Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition: A review of the healing everyday life and new charms

"Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" - Warm and humorous sketches of everyday life

"Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" was broadcast on BS-TBS in October 2009 as a special edition of the anime series based on the popular manga "Hidamari Sketch" by Ume Aoki. This special edition is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, and it delves deeper into the daily lives of Yuno and her friends. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of this special edition, the production background, details about the characters, and related works.

■Overview of the work

"Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" was broadcast as a TV special, consisting of 4 episodes. It was broadcast from October 18th to October 25th, 2009, and on BS-TBS it was aired every Saturday night from October 17th to October 24th. Each episode is 30 minutes long and tells the story of the daily life of Yuno and her friends.

The original work is a manga by Ume Aoki, with Akiyuki Shinbo as general director and Ryoki Kamitsubo as chief director. Animation is handled by Shaft, with production support from Aniplex, Houbunsha, and Movic. The series is produced by the Hidamari-sou Management Association and TBS, and copyright belongs to Ume Aoki, Houbunsha, and the Hidamari-sou Management Association.

■ Story

The protagonist, Yuno, enrolls in the art department of Yamabuki Private High School, which she has always dreamed of, and starts living alone in a small apartment called "Hidamari-so" right in front of the school. There, she meets her classmate Miyako, and her seniors Sae and Hiro, and her days at Hidamari-so, where the eccentric members of the art department gather, are a succession of hectic events. However, while she is confused by her unfamiliar life, surrounded by kind and warm friends, Yuno slowly begins to walk towards her dream.

■Explanation

Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, and it takes an even deeper look into the daily lives of Yuno and her friends. The special edition follows Yuno and her friends' everyday lives and events at school, showcasing their growth and friendship. Packed with the warmth and humor that is the series' hallmark, this is one episode fans won't want to miss.

■Cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Yuno - Kana Asumi
• Miyako - Kaori Mizuhashi
• Hiro - Yuko Goto
• Sae - Ryoko Shintani
• Teacher Yoshinoya - Miyu Matsuki
• Principal - Cho
• Landlord - Sawashiro Miyuki
• Mashiko Sensei - Takuma Terashima
• Natsume - Misato Fukuen
• Todo - Marina Inoue
• Truth - Sawashiro Miyuki
• Bicycle Boy - Tetsuya Kakihara
• Ume Sensei - Ume Aoki
• Boys A - Kenji Takahashi
• Boys B - Kiyoto Yoshikai

These voice actors bring excitement to the series with their performances that make the most of the individuality of the characters. In particular, the cute voice of Asumi Kana as Yuno and the energetic voice of Mizuhashi Kaori as Miyako bring out the charm of the characters.

■ Main staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of "Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition." The main staff members are introduced below.

• Original author - Ume Aoki
• Planning - Yoshihisa Nakayama, Masao Ueda, Takahisa Takashi, Mitsutoshi Kubota, Takahiro Oto
• Planning cooperation: Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Houbunsha), Atsushi Higashiyama (Dentsu)
• Producers: Junichiro Tanaka, Atsuhiro Iwakami, Hiroo Kato, Kozue Kanba
• Assistant producers: Oshima Miki, Konashi Jouka
• Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
• Production Director - Tatsuya Oishi
• Series Composition - Naoko Hasegawa, Natsue Yoguchi
• Character design, chief animation director: Yoshiaki Ito
• Art Director: Toshiharu Iijima
• Color design - Izumi Takizawa
• Visual Effects - Motoi Sakai
• Director of photography - Shinichiro Eto
• Edited by Kazuhiko Seki (Seki Editorial Office)
• Video editing - Studio K2, Kozo Yoneyama
• Sound Director - Toshiki Kameyama
• Sound effects - Katsuhiro Nakano (Soundbox)
• Recording: Emi Otsubo
• Recording Studio - OP Requiem Studio
• Sound Production - Omnibus Promotion
• Sound Production: Megumi Mayama
• Music - Tomoki Kikutani
• Music producers: Yoshiyuki Ito, Shigeru Saito
• Music Production - Lantis
• Advertisement - Mizuho Tanaka, Yuma Takahashi, Ryutaro Usukura
• Web design - Akiko Noguchi
• Animation Production - Shaft
• Production cooperation: Aniplex, Houbunsha, Movic
• Produced by: Hidamari-so Management Association, TBS

These staff members came together to produce "Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition." In particular, Director Akiyuki Shinbo's unique direction and Yoshiaki Ito's character designs enhance the appeal of the work.

■ Main Characters

The following main characters appear in "Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition".

• Yuno - A first-year student at Yamabuki High School who lives in room 201 of Hidamari Apartments. She has a small, child-like build for a high school student. She has a distinctive "X" on either side of her head.
• Miyako - A first-year student at Yamabuki High School who lives in room 202 of Hidamari Apartments. She is always energetic and sometimes causes trouble... She has no money and often tries to get others to buy her meals.
• Hiro - A second-year student at Yamabuki High School who lives in Room 101 of Hidamari Apartments. He loves sweets and often eats cakes. He is struggling with dieting.
• Sae - A second-year student at Yamabuki High School who lives in Room 102 at Hidamari Apartments. She is a little self-conscious about her slender figure. When she is embarrassed about something, it shows on her face.
• Yoshinoya - Yuno and Miyako's homeroom teacher. An art teacher who always tries to be a model or take off his clothes during drawing classes.
• Ume-sensei - Original author of "Hidamari Sketch".
• Principal - Principal of Yamabuki High School.
• Landlord - The landlord of Hidamari Apartments.
• Natsume - Sae's friend.
• Tomoka - Sae's younger sister, two years younger than her.

The story depicts the growth of these characters as they enjoy their daily lives at Hidamari Apartments. In particular, Yuno's growth, Miyako's lively behavior, Hiro's love for sweets, and Sae's shy personality all add to the charm of the story.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for "Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" are as follows:

• Part 1 - February 10th Bicycles Everywhere / February 11th The Tortoise and the Hare (2009/10/17)
• Part 2 - June 6th Red Thread / June 7th Imishin (2009/10/24)

These episodes depict the daily life of Yuno and her friends and events at school, and show their growth and friendship. In particular, "Anywhere Bicycle" shows Yuno riding a bicycle, "The Tortoise and the Hare" shows the friendship between Yuno and Miyako, "The Red Thread" shows the relationship between Yuno and Hiro, and "Imishin" shows Sae's shy personality.

■ Related works

"Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" is connected to the following related works.

• Hidamari Sketch
• Hidamari Sketch Special Edition
• Hidamari Sketch x 365
• Hidamari Sketch x 365 EX
• Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆
• Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ Special Edition
• Hidamari Sketch x SP
• Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb
• Hidamari Sketch Sae and Hiro Graduation Edition

These works share the same worldview as "Hidamari Sketch" and tell the story of the daily lives of Yuno and her friends. In particular, "Hidamari Sketch x 365" is a prequel to "Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" and depicts the daily life of Yuno and friends and events at school. "Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆" depicts the growth and friendship of Yuno and friends, while "Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb" depicts the new daily life of Yuno and friends.

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" are as follows.

• OP1 - ? Dewasshoi
• Lyricist: Aki Hata
• Composer - Tatsh
• Arrangement - Takahiro Ando
• Sung by: Yuno (Kana Asumi), Miyako (Kaori Mizuhashi), Hiro (Yuko Goto), Sae (Ryoko Shintani)
• ED1 - Ryusei Record
• Lyricist: micco
• Composed by: Tatsuya Kikuchi
• Arrangement - Tatsuya Kikuchi
• Song - marble
• Strings arrangement - Page Jun

These theme songs and music are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the OP1 song "? De Wasshoi" expresses the cheerfulness of Yuno and friends, and the ED1 song "Ryusei Record" expresses the growth and friendship of Yuno and friends.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, and it delves deeper into the daily lives of Yuno and her friends. Packed with warmth and humor, it's a must-see for fans. It also depicts character growth and friendship, making it a touching show for viewers.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• Enjoy sketches of everyday life filled with warmth and humor.
• The story depicts the growth of characters and friendships, leaving viewers in awe.
• The voice actors of the main characters liven up the work with their unique acting.
• Director Akiyuki Shinbo's unique direction and Yoshiaki Ito's character designs enhance the appeal of the work.
• The theme song and music add to the atmosphere of the work.

"Hidamari Sketch x 365 Special Edition" is recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who like slice-of-life and soothing anime. Be sure to watch this work and enjoy the warm and humorous daily lives of Yuno and her friends.