The appeal and reviews of "First Love Limited": A thorough analysis of this touching love story

"First Love Limited" - A heartwarming love story that depicts the bittersweetness of youth

"First Love Limited" is a TV anime series that aired in 2009, and is based on a manga by Mizuki Kawashita, published by Shueisha's Jump Comics. This work is a romantic comedy that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love, and was loved by many viewers. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 12, 2009 - June 28, 2009

■TV Broadcast

BS11 April 11, 2009 to June 27, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Saturday 24:00 to 24:30

Kids Station July 16, 2009 to October 1, 2009 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Thursday 24:00 to 24:30

■ Online distribution

Bandai Channel April 13, 2009 to June 29, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 12) Updated every Monday from 24:00

■Broadcasting station

BS11, Bandai Channel, Kids Station

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Mizuki Kawashita (Published by Shueisha "Jump Comics")

■ Director

Yoshiki Yamakawa

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF

Produced by: First Love Limited Production Committee (Shueisha, Geneon Universal Entertainment, Lantis, Clockworks)

■Works

©Mizuki Kawashita/Shueisha/“Hatsukoi Limited.” Production Committee

■ Story

Ayumi Arihara, a second-year student at Yukinoshita Junior High School who is in love with love, receives a confession from a high school student, Misao Zaitsu, who looks violent. Ayumi's classmate, Mamoru Zaitsu, worries about her. Ayumi has feelings for him, but Mamoru is Misao's younger brother, and she has feelings for someone else.

■Explanation

Have you ever been in love?
Things don't always go smoothly, and mistakes may happen, but the feelings of love we experience for the first time carry us to the future. The first love moments of five girls, a junior high school sophomore and three high school freshmen, are vividly depicted in First Love Limited by Kawashita Mizuki, the flag bearer of romance comics.
When you finish watching, you'll fall in love with them.

■Cast

・Ayumi Arihara/Mariya Ise・Enomoto Kei/Shizuka Ito・Rika Dobashi/Minako Kotobuki・Koyoi Bessho/Aki Toyosaki・Nao Chikura/Ayumi Fujimura・Mamoru Zaitsu/Miyu Irino・Misao Zaitsu/Kenji Nomura・Misaki Yamamoto/Rie Tanaka・Meguru Watase/Ryoko Shiraishi・Yu Enomoto/Satomi Sato・Yuji Arihara/Hiroyuki Yoshino・Gengoro Takei/Kazuya Nakai・Yukito Renjo/Akira Ishida・Etsu Kusuda/Shintaro Asanuma・Hiroyuki Sogabe/Takahiro Sakurai・Haruto Terai/Nobuhiko Okamoto・Yoshihiko Bessho/Satoshi Hino・Sumire Fudomiya/Ayako Kawasumi・Nanohana Kumano/Sayuri Yahagi

■ Main staff

・Original story: Mizuki Kawashita (published by Shueisha's Jump Comics)
・Planning/Torishima Kazuhiko, Kawamura Akihiro, Inoue Shunji, Sako Nobuhiko・Producers/Yonemasu Hiroyuki, Takano Takashi, Nakayama Nobuhiro, Koike Katsumi, Takechi Tsuneo・Producers/Watanabe Naoki, Kawase Kohei, Matsukura Yuji・Director/Yamakawa Yoshiki・Series Composition/Kunisawa Mariko・Character Design/Shimotani Tomoyuki・Prop Design/Yamakawa Koji・Art Director/Kyousuke Ishikawa・Color Settings/Ishikawa Kyosuke・Director of Photography/Iwai Kazuya・Editing/Nishiyama Shigeru・Background Supervision/Kato Hiroshi・3D.CGI/Ihara Hidefumi, Yoshimoto Kenichi・Visual Art/Mukai Yoshihide・Editing Studio/REAL-T
Assistant Editor: Hitomi Sudo Video Editor: Tokyo Development Laboratory (Akihiro Kanataka, Masaki Fujimura)
・Sound recording assistant: Nobuhiro Negishi ・Sound recording assistant: Naoki Takeda ・Sound effects: Katsuhiro Nakano (Sound Box)
・Recording studio: Prosen Studio ・Sound production: Magic Capsule ・Sound production manager: Takatoshi Hamano ・Logo design: Komami Fukushi (Flyheight)
・Website Production/Heartyware・Assistant Producer/Fukuda Jun・Publicity/Sato Teruhiko, Sato Kazutaka・Planning Cooperation/Weekly Shonen Jump Editorial Department, Honda Yukiyuki・Production Manager/Fujishiro Atsushi・Animation Production Producer/Ohashi Masao・Music/Nijine・Music Producer/Ito Yoshiyuki・Music Production/Lantis・Sound Director/Aketagawa Jin・Animation Production/JCSTAFF
Produced by: First Love Limited Production Committee (Shueisha, Geneon Universal Entertainment, Lantis, Clockworks)

■ Main Characters

● Junior high school second year group: Ayumi Arihara
A lively girl. Her grades aren't that great. She's a girl who is in love with love, but she falls in love with her classmate, Mamoru Zaitsu, who carried her to the nurse's office like a princess. But at the same time, Mamoru's older brother, Misao, confesses his love to her. After she knocks Misao down with one kick, the "Legend of Arihara's Strongest" is born.
・Bessho Koyoi
She loves her brother Yoshihiko very much, taking good care of him and hugging him in public without any hesitation. She regards Misaki Yamamoto, who Yoshihiko is attracted to, as a "Great Demon God" and sees her as a rival. She is in the same position as Ayumi in that she is the opposite of Misaki Yamamoto (Mamoru, who likes Ayumi, likes Misaki).
・Nao Chikura
A modest girl who is kind to everyone. She is the soothing presence in Ayumi's group. She has always been attracted to a painting hanging on the wall of the art room. One day, an alumnus, Yukito Renjo, who is an artist, visits the art room, and Nao begins to spend time painting with him. And before long, her admiration turns into love.
・Rika Dobashi
He is quiet and rarely shows his emotions. His dark eyes and brown skin are striking. He has outstanding athletic ability and is the ace of the tennis club despite being a second-year. He has been watching the secret efforts of Terai, a boy in the same club, and volunteers to be his coach.
・Enomoto Kei
She is a beautiful girl who is acknowledged by everyone, and has a glamorous presence that attracts the attention of the opposite sex. She is stubborn, but has a strong sense of responsibility. She has always proclaimed that "a man's face is 100%!", but after a certain incident, she becomes interested in her monkey-faced classmate, Kusuda. She is a member of the handicraft club.
・Mamoru Zaitsu
A serious and slightly timid beautiful boy. He has feelings for Misaki, his childhood friend and neighbor who is two years older than him. To Ayumi, he is like a prince.
・Etsu Kusuda
He has a perverted and cocky personality, and is the troublemaker of the class. He is interested in Kei, and when she works hard alone preparing for the sports festival, he quietly helps her out, acting like a real man.
・Hiroyuki Sogabe
She is secretly in love with Nao, who has been kind to her, but she mistakenly believes that his kindness is directed only at her. Due to her delusional and self-conscious personality, her actions and words tend to go in vain.
・Haruto Terai
A boy who is bad at sports and treated as a burden in the tennis club. He himself admits that he is not a very impressive player, but Rika is the only one who sees Terai's efforts...
・Soako Ando
A classmate of Ayumi's. She is the ultimate clumsy girl, as she is known. She often forgets to put on underwear when she comes to school, and every time this happens, she finds herself in a desperate situation.

High school freshman class: Misaki Yamamoto
She lives next door to the Zaitsu brothers, Misao and Mamoru, and is a childhood friend of theirs. She is a cool beauty who has attracted attention from Mamoru and Yoshihiko. Misaki herself has never had much interest in romance, but one day she becomes aware of Yuuji. She is an avid martial arts fan.
・Meguru Watase
A big-breasted girl with glasses who is the class president. In middle school, she showed such talent in swimming that she was selected as an Olympic candidate. She quit swimming because she didn't want people to notice her breasts...
・Yu Enomoto
Although she is Kei's older sister, she has a youthful appearance that makes her look nothing like an older sister. Her innocence is so strong that it seems like she's calculating it, and she is popular with many boys.
・Yoshihiko Bessho
A kind-hearted older brother who is exhausted by his younger sister Koyoi's constant attachment. He has a crush on Misaki, but when he finds out that she likes Yuuji, he gives her love advice, despite his complicated feelings.
・Yuji Arihara
She dotes on her younger sister Ayumi to the core, but Ayumi often rejects her coldly and finds her annoying.
・Misao Zaitsu
He has a fierce physique and face that is nothing like his younger brother, Mamoru. However, he has a meticulous and innocent personality. He is in love with Ayumi, and his single-minded actions towards her can escalate to the point of almost becoming a stalker.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Beautiful Girl A and Beast Z (2009/04/11)
・Episode 2: Mr. Yamamoto next door (2009/04/18)
・Episode 3/Swaying Unbalance (2009/04/25)
・Episode 4/I love you more than anyone else in the world (2009/05/02)
・Episode 5/Confused Diving (2009/05/09)
Episode 6: Before the Snow Starts Falling (2009/05/16)
・Episode 7/Let's Kiss (2009/05/23)
・Episode 8: Chocolate Bomber's Blues (2009/05/30)
Episode 9: The memories are in full bloom (2009/06/06)
・Episode 10/Kappa Fight! (2009/06/13)
Episode 11: The Boys' Getaway (2009/06/20)
・Episode 12/First Love Limited. (2009/06/27)

■ Related works

・First love limited. Limited girl.
・Just before it goes on air! "First Love Limited." Broadcast Start Special Always makes me excited when it starts!!
・First love?After school talk.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Future Stream
Lyrics: Aki Hata Composition: Aki Hata Arrangement: Akihiko Yamaguchi Vocals: Sphere

・ED1
・First Love Limited
Lyrics: micco
・Composition/Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Arrangement/Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Singer/marble

・ED2
・A place of fantasy, on each road・Lyrics by micco
・Composition/Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Arrangement/Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Singer/marble

・ED3
・Flying in the sky・Lyrics by micco
・Composition/Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Arrangement/Tatsuya Kikuchi ・Singer/marble

The appeal and evaluation of "First Love Limited."

"First Love Limited" is a work that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love, and its charms are manifold. Below, we will explain in detail the charms and evaluation of the work.

1. The appeal of the characters

The greatest appeal of this work is its unique characters. The main character, Ayumi Arihara, is a lively girl who is in love with love, and her pure love resonates with viewers. Characters such as Mamoru Zaitsu and Misao Zaitsu also have their own unique charms that draw viewers in. In particular, Mamoru's kindness and Misao's innocence warm the hearts of viewers.

The characters in the second year of junior high school are also charming in their own way. The story is made more exciting by the diverse characters, such as Bessho Koyoi's love for her brother, Chikura Nao's modest kindness, Dobashi Rika's quietness and athleticism, and Enomoto Kei's beauty and stubborn personality. In addition, the characters in the first year of high school, such as Yamamoto Misaki, Watase Meguru, and Enomoto Yuu, each have their own unique personalities and love lives, so viewers will not get bored.

2. Story Development

The story of "First Love Limited" is a romantic comedy that depicts the bittersweetness of youth, entertaining viewers. Each episode depicts the love life of a different character, and viewers will be happy or sad as the story unfolds. The subtitles of each episode are also appealing, catching viewers' interest.

In particular, there are many memorable episodes such as "Pretty Girl A and Beast Z" in episode 1 and "Let's Kiss" in episode 7, which leave a strong impression on viewers. Also, in episode 12, "First Love Limited," the love stories of each character reach a conclusion, which leaves a strong impression on viewers.

3. The appeal of music

The music of "First Love Limited" is also one of its great attractions. The opening theme "Future Stream" draws the audience in with Sphere's refreshing singing voice. The ending themes "First Love Limited", "Fantasy Place, Sorezore no Michi no Ue" and "Sora ni Mau" also soothe the audience with Marble's gentle singing voice. These pieces of music are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

4. Evaluation of the production staff

The production staff of First Love Limited also received high praise. Director Yamakawa Yoshiki excels at portraying the bittersweetness of youth, moving viewers. Series composer Kunisawa Mariko skillfully develops the story of each episode, entertaining viewers. Character designer Shimotani Tomoyuki also draws unique characters in an appealing way, drawing viewers' hearts.

5. Viewer Reactions

"First Love Limited" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the story, which depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love, resonated with viewers and moved many of them. In addition, the unique characters also attracted the hearts of viewers, and many fans were born.

Recommended points of "First Love Limited."

"First Love Limited" is a work that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love, and is a work that can be recommended to many viewers. Below, we will explain the recommended points in detail.

1. A story depicting the bittersweetness of youth

The appeal of "First Love Limited" is the story that depicts the bittersweetness of youth. Each episode depicts the love life of a different character, and viewers will be happy or sad as the story unfolds. The subtitles of each episode are also appealing, catching viewers' interest. These stories will move viewers and remind them of the bittersweetness of youth.

2. Characters with a wide range of personalities

The characters in First Love Limited each have their own unique charms that draw viewers in. In particular, the pure love of the main character Ayumi Arihara, the kindness of Mamoru Zaitsu, and the innocence of Misao Zaitsu warm the hearts of viewers. The characters in the second year of junior high school and the first year of high school also have their own personalities and love lives, so viewers will not get bored. These characters evoke sympathy from viewers and have created many fans.

3. Attractive music

The music of "Hatsukoi Limited" is also one of its great attractions. There are many songs that attract the viewers' hearts, such as the opening theme "Future Stream" and the ending theme "Hatsukoi Limited", "Fantasy Place, Sorezore no Michi no Ue", and "Sora ni Mau", and these songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the story. These songs move the viewers and deepen the worldview of the story.

4. Highly acclaimed production staff

The production staff of First Love Limited are also highly praised. Each staff member, including director Yoshiki Yamakawa, series writer Mariko Kunisawa, and character designer Tomoyuki Shimotani, fulfills their role and impresses the viewers. Thanks to the efforts of these staff members, First Love Limited has become a work loved by many viewers.

5. Audience empathy

"First Love Limited" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the story, which depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love, has resonated with viewers and moved many of them. The unique characters have also captured the hearts of viewers, and many fans have been born. These elements make "First Love Limited" a work that can be recommended to many viewers.

Conclusion

"First Love Limited" is a work that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love, and was loved by many viewers. With its unique characters, fascinating story, music, and the efforts of the production staff, this work touched many viewers. I highly recommend "First Love Limited" to viewers who want to experience the bittersweetness of youth and the purity of first love.