A thorough review of Nanatsuiro Drops' experimental short anime "Nanatsuiro Theater"!

Nanatsuiro Drops Experimental Short Anime "Nanatsuiro Theater" Review and Recommendation

overview

Nanatsuiro Drops Experimental Short Anime "Nanatsuiro Theatre" is an OVA released on October 24th, 2007, based on the R18 game Nanatsuiro Drops. This short anime was released by Shogakukan and distributed by Geneon Universal Entertainment. It consists of 6 episodes, each 5 minutes long. It is directed by Yamamoto Tenshi, animated by Studio Barcelona, ​​and produced by Black Yukiyukidan.

story

The story is set in Hoshigaoka, "the town closest to the stars in the world." The protagonist, Ishibuki Masaharu, is an ordinary high school boy attending Seijo Gakuen. One day, after drinking some suspicious juice, he has a mysterious experience in which he transforms into a small stuffed sheep named "Yuki-chan" when the sun goes down. In order for Masaharu to return to his original form, he needs to collect "star drops" that fall along with shooting stars. Only Akihime Sumomo, a special girl chosen by a mysterious wand, can collect these "star drops." Masaharu, as a clumsy high school boy during the day and as Yuki-chan at night, begins his adventure to collect "star drops" with Sumomo.

character

The main characters are as follows.

• Yuki-chan : Voiced by Mai Goto. A sheep stuffed animal that Masaharu Ishibuki transformed into, named "Yuki-chan" by Sumomo. Yuki-chan, unable to return to the land of stuffed animals, asks Sumomo to collect "star drops". If Masaharu's true identity as Yuki-chan is revealed, he will never be able to return to being human again.
• Akihime Sumomo : Masaharu's classmate, a special girl chosen by a mysterious wand. She joins Yuki-chan on an adventure to collect "Star Drops".

Production Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this work. The original story was written by @Peace, the planning was done by Kawase Kohei and Satomi Tetsuro, and the script was written by Satomi Tetsuro. Production and direction were done by studio A-CAT, recording and MA were done by Q-Tech, Hibino Michihiro, and Ishida Yoshishige, and the sound direction was done by Ihei Takana. Yuki-chan's 3D modeling was done by MA@YA, and the 3D movie production was done by studio A-CAT, Saito Junichi, Takeda Takashi, and Honda Toshihiro. Special thanks go to Unison Shift and Minoda Kenichi.

episode

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

• #1 (October 24, 2007)
• #2 (November 21, 2007)
• #3 (December 21, 2007)
• #4 (January 25, 2008)
• #5 (February 22, 2008)
• #6 (March 21, 2008)

Related Titles

This short anime is related to the 18+ game "Nanairo Drops First love that encompasses you". It is a work reconstructed as a short anime based on the worldview of the game.

review

"Nanatsuiro Drops Experimental Short Anime "Nanatsuiro Theatre"" is characterized by its unique setting and short but fascinating story development. It exquisitely combines the fantasy element of the main character Masaharu transforming into a stuffed sheep with the pure love element of his friendship and romance with Sumomo. Each episode is only 5 minutes long, but the storytelling draws the viewer in, which is superb.

Yuki's character in particular is extremely lovable, and Mai Goto's voice acting is outstanding. Yuki's expressions and movements are realistically depicted through 3D modeling, making her visually appealing. Her relationship with Sumomo and her growth during the adventure to collect "Star Drops" are also moving.

This work is very appealing to viewers who want to enjoy fantasy and pure love. You can fully appreciate the merits of short anime, which can tell a deep story in a short time. Furthermore, fans of the original game will be able to enjoy the story from a new perspective.

Recommendation

"Nanatsuiro Drops Experimental Short Anime "Nanatsuiro Theater"" is highly recommended for fans of fantasy and pure love, those who want to enjoy a deep story in a short amount of time, and fans of the original game. In particular, if you are interested in the protagonist's mysterious transformations and the adventure of collecting "star drops," be sure to watch this work. After watching it, you may even become interested in the original game.

summary

"Nanatsuiro Drops Experimental Short Anime "Nanatsuiro Theater"" is a short but fascinating story and characters that draw viewers in. It is a perfect blend of fantasy and pure love, and has great visual appeal. It is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for those who want to experience the quality of short anime. Please experience a page of this mysterious story.