Magical Girl Squad Ars THE ADVENTURE - A thorough review of the fascinating adventure

Magical Girl Corps ARS THE ADVENTURE - New Horizons of Fantasy

"Magical Girl Corps Arusu THE ADVENTURE" is a fantasy anime released as an OVA in 2007. It is an epic story set in a magical world, based on the original work by Keita Amemiya and produced by Studio 4℃. This work depicts the adventure of Arusu, a girl who dreams of magic, who gets lost in the magical world. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

■Overview of the work

"Magical Girl Corps ARS THE ADVENTURE" is an OVA released by Tohokushinsha on November 22, 2007, with 6 episodes and 48 minutes in length. The original story is by Keita Amemiya, the director is Yoshiharu Ashino, and the animation is by Studio 4℃. This work is an original anime story that depicts the magical girl genre from a new perspective.

■ Story

One day, Ars suddenly gets lost in a forest she has never seen before and is stared at by a fairy-like creature. Then a witch appears from the sky on a broomstick, and Ars and the fairy run away without knowing why. Until that morning, Ars was an ordinary 11-year-old girl who listened to boring lessons in a classroom at school. She had been spending her days daydreaming with the "Book to Become a Wizard" (the True Grimoire) that her father had given her, but for some reason she ended up lost in a world of magic.

Ars and the fairies are captured by the witch and locked in a fairy capture facility. Then apprentice witches Sheila and Eva appear and are surprised to find Ars in the magical world. Ars gradually begins to realize that this is the real magical world. Meanwhile, Ars feels sympathy for the captured fairies and releases them from their cages without knowing the circumstances. This brings the magical world to its greatest crisis, and Sheila and Eva set out into the magical world with Ars on a mission to capture the fairies.

■Explanation

"Magical Girl Corps Ars" is known as a fantasy anime blockbuster. A collaboration between Keita Amemiya and Studio 4°C, it depicts a never-before-seen magical world. Studio 4°C is a creative collective known for works such as "Genius Party" and "Tekkonkinkreet," and their sense of wonder has enthralled the world. The series was released on DVD in 2007, three years after its TV premiere, as part of the long-awaited Another Story series.

■Cast

• Ars: Sachiko Kojima
• Sheila: Houko Kuwashima
• Eva: Ryo Hirohashi
• Atelier: Atsuko Tanaka
• Grandmaster: Ryoko Kurumiya
• Sigma: Hiroyuki Yoshino
• Grande: Jouji Nakata
• Will: Fumito Yamano
• Lennon: Tai Yuuki
• Zidane: Masaki Tani

■ Main staff

• Planning: Tohokushinsha
• Planning, original story: Keita Amemiya
• Director: Yoshiharu Ashino
• Series composition, script: Shinji Ohara
• Character design, world design: Daisuke Nakayama
• Color design: Tomoko Washida
• CGI Supervision: Akiko Saito
• CGI Director: Mayu Ito, Takuma Sakamoto
• Director of photography: Goseki Hisashi
• Sound Director: Keiichiro Miyoshi
• Sound Production: Tohokushinsha
• Music: Tamiya Terashima
• Music producer: Teruhisa Tanaka
• Music Production: Rentrak Japan, Dentsu Music & Entertainment, Inspire Holdings
• Line Producer: Hiroto Yonemori
• Animation producers: Eiko Tanaka, Hiroshi Kasagi
• Producers: Wataru Tanaka, Rika Tsurusaki, Shinjiro Yokoyama, Hiroyuki Hattori, Shinsaku Tanaka
• Executive Producers: Kiyotaka Ninomiya, Yuji Shimamoto, Eiko Tanaka
• Animation production: STUDIO 4℃
• Produced by: Sogo Vision
• Produced by: Magical Girl Team Project (Tohokushinsha, Dentsu, Beyond C.)

■ Main Characters

• Ars: A human girl who longed for magic. 11 years old. She suddenly wandered from the human world into the magical world and became an apprentice witch. She has the "Book to become a wizard" (the true grimoire) that was passed down from her father.
• Sheila: Apprentice witch. 12 years old. She is the leader of the apprentice witches in A district and the director of discipline. She is a diligent honor student who respects and looks up to excellent witches. She faces various difficulties together with Ars.
• Eva: Apprentice witch. 10 years old. A kind-hearted, dreamy girl. She is a cute young lady from a good family, but she is also easily influenced. After a chance encounter, she begins to travel with Ars and Sheila.
• Ateria: One of the three wise men who serve the Grandmaster. About 40 years old. She has high magical abilities and is seen as a candidate to become the next Grandmaster. She once broke the rules of the magical world and caused a certain incident.
• Grandmaster: The most powerful witch currently. Approximately 300 years old. The highest authority among witches. With her immense magical powers, she continues to maintain order in the magical world. A person of character who protects peace in the magical world.

■Subtitle

• Ars Volume
  • #1: The Magical Girls Who Turned Into Fish (2007/11/22)
  • #2: Sealed Heart (2007/11/22)
• Sheila roll
  • #1: Fairy White Paper (2007/11/22)
  • #2: The Ice Witch and the Ice and Fire Dragon (2007/11/22)
• Eva Roll
  • #1: The Secret of the Dragon House (2007/11/22)
  • #2: The Stormy Magical Girl Squad (2007/11/22)

■ Related works

• Magical Girl Corps Ars

■ Theme songs and music

• ED1: DuDiDuWa*lalala
  • Lyricist: KOTOKO
  • Composer: Atsuhiko Nakatsubo, KOTOKO
  • Arrangement: Atsuhiko Nakatsubo
  • Sung by: KOTOKO

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Magical Girl Corps ARS: The Adventure" is a work that depicts the magical girl genre from a new perspective, and has been highly praised for its unique worldview and storytelling. In particular, Studio 4°C's visual expression shows new possibilities for fantasy anime, beautifully combining visual beauty with narrative depth.

The character of Ars is depicted growing up in the magical world, starting out as an ordinary girl who dreams of magic, and is relatable to viewers. The characters of Sheila and Eva are also unique, and the story of their growth and friendship is fascinating. The supporting characters, such as the Grandmaster, are also fascinating, and the background and culture of the magical world are depicted in depth.

The story centers on the adventures of Ars and his friends as they struggle to resolve a crisis in the wizarding world, and the contrast between friendship and growth, and the order and chaos of the wizarding world, is striking. In particular, the series of events that are triggered by the release of the fairies creates tension and excitement for the viewers. Also, the story unfolds from a different perspective in each episode, allowing viewers to enjoy the story from multiple angles.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The ending theme "DuDiDuWa*lalala" sung by KOTOKO is a song that combines the cuteness and strength of a magical girl, and will stay in the viewers' hearts. In addition, Terashima Tamiya's music helps to liven up the atmosphere of the fantasy world.

■ Recommended points

"Magical Girl Corps ARS THE ADVENTURE" is especially recommended for those who like fantasy anime and magical girl anime. Here are some reasons why:

• Unique World View : Studio 4℃'s visual depiction of the wizarding world stands out from other anime. The beautiful background and character designs draw the viewer into the magical world.
• Deep story : The friendship and growth depicted through the adventures of Ars and his friends, as well as the contrast between order and chaos in the magical world, will deeply move viewers. You can also enjoy a different perspective in each episode.
• Attractive characters : Each character, including Ars, Sheila, and Eva, is unique and resonates with viewers. Their stories of growth and friendship are also fascinating.
• Music : KOTOKO's ending theme and the music by Tamiya Terashima are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the work. The ending theme in particular will remain in the minds of viewers.

This work is recommended not only for fans of fantasy anime and magical girl anime, but also for those who want to enjoy anime from a new perspective. Magical Girl Corps ARS THE ADVENTURE will provide you with an unforgettable experience with visual beauty, a deep story, and charming characters.