The appeal and evaluation of School Rumble Season 3: A thorough analysis of the emotions and laughter of the final chapter

The appeal and evaluation of School Rumble Season 3: A thorough analysis of the emotions and laughter of the final chapter

School Rumble Third Term - Looking back on the excitement and laughter of the final chapter

Positioned as the final chapter of the School Rumble series, School Rumble Third Term was released as an OVA with two episodes each on July 17 and September 17, 2008. The work is based on the original manga by Kobayashi Tsutomu, directed by Takamatsu Shinji, and animated by Studio Comet. Released in the form of an OVA, this work was loved by many fans as the final chapter of the series.

Story and Characters

School Rumble Third Term is a story that revolves around a love triangle between Tsukamoto Tenma, Karasuma Oji, and Harima Kenji. Tenma has feelings for Karasuma and struggles to express them. Meanwhile, Harima has feelings for Tenma and makes various efforts to win her heart. This love triangle is at the heart of the story, and its conclusion is depicted in the final chapter.

Tenma has a positive and bright personality, has many friends, and loves period dramas and manga. Karasuma is a quiet character who is often absent-minded and does not seem to notice Tenma's feelings for him. Harima was a delinquent in middle school, but now aims to be a manga artist and secretly harbors feelings for Tenma. Tenma's younger sister, Yakumo, is very caring towards her sister and has the special ability to see into people's hearts. Other unique characters such as Sawachika Airi, Suou Mikoto, and Takano Akira add excitement to the story.

Production and staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of "School Rumble Third Term." The original story was written by Kobayashi Tsutomu, the director was Takamatsu Shinji, the series composition was by Tokita Hiroko, and the character designs were by Watanabe Hajime. The animation was produced by Studio Comet, with production cooperation from Marvelous Entertainment and production by Kodansha. The sound director was Tanaka Kazuya, the music was by Omori Toshiyuki, and the music was produced by Starchild Records.

The cast is also impressive, with many talented voice actors participating, including Koshimizu Ami as Tsukamoto Tenma, Konishi Ryosei as Karasuma Oji, Takahashi Hiroki as Harima Kenji, Noto Mamiko as Tsukamoto Yakumo, Horie Yui as Sawachika Airi, Nabatame Hitomi as Suou Mikoto, and Shimizu Kaori as Takano Akira.

Episodes and subtitles

"School Rumble Third Term" consists of two episodes, each with the following subtitles:

  • #25 Let my feelings be delivered! Break them apart! My feelings! Love runs wild! (July 17, 2008)
  • #26 Final Episode (September 17, 2008)

Episode 25 shows Tenma struggling to convey his feelings to Karasuma. Meanwhile, Harima, who also has feelings for Tenma, tries to win her heart. Episode 26 shows the end of the story and reveals the outcome of the love triangle between Tenma, Karasuma, and Harima.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music of "School Rumble Third Term" are also part of its appeal. The opening theme "Scramble" was written and composed by Suzuki Takayuki, arranged by UNSCANDAL, and sung by Horie Yui with UNSCANDAL. There are two ending themes, "Girl♡Boy (Tsukamoto Sisters Ver.)" was used in episode 25, and "School Rumble Forever" was used in episode 26. The lyrics, composition, and arrangement of "Girl♡Boy (Tsukamoto Sisters Ver.)" were written, composed, and arranged by Konishi Yasuharu, and sung by Tsukamoto Tenma and Tsukamoto Yakumo (Koshimizu Ami and Noto Mamiko). The lyrics for "School Rumble Forever" are by Aiyoshi Shiho, the music and arrangement are by Takahashi Gou, and the vocals are by Tsukamoto Tenma and Tsukamoto Yakumo featuring Suou Mikoto, Sawachika Airi, and Takano Akira (Koshimizu Ami, Noto Mamiko, Nabatame Hitomi, Horie Yui, and Shimizu Kaori).

Related Titles

"School Rumble Third Term" is positioned as the final chapter of the School Rumble series. Related works include the following:

  • School Rumble
  • School Rumble: First semester
  • School Rumble 2nd semester

By watching these works, you will be able to understand the story of "School Rumble Third Term" more deeply.

Evaluation and Impressions

"School Rumble Third Term" was loved by many fans as the final chapter of the School Rumble series. In the final chapter, which depicts the conclusion of the story, attention was focused on how the love triangle between Tenma, Karasuma, and Harima would turn out. In the final episode, it was shown whether Tenma's feelings would reach Karasuma, whether Harima's feelings would reach Tenma, and how the love triangle would be resolved, which moved many fans.

The character growth and changes in relationships are also points not to be missed. The individuality of each character, such as Tenma's positive attitude, Harima's efforts, and Karasuma's taciturn personality, adds excitement to the story. In addition, the supporting characters such as Airi Sawachika, Mikoto Suou, and Akira Takano are also attractive, and their activities are also one of the highlights.

The production has also been highly praised, with Studio Comet's careful animation, Kazuya Tanaka's sound direction, Toshiyuki Omori's music, and other efforts by many staff members coming together to create the film. The selection of the theme song and ending theme is particularly excellent, helping to liven up the atmosphere of the story.

Recommendations and how to watch

"School Rumble Third Term" is recommended not only for fans of the School Rumble series, but also for those who like romantic comedies and youth stories. As the final chapter that depicts the conclusion of the story, you can enjoy it more deeply by watching the entire series.

You can purchase it on DVD or Blu-ray, or you can watch it on streaming services, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out.

As the final chapter of the School Rumble series, "School Rumble Third Term" was loved by many fans. It is a work that is full of many charms, such as the ending of the story, the growth of the characters, and the high praise for the production. Please watch it and experience the emotions and laughter.

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