Review of "Denpateki Kanojo": A work with unique characters and a unique story

"Denpateki Kanojo" - A unique world view and charming characters

"Denpateki na Kanojo" is an OVA based on the light novel by Kentaro Katayama. It was released on May 1, 2009, and was bundled with the limited pre-order edition of the third volume of Jump Comics "Kure-nai". This work has captivated many fans with its unique worldview and story woven by unique characters.

story

The protagonist, Yuzawa Juu, is a delinquent boy who loves to fight. One day, he is confused when a strange girl, Takka Ame, suddenly swears her loyalty to him. Ame is an airhead girl, and Juu spends his days being led around by her strange words and actions. Furthermore, when Satsuki Miya, a popular girl in his class, joins in, Juu's life becomes even more chaotic. Meanwhile, Juu witnesses a series of random street murders and begins to suspect Ame of something suspicious. This suspicion becomes a major turning point in the story, and the relationship between Juu and Ame changes drastically.

character

Juu Yawazawa (voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya) is a delinquent boy who also has a kind heart. His growth and change are at the heart of the story and draw the audience in. Ame Okusa (voiced by Ryo Hirohashi) is an electric wave girl whose strange behavior gives the story a unique atmosphere. Her presence greatly changes Juu's life and plays an important role in driving the story forward. Miya Satsuki (voiced by Yu Kobayashi) is a popular girl in class and is an important character who influences the relationship between Juu and Ame. Many other unique characters, such as Hikaru Okusa (voiced by Kozue Yoshizumi), Kanako Fujishima (voiced by Akane Sato), Kiyoshi Kakura (voiced by Hideki Tasaka), and Naoki Ihara (voiced by Naoki Kinoshita), also appear and liven up the story.

Production Staff

"Denpateki na Kanojo" was directed by Mamoru Kobe and produced by Brain's Base. It was written by Kentaro Katayama and illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto. Character design was by Chiyuki Tanaka, art direction was by Kiyoshi Ito, color design was by Sakiko Ito, cinematography was Yoshiaki Okuma, editing was by Takeshi Seyama, music was by kaji:m, and sound direction was by Katsunori Shimizu. This team worked together to faithfully recreate the worldview of the original work while bringing out its appeal as a visual work.

Theme song

The ending theme "Taiyou" was written by Kiku, composed by Makoto, and sung by Tenohira. This song is an important element that enhances the atmosphere of the story, and will remain deeply in the hearts of viewers.

Related Titles

There is a related work called "Denpateki Kanojo ~Kofuku Game~" to "Denpateki Kanojo ~Kofuku Game~". This work also allows you to enjoy Kentaro Katayama's unique worldview, so if you are interested, please check it out.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Denpateki na Kanojo" is a work that is appealing for its unique worldview and attractive characters. In particular, the electric wave girl, Takka Ame, has an overwhelming presence, and her strange words and actions add depth to the story. Another point not to be missed is the growth and change of the main character, Yuuzawa Juu. His emotional movements are carefully depicted, evoking sympathy from the viewer.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original light novel, but also for those who are interested in anime and OVAs. It is especially perfect for those who want to enjoy unique characters and a unique story. In addition, the direction of Director Mamoru Kobe and the production quality of Brain's Base have also been highly praised, and it is a highly polished video work.

In addition, the ending theme "Taiyou" is also wonderful and is an important element that enhances the atmosphere of the story. You can also enjoy the music, so it is recommended for music lovers.

"Denpateki na Kanojo" is a work that is packed with a dense story and attractive characters in a short time of 40 minutes. Please watch it once and experience its unique world view and charm.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Release date

May 1, 2009 *Included in the limited pre-order edition of the 3rd volume of Jump Comics "Kure-nai."

■Release and sales

・Publisher: Shueisha

■Frequencies

40 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Kentaro Katayama

■ Director

Kobe Mamoru

■ Production

・Production company: Brain's Base ・Production company: Shueisha

■Works

©Kentarou Katayama and Yamato Yamamoto/Shueisha