Appeal and Review of "ABUNAI SISTERS": A Story of Dangerous Sisters

ABUNAI SISTERS - A world of action and mystery with enchanting sisters

■Overview of the work

"ABUNAI SISTERS" was released as an OVA on April 9, 2009, and is sold by Pony Canyon. It has 10 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and is directed by HIROYUKI NAKANO and produced by Production IG. There is no original work, and it was adapted from a live-action film into an anime. The copyright belongs to Matsushita Susumu and the ABUNAI SISTERS Production Committee.

■ Story

On the surface, KOKO and MIKA are popular actresses, but behind the scenes, they are secret agents who give "punishment" to bad guys in the world. KOKO is skilled with firearms, while MIKA punishes evil with bare-handed martial arts. The setting for this film is a desert country with a top-class resort area where celebrities from around the world gather. While the sisters are enjoying their vacation, a mysterious shadow creeps up on them, aiming for a mystical jewel that brings eternal beauty.

■Cast

・KOKO: RACHEL WALZER
・MIKA: VICKI GLASS
・Leni Char as MADAM HOKURODA
・GREG DALE as PAPARAZZI MATSUMOTO

■ Main staff

・Director: HIROYUKI NAKAO
・Character Designer: SUSUMU MATSUSHITA
・Script and storyboard: HIROYUKI NAKAO
・Sound Director: KISUKE KOIZUMI
・Music: KAZUO SATO
・Opening theme: Seiji Katsu "ABUNAI SISTERS"
・CGI Production: Genie's Animation Studio ・Production: Production IG

■Subtitle

・Case 1 (2009/04/09)
・Case 2 (2009/04/09)
・Case 3 (2009/04/09)
・Case 4 (2009/04/09)
・Case 5 (2009/04/09)
・Case 6 (2009/04/09)
・Case 7 (2009/04/09)
・Case 8 (2009/04/09)
・Case 9 (2009/04/09)
・Case 10 (2009/04/09)

■ Related works

・ABUNAI SISTERS -KOKO & MIKA- 2D&3D

■Work Criticism

"ABUNAI SISTERS" is a work that combines action and mystery, featuring "dangerous sisters" as the title suggests. The setting of two sisters, KOKO and MIKA, who work as popular actresses on the surface, but secretly work as secret agents who punish evil, is captivating to the viewers.

In particular, KOKO's action scenes using firearms and MIKA's hand-to-hand combat scenes are realistic and dynamic thanks to Production IG's high level of animation technology. Director HIROYUKI NAKAO is also in charge of the script and storyboards, and as a result of his pursuit of story consistency and visual beauty, you can feel the strong visual impact.

The story is set in a desert country, where luxurious resorts and a mysterious atmosphere are exquisitely blended together, adding depth to the story as well as visual appeal. The story revolving around a mystical jewel that brings eternal beauty not only features the sisters' exploits, but also contains suspenseful elements where the intentions and betrayals of the surrounding characters intersect, keeping viewers entertained.

As for the cast, RACHEL WALZER as KOKO and VICKI GLASS as MIKA bring out the best in their characters. In particular, their performances are superb, showing the contrast between KOKO's cool beauty and MIKA's hot-bloodedness, yet conveying the bond between sisters. LENI CHAR as MADAM HOKURODA and GREG DALE as PAPARAZZI MATSUMOTO also bring depth to their characters, improving the quality of the story as a whole.

The music also plays an important role, with KAZUO SATO's music heightening the tension of the action scenes, and Seiji Katsu's opening theme "ABUNAI SISTERS" further enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The CGI production by Genies Animation Studio also contributes to the beauty of the visuals.

■ Recommendation points

"ABUNAI SISTERS" is a work that is especially recommended for those who like action and mystery. In particular, since there are many scenes in which female characters play an active role, it is a work that female viewers can enjoy. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the high-quality animation technology of Production IG.

In addition, the exotic setting of a desert country and the fantasy elements of a mystical jewel that brings eternal beauty are also part of its appeal. It is also a perfect work for those who want to enjoy the development of the story and the growth of the characters.

Related information

"ABUNAI SISTERS -KOKO & MIKA- 2D&3D" was released as a related work of this work, and you can enjoy a deeper story and the appearance of new characters. If you are interested, please check it out.

Conclusion

"ABUNAI SISTERS" is a work that combines attractive characters, dynamic action, and a deep story. The visual beauty and suspense elements are exquisitely combined, and it has the power to draw the viewer in. It is a work that I would highly recommend to those who like action and mystery, and those who like Production IG's works.