The appeal and reviews of Penguin Girl♥Heart: A deep look into the unique characters and story

Penguin Girl♥Heart - The ultimate school comedy and its charm

"Penguin Girl♥Heart" was released as an OVA in 2008 and is based on the manga "Penguin Girl" and "Penguin Girl MAX" by Tetsuya Takahashi. This is a comedy anime that depicts the chaotic school life of super-natural A-girl Sakura Antarctica (aka Penguin) and her friends and rivals. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

Overview

"Penguin Girl♥Heart" was released as an OVA in three episodes. Each episode is about 80 minutes long and was released on August 13, 2008. It is based on "Penguin Girl" and "Penguin Girl MAX" by Tetsuya Takahashi, and is directed by Matsui Hitoyuki ("Nin ga Shinobuden"). It was produced by NAS, animated by PictureMagic, and produced by the Antarctic Conglomerate (Dwango, Nippon Ad Systems, Good Smile Company, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting).

This work was distributed on the Nico Nico Anime Channel every Saturday from April 19th to November 15th, 2008. In addition, a promotional program separate from the main story was distributed from July 5th to August 30th, 2008.

story

The story of "Penguin Girl♥Heart" is a slapstick school love comedy that unfolds as super-natural A-girl Antarctic Sakura (aka Penguin), super-hardcore martial artist Etorofu Kujira, and soothing girl Kurio Nene (aka Clione) attend the private Arctic Academy. Penguin is the heir to the mega-business conglomerate Antarctic Conglomerate, whose values ​​are all centered around anime, and she cosplays on a daily basis. Her special skill is that when she becomes a character, she can display the abilities of that character.

Penguin's classmate, Etorofu Kujira, is the vice president of the Arctic Academy student council. He was raised as a boy at his father's Etorofu Karate dojo, so he has a strong, masculine personality. Kujira avoids anime fans, but Penguin becomes attached to her when he says she looks like "Takenoko-chan," and she ends up being manipulated by him. Meanwhile, Kurio Nene appears to be an ordinary girl who seems a bit naive, but in fact she has a wealth of knowledge like a grandmother's tidbit, and Penguin, Kujira, and Sha-Chi love her as a "grandmother character."

In addition to these three, other unique characters such as Sha-Chi, a transfer student from China, Marie Chupacabra W. Whitebear, an exchange student from the United States, and Penguin's younger sister, Antarctic Maple, make their appearance and liven up school life. Marie in particular is the only one who can compete with the "Antarctic Conglomerate," and is a burning rival of Penguin.

character

There are many unique and attractive characters in "Penguin Girl♥Heart". The main characters are introduced below.

• Antarctic Sakura (aka Penguin) - 14 years old. The heir to the Antarctic Conglomerate, who transferred to the private Arctic Academy. She's a super-natural A-girl whose values ​​are all centered around anime. She cosplays on a daily basis, and has the special skill of being able to fully utilize the abilities of the character when she becomes that character. Her voice actor is Azusa Kataoka.
• Etorofu Kujira - 14 years old. Penguin's classmate and vice president of the Arctic Academy student council. He was raised as a boy by his father, who runs the Etorofu Karate Dojo, so he has a strong and masculine personality. He avoids anime fans, but Penguin becomes attached to him after saying he looks like "Takenoko-chan," and he ends up being manipulated by Penguin. He is a terrible cook. He is voiced by Mariya Ise.
• Nene Kurio (aka Clione) - 14 years old. A classmate of Penguin and Kujira. At first glance, she seems like an ordinary girl, but she has a wealth of knowledge, like a grandmother's tidbit, and Penguin, Kujira, and Sha-Chi are fond of her as a "grandmother character." Her voice actor is Yoshino Nanjo.
• Sha Qi - 14 years old. A returnee from China who transferred to a school, she is the legitimate successor of Shachi Chiquan. She claims to have returned from China to study and learn martial arts, but in fact, she lost a fight with a whale as a child, and since then, she has continued to challenge whales to fights, mistakenly believing that they promised to become her boyfriend if she beat them. Her drawing skills are terrible. Her voice actor is Sakura Nogawa.
• Marie Chupacabra W. White Bear - 14 years old. A foreign student from the United States, she is a second-year student at Shirokuma Academy. She is the head of the White Bear family, the only family that can compete with the Antarctic Conglomerate. She leads the Four Heavenly Kings of the White Knights and is always burning with an abnormal rivalry towards the Antarctic Conglomerate and Penguin. She is voiced by Mai Kadowaki.
• Antarctic Maple - 8 years old. Penguin's younger sister, a third-grader at Hokkyoku Elementary School. She lectures Penguin in a very ladylike and overly polite manner. Unlike Penguin, she is a reliable younger sister who always cares for her older sister. Her voice actor is Rina Hidaka.
• Mary Chupacabra W. Whitebear - Marie's younger sister and the first assassin of the White Knights' four heavenly kings. Nicknamed "Hunting Mary." A sadistic character who uses a rapier and tries to "cook" the penguins. Her voice actor is Shiono Henri.
• Kodama Kiyomi - The second assassin of the White Knights' four heavenly kings. He acts as the brains of the four heavenly kings, and torments Penguin with his constant quiz attacks. His voice actor is Satomi Akesaka.
• Hirami Ijuin - The third assassin of the White Knights' four heavenly kings. She loves skirts so much that she challenges the penguins to an impossible battle called the "skirt flipping contest." She is said to be the most beautiful girl among the four heavenly kings, but in fact... Her voice actor is Yuto Suzuki.
• Hojo Maguro - The fourth assassin of the White Knights' four heavenly kings. Nicknamed "Kongo Maguro." Using her strength as a weapon, she challenges people to arm wrestling. She is a shy maid with an eyepatch who for some reason communicates with Kujira entirely through super-fast teleportation. She is voiced by Suzuki Masahito.
• Sebastian - The muscular butler of the Antarctic family who protects the penguins. He is a cosplay fanatic on par with the penguins, wearing school swimsuits, maid outfits, sailor suits, and more. His voice actor is Yasutsugu Ishii.

staff

The production staff of "Penguin Girl♥Heart" are as follows:

• Original author : Tetsuya Takahashi
• Director : Hitoyuki Matsui
• Character design : Mizukami Land
• Chief animation director : Taisuke Iwasaki, Kazuyuki Ueda
• Art Director : Maho Takahashi
• Color design : Haruko Nobori
• Director of photography : Kuwa Yoshito
• Edited by Rie Matsuhara
• Music - CAS
• Sound Director : Miwa Iwanami
• Producers : Kiube Norihisa, Nakanishi Takashi, Kosaka Ryuji
• Animation Producer : Motoki Ueda, Koichi Sawaguchi
• Associate Producers : Kazumi Kawashima, Junko Osawa, Hiroyuki Uchida
• Produced by: NAS
• Animation Production - PictureMagic
• Produced by Antarctic Group (Dwango, Nippon Ad Systems, Good Smile Company, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting)

episode

"Penguin Girl♥Heart" consists of 22 episodes. The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Heart 01 - Penguins Attack (2008/08/13)
• Heart 02 - Shah's Counterattack (2008/08/13)
• Heart 03 - My sister is in the third grade of elementary school (2008/08/13)
• Heart 04 - Encounter Under the Night Sky (2008/08/13)
• Heart 05 - Mary is watching (2008/08/13)
• Heart 06 - This is my master! (2008/08/13)
• Heart 07 - Everyone's Favorite Shrine Maiden (2008/08/13)
• Heart 08 - The school that was targeted (2008/11/26)
• Heart 09 - Four Violent Games (2008/11/26)
• Heart 10 - Deadly Battle, White Knights! (2008/11/26)
• Heart 11 - Legendary Giant Love, Activation Edition (2008/11/26)
• Heart 12 - The Story of Poor Sisters (2008/11/26)
• Heart 13 - Badminton Princess (2008/11/26)
• Heart 14 - Galaxy Moe Moe Legend (2008/11/26)
• Heart 15 - Back to the 6 Years Ago (2009/02/25)
• Heart 16 - The Girl Who Traveled Through Time (2009/02/25)
• Heart 17 - The Familiar of Roses (2009/02/25)
• Heart 18 - A flounder's blow (2009/02/25)
• Heart 19 - Dance, Maiden (2009/02/25)
• Heart 20 - Sakura in trouble!? (2009/02/25)
• Heart 21 - Sakura and Whale, the Two of Us are Magically Pure (2009/02/25)
• Heart 22 - Shouting Love in the Center of the World, Escape (2009/02/25)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Penguin Girl♥Heart" are as follows.

• OP1
  • Song Name - Love Free Girl
  • Lyricist: Yoshimi Yuno
  • Composer - Akira Kamisaki
  • Songs - PNGN6 (Antarctic Sakura (Azusa Kataoka), Etorofu Whale (Mariya Ise), Kurio Nene (Yoshino Nanjo), Sha-Chi (Sakura Nogawa), Antarctic Maple (Rina Hidaka), Marie Chupacabra W. White Bear (Mai Kadowaki))
• ED1
  • Song Name - Swinging, popping and overflowing ☆ Charming penguin girl
  • Lyricist: Yoshimi Yuno
  • Composed by: ARM
  • Songs - PNGN4 (Antarctic Sakura (Azusa Kataoka), Etorofu Whale (Mariya Ise), Kurio Nene (Yoshino Nanjo), Antarctic Maple (Rina Hidaka))
• ED2
  • Song title - Yura Yura + Yuri Yura + Nanananana
  • Lyricist: Yoshimi Yuno
  • Composer - Yoshimi Yuno
  • Arranged by: ARM
  • Song - PNGN3 (Antarctic Sakura (Azusa Kataoka), Etorofu Whale (Mariya Ise), Kurio Nene (Yoshino Nanjo))

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Penguin Girl♥Heart" is a slapstick school comedy that revolves around the super-natural A-girl Penguin. It is a work filled with laughter and emotion, such as penguin cosplay, the special ability to become characters, and the dialogue between the unique characters. Another attraction is the gorgeous voice actors and the theme song by Iosys, a popular creator group on Nico Nico Douga.

This work was released as an OVA, which allows for a high degree of freedom in expression that is different from TV anime. It is full of parodies and gags, and contains many elements that are irresistible to those who understand. In addition, a DVD with six luxurious bonus features and commentary has been released, making it a must-see for fans.

"Penguin Girl ♥ Heart" is not just a school comedy, but a work filled with various elements such as character growth, friendship, and rivalry. You will be able to experience laughter and emotion while enjoying the chaotic school life of Penguin and his friends.

Recommendation

"Penguin Girl ♥ Heart" is especially recommended for those who like school comedy and gag anime. It is also a perfect work for those who want to enjoy the dialogue and parody elements of unique characters. In addition, it is a must-see for fans of Nico Nico Douga and Iosys.

This work was released as an OVA, so you can enjoy a high degree of freedom in expression that is different from the TV anime. The gorgeous voice actors and theme songs are also part of the appeal, making it a must-see for fans. Enjoy the slapstick school life of Penguin and his friends and experience laughter and emotion.