The appeal and reviews of "Kirepapa": A story of family love and growth

Kirapapa - A boys' love anime that combines beauty and violence

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

January 25, 2008

■Release and sales

・Sold by: Enick Co., Ltd.

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

Ryo Takagi

■ Director

Grieving Blue

■ Production

・Animation Production/Prime Time

■Works

©2008 Core Magazine/Imagine

■ Story

Takatsukasa Chisato is a handsome and quick-tempered father. He is so obsessed with his beloved son, Satoki, that he uses extreme methods to drive away any men who get close to him. Satoki's best friend, Sakaki Shunsuke, is a person to watch out for. He must protect Satoki at all costs! However, Shunsuke has feelings for Chisato. When Shunsuke confesses his love to Chisato, her heart wavers. She can't help but be drawn to Shunsuke?! But she can't bring herself to love her son's best friend. How will the extreme love between the handsome father and the younger Shunsuke turn out?

■Explanation

The beautiful but quick-tempered father, Chisato Takatsukasa, loves his son, Satoki, so much that he violently kicks away any men who get close to Satoki. One day, Chisato receives a confession of love from her son's best friend... A boys' love anime starring popular voice actors.

■Cast

・Takagi Chisato/Midorikawa Hikaru/Sakaki Shunsuke/Sakurai Takahiro/Takagi Riki/Miyata Yuki/Nijo Sho/Suwabe Junichi/Senba Makoto/Sugita Tomokazu

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Do you like a beautiful father? (2008/01/25)
・Episode 2: For You (2008/11/28)

■ Related works

・Original story: Ryo Takagi ・Director: Guchiai ・Animation production: Prime Time

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Story and Characters

"Kirepapa" is a boys' love anime that combines beauty and extremeness, and its unique setting and development draws viewers in. The protagonist, Takatsukasa Chisato, is so in love with his son Satoki that he takes extreme measures to eliminate the men who get close to Satoki. While the extremeness of the story shocks viewers, there are also many scenes that highlight Chisato's beauty and charm, capturing the hearts of viewers.

In particular, Chisato's relationship with her son's best friend, Shunsuke Sakaki, is central to the story, and the scene in which Shunsuke confesses his feelings to Chisato depicts the turmoil in Chisato's heart. Chisato is attracted to Shunsuke, but is conflicted about being her son's best friend, evoking deep emotions in the viewer. Satoki's presence is also important, and his purity and love for Chisato add depth to the story.

■ Voice actor performance

The cast of "Kirepapa" includes popular voice actors such as Midorikawa Hikaru, Sakurai Takahiro, Miyata Yuki, Suwabe Junichi, and Sugita Tomokazu. In particular, Midorikawa Hikaru's voice as Takatsukasa Chisato perfectly expresses Chisato's beauty and extremeness, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Sakurai Takahiro's voice as Sakaki Shunsuke also realistically portrays Shunsuke's purity and feelings for Chisato.

Miyata Yuki's voice as Takatsukasa Satoki conveys Satoki's purity and love for Chisato, warming the hearts of viewers. Suwabe Junichi's voice as Nijou Sho and Sugita Tomokazu's voice as Senba Makoto also bring out the individuality of their characters. Overall, the performances of the voice actors add to the excitement of the story and leave a deep impression on viewers.

■Animation and direction

The animation for "Kirepapa" is produced by Prime Time and is of extremely high quality. In particular, the scenes that highlight Chisato's beauty and the extreme scenes are well directed and catch the viewer's attention. Director Guchi Ai's direction also skillfully guides the development of the story, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.

The colors and backgrounds of the animation also play a role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and drawing out the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the scenes in which Chisato and Shunsuke's relationship deepens and in which Chisato protects Satoki touch the hearts of viewers. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, with the background music and inserted songs drawing out the emotions of the viewer.

■ Recommendation points

"Kirepapa" is a boys' love anime that combines beauty and radicalism, and its unique setting and development draws viewers in. In particular, Takatsukasa Chisato's beauty and radicalism, her relationship with Sakaki Shunsuke, and the presence of her son Satoki add depth to the story. Other points not to be missed are the collaboration of popular voice actors and the high-quality animation.

This anime is recommended not only for those who like boys' love works, but also for those who want to enjoy beautiful characters and extreme developments. It is also a work that will satisfy those who value the performance of voice actors and the quality of animation. It is also recommended for those who want to be moved by a story depicting family love and conflict.

Related information

"Kirepapa" is based on the manga by Ryo Takagi, so you can get a deeper understanding by reading the manga. You can also get even more enjoyment from checking out other works by director Guchi Ai and animation studio Prime Time.

Additionally, the DVD and Blu-ray released by the distributor, Enick Co., Ltd., are must-see items for fans. They contain content that further enhances the appeal of the work, such as bonus footage and interviews with the cast, so be sure to get your hands on them.

Conclusion

"Kirepapa" is a boys' love anime that combines beauty and extremeness, and its unique setting and development draws viewers in. In particular, Takatsukasa Chisato's beauty and extremeness, her relationship with Sakaki Shunsuke, and the presence of her son Satoki add depth to the story. Other points not to be missed are the collaboration of popular voice actors and the high-quality animation. This anime is recommended not only for those who like boys' love works, but also for those who want to enjoy beautiful characters and extreme developments. Please give it a watch.