The appeal and reviews of "Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S": A fusion of music and story

Polyphonica Crimson S - A Tale of Enchanting Melodies and Bonds

"Divine Comedy Polyphonica Crimson S" is a TV anime series that aired in 2009 and is based on the original game by Ichiro Sakaki. This series is the second season of the "Polyphonica" series, and the timeline is set in an earlier era than the previous work. Set on the continent of Polyphonica, where spirits and humans coexist, the story of the bond and adventures of the Divine Comedy Musicians and the spirits has captivated many fans.

■ Story

Polyphonica is a continent where humans and spirits coexist and the spirits have powers. People rely on the miracles that the spirits perform, and the spirits use the music played by humans to exert their powers in all sorts of situations in this world. The spirits are controlled by the music played by musicians and exert their powers. Those who play this special music are called "Dantists" and are respected.

On a moonlit night, the two met on the roof of an orphanage. An unparalleled strong spirit, Corticarte Apa Lagranges, and a lonely boy, Foron. "I want you to be mine alone. I want the shape of your soul to be mine alone. Is that okay?" the spirit spoke the words of a contract. It was a sacred ceremony to forge a bond. However, to the boy, it was just a dreamlike event. Time passed, and a certain event triggered the bond to move again.

■Explanation

This is the second TV series based on the "Polyphonica" series, and the timeline is set in the past compared to the previous series. Polyphonica is a continent where humans and spirits coexist and the spirits live with power. People rely on the miracles that the spirits create, and the spirits use the music played by humans to demonstrate their power in all kinds of situations in this world. The spirits are controlled by the music played by musicians and demonstrate their power. They who play this special music are called "Divine Musicians (Dantists)" and are respected. On a moonlit night, the two met on the roof of an orphanage. An unparalleled strong spirit - Corticarte Apa Lagranges and a lonely boy - Foron. "I want you to be mine alone. I want the shape of your soul to be mine alone. - Is that okay?" the spirit uttered the words of the contract. It was a sacred ceremony to form a bond. However, for the boy, it was just a dreamlike event of one night. Then, time passed, and a certain event triggered the bond to move again.

■Cast

• Tatara Foron: Hiroshi Kamiya
• Corticarte Apa Lagranges: Haruka Tomatsu
• Yugiri Perserte: Nana Mizuki
• Yugiri Prinesika: Rina Sato
• Tsuge Yufinley: Ayako Kawasumi
• Saiki Rembalt: Katsuyuki Konishi
• Headmaster: Shou Hayami
• Mizerdrid: Ai Nonaka
• Elaine Doos: Hitomi Nabatame
• Danguis: Shintaro Asanuma

■ Main staff

• Planning: Takeichi Honda, Kazuyoshi Fukuba, Yasunari Dobashi, Yukio Sonobe, Shunji Inoue, Koji Kumoide
• Original author: Ichiro Sakaki (GA Bunko/Softbank Creative)
• Character design: Noboru Kannazuki
• Series Composition: Kenichi Kanamaki
• Character design: Mitsuru Ohara
• Chief animation director: Mitsuru Obara, Kazuhisa Kosuge
• Mechanical design: Kazuhisa Kosuge
• Prop Design: Michiko Ueno
• Art Director: Masaru Sato, Mon Sato, Masuo Nakayama (Studio Palette)
• Art setting: Yoshinori Shiozawa
• Color design: Tomoe Takatani
• Director of photography: Ryo Iijima
• Edited by: Kazuhiko Seki
• Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
• Music: Hikaru Nanase
• Music Production: Lantis
• Sound effects: Naoto Yamatani (Soundbox)
• Recording adjustment: Kazuya Sakakieda
• Recording assistant: Keita Konagaya
• Sound Production: Magic Capsule
• Sound Production: Masazumi Yagihashi
• Casting Manager: Matsuoka Cho
• Edited by: Seki Editorial Office
• Video editing: Tokyo Development Laboratory (Yoshiaki Kanazawa)
• Assistant producers: Michiyoshi Koyama, Takeshi Hashimoto, Shinji Horikiri, Yukie Kaneko, Tomoe Takahashi, Yoshiya Uemura
• Advertising: Yoko Makiguchi, Takahiro Sasagi
• Promotional cooperation: Seiji Miyazaki
• Logo design: Hirotoshi Maeyama
• Production desk, setting production: Yutaka Kurosawa
• Producers: Isamu Shibata, Masashi Takatori, Shuji Kitamura, Yoshiko Nakayama, Yoshiyuki Ito, Tetsuro Satomi
• Line Producer: Nobuhiro Okuhara
• Animation: Diomedea
• Director: Toshimasa Suzuki
• Produced by: Torbas Divine Music Academy (TO Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Softbank Creative, FCC, Lantis, Yomiko Advertising)

■ Main Characters

• Tatara Foron: The protagonist. He is studying at the Tolubas Divine Music Academy, aiming to become a Divine Musician. His main instrument is the piano. He has extraordinary talent, but is often shunned by those around him due to his lack of skill, and he lacks confidence in himself. He is earnest and kind, and sometimes this can go too far and make him appear indecisive, but when the time comes, he shows incredible concentration. As a child, he met Corticarte on the roof of an orphanage, and he aims to become a Divine Musician, but his completely unexpected reunion with her at the academy changes his fate.
• Corticarte Apa Lagranges: Foron's contracted spirit. She is one of the most powerful spirits. Due to certain circumstances, her appearance is different from when she met Foron 12 years ago. From the outside, she is a cute girl, but her personality is selfish and arrogant. She is particularly possessive, and willfully tells Foron, "You are mine." She is relentless in her hostility towards students who say bad things about Foron, and often causes trouble at the academy. Her favorite food is egg sandwiches made by Photon. She has a big secret from her past, and is afraid that Foron will find out.
• Yugiri Perserte: A freshman at Torbas Divine Music Academy and a junior at Foron. She is Prinesica's twin sister. She is a cheerful and cheerful mood-maker. She was touched by Foron's strong, straightforward, yet gentle singing voice, and has come to respect him ever since. She is direct in her approach to Foron, and Corticarte and Foron compete with each other every day.
• Yugiri Prinesica: A freshman at Torbas Divine Music Academy and a junior at Foron. She is Perserte's twin sister. In contrast to her sister, she is physically weak and has a quiet personality. She always calmly supports Perserte, such as stepping in to stop Perserte from getting into a scuffle with Corticarte. Due to a past incident, she is carrying a heavy secret on her own, but she is strong-willed and does not let her sister know about it.
• Tsuge Yufinley: A graduate of the Torbas Academy of Divine Music, and a senior to Foron and Renbart. Her main instrument is the violin. She is so talented that she is called a genius once every ten years, and has a caring and kind personality. She is a good understanding person who watches over Foron's growth.
• Saiki Rembalt: Folon's classmate and best friend at the Tolubas Academy of Divine Music. Her main instrument is the guitar. She is friendly and has many friends and acquaintances, and she also has excellent grades and is beautiful, making her very popular. Although she appears glamorous from her appearance and personality, she is actually a hard worker.
• Headmaster: The headmaster of the Tolubas Divine Comedy Academy, he holds the highest authority. He has a carefree personality, far from that of a powerful person. His otherworldly demeanor and appearance give off a sense of dignity, but his occasional detached attitude and behavior suggest that he is a mysterious figure hiding something great beneath his true face.
• Miseldrid: A low-level spirit that resides in the academy. Cheerful and innocent, she doesn't think too deeply about things. She's like a mascot, loved by the students.
• Elaine Doos: A high-ranking spirit who has a contract with the Headmaster. He has a calm and gentle personality. He faithfully follows the Headmaster and watches over the students of the academy with kindness. For some reason, he has lost his former power.
• Danguis: A student at the Torbas Academy of Divine Music. His main instrument is the guitar. He has excellent playing skills, but he is arrogant and self-centered. Perhaps due to his personality, he is completely unable to summon spirits. He is a troublesome character who causes trouble with his selfish reasoning.

■Subtitle

• First Encounter: misterioso (2009/04/04)
• 2nd verse/maze:piangendo(2009/04/11)
• 3rd Concert/Covenant: loco (2009/04/18)
• 4th act/Secret activity:rubato(2009/04/25)
• Part 5/Plot: feroce(2009/05/02)
• No. 6/Sotama: affettuoso(2009/05/09)
• 7th act/start: amabile(2009/05/16)
• 8th Canto/Shock: Furioso (2009/05/23)
• No. 9/Ambition: Marcato (2009/05/30)
• Episode 10/Advance: risoluto(2009/06/06)
• 11th Concert/Disassembly: Tempestoso (2009/06/13)
• Part 12/Hope: vivace(2009/06/20)

■ Related works

• Divine Comedy Polyphonica

■ Theme songs and music

• OP1: phosphorus
  • Lyricist: riya
  • Composer: Hajime Kikuchi
  • Arrangement: Hajime Kikuchi
  • Sung by: eufonius
• ED1: Koi no Uta
  • Lyricist: Nobuhisa Aramaki
  • Composer: Nobuhisa Aramaki
  • Arranged by: Shinya Saito
  • Vocals: Haruka Tomatsu
• IN1: La Luna
  • Lyricist: Maiko Horisawa
  • Composer: Hikaru Nanase
  • Arrangement: Hikaru Nanase
  • Vocals: Maiko Horisawa
• IN2: L'aura ~Song of the Spirit~
  • Lyricist: Maiko Horisawa
  • Composer: Hikaru Nanase
  • Arrangement: Hikaru Nanase
  • Vocals: Maiko Horisawa

■Broadcast information

"Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S" was broadcast from April to June 2009. It was available to watch on the following stations:

• tvk: April 4, 2009 to June 20, 2009 (episodes 1 to 12) Every Saturday 25:30 to 26:00
• Teletama: April 4, 2009 to June 20, 2009 (episodes 1 to 12) every Saturday from 25:30 to 26:00
• Mainichi Broadcasting System: April 4, 2009 to June 20, 2009 (episodes 1 to 12) every Saturday from 26:58 to 27:28
• Mie TV: April 9, 2009 to June 25, 2009 (episodes 1 to 12) every Thursday from 25:25 to 25:55
• Gifu Broadcasting: April 9, 2009 to June 25, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Thursday 25:45 to 26:15
• Chiba TV: April 9, 2009 to June 25, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Thursday 26:00 to 26:30
• AT-X: April 21, 2009 to July 7, 2009 (episodes 1 to 12) Every Tuesday 11:30 to 12:00

It was also streamed online, with updates on the Bandai Channel every Friday at 12:00 from April 24th to July 10th, 2009.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Polyphonica Crimson S" was highly praised as a fantasy work depicting the world of music and spirits. In particular, the story centered on the bond between the Divine Musician and the spirits deeply moved viewers. The growth of the main character, Folon, and the unique portrayal of the characters surrounding him are also part of the appeal. As a work with a music theme, the background music and theme song were also very impressive and captured the hearts of viewers.

The animation was produced by Diomedea, and the quality was high, with beautiful character designs and background art. In particular, the visuals of the spirits emphasized the sense of fantasy and were visually appealing.

■ Recommendation points

The reasons we recommend "Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S" are as follows:

• A fantasy world of music and spirits: Fantasy works with a music theme are rare, and you can enjoy a unique world view.
• Character Growth and Bonds: The growth of the main character, Foron, and the bond between him and Corticarte are depicted in depth, making for a touching story.
• Stunning Visuals: Diomedea's high-quality animation and Kannazuki Noboru's character designs are a visual treat.
• Impressive music: The music, including the opening, ending, and insert songs, enhances the appeal of the work.

■ Related Products

The following related products are available for "Divine Music Polyphonica Crimson S."

• Blu-ray & DVD: The Blu-ray and DVD are available, containing all 12 episodes.
• Soundtrack: A soundtrack containing the work's background music and theme songs is available for purchase.
• Character Song CD: A CD containing character songs for the main characters is available for sale.
• Official Guidebook: An official guidebook is now on sale, containing information about the work's settings, character introductions, staff interviews, and more.

■ Summary

"Divine Music Polyphonica Crimson S" has captivated many fans as a fantasy work depicting the world of music and spirits. The growth of the main character, Folon, the unique portrayal of the characters surrounding him, the beautiful visuals and impressive music enhance the appeal of the work. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes fantasy works and works with a music theme.