Review of "Amuri in the Sea of ​​Stars": A moving story and beautiful visuals

Amuri in the Sea of ​​Stars - Hoshinoumi no Amuri - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

May 23, 2008

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■Original Story

・Planning／Region Free

■ Director

Yoshitomo Yonetani

■ Production

Animation Production: Studio Hibari Production: Bandai Visual, Studio Hibari

■Works

©region free／Amuri partners

■ Story

At that time, I was in the sea of ​​stars.

The year is 2012, when the largest solar wind ever recorded hits the Earth. The death rate from skin cancer and other diseases rises around the world. From that year, mutant babies with newly evolved antibodies began to be born, though only a few thousand of them made up the entire human population. This is the birth of a new species of human called "Adapters" with durable bodies that enable them to survive in harsh environments. The year is called a turning point when a special evolutionary revolution occurred, and it was designated as the first year of the Insonity Revolution.

The story takes place 18 years later, in the year Insonity New Revolution 019 (2030 AD). Adapters aged 3 to 18 work at the space station "Shinjukai," a control tower for solar wind countermeasures built by the adaptor support organization "Region Free." Having participated in various space development projects, they are gathered at the second space station "Pink Coral," which is nearing completion as a further research facility.

However, an attack by an unidentified mecha destroys the Pink Coral, turning it into space dust. Only three Adapter Girls survive. What's more, each of them suffers from severe allergies, making them the so-called losers. Thrown out naked into the darkness of the vacuum, the girls are mercilessly attacked by a mysterious army of mecha.

In the infinite sea of ​​stars, the girls embark on a life-threatening adventure!

■Explanation

A new generation of animation starts here.

Yoshitomo Yonetani, a preacher of love and passion, and MA@YA, a leading expert in 3D beautiful girl modeling, have teamed up.

With character design and modelling by MA@YA, Yonetani Yoshitomo was so passionate about the project that he himself handled the direction, series composition, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and direction, and the production period lasted more than two years from the start of planning.

Shocking high quality footage is here.

■Cast

・Amuri/Yui Makino・Suzu/Michiru Aizawa・Perrier/Momoko Saito・Plumo/Marika Matsumoto・Maria/Mamiko Noto・Ukatan/Tomoko Kaneda, Kiyoshi Kobayashi・Femina/Aya Hirano

■ Main staff

・Planning／Region Free
・Director, series composition, script, storyboard, direction: Yonetani Yoshitomo ・Character design, 3D model production: MA@YA
・CGI Director: Tomoya Naraoka ・Mechanic Design: Junichiro Tamamori ・Art: Takashi Miyano ・Sound Director: Tooru Nakano ・Sound Production: HALF H・P ​​STUDIO
・Music: Mina Kubota ・Music Production: JVC Entertainment ・Sound Effects: Toru Noguchi ・Title Logo Design: Makoto Kamata ・Producers: Tetsuro Satomi, Toyota Todoroki, Kazuya Ichikawa ・Assistant Producer: Takayuki Yuhara ・Animation Production: Studio Hibari ・Production: Bandai Visual, Studio Hibari

■ Main Characters

・Amuri: Her real name is "Hanakyouin Amuri". A 13-year-old adaptor girl with a repulsive allergy that repels anything that comes her way. Originally from Japan. She tries her best to act cheerful, but she always ends up being nervous and timid. She suppresses her allergies by wrapping a special "skin belt" around her body.
Suzu's real name is "Lin Yunchue". She is a 12-year-old adaptor girl with an escape allergy that causes her body to instantly flee from things and people. She is originally from China. She is very cheerful, but has a delusional wall and is always restless. She suppresses her allergies with a special "talisman skin".
Perrier's real name is "Perrier La Mer". A 14-year-old adaptor girl with a transparency allergy that allows her to see through people and objects. She is from France. She suppresses her emotions and doesn't talk much. She uses a special "lace pattern skin" and an eye patch to suppress her allergies, and always sits in a medical chair, the Manege Chair.
Pulmo's real name is "Pulmo Allen". She is a 3-year-old genius adaptor girl who is in charge of the adaptor support organization "Region Free" at the space station "Pearl Shell", the command center for countermeasures against the solar wind. She is from the United States. She seriously feels inferior because she thinks she lacks feminine sex appeal.
Maria's real name is Maria Sklodowska. She is not an adaptor like Amuri and the others, but a normal human being, a 22-year-old woman from Poland. She is a kind and well-endowed nurse who looks after Pulmo, who is in charge of commanding the Region Free.
・Ukatan A puppet agent (a stuffed animal type robot) equipped with communication, recording, and analysis functions. A playful person with a male-female personality, he was created in Japan, Amuri's hometown. He mainly looks after Perrier, and acts as an interpreter for her, as she is silent.
Femina's real name is Femina Noum. She is the first girl in history to be certified as an adaptor.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Like flowers blooming in the night sky (2008/05/23)
・Episode 2: The little bird loves pretty flowers (2008/07/25)
Episode 3: Flowers Fall, Birds Sing, Sleeping in the Sea (2008/09/26)

■Review

"Amuri in the Sea of ​​Stars" was released as an OVA in 2008, and has captivated many fans with its unique worldview and beautiful visuals. This work, which was created by director Yoshitomo Yonetani and character designer MA@YA, is known as a high-quality animation that was completed after more than two years of production.

The story begins with the changes to the Earth's environment caused by the solar wind of 2012. This solar wind caused an increase in the mortality rate of skin cancer and other diseases, but at the same time, mutant babies with newly evolved antibodies were born. These new human species are called "Adapters" and have strong bodies that allow them to survive in harsh environments. The story is set in the future, Insonity Revolution 019 (2030 A.D.), where these Adapters play an active role.

The three main characters, Amuri, Suzu, and Perrier, are three adapter girls who are about to complete the space station "Pink Coral" when a mysterious machine suddenly appears and attacks, throwing them into the vacuum of space. Each of them has a severe allergy and has abilities different from normal humans. Amuri has a repulsion allergy, Suzu has an escape allergy, and Perrier has a transparency allergy, and each of them suppresses their allergies with a special skin.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its visuals and storytelling. The character designs by MA@YA, a leading expert in 3D beautiful girl modeling, are incredibly realistic and beautiful, creating a strong visual impact. In addition, the direction, script and production by Yonetani Yoshitomo is extremely effective in depicting the adventures and growth of the girls, drawing the viewer in.

Furthermore, the music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. Mina Kubota's music enhances the atmosphere of the story and stirs the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the use of music that matches the subtitles of each episode adds depth to the progression of the story.

The character settings are also very interesting. Amuri, Suzu, and Perrier each have different backgrounds and personalities, which are explored in greater depth as the story progresses. In particular, the inner thoughts of each character are carefully portrayed, such as Amuri's cheerful attitude, Suzu's delusional wall, and Perrier's silence and the suffering caused by his allergy to transparency. Sub-characters such as Plumo, Maria, and Ukatan also add color to the story.

Although this work is only three episodes long, it is packed with very dense content. The subtitles of each episode are also poetic and beautiful, and symbolize the theme of the story. The first episode, "Like Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky," depicts the girls' meeting and the beginning of their adventure, the second episode, "Little Birds Love Pretty Flowers," depicts their friendship and growth, and the third episode, "Flowers Fall, Birds Sing, Sleep in the Sea," depicts their determination and hope for the future.

"Amuri in the Sea of ​​Stars" is a work that combines science fiction, action, and human drama, and its unique world view, beautiful visuals, and deep storytelling are its attractions. Even though it is an OVA format, it is a work that leaves a strong impression on viewers, so I highly recommend watching it at least once.

■Recommendation

To enjoy "Amuri in the Sea of ​​Stars," we recommend that you pay attention to the following points when watching.

1. **Visual Beauty**: MA@YA's character designs and 3D modeling are incredibly realistic and beautiful, especially in the outer space scenes and the character expressions.

2. **Storytelling**: The direction, script and production by Yonetani Yoshitomo are very effective in depicting the adventures and growth of the girls. Please pay attention to the progression of the story according to the subtitles of each episode.

3. **Music**: Mina Kubota's music enhances the atmosphere of the story and stirs the emotions of the viewer. Pay special attention to the use of music to match the subtitles of each episode.

4. **Character Settings**: Amuri, Suzu, and Perrier each have their own background and personality, which will be explored more in depth as the story progresses. Please pay attention to the inner thoughts of each character.

5. **Theme**: This work is a fusion of science fiction, action, and human drama, and is appealing for its unique world view, beautiful visuals, and deep storytelling. Pay attention to the theme of the story.

Even though it is an OVA, "Amuri in the Sea of ​​Stars" is a work that leaves a strong impression on viewers, and I highly recommend that you watch it at least once. I would especially recommend this work to those who like science fiction, action, and beautiful girl anime.