"Final Exam Whale Progressive": A story of a mysterious world and destiny"Final Exam Whale Progressive" is an OVA released by King Records on March 26, 2008, and is based on the 18+ game by CIRCUS. This work tells the story of the protagonist, Kuonji Mutsumi, the son of a traveling troupe's leader and a female impersonator, taking the "final exam" in a rural town in the Sanin region. The town is a mysterious world where whales float in the sky, and Mutsumi takes the exam to be incorporated into the gears of fate. In this article, we will introduce detailed information about the work, its reviews, and recommended points. Overview
story■ StoryThe protagonist, Kuonji Mutsumi, is the son of the leader of the traveling troupe Kuonji Ichiza and is active as a female impersonator. He comes to a rural town in the Sanin region for the opening performance. The town is a mysterious world where whales float in the sky. Mutsumi is forced to take the "final exam" as if he is being incorporated into the gears of fate. Somehow mysterious, yet nostalgic - and sad, it is a memory from the distant past. A story woven in a world where whales float. What "ending" will he find? Commentary■ExplanationIt began broadcasting in August 2007 as the first animated video content on the Dwango PC site "Cho Animelo!". It became a hot topic on Nico Nico Douga, with 60,000 hits in 30 minutes on the first day of broadcast. Each episode is a short story of about 5 minutes, and the absurd content of the story has become a hot topic! All 12 episodes are included on two DVDs, "Volume 1" and "Volume 2". The third volume, "Progressive Volume," will be released as a complete OVA, telling the story that is the origin of all this absurdity. cast■Cast・Kuon Tokimu/Toyonaga Toshiyuki/Haibara Kurumi/Naruse Mia/Yumesaki Haruka/Sato Mikako/Mikage Nina/Sakakibara Yui/Nagumo Sae/Aoki Sayaka/Mogi Yuka, Mika/Hisao/Sakura Yun/Mizuhashi Kaori/Kagura Kagaya/Nabatame Hitomi Main Staff■ Main staff・Original work: CIRCUS Related Titles■ Related works・Final Exam Whale Theme songs and music■ Theme songs and music・OP1 Evaluation and appeal of the work"Final Exam Whale Progressive" is a fascinating work with its unique worldview and storytelling. In particular, the setting of a mysterious world where whales float in the sky leaves a strong impression on viewers. This worldview has been carried over from the original 18+ game and is further developed in the OVA. The main character, Kuonji Mutsumi, is the son of the leader of a traveling troupe of entertainers and plays the role of a female impersonator. His character setting is based on traditional Japanese performing arts culture, giving viewers a fresh feeling. In addition, the story of Mutsumi taking the "final exam" depicts themes of destiny and trials, deeply moving viewers. Another attraction of this work is the splendor of the cast and staff. The performances of the voice actors, including Toyonaga Toshiyuki, Naruse Mia, and Sato Mikako, have been highly praised, and they have expressed the characters' emotions realistically. The technical skills of the staff, including director Miyazaki Nagisa and animation production company ZEXCS, have also been highly praised. In particular, RMG cooperated in the production of the 3D model of the whale, and the visual beauty is also one of the attractions of the work. Background and production process of the work"Final Test Whale Progressive" began distribution on the Dwango PC site "Cho Animelo!" in August 2007. This distribution became a hot topic as the first animated video content to be distributed, and it gained great popularity on Nico Nico Douga. On the first distribution day, it recorded 60,000 hits in 30 minutes, and continued to be popular in subsequent distributions. This work was distributed in the form of short stories of about 5 minutes each, and the connections between the absurd content became a hot topic. All 12 episodes were released on DVD, "Volume 1" and "Volume 2", and the third volume, "Progressive Volume", was released as a complete OVA that tells the story that is the origin of all the absurdity. This OVA is 30 minutes long and gets to the heart of the story. During the production process, CIRCUS, the original creator, was involved in the supervision, and experts in various fields such as series composition, character design, and music were gathered. In particular, the music was handled by Denkishiki Karen Music Group and Minami Yoshiki, and music production was handled by Lantis. The theme songs "Turning World" and "Toi Natsuzora" are sung by eufonius, and add to the atmosphere of the work. Evaluation and reception of the work"Final Exam Whale Progressive" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the depth of the story, the charm of the characters, and the visual beauty have been highly praised. In addition, the distribution on Nico Nico Douga became a hot topic, and many viewers were introduced to this work. This work is characterized by its absurd connections, which gave viewers a fresh surprise. In particular, the setting of a world where whales float in the sky has a strong visual impact, and there are many scenes that remain in the viewers' memories. In addition, the story of the main character, Mutsumi Kuonji, taking the "Final Exam", depicts themes of fate and trials, which deeply moved viewers. The splendor of the cast and staff has also contributed to the film's high acclaim. Voice actors such as Toyonaga Toshiyuki, Naruse Mia, and Sato Mikako expressed the characters' emotions realistically, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The technical skills of the staff, including director Miyazaki Nagisa and animation production company ZEXCS, have also been highly praised. In particular, RMG assisted in the production of the 3D model of the whale, and the visual beauty is one of the film's attractions. Recommended points and how to watch"Final Exam Whale Progressive" is an appealing work with its unique worldview and storytelling. In particular, the setting of a mysterious world where whales float in the sky leaves a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the story of the main character, Mutsumi Kuonji, taking the "final exam," depicts themes of destiny and trials, deeply moving viewers. When watching this film, it is a good idea to pay attention to the following points:
"Final Exam Whale Progressive" is available on DVD and Blu-ray from King Records. It is also available on Nico Nico Douga and other video streaming services. When watching, please pay attention to the above points and enjoy the appeal of the work. Conclusion"Final Exam Whale Progressive" is a fascinating work with its unique worldview and storytelling. The setting of a mysterious world where whales float in the sky and the story of the main character, Mutsumi Kuonji, taking the "final exam" leave a strong impression on viewers. The luxury of the cast and staff and the technical skill of the work are also factors that have increased the work's acclaim. Please watch this work and feel its charm. |
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