Review of "THE 3 Names": A fusion of charming characters and story

"The Three" - A story of humor and friendship that unfolds in a late-night family restaurant

Overview

"The Three Names" is an OVA based on the original manga by Ishihara Makochin, and was released by Pony Canyon on February 4, 2009. It is a short but dense story of 40 minutes in one episode, depicting the friendship and humor of three people in a late-night family restaurant. It is directed by Fukuda Yuichi and produced by Shogakukan and "The Three Names" Partners.

■ Story

"The Three Names" is a story set in a late-night family restaurant. The live-action DVD version was well-received, and now it has been released as an anime. The setting is still a late-night family restaurant in the anime, and the three main actors from the live-action version are trying their hand at voice acting. Their dream is to "surpass the live-action version, right!?" and that enthusiasm is clearly reflected in the anime.

■Explanation

"The Three Names" is a story about the friendship and humor of three people that unfolds in a late-night family restaurant. The live-action version was well-received, and now it has been made into an anime. The setting is still a late-night family restaurant in the anime, and the three main actors from the live-action version are trying their hand at voice acting. Their dream is to "surpass the live-action version, right!?" and that enthusiasm is well reflected in the anime. The three main actors, Sato Ryuta, Okada Yoshinori, and Tsukamoto Takashi, all participate in the full dubbing, and the relaxed, laid-back conversation at the late-night family restaurant continues without stopping.

■Cast

The cast of this film is as follows:

• Jumbo: Ryuta Sato
• Mattsun: Yoshinori Okada
• Mickey: Takashi Tsukamoto
• Waitress: Tamae Ando
• Waiter: Daisuke Kobayashi
• Parfait Dad: Shiga Kotaro

■ Main staff

The main staff of this work are as follows:

• Screenplay, Director: Yuichi Fukuda
• Original author: Ishihara Makochin
• Planning: Yu Moriya, Tomohiro Kobayashi
• Associate producers: Hiroshi Kogure, Tomoko Kato
• Produced by: Yu Moriya
• Produced by Shogakukan, "THE 3 Names" Partners

■The appeal of the work

"The Three Names" is a story about the friendship and humor of three people set in a mundane place, a late-night family restaurant. The live-action version was well-received, and now it has been made into an anime. The setting is still a late-night family restaurant in the anime, and the three main actors from the live-action version are trying their hand at voice acting. Their dream is to "surpass the live-action version, right!?" and that enthusiasm is well reflected in the anime. The three main actors, Sato Ryuta, Okada Yoshinori, and Tsukamoto Takashi, all participate in the full dubbing, and the relaxed, laid-back conversation at the late-night family restaurant continues without stopping.

■Character Introduction

Let me introduce the main characters of this work.

Jumbo (Ryuta Sato)

Jumbo is the largest character among the three. He is always cheerful and caring towards his friends, and is responsible for cheering up his friends. His character is well-drawn in the anime, and Ryuta Sato's voice acting is superb.

Mattsun (Yoshinori Okada)

Mattsun is the most level-headed of the three. He always calmly analyzes the situation and plays a role in supporting his friends. The character is well-drawn in the anime, and Yoshinori Okada's voice acting is superb.

Mickey (Takashi Tsukamoto)

Mickey is the most playful of the three. He is always cheerful and makes his friends laugh. His character is well-drawn in the anime, and Takashi Tsukamoto's voice acting is superb.

■Production Background

"The Three Names" is based on a manga by Ishihara Makochin. The original story is set in a late-night family restaurant and depicts the friendship and humor of three people, and has been supported by many fans. Due to its popularity, a live-action DVD version was produced and was well-received. This animated version was produced with the aim of surpassing the live-action version. Director Fukuda Yuichi also directed the live-action version, and has faithfully recreated the worldview of the original in the anime.

■ Evaluations and Awards

"The Three Names" has been highly praised by many fans, with many fans of the live-action version saying that "the atmosphere of the live-action version has been faithfully reproduced in the anime." The performances of the voice actors in the anime adaptation have also been highly praised, with the performances of Sato Ryuta, Okada Yoshinori, and Tsukamoto Takashi being particularly praised. Although it has not received any particularly notable awards, it is well-supported by fans.

■ Recommendation points

"The Three Names" is a story about the friendship and humor of three people set in a mundane place, a late-night family restaurant. The live-action version was well-received, and now it has been made into an anime. The setting is still a late-night family restaurant in the anime, and the three main actors from the live-action version are trying their hand at voice acting. Their dream is to "surpass the live-action version, right!?" and that enthusiasm is well reflected in the anime. The three main actors, Sato Ryuta, Okada Yoshinori, and Tsukamoto Takashi, all participate in the full dubbing, and the relaxed, laid-back conversation at the late-night family restaurant continues without stopping.

■ Related works

The original work of "The Three Names" is a manga by Ishihara Makochin, and it depicts the friendship and humor of three people in a late-night family restaurant. A live-action DVD version was also produced and was well-received. The anime adaptation aimed to surpass the live-action version. Related works include the original manga and the live-action DVD version.

■How to watch

"The Three Names" is an OVA released by Pony Canyon and can be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. It can also be viewed on some video distribution services. For details, please check the official website of each distribution service.

■ Summary

"The Three Names" is a story about the friendship and humor of three people set in a mundane place, a late-night family restaurant. The live-action version was well-received, and now it has been made into an anime. The setting is still a late-night family restaurant in the anime, and the three main actors from the live-action version are trying their hand at voice acting. Their dream is to "surpass the live-action version, right!?" and that enthusiasm is well reflected in the anime. The three main actors, Sato Ryuta, Okada Yoshinori, and Tsukamoto Takashi, all participate in the full dubbing, and the relaxed conversation at the late-night family restaurant continues without stopping. Please give it a watch.