Impressions and reviews of "Bungaku Shojo" Today's Snack ~First Love~

"Literary Girl" Today's Snack ~First Love~: A 10-minute story that combines the bittersweetness of youth with the profound depth of literature

The "Bungaku Shojo" series is based on a light novel by Nomura Mizuki, and the charm of its world view and characters has attracted many fans. The OVA "Bungaku Shojo Today's Snack ~First Love~", released on December 26, 2009, is a special work for fans of the series, and although it is short, it is packed with a dense story. In this article, we will take a deep look at the detailed content of the OVA, the production background, cast, staff, and related works, and also introduce recommended points for viewers.

Overview

"Bungaku Shojo Today's Snack ~First Love~" was produced as an OVA and included in the special edition "Bungaku Shojo" apprentice's heartbreak with DVD. It was released and distributed by Enterbrain, and although it is short, it is only 10 minutes long and has a dense content. It is based on Nomura Mizuki's "Bungaku Shojo" series, directed by Tada Shunsuke, produced by PRODUCTION IG, and produced by the "Bungaku Shojo" Production Committee.

story

The story begins when the protagonist Nano is told by Kokoro that she hates her. Since that day, Kokoro has not shown her true feelings and has been treating Nano with a fake smile. Unable to bear this situation, Nano takes action during summer vacation. However, after the heartbreaking summer has passed, Nano experiences a new encounter in the school as it bustles with activity in preparation for the autumn cultural festival. The girl carries an ominous shadow, and as she becomes involved with her, Nano comes to see the darkness and light that Kokoro, Nanase, and the people around them carry. This OVA is positioned as the second installment, as another story of "Bungaku Shoujo." The DVD also includes the original animation "Bungaku Shoujo Today's Snack - First Love" and a preview of the movie version of "Bungaku Shoujo."

cast

The cast of this film is as follows:

• Touko Amano: Kana Hanazawa
• Inoue Koyo: Irino Miyu
• Nanase Kotobuki: Nana Mizuki
• Ryuto Sakurai: Mamoru Miyano
• A poem by Akutagawa: Daisuke Ono
• Himekura Maki: Ito Shizuka
• Chiaki Takeda: Aki Toyosaki
• Mori-chan: Asami Shimoda

These cast members have faithfully reproduced the characters from the original work, deeply moving the viewers. In particular, Kana Hanazawa's role as Touko Amano and Miyu Irino's role as Kokoro Inoue have been highly praised by fans of the original work.

Main Staff

The main staff of this work are as follows:

• Original work: Mizuki Nomura's "Literary Girl" series (published by Enterbrain/Famitsu Bunko)
• Character design: Miho Takeoka
• Series Composition: Yuka Yamada
• Screenplay: Megumi Sasano
• Character design: Keita Matsumoto
• Prop design: Keiko Ota
• Original illustrations: Kazunori Akiyama, Mitsunobu Nakamura, Takashi Torii, Takahiro Katagiri, Yuko Yamamoto, Kyoko Kotani, Yuko Yamada, Miho Daidoji, Tomoyuki Kitamura, Tomoaki Sakiyama, Akira Hayashi, Takeshi Okada, Mariko Ishikawa
• Second original illustration: Shikibu Miyoko
• Video inspection: Mika Saito
• Animation: Mika Saito, Mika Sakai, Shuhei Yagisawa, Kodai Kawase, Yoko Kuhara, Masayuki Honda, Kozue Odaka, Takaaki Hashimoto, Miori Tsusaka, Yuki Yokoyama, Kumiko Numata, Tomoko Satake, Akemi Yamakaji, Keiko Tomita, Hiroko Kasuga, Nonoko Suzuki, Son Young-jun, Keita Mizutani, Studio Gimlet, Domu, Taikan Animation
• Art director: Michie Suzuki
• Art design: Tomoyasu Fujise, Yoshinori Shiozawa
• Background, art: Mimine, Yumiko Narita, Mai Ichioka, Yoshito Takamine, Megumi Kato, Yoshio Tanioka, PHAM THU, PHAM QUAN, TRAN VAN, NGUYEN CUC, NGUY BAO, VO VUONG, NGUYEN TUYET, TRAN KHOA, TRAN TRUNG, NGUYEN THUY
• Color design: Yuko Tsumori
• Color designation: Kaori Nakahira
• Digital Paint Inspection: Takayuki Yokose
• Digital Paint: Kaori Nakahira, Takayuki Yokose, Reiko Kato, Akiyoshi Sueshige, Yuji Tanaka, Yuka Aoki, Albion, Studio L, Taikan Anime
• Director of photography: Hiroji Tanaka
• Visual effects: Eiji Arai
• Photography management: Hiroki Takagi
• Photography: Jun Taniuchi, Yumiko Nakata
• Plugin cooperation: Kengo Watanabe
• 3DCG Producer: Kenji Watanabe
• 3DCG Director: Kaneji Isobe
• 3DCG animators: Akihiko Kimura, Toshiaki Suzuki
• 2DW: Akiko Hamanaka
• Special effects: Masahiro Murakami
• Edited by: Junichi Uematsu
• Assistant editors: Taeko Hamautsu and Yoshinori Murakami
• Sound Director: Satoshi Nakajima
• Recording: Yuji Tagami (Aoi Studio)
• Effects: Yasutaka Ogata (Sound Box)
• Recording assistants: Hideyuki Hachisuka (Aoi Studio), Sayaka Ninomiya (Aoi Studio)
• Recording studio: Aoi Studio
• Sound Production: Techno Sound, Kyoko Shimamura, Sakiko Okuzaki
• Video editing: Sony PCL, Makoto Takagi, Yoko Mikami
• Music: Masumi Ito
• Music cooperation: Lantis
• Special cooperation: Shinchosha
• Animation Producer: Rui Kuroki
• Production manager: Aya Hashimoto
• Setting production: Takanori Shimura
• Production Assistant: Maya Isobe
• Storyboard: Shunsuke Tada
• Directed by: Shinpei Esaki
• Animation Director: Mariko Ishikawa
• Chief animation director: Keita Matsumoto
• Planning cooperation: Enterbrain Famitsu Bunko Editorial Department
• Production: PRODUCTION IG
• Director: Shunsuke Tada
• Produced by: "Bungaku Shojo" Production Committee

This work, which was produced by this team of staff, has faithfully reproduced the worldview of the original work and has been highly praised for its visual expression. In particular, Shunsuke Tada's skill as a director and the production capabilities of PRODUCTION IG stand out.

Background

The "Bungaku Shojo" series has been published since 2006 as a light novel by Nomura Mizuki, and has gained many fans. The OVA "Bungaku Shojo Today's Snack: First Love" was produced in response to the popularity of the original work, and is positioned as a special gift for fans. During production, great care was taken to not damage the worldview of the original work, and the careful portrayal of the characters' feelings and relationships has earned it high praise from fans of the original work. In addition, the script and direction have been carefully crafted to depict a dense story despite its short length.

Related Titles

The "Literary Girl" series includes the following related works:

• Literary Girl
• Literary Girl Memoir I Prelude of the Dreaming Girl
• Literary Girl Memoir II Requiem of an Angel Dancing in the Sky
• Literary Girl Memoir III: Rhapsody of a Maiden in Love

These works delve deeper into the story of the original work, depicting the growth of the characters and their relationships. By watching the OVA "Bungaku Shojo Today's Snack ~First Love~" together with these works, you can feel the charm of the "Bungaku Shojo" series even more.

Recommended points

"Literary Girl: Today's Snack - First Love" can be recommended for the following reasons.

1. A story that combines the bittersweetness of youth with the profound depth of literature

The appeal of this work lies in the story, which intertwines the bittersweetness of youth with the profound depth of literature. The relationship between Nano and Kokoro, and the human drama that arises from their new encounters, deeply move viewers. In addition, by faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while depicting the story from a new perspective, the series offers fresh excitement to fans of the original work.

2. A great cast and crew

The cast and crew of this series are some of the best in the industry. Voice actors such as Kana Hanazawa and Miyu Irino have realistically expressed the emotions of the characters, deeply moving viewers. In addition, Shunsuke Tada's skill as a director and the production capabilities of PRODUCTION IG have been highly praised for their visual expression.

3. Short but dense

This work is characterized by its dense content despite being short, with only one episode of 10 minutes. By carefully depicting the characters' feelings and relationships in a short time, it deeply moves the viewers. In addition, the visual expression is also ingenious, making it a visual treat.

4. A special gift for fans of the original work

This film is a special present for fans of the original "Bungaku Shojo" series. While faithfully recreating the worldview of the original, the film depicts the story from a new perspective, providing fresh excitement for fans of the original. In addition, the DVD includes the original animation "Bungaku Shojo Today's Snack ~First Love~" and a preview of the movie version of "Bungaku Shojo," making it a must-see for fans.

Conclusion

The OVA "Bungaku Shoujo Today's Snack ~First Love~" is a work that can be recommended to many viewers because of its story that intertwines the bittersweetness of youth and the profound depth of literature, its gorgeous cast and staff, its short but dense content, and its special gift for fans of the original work. It is a work that should be watched not only by fans of the original work, but also by those who like youth dramas and literary works.