The appeal and reviews of "School Days: Magical Heart Kokoro-chan": A thorough explanation of the touching story and the depth of the characters

The appeal and reviews of "School Days ~Magical Heart☆Kokoro-chan~"

Overview

"School Days ~Magical Heart☆Kokoro-chan~" is a spin-off of the popular TV anime "School Days" originally created by Overflow, and was released as an OVA on March 26, 2008. It is a short, 24-minute episode, but densely packed, with a story development that is 180 degrees different from the original. The main character is Katsura Kokoro, the younger sister of Katsura Kokoro, and depicts her activities as a magical girl named "Magical Heart☆Kokoro-chan".

story

The story of "School Days ~Magical Heart Kokoro-chan~" begins with the boredom of everyday life. The main character, Katsura Kokoro, goes to school every day in the same way. However, this mundane life suddenly changes. An unidentified flying object appears in front of Ito Makoto, and monsters and monsters start appearing one after another, attacking Sakakino Town. In the midst of all this, a hero of justice called "Magical Heart" appears to protect the town, and her true identity is a major mystery in the story.

character

The main character of this work is Katsura Kokoro (voice: Ashiro Megu), who transforms into "Magical Heart ☆ Kokoro-chan" and fights monsters and monsters. Characters from the original "School Days" such as Katsura Kokoro's sister Katsura Kotoba (voice: Okajima Tae) and Ito Makoto (voice: Hirakawa Daisuke) appear in new roles. In addition, unique characters such as Saionji Sekai (voice: Kawaraki Shiho), Kiyoura Setsuna (voice: Imoto Keiko), and Kato Otome (voice: Nagami Haruka) add excitement to the story.

Production Staff

The director is Keitaro Motonaga, the series composition is Makoto Uezu, and the character design and general animation director is Junji Goto. Animation is by TNK, and the production is by the School Days Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, Avex Entertainment, Lantis, Pony Canyon Enterprises). The music is by Kaoru Okubo, the color design is by Rumiko Suzushiro, the cinematographer is Naoto Sawa, the editor is Takashi Sakurai, and the sound director is Yasunori Ebina.

Theme song

The opening theme is "Magical Heart ☆ Kokoro-chan's Theme", with lyrics by Makoto Uezu, music and arrangement by Kaoru Okubo, and singing by Magical Heart (Megu Ashiro). This song is an important element in showcasing Katsura Kokoro's activities as a magical girl.

Evaluation and Appeal

In contrast to the dark atmosphere of the original School Days, "School Days: Magical Heart Kokoro-chan" is a bright and pop magical girl anime. This contrast gave viewers a fresh surprise and attracted many fans. In particular, the scene where Katsura Kokoro transforms into "Magical Heart Kokoro-chan" and the battle scenes with monsters and monsters are worth watching and are full of visual enjoyment.

In addition, the characters from the original work appear in new roles, allowing fans to enjoy the characters from a new perspective. The growth of Katsura Shin and the changes in the relationships surrounding her are also highlights. Furthermore, the short but dense story development has the power to keep viewers engaged and engaged until the end.

Related Titles

"School Days: Magical Heart Kokoro-chan" is one of the "School Days" series, and other related works include the main "School Days" series and the "OVA School Days Valentine Days". By watching these works, you can enjoy the world of "School Days" more deeply.

Recommended points

"School Days: Magical Heart Kokoro-chan" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like magical girl anime. It is especially perfect for those who want to enjoy a dense story in a short amount of time, or who want to see a new side of the characters. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy battling monsters and monsters in a bright and pop atmosphere.

Furthermore, this work has been released in the form of an OVA, so it is easy to watch. It is available for purchase at anime shops and online stores, so if you are interested, please check it out. "School Days ~Magical Heart ☆ Kokoro-chan~" is a fascinating work that provides viewers with new surprises and enjoyment.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Release date

March 26, 2008

■Release and sales

・Publisher: Avex Pictures ・Distributor: Marvelous Entertainment

■Frequencies

24 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

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■ Director

Keitaro Motonaga

■ Production

Animation Production: TNK Production: School Days Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, Avex Entertainment, Lantis, Pony Canyon Enterprises)

■Works

©STACK・School Days Production Committee 2007