The appeal and reviews of "The Scarlet Hills": A thorough analysis of this touching coming-of-age story

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Akaneironi Somarusaka - Akaneironi Somarusaka

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Broadcast period

October 3, 2008 - December 19, 2008

Chiba TV October 3, 2008 to December 19, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Friday 1:00 to 1:30 (Thursday late night)

TOKYO MX October 4, 2008 to December 20, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Saturday 1:30 to 2:00 (Friday night)

KBS Kyoto October 4, 2008 to December 20, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Saturday 1:30 to 2:00 (Friday night)

Teletama October 7, 2008 to December 23, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Tuesday 1:30 to 2:00 (Monday night)

Me-Tele October 9, 2008 to December 25, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Thursday 2:50 to 3:20 (Wednesday late night)

AT-X October 16, 2008 - January 1, 2009 (Episodes 1-12) Every Thursday 9:00-9:30

Kids Station February 20, 2009 to May 15, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Friday 0:30 to 1:00 (Thursday late night)

■Broadcasting station

CTC, UHF, AT-X, Kids Station

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

feng

■ Director

Keitaro Motonaga

■ Production

・Animation Production: TNK

Produced by: Private Amity Academy Mountaineering Club (Marvelous Entertainment, Avex Entertainment, feng, Lantis, Pony Canyon Enterprises)

■Works

©feng・Amitie Private School Mountaineering Club 2008

■ Story

One day, Nagase Junichi, a student at the private Amitie Academy, finds a beautiful girl being harassed by some men and steps in to help her. The men who see Junichi run away in fear, leaving behind the word "Genokilla" behind them. The girl he helped asks him his name, but Junichi, trying to look good, dashes off and leaves the scene... Junichi deeply regrets not telling the girl he helped last night his name, but just as the summer vacation ends and the new semester begins, a transfer student arrives in Junichi's class. Junichi is shocked when he sees the transfer student! It is none other than Katagiri Yuki, the girl Junichi helped yesterday! Yuki and Junichi have a dramatic reunion, and a new page has been written in the "Genokilla Legend." A sweet and sad relationship is about to begin... or so he thought, but a terrible event awaits the two.

■Explanation

Popular voice actors gather together!! The ultimate tsundere anime! Fantasy school romantic comedy!! One day, Nagase Junichi, a student at the private Amitie Academy, helps a beautiful girl who is being harassed by some men. Summer vacation is over and the new semester has just begun, when a transfer student arrives in Junichi's class. The transfer student turns out to be Katagiri Yuki, the girl Junichi helped yesterday. They may have started a sweet and heartbreaking relationship, but a terrible event awaits them... *Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Junichi Nagase/Wataru Hatano

・Yuki Katagiri/Rie Kugimiya

・Minato Nagase/Aya Hirano

・Tsukasa Kiriu/Marina Inoue

・Karen Ayanokoji/Emiri Kato

・Nagomi Shiraishi/Ryo Hirohashi

・Yutori Shiraishi/Ryo Hirohashi

・Mizuki Shiina/Rie Tanaka

・Mikoto Tachibana/Erino Hazuki

・Aya Nijo/Kaori Fukuhara

・Fuyuhiko Nishino/Akira Ishida

・Seijiro Sugishita/Rikiya Koyama

■ Main staff

・Original work by feng

Planning: Yoshiaki Matsumoto, Yoshihito Takaya, Kenichiro Hata, Shunji Inoue, Masahiro Watanabe

Director: Keitaro Motonaga

・Series Composition/Uezu Makoto

・Character design: Madoka Hirayama, Kumi Horii

・Chief animation director: Masaharu Hara

・Sub-character design: Yoshihiro Watanabe

・Prop design: Goichi Iwahata

・Costume design cooperation: Jun Yukawa

・Art director/Kazuto Shimoyama

・Color design: Rumiko Suzushiro

Director of photography: Ryohei Kasai

Edited by Takashi Sakurai

・Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina

・Music: Kenichiro Suehiro

・Music producer/Yoshiyuki Ito

・Sound production/recording studio/Delphi Sound

・Sound effects/Kiyotaka Kawada

・Recording adjustment: Toshihiro Hayano

・Recording assistant: Yuko Matsuda

・Sound Production Manager: Yusuke Uchimura

・Offline editing/AIC

・Video editing: Hitokuchizaka Studio, Hayashi Diqing

・Setting Production: Yasumi Oshima

Producers: Makoto Ito, Masanori Goto, Kamisama, Katsumi Koike, Tetsuko Kotani

Assistant producers: Takahiro Ryu, Kentaro Suzuki

・Publicity Manager: Tomoko Hasegawa, Nobuaki Takeuchi

Planning cooperation, animation production: TNK

Producers: Kawai KSK, Sakabe Hisaaki

Produced by: Private Amity Academy Mountaineering Club (Marvelous Entertainment, Avex Entertainment, feng, Lantis, Pony Canyon Enterprises)

■ Main Characters

・Junichi Nagase

A second-year student at the private Amity Academy. Apparently he used to be a troublemaker, feared by the nickname "Genokiller," and leaving behind many legends... He can't stand up to his younger sister Minato, and she always gets angry at him.

・Yuki Katagiri

She is the daughter of Chairman Katagiri, who heads the Katagiri Zaibatsu. Junichi saves her when she is being harassed by some men on the street, and she lets her guard down for a moment, but then a certain incident causes them to become enemies... A textbook tsundere character.

・Minato Nagase

Junichi's younger sister, one year younger than him. She's good at all kinds of housework and sports! She's the perfect girl. She's soft-spoken and always has a gentle smile, but she can sometimes be strict with the childish Junichi.

・Tsukasa Kiriu

Junichi's classmate. He knows a lot about Junichi's time as a Genokiller, and often teases him along with Fuyuhiko. He is a member of the journalism club, and is always cheerful and sensitive to current topics.

・Karen Ayanokoji

She is an extremely wealthy young lady who rivals the Katagiri family. She may appear strong-willed and assertive, but deep down she is a kind person who always looks after others. She is an airhead and tends to run around aimlessly. She seems to be somewhat conscious of Junichi, but...

・Nagomi Shiraishi

A mysterious girl who appears out of nowhere. She repeats mysterious words and actions, and since she rarely appears, it's hard to take your eyes off her. She's always mysteriously communicating with someone, but that's also a mystery.

・Shiina Mizuki

Student council president of Amity Academy. She loves festivals and events, and her idol-like nature livens up everyone. She likes Junichi and always gets him into trouble with her playful pranks.

・Fuyuhiko Nishino

Junichi's classmate and bad friend. A handsome boy who is always smiling, he is kind and gentlemanly to everyone, and has a polite demeanor, but he has some peculiar tastes and often talks about them.

・Seijiro Sugishita

He is the homeroom teacher for Junichi's class. At first glance, his appearance and behavior make him seem like a mischievous teacher, but he is a passionate guy who can speak his true feelings to others. Junichi is also a big fan of him.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Crimson First Kiss (2008/10/03)

・Episode 2: Crimson Approach (2008/10/10)

Episode 3: Mysterious Scream (2008/10/17)

・Episode 4: Indigo Mud Party (2008/10/24)

Episode 5: Crimson First Date (2008/10/31)

・Episode 6: Golden Montagne (2008/11/07)

Episode 7: Steel-Colored Festival (2008/11/14)

Episode 8: Twilight Desire (2008/11/21)

Episode 9: Crimson Birthday (2008/11/28)

Episode 10: Crimson Confusion (2008/12/05)

・Episode 11: Scarlet Puzzlement (2008/12/12)

Episode 12: The Scarlet Hills (2008/12/19)

■ Related works

・The Scarlet Hill Hardcore OVA, Niisan!!

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1

・First Love Parachute

Lyrics by Aki Hata

・Composer: Tomokazu Tashiro

Arrangement: Katsumichi Harada

・Singer: Hashimoto Miyuki

・ED1

・Sweet Gift

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composer: Takuya Watanabe

・Arrangement: Takuya Watanabe

・Singer: Yuuki Katagiri (Rie Kugimiya)

・ED2

・Confusion…

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composition: Koji Ueda

Arrangement: Yoshihiro Kusano

・Song: Nagomi Shiraishi (Ryo Hirohashi)

・ED3

The girl test is difficult

Lyrics by Aki Hata

・Composer: Takashi Matsushita

Arrangement: Masaki Suzuki

・Singer: Karen Ayakoji (Emiri Kato)

・ED4

・Akaneiro (scarlet) hometown

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composer: Katsuya Yoshida

Arrangement: Yoichiro Yasuoka

・Singer: Yuuki Katagiri (Rie Kugimiya)

・ED5

・Cherry pink mystery

Lyrics by Aki Hata

・Composer: Yukari Hashimoto

・Arrangement: Yukari Hashimoto

・Singer: Karen Ayakoji (Emiri Kato)

・ED6

・Make a miracle!

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composer: Katsuya Yoshida

Arrangement: Takahiro Ando

・Singer: Mizuki Shiina (Rie Tanaka)

・ED7

・Love Diving

Lyrics by Aki Hata

・Composer: Koshiro Fukumoto

Arrangement: Masaki Suzuki

・Singer: Tsukasa Kiryu (Marina Inoue)

・ED8

・Chu.chu.ru.’s promise

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composition: Koji Ueda

・Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani

・Singer: Mizuki Shiina (Rie Tanaka)

・ED9

・An unawakened wish…

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composition: Hoshi Issei

Arrangement: Shun Ito

・Singer: Minato Nagase (Aya Hirano)

・ED10

・ai・cocokara

Lyrics by Saori Kodama

・Composition: Hoshi Issei

Arrangement: Kazunori

・Singer: Nagase Minato (Hirano Aya)

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka" is a TV anime series that aired in 2008, and the original work is an 18+ game by feng. This work is known for bringing out the charm of tsundere characters to the fullest, especially in the school love comedy genre. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal, evaluation, and recommended points of this work.

Story and Characters

The story begins when Junichi Nagase, a student at the private Amity Academy, rescues a beautiful girl, Yuki Katagiri, one day. Junichi is a legendary figure nicknamed "Genokiller," and his past adds depth to the story. This bittersweet youth love comedy, which begins with Junichi's meeting with Yuki, has the power to draw viewers in.

Of particular note is the tsundere character of Katagiri Yuki. Rie Kugimiya's voice acting is superb, and Yuki's tsundere side and the gentle expressions she occasionally shows capture the hearts of viewers. In addition, characters with rich personalities such as Junichi's younger sister Nagase Minato, classmates Kirio Tsukasa and Ayanokoji Karen add excitement to the story. The backgrounds and relationships of each character are carefully drawn, eliciting deep empathy from viewers.

Voice actors and music

The cast of this work includes popular voice actors such as Wataru Hatano, Rie Kugimiya, Aya Hirano, and Marina Inoue. Their acting skills bring out the charm of the characters and add depth to the story. Rie Kugimiya's tsundere acting in particular leaves a strong impression on viewers.

Musically, the series also uses many memorable songs, such as the opening theme "First Love Parachute" and the ending theme "Sweet Gift." Miyuki Hashimoto's singing voice and the high quality of the character songs capture the hearts of viewers. Another attraction of this series is that each ending theme is different for each character.

Animation and performance

TNK, the animation production company, has paid particular attention to character design and background art. The character designs by Madoka Hirayama and Kumi Horii vividly express the individuality of each character. Additionally, the background art by Kazuto Shimoyama, art director, is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Director Keitaro Motonaga has directed the show to bring out the flavor of a school romantic comedy to the fullest, so viewers won't get bored. In particular, the subtitles for each episode are themed around color, providing visual enjoyment.

Recommended points

"Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka" is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like school romantic comedies. The charm of the tsundere characters and the relationships between the unique characters are depicted, giving viewers a deep sense of empathy. You can also enjoy the performances of popular voice actors and memorable music.

Furthermore, even though this work is a compact 12-episode series, the story development and character growth are carefully depicted. Therefore, it is also recommended for those who want to watch it all at once in a short period of time. There is also an OVA related to it, "Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka Hardcore OVA Desu yo Niisan!!", which allows you to enjoy an even deeper worldview.

summary

"Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka" is a school love comedy that depicts the charm of tsundere characters and the relationships between unique characters. The performances of popular voice actors, memorable music, and careful animation and direction draw viewers in. This is a work that is especially recommended for those who like school love comedies and those who want to watch it all in one go in a short period of time. You can experience an even deeper worldview by enjoying the OVA of the related work as well.