The appeal and evaluation of "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu": A thorough analysis of the masterpiece school comedy

Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts: Comedy and battle meet in school life

"Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu" is a TV anime series that aired in 2010 and is based on a light novel by Kenji Inoue. This work is a comedy battle anime set in the advanced preparatory school "Fumizuki Gakuen," where students are strictly classified into classes based on their grades in the promotion test, depicting the lowest-scoring F class challenging the higher-ranked classes. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu" was broadcast on TV Tokyo and other broadcasting stations from January 6 to March 31, 2010. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long. Animation was handled by SILVER LINK. and directed by Ohnuma Shin. It is based on the "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu" series by Inoue Kenji, published by Enterbrain under the Famitsu Bunko label.

story

At Fumitzuki Academy, students are strictly divided into classes based on their results in the promotion test. Class A, where high-achieving students gather, is well-equipped, but the lowest-ranking class F has poor conditions with only worn-out tables and rotten tatami mats. Yoshii Akihisa, a student of this class, challenges the "Exam Summoning War", a class battle using a system developed by the school, for the sake of Himeji Mizuki, a brave and talented girl in the same class. Will Class F be able to defeat the powerful classes at the top?

character

The charm of this work lies in its unique characters. The main character, Yoshii Akihisa, has a simple and straightforward personality, but a warm heart that allows him to work hard for his friends and the weak. Himeji Mizuki is a talented girl with excellent grades, good behavior, and beautiful looks, but her only weakness is her cooking skills. Shimada Minami is a returnee who grew up in Germany, and although she has a headstrong and aggressive personality, she sometimes shows a feminine side. Kinoshita Hideyoshi is a man with a cute appearance, who is a member of the drama club and is good at voice impersonations. Sakamoto Yuji is Akihisa's bad friend and is active as the class representative of Class F. Tsuchiya Kota is a dirty pervert nicknamed "Mutsulini" and is also good at sports. Kirishima Shoko is the class representative of Class A, and is a perfect superhuman who is good at both academics and sports, but has had a crush on her since childhood.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Akihisa Yoshii: Hiro Shimono
• Himeji Mizuki: Hitomi Harada
• Minami Shimada: Kaori Mizuhashi
• Yuji Sakamoto: Tatsuhisa Suzuki
• Hideyoshi Kinoshita: Emiri Kato
• Kota Tsuchiya: Yuki Miyata
• Shoko Kirishima: Tomomi Isomura

staff

The main staff are as follows:

• Original author: Kenji Inoue
• Director: Shin Onuma
• Series Composition: Takayama Katsuhiko
• Character design: Miwa Oshima
• Animation production: SILVER LINK.
• Production: Baka and Test and Summon the Beasts Production Committee

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Question 1: Idiots, Classes, and Summoning Wars
• Question 2: Lilies, roses, and health and physical education
• Question 3: Food, dates, and stun guns
• Question 4: Love, Spice and Lunch
• Question 5: Map, Treasure, and Striker Sigma V (Five)
• Question 6: Me, the pool, and swimsuit paradise - and,
• Question 7: Me, Shoko, and Kisaragi Grand Park
• Question 8: Rampage, Labyrinth, and Summoned Beast Complement Plan
• Question 9: Kisses, busts and ponytails
• Question 10: A mock exam, a thief, and a love letter
• Question 11: Nemesis, Love Letters, and Blitzkrieg
• Question 12: Our battle with love and courage is just beginning! (tentative)
• Question 13: Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes are as follows:

• OP1: Perfect area complete!
  • Lyricist: Aki Hata
  • Composition and Arrangement: Kenichi Maeyamada
  • Vocals: Natsuko Aso
• ED1: Idiot Go Home
  • Lyricist: bamboo
  • Composer: Ichibanboshi☆Hikari
  • Arrangement: Kyoichi Miyazaki
  • Sung by: milktub
  • Chorus: Bakatest All Stars
• ED2: Sunny with occasional smiles
  • Lyrics and composition: yozuca*
  • Arrangement: Katsuhiko Kurosu
  • Sung by: Himeji Mizuki (Harada Hitomi), Shimada Minami (Mizuhashi Kaori), Kinoshita Hideyoshi (Kato Emiri), Kirishima Shoko (Isomura Tomomi)

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Rating and Recommended Points

"Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu" is a story depicting school life where comedy and battle intersect, and the activities of the unique characters are a highlight. In particular, the relationship between Akihisa Yoshii and Mizuki Himeji, and the unity of the members of Class F add excitement to the story. Another attraction is the unique setting of the test summoning war, which keeps viewers from getting bored.

The evaluation of this work is as follows:

• Story: 8/10

  The setting of class placement based on the results of the promotion test is fresh, and the system of the test summoning war is also interesting. The episodes in each story are also rich in variety, so you won't get bored and will enjoy it.

• Characters: 9/10

  The members of Class F, including Akihisa Yoshii, are all unique and have a charm that draws viewers in. In particular, the characteristics of each character, such as Mizuki Himeji's cooking skills and Minami Shimada's strong-willed personality, are well-drawn.

• Performance: 8/10

  The balance between comedy and battle scenes is good, and there are many visually enjoyable scenes. In particular, the designs of the summoned creatures and the intensity of the battle scenes are impressive.

• Music: 7/10

  The opening and ending themes match the atmosphere of the work, and the background music also has the effect of livening up each scene. However, there may not be many songs that are particularly memorable.

• Overall rating: 8/10

  "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu" is a story depicting school life where comedy and battle intersect, and the activities of the unique characters are a highlight. In particular, the relationship between Akihisa Yoshii and Mizuki Himeji, and the unity of the members of Class F add excitement to the story. Another attraction is the unique setting of the test summoning war, which keeps viewers from getting bored.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu":

• The highlight is the action of the unique characters

  The members of Class F, including Akihisa Yoshii, are all unique and have a charm that draws viewers in. In particular, the characteristics of each character are well-drawn, such as Mizuki Himeji's cooking skills and Minami Shimada's strong-willed personality.

• The unique setting of the Test Summoning War is appealing

  The setting of class placement based on the results of the promotion test is fresh, and the system of the test summoning war is also interesting. The episodes in each story are also rich in variety, so you won't get bored and you'll enjoy it.

• Good balance of comedy and fights

  The balance between comedy and battle scenes is good, and there are many visually enjoyable scenes. In particular, the designs of the summoned creatures and the powerful battle scenes are worth seeing.

Above, we have introduced detailed information, reviews, and recommended points about "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu." This work depicts school life where comedy and battle intersect, and the activities of its unique characters are a highlight. In particular, the relationship between Yoshii Akihisa and Himeji Mizuki, and the unity of the F class members add excitement to the story. In addition, the unique setting of the test summoning war is also one of its charms, and viewers will not tire of it. Please give it a watch.