Rediscover the charm of "Mahoromatic"! Now, impressions and reviews of the "Welcome Back" edition

"Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri" - A return after 7 years and its appeal

Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri, which aired on BS-TBS from October 17th to 24th, 2009, was the first special episode to be shown to fans in seven years. The series is based on a manga by Nakayama Bunjuro and Jitama, animated by GAINAX, and produced by the Mahoro Special Edition Production Committee (Geneon Universal Entertainment, TBS, GAINAX, Wanibooks). It was directed by Saeki Akishi and aired as a two-episode 30-minute TV special.

story

With the addition of Minawa-chan as a new member of the Misato family, the Misato household has become even more lively. One day, when Yu and his friends decide to open a "Service Cafe" at the town festival, Mahoro is asked to help out. While preparations are steadily underway, the "Administrator" has his sights set on Mahoro...

Commentary

"Welcome back." With these words, after seven years, "Mahoro-san" has returned. "Mahoromatic," a work that could be said to be the pioneer of "maid anime," has been revived as a special edition. Mahoro-san, Minawa-chan, Toriomatic, and Shikijo-sensei all live out their lively daily lives. Of course, there are plenty of highlights, such as "I don't think naughty things are okay!" scenes and dynamic battle scenes.

cast

・Mahoro: Ayako Kawasumi ・Yu Misato: Fujiko Takimoto ・Minawa: Ai Shimizu ・Miyuki Sakura: Yumi Kikuchi ・Rin Todoroki: Aika Mizuno ・Chizuko Oe: Asami Sanada ・Toshiya Hamaguchi: Hideki Ogihara ・Kiyomi Kawahara: Jun Kisaichi ・Saori Shikijo: Yumi Takada ・Slash: Keiichi Noda ・Ryuga: Takehito Koyasu ・Ferre de Lance: Misato Sakamoto

Main Staff

・Planning: Akihiro Kawamura, Yoshihisa Nakayama, Hiroyuki Yamaga, Nobuyuki Hirata ・Original Story: Bunjuro Nakayama, Jitama (someone) "COMIC Gum" published by Wani Books ・Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kazuhiro Takamura ・Color Setting: Harumi Takaboshi ・Art Director: Yuka Hirama ・Director of Photography: Fumihiko Morohashi ・Editing: Takeshi Seyama ・Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami ・Music: Toshiro Masuda ・Music Production: Power Box ・Video Check: Yasuto Murata ・Color Design, Finishing Inspection: Harumi Takaboshi ・Art Setting: Akihiro Hirazawa ・Shooting Management: Toyonori Yamada ・CGI: Tomohiko Komiya ・Special Effects: GAINAX Photography Department ・Seyama Editing Office, Rie Matsuhara, Keiko Kadokawa, Hiromi Sasaki, Megumi Uchida ・Video Editing: Q-Tech, Miwa Kikuchi, Mio Horiuchi ・Sound Effects: Kiyotaka Kawada (Swara Pro)
・Song selection: Junichiro Sasaki (Swara Pro)
・Sound: Shuji Imai・Sound Assistant: Yuichi Morita・Recording Studio: Three S Studio・Sound Production: Dax Production・Sound Production Manager: Masakatsu Omiya・Publicity: Teruhiko Sato, Yoshiro Manabe・Planning Cooperation: Comic Gum Editorial Department, Kiyomi Kumano, Kazuko Shiraishi・Copyrights Manager: Kumiko Sano・Production Desk: Naoko Tsutsumi・Set Production Cooperation: Hiromi Wakabayashi・Production Manager: Daiki Egashira・Producers: Michiyo Miyagawa, Go Tanaka, Yasuhiro Takeda・Animation Producer: Yuichi Sekido, Mitsutoshi Ogura・Associate Producer: Yuka Ishida・Director: Akishi Saeki・Animation Production: GAINAX
Produced by: Mahoro Special Edition Production Committee (Geneon Universal Entertainment, TBS, GAINAX, Wanibooks)

Main Characters

・Mahoro The maid of the Misato family. She fought for nine years as the strongest android of "Vesper" just to stop the alien invasion. With the remaining life left, she disarms herself and comes to work as a maid at the home of Yu, the son of her former boss, the late Commander Misato.
Yu Misato is a 14-year-old second-year student at Hiyori City Fourth Junior High School. She lost her parents at an early age and lived alone, but now lives with Mahoro-san. Although she appears gentle at first glance, she has a strong sense of justice and a flexible way of thinking. Although she doesn't realize it herself, she is quite popular with the girls.
Saori Shikijo is the homeroom teacher of Yu's class, class 4, second year, at Hiritsu Municipal Fourth Junior High School, and also teaches ethics and social studies. She is 25 years old and single. She is a beautiful woman whose trademark is her large breasts, but she is quite a heavy drinker and can't control her fantasies when she starts. Yu is her favorite student, and she is trying to make him her own somehow.
A science teacher who has been transferred to Hitotsu Municipal Fourth Junior High School, where Touyuu attends... but in reality, he is a Saint combat android and the strongest warrior. He disguises himself as a human and comes to Earth to settle things with Mahoro-san.
・Minawa A mysterious girl who ended up staying at the Misato household by chance. She attends the same school as Yuu and works hard as a maid apprentice, acting as Mahoro's younger sister. She is clumsy, exceeding everyone's expectations.
A cyborg created by Ferdransmephris. He faithfully follows orders, but deep down he harbors an ambition no one knows about.

subtitle

Part 1: The Wind of Now (2009/10/17)
・Part 2: Welcome Home Sky (2009/10/24)

Related Titles

・Mahoromatic ・Mahoromatic More Beautiful ・Mahoromatic Summer TV Special

Theme songs and music

・OP1
・The Wind of Tadaima・Lyrics: Kiyomi Kumano・Composition: Toshiro Masuda・Arrangement: Toshiro Masuda・Singer: Mahoro Ando (Ayako Kawasumi)

・ED1
・Boogie with the letter [ma]!
Lyrics: Kiyomi Kumano Composition: Toshiro Masuda Arrangement: Toshiro Masuda Sung by: Toriomatic (Yumi Kikuchi, Aika Mizuno, Asami Sanada) & Minawa (Ai Shimizu) & Mahoro (Ayako Kawasumi)

The appeal and reviews of "Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri"

"Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri" brought great joy to fans as the first special edition in seven years. It is a work that shines with GAINAX's careful animation production while retaining the charm of the original. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and evaluation of this work.

Character Appeal

The charm of the characters, including Mahoro-san, is the greatest strength of this work. Mahoro-san is the strongest android capable of preventing alien invasions, yet she is memorable for supporting Yu's life as a maid at the Misato household. Her kindness and strength capture the hearts of viewers. Additionally, unique characters such as Minawa-chan's clumsy personality and Shikijo-sensei's alcoholism add excitement to the story. In particular, Yu's growth and the changes in her relationship with Mahoro-san are touching points for fans.

Story Development

"Tadaima◇Okaeri" begins with an everyday scene of a "Service Café" being opened at the town festival. However, behind the scenes, the presence of the "Administrator" who is targeting Mahoro adds tension to the story. This balance between the everyday and the extraordinary is exquisite, and has the power to draw viewers in. Also, the two-part structure of the first part, "The Wind of Tadaima," and the second part, "Welcome Home Sky," allows the story to unfold smoothly and is well worth watching.

Animation and Music

The animation produced by GAINAX is a joy to watch, with detailed character expressions and movements. In particular, the dynamism of the battle scenes and the warmth of the everyday scenes are conveyed. Masuda Toshiro's music also adds to the atmosphere of the work, with the opening theme "Tadaima no Kaze" and the ending theme "Ma no Tsuku Boogie!" being popular among fans. Kawasumi Ayako's singing voice is also a perfect fit for Mahoro's character and touches the heart.

Fan reviews

The series has received very positive reviews from fans, and as the first special episode in seven years, it did not disappoint. In particular, it has been praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original while allowing fans to enjoy new story developments. Many also commented that they were moved by the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships, and many fans were moved to tears by the bond between Mahoro and Yu.

Recommended points of "Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri"

"Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri" can be recommended for the following reasons.

1. The appeal of the characters

The individuality and growth of characters such as Mahoro-san enriches the story. In particular, the relationship between Mahoro-san and Yuu, and Minawa-chan's clumsy behavior are heartwarming to watch. Also, don't miss Shikijo-sensei's drunkenness and Ryuga Tou's battle scenes.

2. Story Development

The balance between the ordinary and the extraordinary is exquisite, and it has the power to draw the viewer in. The story unfolds smoothly and is worth watching, with the "Service Cafe" at the town festival and the existence of the "Administrator" who is after Mahoro. In addition, the two-part structure of the first and second parts clearly depicts the overall picture of the story.

3. Animation and Music

The animation produced by GAINAX is fun to watch, with detailed character expressions and movements. In particular, the dynamism of the battle scenes and the warmth of the everyday scenes are conveyed. In addition, the music by Toshiro Masuda also adds to the atmosphere of the work, and the opening and ending songs are popular among fans.

4. Fan service

As the first special edition in seven years, it lives up to fans' expectations. It has been praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original while allowing fans to enjoy new story developments. Many fans have also commented that they were moved by the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships, with many fans even moving to tears at the bond between Mahoro and Yu.

summary

"Mahoromatic Tadaima◇Okaeri" is the first special edition in seven years and has brought great joy to fans. It has been praised for many points, including the appeal of the characters, the development of the story, the animation and music, and the service to fans. In particular, many fans were moved by the growth of the characters and the changes in relationships, such as the relationship between Mahoro and Yu, and Minawa's clumsy behavior, making it a heartwarming work. Please watch this work and enjoy the world of Mahoro and friends.