"Omamori Himari" review: An anime with fascinating characters and plot

"Omamori Himari": A charming school action game featuring beautiful girls and monsters

"Omamori Himari" is a TV anime series that aired in 2010 and is based on the manga of the same name by Miran Matora. This work has attracted many fans as a school action story woven by beautiful girls and monsters. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of the work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Omamori Himari" was broadcasted for a total of 12 episodes from January 6th to March 25th, 2010. It was broadcast on a wide variety of stations, including Teletama, Chiba TV, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, BS Nippon TV, tvk, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, Sun TV, AT-X, and Anime Newtype Channel, and was enjoyed by a wide range of viewers. Each episode was 30 minutes long, and a new episode was released every week.

The series is based on the manga by Miran Matora that was serialized in Monthly Dragon Age and published by Fujimi Shobo as Dragon Comics Age. The anime is directed by Ushio Shinji, animated by ZEXCS, and produced by the Omahima Production Committee (Kadokawa Shoten, Kadokawa Pictures, Klockworx, NTT Docomo, Sony PCL).

story

The story of "Omamori Himari" revolves around Amagawa Yuto, a descendant of the "Twelve Demon Slayers" who protect people from demons, monsters, and demonic creatures. Seven years ago, Yuto lost his parents and was all alone in the world, but one day, a mysterious beautiful girl named Himari suddenly appears and he learns of his own destiny. Himari is a cat demon who has sworn loyalty to the Amagawa family and appears to protect Yuto.

The story revolves around Yuto and Himari's battles with the monsters that appear one after another, and the battle for love with the beautiful girls that surround him. The story is made more exciting by a variety of unique characters, including his childhood friend Kuzaki Rinko, the water-loving girl Shizumizu Hisashi, the cafe maid Lizlitt L. Chelsea, and the magician Jinguji Kuesu.

character

The charm of "Omamori Himari" is, above all, its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

• Himari : A cat spirit that appeared to protect Yuto. She fights with a Japanese sword and has cat ears and a tail that pop out. She calls Yuto "Young Lord" and is always by his side. Her voice actor is Koshimizu Ami.
• Yuto Amakawa : An indecisive boy and the descendant of the Twelve Demon Slayer Families. He has a cat allergy and is troubled by Himari's cat-like appearance. His voice actor is Daisuke Hirakawa.
• Kuzaki Rinko : Yuto's childhood friend, a genuine human being. She begins to become aware of Yuto after Himari appears. Her voice actor is Iori Nomizu.
• Shizuku Hisashi : A girl who loves water, she is the snake demon "Mizuchi". She targets Yuto, but gradually her feelings change. Her voice actor is Kei Shindo.
• Lizlitt L. Chelsea : A maid working at the coffee shop "Cafe Lilish". She gets into trouble because of Himari's part-time job. Her voice actor is Asuka Ogame.
• Kuesu Jinguji : A haughty girl who is called "Japan's last witch." She uses powerful magic. Her voice actor is Yuki Matsuoka.
• Iincho : The class representative of Yuto and his friends, and Rinko's best friend. She watches the love battle with amusement. Her voice actor is Yu Shimamura.

Production and staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of "Omamori Himari." The series was written by Katsumi Hasegawa, the character designs by Satoshi Isono, and the music by Yukari Hashimoto. In addition, a technique called the "Ayakashi Sound System" was used to achieve 100% synchronization between the visuals and the music. This is a method in which the visuals are completed six months before the broadcast, and the composer watches them and composes the background music that matches each scene. This method greatly improved the quality of the work.

Theme songs and music

The theme song and insert songs of Omamori Himari also add to the appeal of the work. The opening theme, "Oshichauzo!!", is sung by AyaRuka, with lyrics by Mieno Hitomi and music and arrangement by Kawada Ruka. The ending themes are "BEAM my BEAM" and "Slope End", the former sung by Himarinko L Shizukuesu (Koshimizu Ami, Nomizu Iori, Shindo Kei, Ogame Asuka, Matsuoka Yuki) and the latter by Amagawa Yuto (Hirakawa Daisuke). The insert song "Hidamari" is also sung by AyaRuka.

Rating and Recommended Points

"Omamori Himari" has been highly praised as a school action story featuring beautiful girls and monsters. Here are some recommended points:

• Unique characters : Each character, including Himari, has their own charm and draws viewers in. Himari's cat form and the love battle between the beautiful girls surrounding Yuto are particularly worth seeing.
• High-quality visuals and music : The Ayakashi Sound System perfectly synchronizes the visuals and music, greatly enhancing the viewing experience. The background music especially during battle scenes and emotional scenes enhances the appeal of the work.
• Interesting storyline : The story of the battle against monsters and the battle of love never gets boring. Each episode brings new developments, building anticipation for the next episode.
• Link with the original work : The original manga and novels are also popular and can be enjoyed along with the anime. Fans of the original work will be able to enjoy the work from a new perspective.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode also give a sense of the series' appeal. Below are the subtitles for all 12 episodes.

• Episode 1: A Cat, a Girl, and an Allergy (2010/01/06)
• Episode 2: Sea Cat Scramble (2010/01/13)
• Episode 3: Maid in Cat (2010/01/20)
• Episode 4: Noibara's White Cat (2010/01/27)
• Episode 5: A troubled cat and a calm mind (2010/02/03)
• Episode 6: Kiss x Cat x Kiss (2010/02/10)
• Episode 7: A Cat's Thoughts and a Magical Girl's Depression (2010/02/17)
• Episode 8: Curiosity Killed the Cat (2010/02/24)
• Episode 9: The Cat Meows as Darkness Creeps In (2010/03/03)
• Episode 10: The Mysterious Thoughts of a Cat (2010/03/10)
• Episode 11: Cat (Himari), as a protective sword... (2010/03/17)
• Episode 12: A Cat, Yuto and a Maiden's Pure Love (2010/03/24)

Conclusion

"Omamori Himari" is a school action story featuring beautiful girls and monsters that has captivated many viewers. It is full of highlights, such as unique characters, high-quality visuals and music, and an interesting storyline. Fans of the original work can enjoy it from a new perspective, and it is a work that even first-time viewers can fully enjoy. Please give it a watch.