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EXAMURAI Prologue - A story of samurai who pave the way to the future

The OVA "EXAMURAI JOUSHO", included with the CD album "EXILE LOVE" released by Avex Entertainment on December 12, 2007, depicts a magnificent story set in a future Japan in just 11 minutes. This is an original anime work created by EXILE members HIRO and Makoto Matsuda and directed by Tetsuo Takeuchi. Animation is produced by DR MOVIE, produced by Nelke Pictures and CoMix Wave Film, and produced by Avex Entertainment, LDH, and Nelke Planning.

story

"Examurai Prologue" is set in a devastated Japan in the year 2058. In this alternate world of Japan, destroyed by war, people are wounded, distorted, and struggling to survive with no hope of tomorrow. However, an evil shadow is creeping up on them. In the midst of all this, seven wandering samurai, the Examurai, appear, and they have a legend that says that anyone who meets them will find happiness. This is the story of the Examurai, warriors of the Zail clan, who fight with all their might to protect love, dreams, and happiness.

character

The voice actors for EXILE are members of the group. HIRO is played by Goro Kishitani, ATSUSHI by Masato Hagiwara, TAKAHIRO by Hiroki Narimiya, MATSU by MATSU (EXILE), USA by USA (EXILE), MAKIDAI by MAKIDAI (EXILE), and AKIRA by AKIRA (EXILE). These actors play the roles of the samurai who pave the way for the future of Japan, giving the work realism and depth.

staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of "EXAMURA-RYO: JOUSHO". The plan and original concept are by HIRO (EXILE) and Makoto Matsuda, the director, scriptwriter and storyboard artist are Yuichi Abe, the original character concept is by Patrick Toru Awa, the animation director is Hiroyuki Shimazu, the character designer is Nobutaka Ito, the sub-character designer is Mai Toda, the action coordinator is Isao Karasawa, the music director is Ken Harada, the animation directors are Norito Kane, Keiichi Sato and Takayo Nishimura, and the art director is Keita Sakai. These staff members work together to create a magnificent story in a short period of time.

music

The music used in "Examrai Joshou" is by EXILE. The opening theme is "Touch The Sky feat. Bach Logic" with lyrics by STY and Bach Logic, music by Bach Logic and STY, and vocals by EXILE. The ending theme is "Eastern Boyz 'N Eastern Girlz" with lyrics by michico, music by T-Kura and michico, and vocals by EXILE. The inserted songs used are "New Jack Swing", "DANCER'S ANTHEM (Inst.)", "24karats -type EX- / Sowelu, EXILE, DOBERMAN INC", "EVOLUTION (Remix)", and "One love". These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

In just 11 minutes, "EXILE Prologue" depicts an epic story set in the future of Japan. Members of EXILE are involved as voice actors, adding realism and depth to the work. EXILE songs are also used for the music, adding to the atmosphere of the work. Since the story is told in a short time frame, it feels a bit rushed, but the character settings of the EXILE members and the action scenes are worth watching. Overall, it is a work that you can enjoy a grand story set in the future of Japan.

Recommendation

"EXAMURA-RI Prologue" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a grand story set in the future of Japan, EXILE fans, and those who want to enjoy a short but interesting work. In addition, as an original anime work, you can enjoy its unique world view and story. Please watch the OVA "EXAMURA-RI Prologue" and enjoy the story of the samurai who pave the way for the future of Japan.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

December 12, 2007 * Included in EXILE's CD album "EXILE LOVE," released on December 12, 2007.

■Release and sales

Avex Entertainment

■Frequencies

11 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original story: HIRO (EXILE), Makoto Matsuda

■ Director

Tetsuo Takeuchi

■ Production

・Animation Production: DR MOVIE
Produced by Nelke Pictures, CoMix Wave Films Produced by Avex Entertainment, LDH, Nelke Planning

■Works

©2007 Examrai / ALN Avex Entertainment, LDH, Nelke Planning