The appeal and evaluation of "CODE-E": A must-read review for anime fans

CODE-E - Reviews and Recommendations

Overview

The TV anime series "CODE-E", which aired in 2007, is an original work by Sasahara Kaede, and was animated by Studio Deen. The 12-episode series was broadcast on Me-Tele, UHF, and AT-X, and was loved by viewers as a 30-minute science-oriented pure love school romantic comedy. It was directed by Kato Toshiyuki, character design and general animation director was Saito Tetsuto, and music was by Kano Kaori.

■ Story

Chinami Ebihara is a 17-year-old high school girl who emits electromagnetic waves when she becomes emotional. Due to her special ability, she has had to transfer schools many times since she was young, and she has trouble with electronic devices such as computers and cell phones. After transferring to a high school in Kichijoji, Chinami is determined to do her best in her new environment, but the more she panics, the more she faces problems such as her cell phone screen becoming distorted and the electronic devices in the school reacting to her commands.

Meanwhile, as she passes by the Science Research Club, her eyes meet with Mikoto Kotaro, who is conducting an experiment, and Kotaro, interested in Chinami's abilities, offers to research her. What will happen to the relationship between the confused Chinami and the earnest Kotaro? As Chinami interacts with her unique classmates, one strange incident and accident occurs one after another, unique to electromagnetic waves. This pure love school science comedy, centered around Chinami and Kotaro, will entertain viewers.

■ Characters

Chinami Ebihara : The main character. 17 years old. A girl with a special constitution that causes her to emit electromagnetic waves when she becomes emotional. She has had to transfer schools many times because she breaks electrical appliances such as computers and televisions when she touches them. She has an honest and serious personality, but can also be a bit of a fool.

Kotaro Mikoto : Head of the science club at the high school Chinami attends. 17 years old. A typical researcher who is interested in her constitution and begins to study her. Although he appears insensitive and cold, he is fundamentally a good person.

Kujo Sonomi : The only daughter of the Kujo family, a 17-year-old girl who attends the same high school as Chinami. She has feelings for Kotaro, but he is unaware of it.

Saito Yuma : A girl with the same electromagnetic wave constitution as Chinami. 17 years old. Born into a family that has worshipped Shinto for generations, she is celebrated as a "girl with divine powers" because of her electromagnetic wave constitution. She is shy and cannot express her feelings openly.

Keiko Komatsuna : Chinami's classmate. A kind and active girl who cares about Chinami, a transfer student, and takes the initiative to talk to her, but doesn't know Chinami's secret.

Keisuke Ebihara : Chinami's father. A kind and generous novelist.

Ebihara Mizuki : Chinami's mother. Even though she is busy with work, she is a good understanding person who always puts Chinami's needs first.

Adol Prinberke : The younger twin brother from the small Nordic country of Pringard. 17 years old. A spy exchange student who came to Japan to gather information on Chinami, he is very strong.

Mrs. Pringelke : The older twin sister from the small Nordic country of Pringald. 17 years old. She is the calm and collected person who stops Adol's rampage.

■ Production staff

・Producers: Atsushi Suzuki, Hiroshi Hasegawa・Original Story: Kaede Sasahara・Original Concept: Ichiro Sakaki・Director: Toshiyuki Kato・Series Composition: Takuya Sato・Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Tetsuto Saito・Art Director: Kazuhiro Ito・Color Design: Takeshi Mochida・Director of Photography: Seiichi Morishita・Editor: Masahiro Matsumura・Sound Director: Hozumi Goda・Music: Kano Kaori・Sound Production: Dax Productions・Program Producers: Masaaki Mizuno, Takashi Nishimoto・Production: Me~Tele・Animation Production: Studio Deen・Production: avex entertainment, Studio DEEN

■Broadcast information

"CODE-E" was broadcast from July 4 to September 19, 2007. The specific broadcast schedule is as follows:

• Me-Tele: July 3, 2007 to September 18, 2007, every Tuesday from 26:43 to 27:13
• TOKYO MX: July 8, 2007 to September 23, 2007, every Sunday from 23:30 to 24:00
• AT-X: August 19, 2007 to November 4, 2007, every Sunday from 12:30 to 13:00

■ Episode

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: The transfer student and the confession. (2007/07/03)
• Episode 2: Science and Happiness. (2007/07/10)
• Episode 3: Electromagnetic waves and research. (2007/07/17)
• Episode 4: Secrets and idiots. (2007/07/24)
• Episode 5: Melancholy and parenthood. (2007/07/31)
• Episode 6: The Shrine Maiden and the Training. (2007/08/07)
• Episode 7: Foreigners and first love. (2007/08/14)
• Episode 8: Seduction and misunderstandings. (2007/08/21)
• Episode 9: Matchmaking and love rivals. (2007/08/28)
• Episode 10: Lost power and feelings. (2007/09/04)
• Episode 11: Summer School and Conspiracies (2007/09/11)
• Episode 12: Ruin and Rebirth (2007/09/18)

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme "E☆Scandal" was composed and arranged by Kano Kaori. The ending theme "Kimi Kara no Kiseki" was written, composed and arranged by Kano Kaori and sung by Kimizuka Maori (Inamura Yuna).

■ Related works

A work related to "CODE-E" is "Mission-E."

■Review

"CODE-E" is a school love comedy that revolves around Chinami, who has the special ability to emit electromagnetic waves, and Kotaro, a scientist who is interested in her ability. The story begins with Chinami transferring to a new school, and progresses through the various troubles caused by her ability and her interactions with her unique classmates.

The charm of this work is undoubtedly Chinami's character. Her honest, earnest personality and slightly goofy side are perfectly matched, drawing the viewer in. In addition, the backgrounds and relationships of each character are carefully drawn, such as Kotaro's passion as a researcher, Sonomi's unrequited love for Kotaro, and Yuma's secret, adding depth to the story.

Although each episode is a self-contained story, the gradual development of the relationship between Chinami and Kotaro is depicted throughout the series, so viewers will not get bored. In particular, the unusual incidents and accidents that occur due to Chinami's ability add to the excitement of the story with a mix of laughter and emotion.

The animation by Studio Deen is visually stunning, with detailed character expressions and movements, and the music by Kano Kaori adds to the atmosphere of the film, enriching the viewing experience.

"CODE-E" is a work that exquisitely combines science-related elements with a pure love school romantic comedy, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. In particular, the story, which is themed around the special ability of electromagnetic waves, is fresh and has a charm that draws viewers in. Please give it a watch.

■Recommendation

The reasons why we recommend "CODE-E" are as follows:

• Unique setting: The character of Chinami, who has the special ability to emit electromagnetic waves, is fascinating, and the troubles caused by her ability add excitement to the story.
• Characters with Unique Personalities: The backgrounds and relationships of each character, including Chinami, are carefully drawn, drawing viewers in.
• A good balance of humor and emotion: Although each episode is a self-contained story, the relationship between Chinami and Kotaro develops throughout the series, so viewers never get bored.
• Beautiful animation and music: Studio Deen's animation and Kano Kaori's music enhance the atmosphere of the work and enrich the viewing experience.

"CODE-E" is a work that exquisitely combines science-related elements with a pure love school romantic comedy, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. In particular, the story, which is themed around the special ability of electromagnetic waves, is fresh and has a charm that draws viewers in. Please give it a watch.