Quoted from Studio Deen's official website

■Cast

・Momoka Morito/Mariya Ise/Momoka Kawakabe/Saori Hayami/Yumiko Morito/Miki Ito/Makoto Inukai/Eri Kitamura/Akiko Rokujo/Yu Kobayashi/Nene Mido/Ayumi Fujimura/Haruhiko Morito/Kenji Nojima/Kikyo/Satomi Yamagata/Hibari/Maria Yamamoto/Tsubame/Akino Watanabe/Suzume/Noriko Shimoya/Fu/Shiho Kawaraki/Eureka/Ayaka Saito/Kayo Mido/Rika Morinaga/Mihashi/Fumie Mizusawa/Asuna Shirakawa/Yuka Iguchi/Argent Lunette/Lou-Age/ Tsujitani Kouji and Kojima Teppei/Yamaguchi Kappei and Nero/Morinaga Rika and the landlady/Orikasa Ai and the storekeeper/Maruyama Eiji and Higashi Hazuki/Noto Mamiko and Lilith/Kobayashi Sanae and Koge Chibi/Shimizu Ai and Yukigahime/Tamagawa Sakiko and Kuronuma Touko/Goto Yuko and Absolute Universe/Shimamoto Sumi and Hojo Misuzu/Takahashi Rieko and Fushigi-chan/Ito Miki and Higashi Io/Noto Mamiko and the school principal/Matsushima Eriko and Morito Masuyuki/Saka Osamu and Morito Seiji/Hayami Shou and Morito Kiyoharu/Nakada Kazuhiro and narration/Mitobe Chikimi

■ Main staff

・Original work: Orbit "Toukagettan"
Director: Yuji Yamaguchi Series composition: Tomomitsu Mochizuki Character design: CARNELIAN
・Character design and chief animation director: Nishida Asako・Prop design: Kosaka Satoru・Art director: Koyama Toshihisa・Color design: Kitazume Eiko・Director of photography: Kondo Nobuyoshi・Editor: Matsumura Masahiro・Music: Tada Akifumi・Sound director: Tsujitani Koji・Music production: Imagine, Avex Entertainment・Sound production: Ducks Productions・Producers: Kiriyama Ena, Urasaki Nobumitsu・Animation production: Studio Deen・Production: "Toukagettan" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Momoka Morito Momoka is a child of the wealthy and old aristocratic Morito family. She has a positive outlook and, despite her delicate appearance, has a bold side. She seems to care about her mother Yumiko more than anything else.
A gluttonous girl who is always eating something. Regardless of her own wishes, she is now living with the Morito family as the fiancée of Haruhiko, the son of Morito Kiyoharu, the current head of the Morito family and chairman of Momokadai Academy.
Momoka's mother. She is in her early thirties, but has the youthful beauty and physique of a college student. She has a childish, childlike mentality and a childlike, cute personality. She is also a best-selling novelist.
Inukai Makoto is a first-year student at Momokadai Academy. She commutes to school while living with the Morito family. She is a natural character who is full of musical talent and often uses musical terms that are generally incomprehensible to the general public in her daily conversations. Although she is not very conscious of it, she has a habit of humming.
・Rokujo Akiko: A second-year student at Toukadai Academy. A classmate of Momoka and Momoka. She is like a caring older sister to others, but she can also be quite sarcastic. She is an insider and is very knowledgeable about the two major societies within the academy, the Renkai and the Ninomiyakai.
Mido Nenemori is a maid who specializes in the annex of the Higashi family and Momoka's private tutor. She has a slightly sex-industrial vibe and is a good-hearted older sister character. Her main role is to talk to the mother and child who live in the annex, who are somewhat special, and to make tea.
Haruhiko Morito is Yumiko's older brother and the son of Kiyoharu Morito, the head of the Morito family. He is Momoka's cousin and her fiancé. Although he pretends to be a delinquent, he is a good young man who has many traits of a rich boy from a good family.
The mysterious student council president of Toukadai Academy. A beautiful girl with cold, clear white skin and captivating eyes.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Sakura (2007/04/02)
・Episode 2/Song (2007/04/09)
・Episode 3/Sword (2007/04/16)
・Episode 4/Crown (2007/04/23)
・Episode 5/France (2007/04/30)
・Episode 6: Butterfly (2007/05/07)
Episode 7: Darkness (2007/05/14)
Episode 8: Ice (2007/05/21)
・Episode 9/Snow (2007/05/28)
・Episode 10/Blood (2007/06/04)
Episode 11: Festival (2007/06/11)
Episode 12: Life (2007/06/18)
・Episode 13/Mansion (2007/06/25)
・Episode 14/Travel (2007/07/02)
・Episode 15/Calendar (2007/07/09)
・Episode 16/Star (2007/07/16)
・Episode 17/Mon (2007/07/23)
Episode 18: The Sea (2007/07/30)
・Episode 19/Curtain (2007/08/06)
Episode 20: Peach (2007/08/13)
・Episode 21/Sono (2007/08/20)
・Episode 22/Shadow (2007/08/27)
・Episode 23/Wife (2007/09/03)
・Episode 24/Aya (2007/09/10)
・Episode 25/End (2007/09/17)
・Episode 26/Hana (2007/09/24)

■ Related works

・Toukagettan DVD version

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Yume Oboro・Lyrics by Tomomitsu Mochizuki・Composition by Akifumi Tada・Arrangement by Akifumi Tada・Singer by Makoto Inukai (Eri Kitamura) with Momoka Morito (Mariya Ise) & Momoka Kawabe (Saori Hayami)

・ED1
・Someday This World Will Be・Lyrics by Tomomitsu Mochizuki・Music by Akifumi Tada・Arrangement by Akifumi Tada・Singer by Momoka Kawabe (Saori Hayami)

The appeal and reputation of Momokagettan

"Toukagettan" is a TV anime series that aired in 2007 and is based on the manga of the same name by Orbit. The story is set in the ancient land of mythology, "Kamitsumihara," and is a fantastical tale that revolves around the powerful Morito family and Toukadai Academy. It was directed by Yamaguchi Yuji, with character design by Nishida Asako, and animated by Studio Deen.

The appeal of this work lies in its grand worldview and complex story structure. The land of Kamitsumihara, where myth and reality intersect, is a fascinating setting that draws viewers in. In addition, the story woven with broken promises and sad feelings will move the viewers' hearts. In particular, the relationships and growth of the main characters, such as Momoka Morito and Momoka Kawabe, are carefully depicted, making it easy to empathize with the characters, which has been praised.

The animation quality is also high, with beautiful character and background designs. Asako Nishida's character designs, in particular, bring out the individuality of the characters and enhance the visual appeal. Akifumi Tada's music also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the work and evoking the emotions of the viewer.

The cast is also impressive, with voice actors such as Mariya Ise as Momoka Morito and Saori Hayami as Momoka Kawabe bringing the characters to life. In particular, Eri Kitamura's performance as Makoto Inukai has been well-received by viewers, as she skillfully expresses the character's airheaded personality. The opening theme "Yume Oboro" and the ending theme "Kono Sekai ga Itsuka wa" are also beautiful songs that symbolize the worldview of the work.

"A Dream Comes True" unfolds over 26 episodes, each with a different theme. From episode 1, "Sakura," to episode 26, "Hana," viewers are drawn into the depths of the story as they follow the characters' growth and changes in their relationships. Episodes 12, "Life," and 23, "Bride," in particular, are important turning points in the story and deeply affect viewers.

This work has gained many fans thanks to its unique worldview that combines fantasy and romance, and its carefully constructed story that depicts the growth of the characters and their relationships. The beautiful animation, music, and gorgeous cast also add to the appeal of the work. "Love Live! is a work that we recommend to those who like fantasy and romance anime. Please watch it and experience its charm.