The appeal and evaluation of "The Prince of Tennis" chibi character anime: Review of OVA spin-off #1

"The Prince of Tennis Chibi Character Flash Animation": A spin-off work that brings out new charms of Tenipuri

"The Prince of Tennis Chibi Character Flash Animation" is an OVA (Original Video Animation) released in 2009 as a spin-off of the popular manga "The Prince of Tennis" by Takeshi Konomi. This work provides new entertainment for fans by depicting humorous situations in which the characters from the original work appear as chibi characters. Below, we will explain in detail the detailed information and appeal of this work.

Overview

"The Prince of Tennis Chibi Character Flash Animation" is included in "The Prince of Tennis OVA ANOTHER STORY ~Messages of the Past and Future~", released on May 20, 2009. This work consists of two episodes, each of which is only five minutes long, but it brings out a new side of the characters from the original work. It was distributed by Bandai Visual and released by The Prince of Tennis Project and Bandai Visual.

Production Staff

The series was directed by Shunsuke Tada and character designed by Meiji Ishii. Animation was handled by MSC with Production IG participating as a production partner. The series is produced by NAS and produced by The Prince of Tennis Project (NAS, Production IG, Bandai Visual, Marvelous Entertainment, TV Tokyo, Shueisha). Copyright belongs to Takeshi Konomi, Shueisha, NAS, and The Prince of Tennis Project.

cast

In this work, familiar characters from the original work appear as chibi characters. The main cast includes Junko Minagawa as Ryoma Echizen, Ryutaro Okiayu as Kunimitsu Tezuka, Takayuki Kondo as Shuichiro Oishi, Kenjiro Tsuda as Sadaharu Inui, Yuki Kaida as Shusuke Fuji, Hiroki Takahashi as Eiji Kikumaru, Sei Kawamoto as Takashi Kawamura, Kohei Kiyasu as Kaoru Kaido, Masaya Onosaka as Takeshi Momoshiro, and Shizuka Okodaira as Sumire Ryuzaki. Many characters from other schools also appear, and are voiced by their respective voice actors.

Main Characters

From Seishun Gakuen Junior High School, Echizen Ryoma, Tezuka Kunimitsu, Oishi Shuichiro, Fuji Shusuke, Inui Sadaharu, Kikumaru Eiji, Kawamura Takashi, Momoshiro Takeshi, Kaido Kaoru, and Horio Satoshi will appear. From Hyoutei Gakuen Junior High School, Atobe Keigo, Oshitari Yuji, Shishido Ryo, Mukohi Gakuto, Akutagawa Jiro, Kabaji Takahiro, Otori Chotaro, and Hiyoshi Waka will appear. From Rikkaidai Junior High School, Yukimura Seiichi, Sanada Genichiro, Yanagi Renji, Niou Masaharu, Yagyu Hiroshi, Marui Bunta, Jackal Kuwabara, and Kirihara Akaya will appear. In addition, characters from many schools, such as Higa Junior High School, Shitenhoji Junior High School, Fudomine Junior High School, Rokkaku Junior High School, Yamabuki Junior High School, St. Rudolph Academy Junior High School, Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School, Makinofuji Academy, and St. Icarus, will appear as chibi characters.

subtitle

The first story is "One Day at Oshitari" (May 26, 2009), and the second story is "One Day at Oshitari 2" (September 25, 2009). Both stories focus on Oshitari Yuushi, and show his humorous side as a chibi character.

Related Titles

"The Prince of Tennis Chibi Character Flash Animation" is positioned as part of the "The Prince of Tennis" series. Related works include the original "The Prince of Tennis", the sequel "The New Prince of Tennis", the movie "The Prince of Tennis: British Tennis Castle Showdown!", the OVA series "The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Arc", and the spin-off work "The Prince of Tennis: Another Story ~Messages of the Past and Future~". By enjoying it together with these works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Tenipuri.

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "The Prince of Tennis Chibi Character Flash Animation" is that the characters from the original work appear as chibi characters, allowing fans to enjoy humorous situations that they would not normally see. In particular, Oshitari Yuushi's actions as a chibi character provide fans with fresh surprises and laughter. Also, despite the short length, the characters' personalities are well-drawn, and you can feel the love for the original work.

In addition, this work can be enjoyed together with other episodes as it is included in "The Prince of Tennis OVA ANOTHER STORY ~Messages of the Past and Future~", which allows you to delve deeper into the world of Tenipuri, making it a must-see for fans.

Recommended points

"The Prince of Tennis Chibi Character Flash Animation" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like anime and manga. It is especially perfect for those who like chibi characters and those who want to enjoy humorous anime. Also, by watching it together with other works in the Prince of Tennis series, you can gain a deeper understanding of the characters' growth and relationships.

This work is a spin-off that brings out new charms of Prince of Tennis and provides new entertainment for fans. Please enjoy the humorous adventures of the chibi characters.