The impact and reviews of "ef - a tale of memories": The appeal of an unforgettable story

The appeal and evaluation of "ef - a tale of memories."

"ef - a tale of memories." is a TV anime series that aired in 2007, and is based on the 18+ game "ef - a fairy tale of the two." by minori. The story is set in the town of Otoha and tells the story of various love stories between boys and girls, and is characterized by its complex intertwining of human relationships and deep psychological portrayals. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information, in detail.

Story and Characters

The story of "ef - a tale of memories." is told from the perspectives of several characters, including Kei, a girl who has a crush on her childhood friend Hiro, Hiro who is led around by the free-spirited girl Miyako, Kyosuke, a member of the film club who takes an interest in Kei, and Renji, the son of an architect who meets Kei's twin sister Chihiro. The love story woven by these characters realistically expresses the bittersweetness and sadness of youth, deeply moving viewers.

In particular, Miyamura Miyako is a high-spec high school student with beautiful looks, all-around athletic ability, and cooking skills, but deep down she wants to be accepted by someone. Meanwhile, Shindo Kei is a regular on the basketball team and has a competitive personality, but is unable to express her feelings to her childhood friend Hiro. Shindo Chihiro is Kei's twin sister, a liberal arts student with a quiet personality, but lost her left eye in an accident several years ago and is currently undergoing treatment. Hirono Hiro is active as a shojo manga artist, but is conflicted because her father does not acknowledge her. Tsutsumi Kyosuke is serious about filming movies, but he also has a frivolous side when it comes to women. Asou Renji is the son of a German architect and a young man who loves novels. Amemiya Yuko looks like a nun, but her true identity is shrouded in mystery, and Himura Yu is a person of unknown origin who leaves behind meaningful advice. The personalities and backgrounds of these characters enrich the story.

Production staff and animation

A stellar cast of staff has come together to produce "ef - a tale of memories.". The director is Onuma Shin of "Negima!? Spring," the supervisor is Shinbo Akiyuki of "Negima!?" and "Pani Poni Dash!", the character design is by Sugiyama Nobuhiro, and the animation is by Shaft. The original interactive novel version of "ef - a fairy tale of the two." was produced by Sakai Nobukazu, directed by Mikage, character designed by Nanao Naru and 2C = Garoa, and movie directed by Shinkai Makoto.

The animation is characterized by Shaft's unique drawing style and color design, and is visually beautiful. In particular, the use of backgrounds and colors is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The music, also by Tenmon and Eiichiro Yanagi, adds excitement to the story with its emotional melodies.

Broadcast information and episodes

"ef - a tale of memories." was broadcast from October 7 to December 23, 2007. It was broadcast on Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, AT-X, and other stations, with different broadcast times for each station. It consists of 12 episodes, each with a subtitle as follows:

• Episode 1: eve (2007/10/06)
• Episode 2: up on a time (2007/10/13)
• Episode 3: paradox (2007/10/20)
• Episode 4: Honesty (2007/10/27)
• Episode 5: Outline (2007/11/03)
• Episode 6: Rain (2007/11/10)
• Episode 7: I... (2007/11/17)
• Episode 8: Clear Colour (2007/11/24)
• Episode 9: forget me not (2007/12/01)
• Episode 10: I'm here (2007/12/08)
• Episode 11: ever forever (2007/12/15)
• Episode 12: Love (2007/12/22)

Theme songs and music

The theme song and music for "ef - a tale of memories." are as follows.

• OP1: euphoric field (lyrics: Nobukazu Sakai, music/arrangement: Tenmon, vocals: ELISA)
• OP2: Euphoric Field Japanese Lyrics Version (Lyrics: Nobukazu Sakai, Translation: Emi Nishida, Composition and Arrangement: Tenmon, Sung by ELISA)
• ED1: I'm Here (Lyrics: Nobukazu Sakai, Composition: Tenmon, Arrangement: Eiichiro Yanagi, Sung by Miyako Miyamura (Hiroko Taguchi))
• ED2: euphoric field (lyrics: Nobukazu Sakai, music/arrangement: Tenmon, vocals: ELISA)
• ED3: Carving Season (Lyrics: Junko Okada, Composition and Arrangement: Tenmon, Sung by Kei Shindo (Junko Okada))
• ED4: Dream of the Sky (Lyrics: Mikage, Composition and Arrangement: Eiichiro Yanagi, Sung by Chihiro Shindo (Natsumi Yanase))
• ED5: Eternal Wings 07mix (Lyrics: Nobukazu Sakai, Composition: Tenmon, Arrangement: Tenmon/Eiichiro Yanagi, Sung by Yuko Amemiya (Yumiko Nakajima))

Related Titles

"ef - a tale of memories." has the following related works:

• ef a tale of melodies.
• ef a tale of memories ～recollections～

Ratings and Recommendations

"ef - a tale of memories." has been highly praised by many viewers for its complex human relationships and deep psychological portrayal. In particular, the realistic portrayal of character growth, conflict, and romance can be said to be a milestone in youth anime. In addition, Shaft's unique drawing style, beautiful color design, and emotionally rich music also enhance the appeal of this work.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• A fascinating story with complex human relationships and deep psychological portrayals
• The growth and conflicts of unique characters
• Shaft's unique drawing style and beautiful color scheme
• Emotionally rich music and theme songs
• Highly acclaimed as a milestone in youth anime

"ef - a tale of memories." is highly recommended for fans of coming-of-age anime and those who want to enjoy deep stories and character development. You can also gain a deeper understanding and be moved by the original interactive novel version, "ef - a fairy tale of the two."

summary

"ef - a tale of memories." is a work that depicts various love stories of boys and girls set in the town of Otoha. The appeal of this work is enhanced by the complex human relationships and deep psychological portrayal, the growth and conflicts of the unique characters, Shaft's unique drawing style and beautiful color design, and the emotional music and theme song. Highly recommended for those who like youth anime and those who want to enjoy deep stories and character growth. You can also gain a deeper understanding and be moved by the original interactive novel version "ef - a fairy tale of the two."