The appeal and reviews of "ToHeart2 adplus": Additional episodes that fans must see

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■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Release date

April 24, 2009 Vol. 1 (April 24, 2009)
・Vol. 2 (October 7, 2009)

■Release and sales

Released by: Frontier Works, sold by: Frontier Works, Geneon Universal Entertainment

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: AQUAPLUS

■ Director

・Director: Junichi Sakata

■ Production

・Production: Chaos Project, AQUAPLUS
・Produced by TH2Vad Works

■Works

©2009 AQUAPLUS/TH2Vad Works

■ Story

Maid robot Silfa is currently undergoing training at the Kono household. Silfa has a strong attitude towards Takaaki, but in fact she is extremely shy and has hardly ever gone outside. Worried about her, Ilfa suggests something to help her grow. In order to treat Takaaki to the special "killer curry" taught to her by Haruka, which is said to be able to win the heart of anyone who eats it, Silfa makes a big effort and heads out alone to buy ingredients for the town... With the mysterious transfer student Harumi joining in, Silfa's first errand develops into a battle for the recipe. Who will be the one to treat Takaaki to the "killer curry"?!

■Explanation

The school heartwarming story "ToHeart2" is now available as an OVA series! This is the third installment in the OVA series of the popular romance simulation game "ToHeart2," which was also made into a TV anime. All the heroines start out as already acquainted with the main character, Takaaki, and are somewhat concerned about him. There are two episodes in total: one about the maid robot Silfa who goes shopping alone, and one about Karin who is looking for Takaaki's club entry application.

■Cast

・Silpha/Hiromi Sakurai・Harumi Kono/Kotomi Yamakawa・Ilfa/Emiko Hagiwara・Tamaki Mukaizaka/Shizuka Itou・Konomi Yuzuhara/Yurika Ochiai・Lucy・Maria・Misora/Rio Natsuki・Haruka Yuzuhara/Chieko Honda・Nanako/Kayo Sakata・Karin Sasamori/Saki Nakajima・Sasara Kusugawa/Ryoko Ono・Maryan/Hima Kogure・Manaka Komaki/Noriko Chikaramaru・Yuma Tonami/Hitomi Nabatame・Sango Himeyuri/Sayori Ishizuka・Ruri Himeyuri/Konami Yoshida・Yuki Kusakabe/Rina Sato・Yuji Mukaizaka/Kosuke Toriumi・Takaaki Kono/Jun Fukuyama

■ Main staff

・Planning/Naoya Shimokawa ・Original story/AQUAPLUS
・Executive producers: Takeshi Oikawa, Akihiro Kawamura ・Original character designers: Misato Mitsumi, Hisashi Kawata, Itsuki Kanro, Takeshi Nakamura ・Animation character designers: Masahide Yanagisawa, Kenichiro Katsura, Yasuhisa Kato ・Chief animation director: Masahide Yanagisawa ・Art directors: Manabu Otsuzuki (episode 1), Hiroshi Ito (episode 2)
・Art setting/Kanpei Kazushige ・Editing/Okayasu Promotion ・Sound recording/adjustment/Negishi Nobuhiro ・Sound recording assistants/Arakawa Michiya (Episode 1), Konagaya Keita, Iwatani Hiroki (Episode 2)
・Sound effects/Toshiya Wada (Swara Pro) (Episode 1), Yasuyuki Konno (Swara Pro) (Episode 2)
・Recording studio: Prosen Studio ・Sound production: Masazumi Yagihashi, Keisuke Naruse (Episode 2)
・Sound production/Magic Capsule ・VTR editing/Good Job TOKYO
・Music: "ToHeart2 (PS2)" by AQUAPLUS (Naoya Shimokawa, Kazuhide Nakagami, Shinya Ishikawa, Junya Matsuoka, Michio Kinugasa), "ToHeart2 (TV series)" by Frontier Works (Yoshi Ueoka, Cornish)
・Associate Producers: Takayuki Matsunaga, Hiroyuki Omori ・Assistant Producers: Hiroshi Takano, Daisuke Miyazaki, Mami Toida (Episode 1), Mie Ide (Episode 2)
・Public relations: Mika Saiki, AQUAPLUS Public Relations Office ・Director of photography: Yuichi Katsumata ・Editor: Toshihiko Kojima ・Color setting: Chikako Kamata ・Sound director: Takatoshi Hamano ・Director: Junichi Sakata ・Production: Chaos Project, AQUAPLUS
Assistant Director: Yasuhisa Kato Animation Producer: Satoshi Hasegawa Producer: Yutaro Mochizuki Production: TH2Vad Works

■ Main Characters

Konomi Yuzuhara is Takaaki's childhood friend and is one year younger than him. He still has a childish side and is a bit spoiled. He likes physical activities, but is not very good at studying. His way of thinking is a bit off.
Tamaki Mukaizaka is the daughter of an old family, but has a friendly personality. She is good at sports, studying, housework, and everything else. She is caring and acts like an older sister, so Takaaki calls her "Tama-nee" just like her younger brother Yuji, and they sometimes love her and sometimes fear her.
The student council president of Kusugawa Sasara Academy, she is one year older than Takaaki. She has a somewhat strict personality and doesn't let people get close to her, which makes the other students afraid of her.
・Maryan, former student council president. She has a very unconventional personality and goes out of control with words and actions that far exceed common sense. However, she is considerate towards the current student council president and junior, Kusugawa Sasara, like a younger sister.
・Komaki Manaka is called "Iincho". She is a hard worker and takes good care of others. Although people around her rely on her, she is a reserved person and often refuses help from others. She is a member of the literature committee and often visits the library.
Yuji Mukaizaka is Tamaki's younger brother. He and Takaaki have been classmates and best friends since childhood, and they have known each other very well. His personality is the opposite of Takaaki's, he is a playful guy and likes girls. His camera is an item he can't live without, as he takes amazing pictures of girls.
Takaaki Kono is childhood friends with Tamaki, who is one year older than him, and Konomi, who is one year younger than him. He is not very good at interacting with women, and is a softie who can easily be deceived.

■Subtitle

・#1/First Errand (2009/04/24)
・#2/Summer Mood (2009/10/07)

■ Related works

・ToHeart2 TV version・OVA ToHeart2
・ToHeart2 ad
・ToHeart2 adplus short story ・ToHeart2 ad next
・ToHeart2 Dungeon Travelers

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Rainbow Bridge ・Lyrics/Rena Uehara ・Music/Junya Matsuoka ・Singer/Rena Uehara

・ED1
・What you left behind・Lyrics/Rena Uehara・Music/Junya Matsuoka・Singer/Rena Uehara

・IN1
・Rainbow Bridge Samba Mood Woo! Ver.
Lyrics: Rena Uehara; Composition: Junya Matsuoka; Arrangement: Yujiro Okazaki; Singer: Sasara & Maryan

Detailed evaluation

"ToHeart2 adplus" is one of the OVA series of the popular romance simulation game "ToHeart2" originally created by AQUAPLUS, and was released in 2009. This OVA further deepens the worldview of the game, making it an indispensable work for fans. Below, we will evaluate this work in detail from various perspectives, including the story, characters, production, and music.

story

"ToHeart2 adplus" is made up of two episodes, each with a different story. The first episode, "My First Errand," sees the maid robot Silpha go shopping for ingredients to make the protagonist Takaaki her "Deadly Curry." As Silpha is shy and has little experience going out, this episode is a heartwarming tale of her growth and challenges. With the arrival of the mysterious transfer student Harumi, Silpha's first errand develops into a battle for the recipe, making for a fascinating mix of humor and emotion.

The second episode, "Summer Mood," depicts the story of Sasamori Karin, who is searching for Takaaki's entry form. Karin's earnest and meticulous personality is well expressed, and it is a touching story that depicts her efforts and friendship. Both episodes make full use of the characters' personalities and leave a deep impression on the viewers.

character

In "ToHeart2 adplus," the main characters from the game also play an active role in the OVA. Silfa's growth and struggles in particular are points that capture the hearts of viewers. Sakurai Hiromi's performance as Silfa is also excellent, bringing out the character's charm to the fullest. Yamakawa Kotomi, who plays Kono Harumi, and Hagiwara Emiko, who plays Ilfa, also express the individuality of their respective characters well, and the acting ability of the cast enhances the quality of the work.

Jun Fukuyama, who plays the main character Takaaki Kono, continues from the game with his stable acting, providing a character that viewers can easily relate to. In addition, other characters such as Shizuka Itou as Tamaki Kosaka and Yurika Ochiai as Konomi Yuhara also have strong personalities, and the overall well-balanced cast supports the work.

Production

"ToHeart2 adplus" is produced by Chaos Project and AQUAPLUS, and directed by Junichi Sakata. Director Sakata has succeeded in faithfully recreating the worldview of the game while adding a new perspective unique to OVA. In particular, the detailed depiction of the characters' expressions and movements is an important element in evoking the emotions of the viewer.

The animation character designs were handled by Masahide Yanagisawa, Kenichiro Katsura, and Yasuhisa Kato, who have inherited the beauty of the original character designs while adding the unique charm of the OVA. Art directors Manabu Otsuzuki and Hiroshi Ito also paid particular attention to the background and color settings, pursuing visual beauty. Thanks to the efforts of these staff members, "ToHeart2 adplus" has achieved a very high level of visual quality.

music

The music for "ToHeart2 adplus" was composed by Naoya Shimokawa and Junya Matsuoka of AQUAPLUS, and while it continues the music from the game, it also adds new songs that are unique to the OVA. In particular, the opening theme "Rainbow Bridge" and the ending theme "What You Left Behind" feature Rena Uehara's singing voice that touches the heart and livens up the atmosphere of the work. In addition, the inserted song "Rainbow Bridge Samba Mood Woo! Ver." is a duet between Sasara and Maryan, creating a fun atmosphere.

Recommendation

"ToHeart2 adplus" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the game "ToHeart2" but also as an OVA. In particular, the story depicting the growth and friendship of the characters will deeply move viewers. In addition, the beautiful animation and pleasant music also enhance the appeal of the work.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• Appealing characters : The personalities of the characters, including Sylpha and Takaaki, are well-drawn, leaving a deep impression on the viewer.
• Heartwarming story : Full of touching episodes, such as Silpha's growth and Karin's efforts.
• Beautiful animation : Enjoy the beauty of the characters' expressions and movements, as well as the backgrounds.
• Soothing Music : While retaining the music from the game, new music unique to the OVA has also been added, enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

"ToHeart2 adplus" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by game fans, but also as an OVA. Please give it a watch.