Detailed review and rating of Sekirei OVA: What's so great about it that you can't miss it?

Sekirei OVA - Digging deeper into fascinating unaired episodes

March 25, 2009 was a special day for Sekirei fans. That's because the bonus DVD included with the sixth volume of the limited edition DVD included an episode that had never aired before. This OVA was an important piece of information to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Sekirei, and was long-awaited content for fans. Below, we will provide detailed information about this OVA, as well as comprehensive information to fully convey the charm of Sekirei.

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

March 25, 2009 *This unaired episode is included on the bonus DVD included with the sixth volume of the limited edition DVD released on March 25, 2009 (also included in the first season BD-BOX released later).

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Aniplex

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Sakurako Gokurakuin

■ Director

Keizo Kusakawa

■ Production

・Animation Production: Seven Arcs ・Production: Wagtail Project (Aniplex, Seven Arcs, Movic)

■Works

Sakurako Gokurakuin/Square Enix・Wagtail Project

■ Story

"Now, let's begin - a new myth, a beautiful war story, a miraculous love story."

In the year 2020, a man made this declaration on the rooftop of a towering building in the New East Imperial Capital. It was the signal for the start of the "Sekirei Project." 108 graceful warriors known as "Sekirei" were released into the human world in search of their master, Ashikabi - to be the last of them, risking their own feelings.

"Sorry, it didn't work out this year either..."

Sahashi Minato is a boring college student who moved to the big city of his dreams but failed the university entrance exam. He has no ambitions, no close friends, and no girlfriend. He's a loser. On top of that, he had just decided that he would be retaking the exam for the second time. Minato was on his way home, feeling down about the harsh reality. Suddenly, a mysterious beautiful girl fell from the sky in front of him. Her name was "Yui". She called herself "Sekirei" and chose Minato as her destined partner, "Ashiga".

"I'll fight for you, Minahito!"

And when the bond between Minahito and Yui is engraved, the story begins to move -- This is a new myth woven by humans and Sekirei. This is the lovely war chronicle that the Sekirei unfold. This is a miraculous love story that is spun with a destined partner. All of this is for the sake of marrying the one you love forever --

■Explanation

A romantic action drama about beautiful girls woven by 108 Sekirei. Sahashi Minato is a dull student who has decided to repeat his entrance exams for the second time. Suddenly, a mysterious beautiful girl falls from the sky in front of him. She calls herself a "Sekirei" and chooses Minato as her destined partner, "Ashikabi". And when the bond between Minato and Yui is engraved, the story begins to move... *Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Minato Sahashi/Shinnosuke Tachibana・Yui/Saori Hayami・Kusano/Kana Hanazawa・Matsu/Aya Endo・Tsukimi/Marina Inoue・Uzume/Hitomi Nabatame・Fuka/Yukana・Miya Asama/Sayaka Ohara・Karasu/?mi Paku・?, Kagari/Yuki Kaida・Kaori Seo/Katsuyuki Konishi・Hikari/Yuko Kaida・Hibiki/Michiko Neya・Yukari Sahashi/Kana Asumi・Shiina, Chiho/Ishizuka Sayori, Sagi Haruka/Okamoto Nobuhiko, Kuno/Akasaka Satomi, Onaka Hiroto/Seki Toshihiko, Takami/Ito Miki, Beniyoku/Ito Shizuka, Haiba/Saiga Mitsuki, Natsuo/Toriumi Kosuke, Mikogami Hayato/Fukuyama Jun, Yami/Ueda Kana, Mutsu/Matsubara Daisuke, Akitsu/Kobayashi Yu, Hyouga Izumi/Takuma Takewaka, Mitsuba/Yahagi Sayuri

■ Main staff

・Planning: Koichirou Natsume, Koji Taguchi, Masaki Yasuda ・Original story: Sakurako Gokurakuin (published in Young Gangan (Square Enix))
Director: Keizo Kusakawa; Series composition, script: Takao Yoshioka; Character design: Shinpei Tomooka; Design works: Akira Otsuka; Art director: Junichi Azuma; Art setting: Hiroshi Izumi; Color design: Keiko Kai, Aiko Shinohara; Director of photography: Atsushi Nakayama; Editing: Yumiko Fuse, Yukiko Nojiri (WINS)
・Music/Hiroaki Sano ・Sound Director/Jin Aketagawa (Magic Capsule)
・Adjustment/Kazuya Sakakieda (Prosen Studio)
・Recording: Michiya Arakawa (Prosen Studio)
・Effects/Emi Takanashi (eNa)
・Sound Production/Glow Vision ・Assistant Producers/Kazuaki Ito, Yasutaka Kimura, Isao Ishikawa, Shigekaoru Sato ・Executive Producers/Masuro Ueda, Osamu Kamimura, Naohiro Tabu ・Marketing Director, Publicity Producer/Yuma Takahashi ・Supervisor/Naho Akagi ・Producers/Hiroyuki Shimizu, Kozue Kanba ・Assistant Producer/Shunsuke Saito ・Animation Production/Seven Arcs ・Production/Wagamuki Project (Aniplex, Seven Arcs, Movic)

■ Main Characters

A 19-year-old, second-time college dropout who is known as a wimp. He is a laid-back type, but has a strong core and is determined to do things on his own.
・Musubi Sekirei No. 88. A fist-type Sekirei who excels in close combat. She has a bright and positive personality, and doesn't hide her feelings for everyone.
・Tsukiumi Sekirei No. 09. A Sekirei with high combat abilities who makes full use of her ability to control water. She has an unwavering belief and a straightforward personality.
・Kusano Sekirei No. 108. A Sekirei with the ability to control plants. Although she is lonely, she is surprisingly strong-willed for a child.
・Pine Sekirei No.02. A brainy Sekirei who excels at extracting top-secret information and devising strategies. She has a strong intellectual (idiotically) curiosity.
・Asama Miya The landlord of Izumo Mansion where everyone lives. She is caring and kind, but when she gets angry she can be very scary. She is actually a master of Iaijutsu.
・Kagari A resident of Izumo-so. His name "Kagari" is his stage name, and he is actually the most popular host. For some reason, he hates being touched by people.
・Light Sekirei No. 11. Twin Sekirei who can control electricity. They only target Sekirei before they hatch. They support the trash Ashikaga by working part-time jobs.
・Hibiki Sekirei No. 12. Twin Sekirei who can control electricity. They only target Sekirei before they hatch. They support the trash Ashikaga by working part-time jobs.
・Uzume
Sekirei No. 10. A Sekirei who lives in Izumo Manor. She has a bright and lively personality. Due to certain circumstances, she lives apart from Ashikaga.
・Crow-feathered Sekirei No.04. A Sekirei also known as the "Black Sekirei". Although he is carefree, he has a cruel personality. He is feared by other Sekirei.
Hiroto Onaka is the president of one of the world's largest corporations, M.B.I. He is the one who initiated the "Wagtail Project," which is the key to the story.

■Subtitle

・1/First Meteor Show (2009/03/25)

■ Related works

・Sekirei ・Sekirei Pure Engagement Special Program Just Before Broadcast ・Sekirei Pure Engagement
・Sekirei Pure Engagement Episode 0 ・Sekirei Pure Engagement Episode 2

The appeal and evaluation of Sekirei OVA

The Sekirei OVA is a special one for fans of the Sekirei series. This is because this OVA provides new episodes that were not depicted in the TV series. In particular, the scenes in which the relationship between Sahashi Minato and Yui deepens, and the battle scenes with other Sekirei, gave fans fresh surprises and excitement.

The story of this OVA depicts Minato's change of heart after he is told to retake the exams for the second time, and the process of his deepening bond with Yui. As Minato's growth and Yui's pure feelings intersect, viewers can deeply empathize with their relationship. The OVA also includes battle scenes with other Sekirei, depicting each Sekirei's individual abilities and fighting methods in detail. This further expands the world of Sekirei, drawing viewers into its charm.

As for the cast, the voice actors, including Shinnosuke Tachibana and Saori Hayami, gave excellent performances, expressing the emotions of the characters realistically. In particular, the voice of Saori Hayami, who plays Yui, has a gentleness and strength that warms the hearts of viewers, making them feel a deep connection with Minami. The voice actors who play the other Sekirei also portray the individual personalities of each character, drawing viewers into the charm of each Sekirei.

As for the staff, the talents of Director Keizo Kusakawa and Series Composer Takao Yoshioka shine. In particular, Keizo Kusakawa's direction is visually beautiful in the Sekirei battle scenes and scenes depicting the bond between Minato and Yui, capturing the hearts of viewers. Additionally, Takao Yoshioka's script carefully depicts Minato's growth and the Sekirei's fighting style, allowing viewers to become deeply immersed in the story.

The main characters, including Minato and Yui, are also well-drawn with their own personalities. Minato's growth and Yui's pure feelings are particularly touching to the viewers. The other Sekirei also have their own personalities and abilities, and viewers are drawn to their charms.

The subtitle "First Mete no Otsukai" symbolizes the episode where the relationship between Minato and Yui deepens, and viewers can feel their growth and bond. In addition, the related works "Sekirei" and "Sekirei Pure Engagement" series are also essential works to deeply understand the world of Sekirei. By watching these works, you can feel the charm of Sekirei even more.

Recommended points of Sekirei OVA

The Sekirei OVA is a must-watch for fans of the Sekirei series. In particular, the scenes in which the relationship between Minato and Yui deepens, and the battle scenes with other Sekirei, will give fans fresh surprises and excitement. The cast and staff are also outstanding, allowing viewers to immerse themselves deeply in the story.

The recommended points are as follows:

• A scene where Minato and Yui's relationship deepens
• Battle scenes with other Sekirei
• Great performances from the cast
• The direction and script highlight the talent of the staff
• Main character's personality and growth
• Symbolism in the subtitle
• Collaboration with related works

By keeping these points in mind, you can enjoy the charm of Sekirei OVA to the fullest. This work is recommended not only for fans of the Sekirei series, but also for those who like beautiful girl romantic action dramas. Please watch this OVA and experience the world of Sekirei.