Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Pyuaretsa♪ - A thorough analysis of the fascinating characters and the depth of the story

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Pyuaretsa♪ - A thorough analysis of the fascinating characters and the depth of the story

Nogizaka Haruka's Secret Puretsua♪ - The charming world of Akihabara-style love comedy

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Purezza♪", which aired from October to December 2009, is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Igarashi Yusaku. This work depicts a heartwarming love comedy about the beautiful and intelligent Nogizaka Haruka and her classmate Ayase Hiroto, who finds out her secret. Haruka's secret is that she has an Akihabara hobby. The big attraction of this work is how her relationship with Hiroto, who knows her secret, develops.

story

The protagonist, Ayase Hiroto, who attends Hakujou Academy, meets his classmate Nogizaka Haruka. Haruka is an idol at the school, with many nicknames, including "Nuit Etoile" (Silver Stardust) and "Lumiere d'Ou Clavier (Princess of the Keyboard)". However, one day, when Hiroto goes to the library to return a book on behalf of his best friend Asakura Nobunaga, he accidentally finds out a major secret about Haruka: that she has an Akihabara hobby. After learning this secret, Hiroto gradually becomes closer to Haruka, and they begin dating. The central theme of this work is how the two share their secrets and deepen their relationship.

character

The charm of this work lies in the unique characters. The protagonist, Ayase Hiroto, is an ordinary high school sophomore, but after learning Haruka's secret, his days become more exciting. Nogizaka Haruka is a beautiful and intelligent school idol, but she has a secret: she has an Akihabara hobby. Her younger sister, Nogizaka Mika, is a cheerful and lively girl with a personality completely opposite to Haruka's, and she cares for her sister in a first-class way. Amamiya Shiina is a lively girl who transferred from Hokkaido, and has many memorable encounters with Hiroto. Sakurazaka Hazuki and Nanami Nanashi are the maids of the Nogizaka family, and while they take care of Haruka and Mika, they also love cute things. Hiroto's older sister, Ayase Ruko, is a lazy drinker at home, but works as a secretary to the company president outside. Hiroto's childhood friend, Asakura Nobunaga, is an Akihabara master and tries to drag Hiroto into that world. Fuyuka Tennoji is a first-year student at Hakujo Academy, where Yuto attends, and is a young lady known as the "Absolute Zero Ice Princess (Princess Blizzard)." The story woven by these characters is full of charm that draws the viewer in.

Production Staff

The director of this work is Munenori Nawa, the series composition is Go Tamai, and the character design is Satoshi Ishino. Animation is produced by Diomedea, and the production committee includes Geneon Universal Entertainment, ASCII Media Works, Yomiuri TV, KLOCKWORX, STUDIO MAUSU, AT-X, and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners. Thanks to the hard work of these staff members, an anime that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest has been completed.

Broadcast information

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Purezza♪" aired from October 5th to December 21st, 2009. It was broadcast on Yomiuri TV every Monday from 26:14 to 26:44, on TOKYO MX every Monday from 26:30 to 27:00, on AT-X every Tuesday from 22:00 to 22:30, and on tvk every Tuesday from 25:45 to 26:15. It was also streamed online on Bandai Channel every Wednesday from 12:00 to 12:30. The series has 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of this work is "Chohatsu Cherry Heart", with lyrics by Kumano Kiyomi, music by Wakabayashi Mitsuru, arrangement by Kusano Yoshihiro, and singing by Himemiya Miran and Chocolate Rockers (Nabatame Hitomi). The ending theme is "Himitsu Shoujo! Urutto LOVE", with lyrics by Kumano Kiyomi, music and arrangement by Miura Seiji, and singing by N's (Noto Mamiko x Goto Mai x Shimizu Kaori x Ueda Kana x Sato Rina). In addition, the inserted songs used include "Kaze ni Nare! Lacrosse Heart! -Nocturne Girls' Academy Lacrosse Club-", "4989 09 (Shikuhaku Rescue)", "I'm a Little Sister...desukedo!", "Le Secret -Le Secret-", "Shitai! Naritai! Nogizaka Maid Squad", "Tomadoi Bitter Tune", "Chohatsu Cherry Heart", and "I Sing". These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the story.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story. Each episode has a different theme: Episode 1 "I want to come with you...", Episode 2 "Please put it in...", Episode 3 "Ah, it hurts...", Episode 4 "Yuto's smell...", Episode 5 "...it feels good...", Episode 6 "My body is hot...", Episode 7 "I think it went in...", Episode 8 "I'll do it for you...", Episode 9 "It's my first experience☆", Episode 10 "It's come to this...", Episode 11 "I want to feel it...", and Episode 12 "It's a promise♪". These subtitles allow the viewer to enjoy the story while predicting how it will unfold.

Related Titles

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Puretsua♪" is based on the light novel "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu" by Yusaku Igarashi. A sequel, "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪", has also been produced. These works are centered around the relationship between Haruka and Hiroto, allowing viewers to follow their growth.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Puretsu♪" is a highly acclaimed heartwarming romantic comedy about Haruka, who has Akiba-style hobbies, and Hiroto, who finds out her secret. The story, woven by a cast of unique characters, is full of charm that draws viewers in. The animation production, which brings out the best in the original work, and the theme song and music that liven up the atmosphere of the story are also highly praised. This work is a must-see for anyone interested in romantic comedies and Akiba-style hobbies. Be sure to check out this work, which will provide viewers with laughs and emotions.

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