"My Neighbor is 801 R" review: A soothing anime filled with laughs and emotions

"801-chan Next Door R" - The BL world of love and laughter is back!

■Overview of the work

"Tonari no 801-chan R" is an opening-style anime included on the DVD included with "Tonari no 801-chan 4 Special Limited Edition" released on September 10, 2009. It is based on the manga "Tonari no 801-chan" by Akiko Kojima and published by Chu-Shuppan. This OVA was produced in collaboration with A-1 Pictures and Ordet under the direction of Hiroshi Yamamoto. Although it is a short work with only one episode, it is a long-awaited new development in the world of 801-chan for fans.

■ Story

"My Neighbor 801-chan R" tells the story of 801-chan, who reappears one year after the shocking marriage announcement in the third volume of the original work. The story depicts 801-chan's new adventures after overcoming numerous obstacles and becoming stronger with the power of love. The OVA depicts 801-chan's daily life and interactions with her friends in a humorous way, with familiar characters returning to the screen.

■ Characters

Many familiar characters from the original work appear in "Tonari no 801-chan R". The main character, 801-chan, is a BL (Boys Love) fangirl who goes through various episodes with her friends. The character draft was done by the Misonobashi 801 Shopping District Promotion Association (character draft creator: Haruna), and the character design was done by Kadowaki Satoshi.

■ Production staff

The director is Yamamoto Hiroshi, the character designer is Kadowaki Satoshi, the art director is Kesamaru Emi, the color designer is Nakajima Kazuko, the director of photography is Hirooka Takeshi, the music is produced by Slow Curve, the editor is Tsubone Kentaro, the sound producer is Nishimura Masatoshi (FENCE OF DEFENSE), the project is planned by Chuu Shuppan Daiichi Kikaku Editorial Department, produced by Try-o, producer is Ochikoshi Tomonori, animation producer is Shimizu Satoru, production cooperation is Ordet, and production is handled by A-1 Pictures. These staff members have worked together to create a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs are "TM1" and "BL-IN Black In", with lyrics by Karasuya Bon, music and arrangement by A-bee, and vocals by Fujoshi with the B-line. These songs are important elements that further enhance the worldview of 801-chan.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"My Neighbor is 801-chan R" is a long-awaited new movie for fans of the original work, and a wonderful work that allows fans to rediscover the charm of 801-chan. Although it is short, the content is packed with the essence of the original work, and fans will be very satisfied. Also, even though it is in the form of an OVA, the high-quality animation and music further enrich the world of 801-chan.

In particular, director Hiroshi Yamamoto's direction has brought out the humor and character appeal of the original to the fullest, making it a fun film to watch. The character designs and art also faithfully reproduce the atmosphere of the original, making this a film that fans cannot miss.

The theme songs "TM1" and "BL-IN Black In" also fit perfectly with the worldview of 801-chan, and just listening to them makes you feel happy. The singing voice of the fujoshi who sings the B-line also matches the atmosphere of the work, which is a pleasant surprise for fans.

■ Recommendation points

"My Neighbor is 801 R" is a must-see for fans of the original work. The content is packed with the essence of the original work, and the high-quality animation and fun music further enrich the world of 801-chan. In particular, the episodes that comically depict 801-chan's daily life and interactions with her friends are not to be missed by fans.

Also, even though it is an OVA, the staff's efforts to bring out the best in the original work are not to be missed. Director Yamamoto Hiroshi's direction, Kadowaki Satoshi's character design, Kesamaru Emi's art direction, and other staff members have all worked together to create a wonderful work.

In addition, the theme songs "TM1" and "BL-IN Black In" are perfect for the worldview of 801-chan, and just listening to them makes you feel happy. The singing voice of the fujoshi who sings the B-line also matches the atmosphere of the work, which is a pleasant surprise for fans.

Related information

"My Neighbor is 801" R is a must-see for fans of the original manga "My Neighbor is 801". The original is a comedy manga with a BL theme by Akiko Kojima, published by Chuu Shuppan. The content is packed with the essence of the original, and the high-quality animation and fun music further enrich the world of 801.

Also, even though it is an OVA, the staff's efforts to bring out the best in the original work are not to be missed. Director Yamamoto Hiroshi's direction, Kadowaki Satoshi's character design, Kesamaru Emi's art direction, and other staff members have all worked together to create a wonderful work.

In addition, the theme songs "TM1" and "BL-IN Black In" are perfect for the worldview of 801-chan, and just listening to them makes you feel happy. The singing voice of the fujoshi who sings the B-line also matches the atmosphere of the work, which is a pleasant surprise for fans.

Conclusion

"My Neighbor 801-chan R" is a must-see for fans of the original work. The content, which is packed with the essence of the original work, the high-quality animation, and the fun music further enrich the world of 801-chan. In particular, the episodes that comically depict 801-chan's daily life and interactions with her friends are something that fans cannot miss. In addition, the power of the staff who bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest, even though it is in the form of an OVA, cannot be overlooked. The power of each staff member, such as director Hiroshi Yamamoto's direction, character design by Satoshi Kadowaki, and art direction by Emi Kesamaru, has come together to create a wonderful work. In addition, the theme songs "TM1" and "BL-IN Black In" are perfect for the world of 801-chan, and just listening to them makes you feel happy. The singing voice of the fujoshi who starts with the character "ba" also matches the atmosphere of the work, which is a pleasant surprise for fans. Please pick up this wonderful work and enjoy the world of 801-chan again.