The appeal and reviews of Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe-kun and Mori-kun: Compact action and character depth from the Sengoku period

Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe and Mori - A new charm of the Sengoku period

"Mini Sengoku BASARA: Chosokabe-kun and Mori-kun", a mini-anime based on the popular game series "Sengoku BASARA" set in the Sengoku period, was released as an OVA from 2009 to 2010. This work is highly entertaining, depicting the warlord struggle of the Sengoku period while putting humor and individuality of the characters at the forefront. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe-kun and Mori-kun" is a mini-anime based on Capcom's "Sengoku BASARA" series. Although each episode is only 5 minutes long, it depicts the exploits of warlords in the Sengoku period in a humorous way. The 7-episode work was published and distributed by Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Pony Canyon, and animation was produced by Production IG. It was directed by Muto Yasuyuki and written by Muto Yasuyuki and Tsuji Kenichi.

story

It is the Sengoku period, an era of warring states. As warlords seeking to unify the country fight all over the country, Owari's Sixth Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, advances his invasion of other countries under the banner of "Tenka Fubu" (Unifying the World with Military Power). Meanwhile, Date Masamune, leader of the strongest army in Oshu, heads south and invades Kawanakajima, where the Tiger of Kai, Takeda Shingen, and the God of War, Uesugi Kenshin, are facing off against each other. There, Masamune meets his arch rival, Sanada Yukimura, and a fierce battle ensues. The story depicts the outcome of the extremely chaotic and turbulent times. Who will rule over them?

character

The main characters of this work are Mori Motonari, who rules the Chugoku region, and Chosokabe Motochika, who pacified Shikoku. Mori Motonari is a cold-hearted and calculating strategist who will sacrifice even his subordinates to win battles, but he can also become agitated when his plans don't go as planned. On the other hand, Chosokabe Motochika is a character with a flexible outlook, a deep heart that doesn't worry about small details, and a warrior who employs innovative tactics that make full use of advanced weapon manufacturing technology.

Cast and crew

The role of Motonari Mori is played by Shigeru Nakahara, and the role of Motochika Chosokabe is played by Ryuzo Ishino. The original work was supervised by Hiroyuki Kobayashi and Makoto Yamamoto of Capcom, and the project was handled by Hisao Iizuka, Kazuyoshi Fukuba, Hiroo Maruyama, Katsuji Morishita, Naohiro Otobu, Atsushi Higashiyama, Shiro Sasaki, and Komei Hattori. The direction and animation were handled by Yuriko Yasaki, and the animation was produced by Production IG.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe-kun and Mouri-kun" is a work that puts humor and the individuality of the characters at the forefront, even while being set against the backdrop of the history of the Warring States period. Although each episode is only five minutes long, the story unfolds well and keeps the viewer entertained. In particular, the character settings of Mouri Motonari and Chosokabe Motochika are appealing, and their comical interactions and tactics are highlights of the work. Another point that should be praised is the high quality of Production IG's animation.

This work is recommended not only for those who are interested in the history of the Sengoku period, but also for those who like anime and games. In particular, fans of the "Sengoku BASARA" series will be able to enjoy the world view of the series even more. In addition, although it is short, the story is well-drawn, so it is also attractive that even busy people can watch it casually.

Related Titles

"Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe and Mori" is a work that was produced as part of the "Sengoku BASARA" series. Therefore, you can enjoy the world view more deeply by watching other works in the series together. Related works include "Sengoku BASARA", "Sengoku BASARA Unreleased Episodes", "Sengoku BASARA Banquet EDITION", "Sengoku BASARA 2", "Sengoku BASARA 2 Unreleased Episodes", "Sengoku BASARA 2 Banquet EDITION", "Sengoku BASARA Judge End", "Gakuen BASARA", "Mini Sengoku BASARA", "Sengoku BASARA Ashigaru Dance", "Mini Sengoku BASARA 2 Katakura in the Moonlight", "Mini Sengoku BASARA 2 Return! Chosokabe and Mori", "Sengoku BASARA The Last Party", and "Sengoku BASARA 4-Panel Theatre Another Last Party". By watching these works, you will be able to understand the charm of the "Sengoku BASARA" series even more deeply.

Recommended points

The recommended points of "Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe-kun and Mori-kun" are as follows.

• Humor and individuality of characters : Although each episode is only 5 minutes long, the humor and individuality of the characters are well-drawn. The exchanges between Motonari Mori and Motochika Chosokabe are especially not to be missed.
• High-quality animation : Production IG's high-quality animation adds to the appeal of the work, beautifully depicting the world of the Sengoku period.
• Enjoy the worldview of the series : For fans of the "Sengoku BASARA" series, this is a work that allows you to enjoy the worldview of the series even more deeply. You can enjoy it even more by watching it together with related works.
• Easy to watch : Each episode is only 5 minutes long, so even busy people can watch it easily. Another appealing point is that you can enjoy it in your spare time.

Conclusion

"Mini Sengoku BASARA Chosokabe-kun and Mori-kun" is a highly entertaining work that puts humor and the individuality of the characters at the forefront, even while being set against the backdrop of the history of the Warring States period. Although each episode is only five minutes long, the story unfolds well and viewers will not tire of it. Fans of the "Sengoku BASARA" series in particular will be able to enjoy the worldview of the series even more. Another point that should be appreciated is the high quality animation by Production IG. Another appealing point is that it can be watched easily even by busy people, so it is a work that is recommended not only for those interested in the history of the Warring States period, but also for those who like anime and games.