CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006: A review looking back over 20 years

The appeal and reviews of "CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006"

■Overview of the work

"CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006" is an OVA in which popular characters from CLAMP come together in a dream collaboration. It was released on October 26, 2007 as a sequel to "CLAMP IN WONDERLAND" released in 1994. Although it is a short work at 13 minutes in length, you can fully enjoy the world of CLAMP. It was produced by Madhouse and directed by CLAMP himself.

■ Story

"CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006" is an animated clip that brings together characters from CLAMP's works, with the black and white Mokona acting as a guide as they run freely through the CLAMP world. This is the first production in 13 years since the previous work, and even more characters appear. Fans will not want to miss the content, which includes comedy elements not seen in the main work and characters who are being animated for the first time.

■Production Background

The production of this work began in 2006, and it took an unusually long time for a normal animation clip, one year, to complete. 13 years have passed since the first release, and the number of characters has increased, resulting in a video work of higher density and perfection. CLAMP's representative mascots, White Mokona and Black Mokona, guide the viewer through the gorgeous and fantastical images as a new guide to the CLAMP world.

■Highlights

The highlight of this work is that it features the first animated adaptations of characters from popular works such as "Hanato Kobato" and "Ioryogi" from "Kobato.", which began serialization in "Monthly Newtype" in 2006, as well as "Legal Drugs" and "I Love You, That's Why I Love You." One of the great joys for fans is seeing how these characters are portrayed. In addition, CLAMP themselves are in charge of planning, producing, and storyboarding, while Madhouse's elite creators Mitsuyuki Masuhara and Hiromi Kato are in charge of direction, character design, and animation supervision. Their unique visual sense makes this work even more fascinating.

■Music

The opening theme is "Action!", sung and written by Maaya Sakamoto. Composed and arranged by h-wonder, it is a sparkling pop tune that sounds like a toy box turned upside down. Maaya Sakamoto's bouncy vocals will take the viewer to a wonderland. Meanwhile, the ending theme is "Oh!Yeah!" by ROUND TABLE feat. Nino. ROUND TABLE feat. Nino has released many hit songs, including the opening theme for "Chobits," and this time it is a rare rocking number. Nino's 100% energetic singing voice matches the song perfectly.

■ Staff

The main staff of this work are as follows:

• Original story and director: CLAMP
• Planning: Nanase Okawa
• Directed by: Mitsuyuki Masuhara
• Character design and animation director: Hiromi Kato
• Opening Storyboard: Mokona
• Ending Storyboard: Tsubaki Nekoi
• Producers: Igarashi Satsuki, Okawa Hima
• Production producers: Masao Maruyama, Ikuko Shikano
• Animation Production: Madhouse
• Produced by: Pyrotechnist

■ Related works

"CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006" is related to the following works:

• CLAMP IN WONDERLAND
• CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 1&2

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006" is a must-see for CLAMP fans. As the sequel is the first in 13 years, it will be an emotional reunion for fans who have been waiting for a long time. Another attraction is that you can fully enjoy the depiction of characters animated for the first time and the world of CLAMP. In addition, the music by a luxurious music staff such as Maaya Sakamoto and ROUND TABLE feat. Nino enhances the charm of the work.

This work is recommended not only for fans of CLAMP's works, but also for those who are interested in the animation clip format. Please experience the charm of CLAMP's worldview and characters packed into a short time.

■Detailed information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

October 26, 2007

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Bandai Visual ・Publisher: Pyro Technist

■Frequencies

13 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

CLAMP

■ Director

CLAMP

■ Production

Animation Production: Madhouse Production: Pyrotechnist

■Works

©1994,2007 CLAMP

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1

・action!
Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto Music: h-wonder
・Arrangement: h-wonder
・Vocals: Maaya Sakamoto

・ED1

・Oh!Yeah!
Lyrics by Rieko Ito, Music by Katsutoshi Kitagawa, Arrangement by ROUND TABLE
・Song: ROUND TABLE featuring Nino

■ Additional Information

"CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006" holds a special place in the CLAMP universe. CLAMP's works span a wide range of genres, from shojo manga to shonen manga, fantasy to sci-fi, and this work, which allows fans to enjoy crossovers between characters, will be a special experience. CLAMP's works are known for their unique art style and storytelling, and this work fully demonstrates their appeal.

Furthermore, this work allows you to feel the evolution of CLAMP. After 13 long years, the world of CLAMP's works has expanded even further, and this work, which brings it all together in one video work, can be said to be the culmination of CLAMP's work. This work is recommended not only for CLAMP fans, but also for those who are interested in anime and manga.

The staff involved in the production of this work is also impressive. Madhouse has worked on many classic anime, and their technical skills and creative sense are fully demonstrated in this work. In addition, the direction and character design of Mitsuyuki Masuhara and Hiromi Kato further deepen the worldview of CLAMP. Musically, the music of Maaya Sakamoto and ROUND TABLE feat. Nino enhances the appeal of the work, making it enjoyable not only visually but also aurally.

"CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 2 1995-2006" is a must-see for fans of CLAMP's work, and is also recommended for anyone interested in the animated clip format. Experience the charm of CLAMP's worldview and characters, packed into a short period of time.