A thorough review of Tsuribaka Eika's Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing!

A thorough review of Tsuribaka Eika's Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing!

Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing - The full story of the fascinating OVA series

"Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing" is an OVA series released from 2007 to 2008, and attracted attention as a work that further deepened the worldview of Sky Girls. This series depicts the Sky Girls characters embarking on new adventures through fishing, and is valuable content that allows fans to enjoy the characters from a fresh perspective.

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

October 31, 2007
October 31, 2007 - June 25, 2008 (1st - 9th time)
*Included in the packaged version of "Sky Girls" volumes 1 to 9.

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Geneon Entertainment

■Frequencies

7 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 9

■Original Story

・Original story/Shogo Kumasaka

■ Director

・Storyboard: Hiroshi Nishikori ・Direction: Katsuya Asano, Shigeru Ueda

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF
Produced by Konami Digital Entertainment, Geneon Entertainment, Movic

■Works

©2007 Konami Digital Entertainment.co.Ltd./Sky Girls Production Committee

■ Story

detail

The year is 2071. The sudden appearance of mechanical cell worms has caused humanity to lose one third of its total population.
In the same year, 2074, the United Humanity Army uses weapons of mass destruction on a global scale to eradicate the Worms, but at an even greater cost.
And then 10 years passed...
Otoha Sakurano, a lively girl who dreams of flying in the sky. Karen Sonomiya, a genius with an IQ of 200. Eika Ichijo, a young ace of the air force.
The three girls are gathered in Yokosuka.
What the three saw there was the Sonic Diver, a new weapon developed with an entirely new design concept that completely overturned previous concepts of combat.
Now under the guidance of Tono Souya, a retired pilot, his days of training as a Sonic Diver pilot candidate begin.
During training, the purpose for which the Sonic Divers were created is revealed, causing Tougo, Otoha and the others to react negatively.
But the crisis was close.
As if to mock the recovering humanity, the worms have returned after 10 years.
Sakurano Otoha, Sonomiya Karen, and Ichijo Eika.
Maidens soaring through the heavens... Their name is Sky Girls!
Carrying the hopes and future of humanity, the time has come to take flight into the skies!

■Explanation

detail

A new short animation produced as a bonus for the TV series DVD. Included in the packaged version.

■Cast

detail

・Fishing Fool Eika/Ito Shizuka・Fishing Fool Otoha/Kawasumi Ayako・Fishing Fool Karen/Goto Saori・Fishing Fool Elise/Tsuji Ayumi・Fishing Fool Nanae/Horie Yui・Fishing Fool Souya/Fujiwara Keiji・Fishing Fool Yuko/Nabatame Hitomi・Fishing Fool Takuya/Mizusawa Fumie・The Anglers/Yamaguchi Ryu, Nakamura Yuichi

■ Main staff

detail

・Original concept / Shogo Kumasaka・Original character concept / Fumikane Shimada, Kohaku Kuroboshi・Character design / Kazunori Iwakura・Sub-character design / Shigeki Kimoto・Conceptual mecha design / Fumikane Shimada・Mecha design / Mika Akitaka・Worm design / Junya Ishigaki・Mecha and worm animation director / Satoshi Iwataki・Prop design / Haruko Iizuka・Storyboard / Hiroshi Nishikori・Director / Katsuya Asano, Shigeru Ueda・Art director / Akira Suzuki・Color design / Miyuki Ishida・Director of photography / Kazuya Iwai・Editor / Shigeru Nishiyama・Music / Nobuyoshi Mitsumune・Sound director / Jin Aketagawa・Producer / Yoichiro Tomita, Mie Ide, Hisanobu Sato, Yuji Matsukura・Animation production / JCSTAFF
Produced by Konami Digital Entertainment, Geneon Entertainment, Movic

■Subtitle

detail

・Episode 1: Fierce Battle! Ayu Fishing Tournament (2007/10/31)
・Episode 2: Big catch! Mudskipper fishing! (2007/11/28)
・Episode 3: Battle on the Rocks! Fishing for Black Porgy! (2007/12/21)
Episode 4: Amazing! Piranha Fishing! (2008/01/30)
・Episode 5: Protect Native Species! Bass Fishing Tournament! (2008/02/27)
・Episode 6: Fishing for black porgy using shrimp! (2008/03/26)
Episode 7: Red sea bream fishing is tough! The increasingly poor red sea bream fishing! (2008/04/25)
Episode 8: Tempura, fried chicken, and sometimes skating! Ice fishing for smelt! (2008/05/28)
Episode 9: There's nothing to throw away! The Great Battle of the Whale in the Ocean! (2008/06/25)

■ Related works

detail

・Sky Girls OVA
・Sky Girls TV version ・Sky Girls ~Zero, Again~
・Slobaka Eika Sky Girls Dynamite Slotting

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing" depicts the Sky Girls characters embarking on a new adventure through fishing. Released as an OVA series, this work is valuable content for fans, allowing them to enjoy the characters from a fresh perspective.

The biggest appeal of this series is that the characters show a new side of themselves through the everyday activity of fishing. In particular, Ichijo Eika's appearance as a fishing fanatic brings out a different charm from her battle scenes. Also, the setting of catching a different species of fish in each episode provides a fresh experience for the viewers.

Also, because it is necessary to develop the story in a short time as an OVA series, each episode is compact. This allows viewers to watch it all at once without getting bored, and the story development feels smooth.

The voice actors for the characters are also impressive, with a gathering of talented voice actors such as Shizuka Itou, Ayako Kawasumi, and Saori Goto. Their performances bring out the personalities of the characters and leave a deep impression on viewers.

The production staff is also full of talented people, including JCSTAFF, and the series is characterized by its high-quality animation and detailed mecha designs. In particular, Fumikane Shimada's character designs and Mika Akitaka's mecha designs greatly enhance the series' visual appeal.

Recommended points

"Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing" is recommended not only for Sky Girls fans, but also for those who like fishing and those looking for a new anime experience. Here are some recommended points:

1. A new side to the characters

The biggest appeal of this series is that the characters of Sky Girls show a new side of themselves through the everyday activity of fishing. In particular, Ichijo Eika's appearance as a fishing fanatic brings out a different charm from her battle scenes.

2. Freshness in every episode

The setting of catching a different type of fish in each episode provides a fresh experience for viewers. You can enjoy a variety of fishing scenes, from sweetfish fishing to whale fishing.

3. A compact storyline

Because the story needs to be told in a short time as an OVA series, each episode is compact. This allows viewers to watch the whole series in one go without getting bored, and the story unfolds smoothly.

4. A stellar cast of voice actors

The voice actors for the characters are also impressive, with a gathering of talented voice actors such as Shizuka Itou, Ayako Kawasumi, and Saori Goto. Their performances bring out the personalities of the characters and leave a deep impression on viewers.

5. High production quality

The production staff is also full of talented people, including JCSTAFF, and the series is characterized by its high-quality animation and detailed mecha designs. In particular, Fumikane Shimada's character designs and Mika Akitaka's mecha designs greatly enhance the series' visual appeal.

Comparison with related works

"Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing" is positioned as a work that further deepens the worldview of Sky Girls. Below is a comparison with related works.

Sky Girls OVA

"Sky Girls OVA" is a sequel to the TV series, with a deeper storyline and character development. Unlike "Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing," it focuses on battle scenes and dramatic developments.

Sky Girls TV version

"Sky Girls TV Version" is the foundation of the series, depicting the fight against worms and the growth of the characters. "Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing" is a spin-off that depicts the characters from the TV version trying out a new activity: fishing.

Sky Girls: Zero Again

"Sky Girls: Zero Again" is a prequel to the TV series, revealing the characters' pasts and backgrounds. Unlike "Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing", it features a more serious storyline.

Slobaka Eika Sky Girls Dynamite Slotting

"Slobaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Slotting" depicts Ichijo Eika taking on slot machines, and like "Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing," it is a spinoff that shows a new side of the character. However, the theme is slots instead of fishing.

Conclusion

"Tsuribaka Eika-san Sky Girls Dynamite Fishing" is a fascinating OVA series that depicts the Sky Girls characters as they embark on new adventures through fishing. Featuring new aspects of the characters, freshness in each episode, a stellar cast of voice actors and high production quality, it is recommended not only for fans but also for those looking for a new anime experience. By comparing it with related works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the uniqueness and appeal of this series. Please give it a watch.

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