OUiZ MAGiC ACADEMY ~The appeal and evaluation of original animation~

The appeal and reviews of OUiZ MAGiC ACADEMY ~The Original Animation~

Overview

"OUiZ MAGiC ACADEMY ~The Original Animation~" is an OVA released on September 12, 2008, based on the game "Quiz Magic Academy". The two-part series was published by Konami Digital Entertainment and animated by AIC PLUS+. It was directed by Keitaro Motonaga and written by Makoto Uezu. Each episode is 30 minutes long, but has a dense story.

story

At the Magic Academy, the number of magic gems awarded to students with good results determines the grades of each student and the class. Rukia's class has always been at the bottom of the class in terms of the number of magic gems they have acquired due to repeated scandals caused by failed spells. However, her homeroom teacher, Ms. Amelia, urges her students to win the main event of the school festival, the "Class Magic Competition," acquire a large number of magic gems, and clear their name. Through this challenge, Rukia and her classmates grow and deepen their friendships and bonds.

character

The appeal of this work lies in its unique characters. The main character, Rukia, is voiced by Kuwashima Houko and plays an active role as a leader in the class. The cast is full of impressive actors, including Hase Yurina as Aloe, Asano Masumi as Sharon, Hiyama Nobuyuki as Leon, Koyasu Takehito as Serios, Nagashima Yuko as Malaria, Tamura Yukari as Clara, Goto Yumiko as Riel, Takahashi Chiaki as Teacher Amelia, Wakamoto Norio as Teacher Garuda, and Gori Daisuke as Teacher Romanov. The individual personalities and backgrounds of each character add depth to the story.

Production Staff

The director, storyboard artist and producer is Keitaro Motonaga, and the script is by Makoto Uezu. The animation character designer and animation director are Madoka Hirayama and Kumi Horii, the action director is Yoichi Ueda, the main animator is Joji Sawada, the prop designer is Goichi Iwahata, the creature designer is Kyoma Aki, the art director is Minoru Maeda, the color designer is Chieko Hibi, the director of photography is Hideki Imaizumi, the editor is Takashi Sakurai, the sound director is Yasunori Ebina, the music is Tomoki Hasegawa, and the producers are Tetsuya Ozono and Niyuu Oki. These staff members work together to create high-quality animation.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Wise Man's Path" is sung by Kuwashima Houko, who plays Rukia, with lyrics by Aiyoshi Shiho, music by Koga Hiroki, and arrangement by Takagi Hiroshi. The ending theme "Mirai no Minna" is sung by Asano Masumi, who plays Sharon, with lyrics by Aiyoshi Shiho, music by Koga Hiroki, and arrangement by Takagi Hiroshi. These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

"OUiZ MAGiC ACADEMY ~The Original Animation~" is a short but fascinating work with a dense story and a rich cast of characters. It is particularly moving to watch the process of Rukia's class growing and the deepening of their friendships and bonds. Also, don't miss the high-quality animation created by the stellar cast and staff. The opening and ending songs also add to the atmosphere of the work, making it a highly polished work overall.

Related Titles

There is a sequel to this work called "Quiz Magic Academy Original Animation 2." Please check it out as well.

Recommended points

This work is recommended for those who want to enjoy a youth story set in a magic school. It is also perfect for those who like works that depict the growth and friendship of unique characters. Furthermore, for Quiz Magic Academy fans, it is a valuable work that allows you to enjoy the world of the game in an anime. Please give it a watch.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

September 12, 2008

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Konami Digital Entertainment

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■ Director

Keitaro Motonaga

■ Production

・Animation Production: AIC PLUS+
・Produced by Konami Digital Entertainment

■Works

©2008 Konami digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.