Tokimeki Memorial 4 anime review: What is the appeal of Beginning Finder?

Tokimeki Memorial 4 ORIGINAL ANIMATION -Hajimari no Finder- Review

"Tokimeki Memorial 4 ORIGINAL ANIMATION -Hajimari no Finder-" is an original animation released on December 3, 2009, and is included in the limited edition complete set of the PSP software "Tokimeki Memorial 4". This work focuses on the day of the entrance ceremony when the main story of the game begins, and depicts the heroines before they meet the main character. Below, we will provide detailed information and a review of this work.

Overview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

December 3, 2009 *The DVD and Blu-ray versions have been released, and the OVA is also available for purchase separately and as a set with the game and anime exclusively through the Konami Style online store.

■Release and sales

・Sales: Konami Digital Entertainment

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Konami Digital Entertainment ^{Tokimeki Memorial 4}

■ Director

・Director: Naoyasu Hanyu

■ Production

Animation Production: Asahi Productions Production: Konami Digital Entertainment

■Works

©2009 Konami Digital Entertainment

review

"Tokimeki Memorial 4 ORIGINAL ANIMATION -Hajimari no Finder-" is a very interesting work for game fans. It focuses on the day of the entrance ceremony in the main game and depicts the daily lives of the heroines before they meet the main character, allowing you to understand the world of the game even more deeply. This OVA is included in the limited edition complete set of the game, so it can be said to be special content for those who have played the game.

The story is told from the perspective of the heroines who gathered on the day of the entrance ceremony. Each of the girls' backgrounds and personalities are carefully drawn, and being able to get to know them before playing the main game is a big attraction. In particular, the portrayal of main characters such as Hoshikawa Maki and Satsuki Yu is impressive, with their feelings and actions depicted realistically.

The cast is also impressive, with the performances of voice actors such as Daisuke Sakaguchi, Asuka Ogame, and Juri Takita adding to the excitement of the work. In particular, Asuka Ogame, who plays Maki Hoshikawa, also sings the opening and ending songs, and her voice further enhances the atmosphere of the work. Much of the music was composed by Metal Yuki, and it retains the atmosphere of the game.

Visually, Asahi Production's careful animation shines through. Character expressions and movements are drawn in detail, faithfully recreating the character designs in the game. Art director Masanobu Nomura's backgrounds are also beautiful, with the entrance ceremony scene and school scenery depicted realistically.

Director Naoyasu Hanyu has paid particular attention to detail in his direction in order to express the worldview of the game in the anime. In particular, the scenes depicting the heroines' feelings are visually enjoyable with skillful camerawork and use of color. In addition, screenwriter Kano Kanno has developed an original story based on an understanding of the game's story, allowing fans to enjoy the film from a fresh perspective.

Recommended points

This work is a must-see, especially for fans of "Tokimeki Memorial 4". By learning about the heroines' backgrounds and personalities before playing the main game, you can enjoy the game's story more deeply. In addition, the OVA can be purchased separately, so even those who do not own the game can enjoy it.

In addition, the limited edition of the OVA is sold as a set with the game as a bonus, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy both the game and the anime. It will be a valuable collection item for fans as it is sold exclusively through Konami Style mail order.

Overall, Tokimeki Memorial 4 Original Animation -Hajimari no Finder- is an important work for understanding the world of the game, and is a must-have for fans. The visuals, music, and acting of the cast are all of high quality, so it's definitely worth a watch.

Additional Information

"Tokimeki Memorial 4" is a dating simulation game for the PSP that was released in 2008, and was supported by many fans as the latest in the series. The setting of the game is Kirameki Private High School, and the player can enjoy romance as the protagonist while interacting with various heroines.

For the production of the OVA, Itsuko Takeda, who was in charge of character design for the game, was in charge of the original character designs, and Metal Yuki and Akira Otsuka, who also supervised the game, participated as supervisors. This resulted in an animation that faithfully reproduced the worldview of the game.

In addition, the theme songs for the OVA, "Harukaze no Kagayaki" and "Futari no Mirai" are sung by Asuka Ogame, who plays Hoshikawa Maki, and her singing voice further enhances the atmosphere of the work. In particular, "Harukaze no Kagayaki" is a familiar song to fans, as it is also used as the opening theme for the game.

This OVA is included in the limited edition complete set of the game, so it is a special content for those who have played the game. In addition, the OVA can be purchased separately, so even those who do not own the game can enjoy it. Since it is sold exclusively through Konami Style mail order, it will be a valuable collection item for fans.

Overall, Tokimeki Memorial 4 Original Animation -Hajimari no Finder- is an important work for understanding the world of the game, and is a must-have for fans. The visuals, music, and acting of the cast are all of high quality, so it's definitely worth a watch.