Impressions and reviews of "Kodomo no Jikan Yasumi Jikan" ~What you gave to me~

A comprehensive review and recommendation of "Kodomo no Jikan Yasumi Jikan ~What You Gave Me~"

Overview

Kodomo no Jikan Yasumi Jikan ~What You Gave Me~ is an OVA released on September 12, 2007, based on the manga of the same name by Isaya Kaoru. This OVA was included in the special limited edition of the 4th volume of Futabasha's Action Comics Kodomo no Jikan, and although it is short, it has a dense story of about 23 minutes. It was directed by Suganuma Eiji and animated by Studio Barcelona.

story

After school, Kokonoe Rin, Kagamiguro, and Usami Mimi come to the department store and have a great time eating soft serve ice cream, browsing books in the bookstore, and playing with the fitness equipment in the home appliance section. However, when Mimi says, "Maybe it's time to make a choice," Rin comes back to her senses. In fact, that day, she had sneaked a peek at a physical examination chart in the nurse's office and learned that Aoki Daisuke's birthday was tomorrow, so she had come to the department store to buy a present for him. Despite succumbing to the various temptations in the store and taking a detour, they manage to decide on a present, but they end up running out of money after spending too much on soft serve ice cream and card games. In the end, the three decide to make the present themselves, so they head to Rin's house and start making it...

Commentary

This OVA is an unprecedented attempt to accompany a comic with about 30 minutes of original animation, and contains content that is too extreme to be broadcast on TV. In addition, opening and ending songs were specially created for the OVA. For fans of the Kodomo no Jikan series, this is a valuable episode that gives a glimpse into new aspects of the characters.

cast

• Kokonoe Rin: Kitamura Eri
• Mirror Black: Kei Shindo
• Usa Mimi: Mai Kadowaki

Main Staff

• Original author: Kaoru Wataya
• Director: Eiji Suganuma
• Series composition, scenario: Mari Okada
• Character design and chief animation director: Masakazu Ishikawa
• Art design: Kazushige Kanehira
• Art director: Ayu Kawamoto
• Color coordination: Tomoe Takaya
• Director of photography: Kenji Takahashi
• Edited by: Rie Matsuhara
• Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami
• Music: Masala Nishida
• Music producer: Yoshiyuki Ito
• Scenario: Mari Okada
• Storyboard, direction: Eiji Suganuma
• Animation director: Masakazu Ishikawa
• Color setting: Kaiho Shigenobu
• Production producers: Nobuyuki Suga, Kawai Ueno
• Producers: Toyota Todoroki, Kensuke Kido, Daisuke Hagiwara, Goichi Nonaka, Tetsuro Satomi
• Line Producer: Sekiyama Akihiro
• Animation Production: Studio Barcelona
• Produced by: Kodomo no Jikan Production Committee (Bandai Visual, Lantis, Movic, Futabasha)

Main Characters

• Kokonoe Rin: A student in class 3-1 at Futatsubashi Elementary School. She is overly mature and toyed with Aoki with her sexual behavior and actions that are hard to believe for a third-grader. Her best friends are Kuro and Mimi. She has a bright personality, but she seems to come from a complicated family background.
• Kagamikuro: A student in class 3-1 at Futatsubashi Elementary School. A beautiful girl with shiny black hair. She usually behaves cool and quietly, but she is also tough and stubborn. She has feelings for Rin that go beyond friendship.
• Usa Mimi: A student in class 3-1 at Futatsubashi Elementary School. A shy and timid girl. She loves reading, but compared to Rin and the others, she has little sexual knowledge. She refused to go to school due to bullying by her previous homeroom teacher, but was saved by Aoki.

subtitle

• Vacation Time/What You Gave Me (2007/09/12)

Related Titles

• Children's Time
• Children's Time 2nd semester
• Children's Time Children's Summer Time

Theme songs and music

• OP1: I'm new to Otome Chic
  • Lyricist: Aki Hata
  • Composer: Tomokazu Tashiro
  • Arrangement: Akio Kondo
  • Sung by: Kokonoe Rin (Kitamura Eri), Kagamikuro (Shindo Kei), Usami Mii (Kadowaki Mai)
• ED1: Aijo ◎ Education
  • Lyricist: Little Non
  • Composer: Little Non
  • Arrangement: nishi-ken
  • Sung by: Little Non

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kodomo no Jikan Yasumi Jikan ~The One You Gave Me~" is a must-see for fans of the original manga. In particular, it depicts the friendship and growth of the three girls, Rin, Kuro, and Mio, and shows a new side of them. In addition, the extreme scenes that are unique to OVAs are also one of the highlights, and fans of the series will be surprised by them.

The voice actors for the characters are also excellent, with the performances of Eri Kitamura, Kei Shindo, and Mai Kadowaki bringing out the individuality of each character. In particular, Rin's brightness and dark coolness, and Mio's shyness are beautifully expressed, drawing the viewer in.

The attention to detail of the staff is apparent, with the technical skills of director Eiji Suganuma and character designer Masakazu Ishikawa shining through. The art design and color coordination are beautiful, with the department store scene and Rin's house scene carefully drawn down to the smallest detail. The music, composed by Masala Nishida, is also memorable for its matching with the story.

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of the original manga, but also for anime fans in general. It is especially recommended for those who like works that depict friendship and growth. Also, even those who are sensitive to extreme scenes will be able to enjoy the worldview of the series. In addition, the opening and ending songs were specially created for the OVA, so music fans will also enjoy it.

"Kodomo no Jikan Yasumi Jikan ~What You Gave Me~" is a short but dense story, charming characters, and a work filled with the staff's attention to detail. Please watch it and feel its charm.