『Myself; Yourself "Tears Infection" Full-Length Music Video's Moving Review』

Myself; Yourself 『Tears Infection』 A detailed review and recommendation of the full-sized music video

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

June 27, 2008 *Included as a bonus feature on the packaged version of "Myself;Yourself" DVD Vol. 7.

■Release and sales

・Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment ・Distributor: Happinet

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yeti, Register

■ Director

QZo (Yasuhiro Kuroda)

■ Production

Animation production: Doga Kobo Production: Myself;Yourself Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, Happinet, 5pb., Pony Canyon Enterprises)

■Works

© Mutsumi Sasaki/Yeti/Regista・Myself; Yourself Production Committee 2007

■ Story

The passing of time has changed us

Hidaka Sana, a high school student, returns to her hometown of Sakuranomori Town for the first time in five years. The townscape and her friends she reunites with have changed significantly since five years ago, leaving Sana with mixed feelings. The biggest change of all is her childhood friend, Yashiro Nanaka. Nanaka used to have a cute smile, but now she has become a gloomy, withdrawn girl...

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

Hidaka Sana, a high school student who moved to Tokyo due to her parents' work, returns to her hometown of Sakuranomori Town for the first time in five years. The townscape and her old friends she reunites with have changed significantly since five years ago, leaving her with mixed feelings. The biggest change of all is her childhood friend, Yashiro Nanaka. Nanaka used to have innocent eyes and a cute smile, but now she has become a gloomy, withdrawn girl. This is a heartwarming love story about boys and girls who grow up while struggling with the gap between their memorable memories and the reality that is thrust upon them.

■Cast

Nanaka Yashiro/Ami Koshimizu/Maoi Oribe/Tomoko Kaneda/Akari Wakatsuki/Yukari Tamura/Hinako Mochida/Ayumi Murata/Yuki Fujimura/Megumi Toyoguchi/Asami Hoshino/Mai Nakahara/Sana Hidaka/Shinnosuke Tachibana/Shusuke Wakatsuki/Takehito Koyasu

■ Main staff

・Original work: Yeti, Regista ・Director: QZo (Yasuhiro Kuroda)
・Series composition, scriptwriter: Zappa Gyo・Character concept: Mutsumi Sasaki・Character design, chief animation director: Tomoya Hiratsuka・Yeti-kun character design: Sakura*Sakura・Storyboard: Tetsuaki Matsuda・Director: Johei Matsuura・Animation director: Tomoya Hiratsuka・Chief director: Tetsuaki Matsuda・Art director: Shinji Takasuka・Color design: Kei Ishiguro・Director of photography: Kunihiko Ito・Editors: Masaki Sakamoto, Yuri Tamura・Sound director: Kazuzo Hamano・Music: 5zizz
Producers: Makoto Ito, Mariko Kusuhara, Michiko Koyanagi, Tetsuko Kotani Animation Producers: Ryu Ishiguro, Hajime Kamata Animation Production: Doga Kobo Production: Myself;Yourself Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, Happinet, 5pb., Pony Canyon Enterprises)

■ Main Characters

・Yatsushiro Nanako
16 years old. Second year high school student. Sana's childhood friend. She is beautiful, but has a blank expression and is silent. Unlike now, when she was young, she was a bright and friendly girl. She has excellent grades and her special skill is playing the violin.
・Mao Oribe
17 years old. Third year high school student. Sana's childhood friend. A naturally big-breasted girl with glasses. Though she's older than Sana and the others, she's the most childish of them all. Her hobbies are reading and cooking.
・Akari Wakatsuki
16 years old. Second year high school student. Sana's childhood friend. Boyish and straightforward. Shusuke's twin sister. They are so close that they fight. Her special move is the electric massager.
・ Hinako Mochida
A 10-year-old fifth-grader. She's a beautiful girl, but has a very cheeky personality. She always wants to act like an adult, and gets angry when people treat her like a child. But in reality, she also has childish sides to her age.
・Yuuki Fujimura
25 years old. A female teacher in charge of Sana's class. Her subject is science. She has a straightforward personality and is loved by her students. Her hobby is giving "rewards" to students who work hard.
・Asami Hoshino
16 years old. Second year high school student. Well behaved and friendly. Class representative for the class next to Sana. Her hobbies are baking sweets and volunteering. She likes dogs and cats.
・Hidaka Sana
16 years old. Second year high school student. Medium build and calm personality. Loves games and is an indoor type. Unlike now, when he was young, he was a mischievous child. He can play the piano a little.
・Shusuke Wakatsuki
16 years old. Second year high school student. Sana's childhood friend. He loves sports and has an active personality, making him the mood maker for everyone. Shuri's twin brother. He is a member of the Kendo club, and his hobbies are lure fishing.

■ Related works

・Myself;Yourself

■ Theme songs and music

・IN1
・Tears Infection
Lyrics: Chiyomaru Shikura Composition: Chiyomaru Shikura Arrangement: Toshimichi Isoe Singer: KAORI

■Detailed evaluation

"Myself; Yourself" is a TV anime series that aired in 2007 and was later released as an OVA called "Tears Infection." This OVA is a key episode depicting the emotional climax of the series, making it a must-see for fans.

Tears Infection is successful in portraying the emotional transitions of the main characters in just five minutes. In particular, the character of Nanaka Yashiro is at the center of the film, and the gap between her past and present makes a strong impression on the viewer. The change from her bright smile as a child to her dark, closed-off expression today has a huge visual impact.

Musically, KAORI's "Tears Infection" deeply expresses the sadness of the story and touches the hearts of viewers. Written and composed by Shikura Chiyomaru, the song matches perfectly with the theme of the OVA, further enriching the viewing experience.

The animation by Doga Kobo is of high quality, with beautiful character designs and background art. The scenery of Sakuranomori Town in particular exudes an atmosphere that is a mix of nostalgia and newness, making it an extremely effective setting for the story.

The acting of the cast is also superb, with Ami Koshimizu's voice as Nanaka Yashiro conveying her inner conflict realistically. Other characters such as Shinnosuke Tachibana's Sana Hidaka and Takehito Koyasu's Shusuke Wakatsuki also express their own personalities well, creating a good overall balance.

This OVA condenses the theme of the series, "Time changes people," and deeply moves viewers. In particular, it deals with universal themes such as friendship, love, and growth, so it is likely to resonate with a wide range of people.

■Recommendation details

For fans of the Myself; Yourself series, Tears Infection is a must-watch. This OVA depicts the climax of the series and will help you understand the depth of the story even more. It can also be enjoyed on its own, so it is recommended for those who have not yet seen the series.

This is a perfect work for those who like youth dramas and heartwarming love stories. The characters' growth, friendship, and love are carefully depicted, allowing you to spend a heartwarming time. The beautiful animation and moving music are also part of the appeal.

Additionally, this OVA delves deeply into the themes of time flow and human change, leaving viewers to ponder over their own lives and relationships after watching it, so it is recommended for viewers looking for deeper insight.

"Tears Infection" is a wonderful work that combines a short but dense story, beautiful visuals, and moving music. Please watch it and experience the emotion for yourself.