The appeal and reviews of "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st": A moving work that fans must see

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st - An emotional encounter and the beginning of a battle

Released on January 23, 2010, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st is an animated feature film based on the original manga by Tsuzuki Masaki. It was directed by Kusakawa Keizo, animated by Seven Arcs, and distributed by Aniplex. The film is 130 minutes long and has a complete story in one episode. While the original manga originated as an 18+ game, this film is made for all ages.

story

The story of "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st" begins when Takamachi Nanoha, an ordinary third-grader elementary school student, encounters magic and becomes embroiled in a battle over the Jewel Seeds, a relic from another world. Nanoha struggles to retrieve the Jewel Seeds with her beloved Raging Heart, the "Magician's Staff," but along the way she meets Fate Testarossa, a young magician of the same age. Fate was collecting Jewel Seeds to fulfill her mother's wish, but there was deep sadness in her eyes. In the midst of the inevitable battle, Nanoha tries to convey her feelings to Fate. As sad destinies and vows of courage intertwine, the two girls fly through the sky, and the story moves towards a moving conclusion.

Commentary

Nanoha Takamachi, a third grade elementary school student living in Uminari City, meets a boy from another world, Yuno, one day. Yuno's goal is to retrieve the "Jewel Seeds," relics from another world scattered throughout Uminari City. Nanoha realizes her own talent for magic when she tries to save Yuno from a runaway Jewel Seed. In order to retrieve the dangerous Jewel Seeds, Nanoha cooperates with Yuno and begins a search for them with the Raging Heart, a magical device with intelligence entrusted to her by Yuno. However, there is a girl who is also searching for the Jewel Seeds. The girl's name is Fate Testarossa. Fate fights to "fulfill her mother's wish," and collects the Jewel Seeds while feeling heartbroken about stealing them. Nanoha senses Fate's sadness, and in the battle, they clash with each other's strength and hearts. Fate's mother, Precia Testarossa, treats her daughter with a seemingly cold attitude, but Fate fights to bring back the kind smile of her mother from her childhood. The story progresses with unexpected developments, such as Alf, the familiar who wants to protect Fate, and Yuno supporting Nanoha.

cast

The cast of this work is luxurious, with Yukari Tamura playing the main character Nanoha Takamachi, Nana Mizuki playing Fate Testarossa and Alicia Testarossa. Other voice actors include Kaori Mizuhashi as Yuuno Scrya, Natsuko Kuwatani as Alf, Mikako Takahashi as Chrono Harlaown, Aya Hisakawa as Lindy Harlaown, Yuki Matsuoka as Amy Limietta, Rei Igarashi as Precia Testarossa, Masumi Asano as Linis, Rie Kugimiya as Alisa Bannings, Ai Shimizu as Suzuka Tsukimura, Keiji Hirai as Alex, Tetsuya Kakihara as Randy, Saka Kinoshita as Director Makihara, Donna Burke as Raging Heart, and Kevin J. England as Bardiche. These voice actors express the emotions of the characters richly and add excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The main staff of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st are Tsuzuki Masaki (original story and scriptwriter), Kusakawa Keizo (director), Okuda Yasuhiro (character designer, device designer, and general animation director). Miyazawa Tsutomu and Hashimoto Takayoshi (creature designers), Kusakawa Keizo, Iwai Yuuki, Matsui Hitoyuki, Omori Hidetoshi, Sakata Junichi, and Miyazawa Tsutomu (storyboard artists). Okuno Kouta and Kobayashi Kosuke are the directors, Hashimoto Takayoshi, Miyazawa Tsutomu, Shimizu Yumi, Nagamachi Hideki, Sunagawa Masakazu, Kato Ken, Furuike Toshiya, Karasu Hiroaki, Aisaka Naoki, Yasumoto Manabu, Ibata Shota, and Onuki Nozomi are the animation directors. Katahira Shinji is the art director, Tasaki Tomoko is the colorist, Nakayama Atsushi is the cinematographer and chief director, Seki Kazuhiko is the editor, Aketagawa Jin is the sound director, and Sano Hiroaki is the music composer. The producers are Akio Mishima, Tatsuya Tanaka, and Hiroyuki Shimizu, the animation is by Seven Arcs, the planning and production is by NANOHA The MOVIE 1st PROJECT (King Records, Seven Arcs, Dwango, Toho, Aniplex), and the distribution is by Aniplex. These staff members came together to complete this work.

Main Characters

Nanoha Takamachi is the protagonist of this work and a third grade elementary school student living in Uminari City, Japan. She is a student in Class 3A of the private Seisho University Elementary School and has a single-minded and straightforward personality. She has a talent for magic, which she brings out through her encounter with Yuno. Although her fighting style is still incomplete, she improves her fighting skills during her battle with Fate. Her magical light is cherry blossom pink.

Fate Testarossa is the other main character of this work, a 9-year-old girl from Midchilda. Originally a quiet, somewhat shy and kind-hearted girl, she has closed her heart off due to certain circumstances and is collecting Jewel Seeds. With a talent that rivals Nanoha's, she has high magical skills that she has received proper education in, and is capable of overwhelming Nanoha in battle. Her basic style is close-to-medium-range high-speed shooting that makes use of her high-speed mobility, and she has the ability to convert magical power into "electricity," and has many spells that generate electric and lightning shocks when generating electricity. Her magical light is golden in color.

Related Titles

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st" is the first film in the series and includes the following related works:

• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
• Vivid Strike!
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 3rd Reflection
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 4th Detonation

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for this work are as follows:

TM1

• Song title: PHANTOM MINDS
• Lyricist: Nana Mizuki
• Composer: Eriko Yoshiki
• Arrangement: Jun Suyama
• Sung by: Nana Mizuki

ED1

• Song name: My wish My love
• Lyricist: Shiina Karen
• Composer: Masatomo Ota
• Arrangement: Masatomo Ota
• Sung by: Yukari Tamura

IN1

• Song Name: Don't be long
• Lyricist: Toshiro Yabuki
• Composer: Toshiro Yabuki
• Arrangement: Toshiro Yabuki
• Sung by: Nana Mizuki

IN2

• Song title: innocent starter
• Lyricist: Nana Mizuki
• Composer: Tsutomu Ohira
• Arrangement: Tsutomu Ohira
• Sung by: Nana Mizuki

IN3

• Song title: Little Wish ~lyrical step~
• Lyricist: Shiina Karen
• Composer: Masatomo Ota
• Arrangement: Masatomo Ota
• Sung by: Yukari Tamura

IN4

• Song title: Flying high!
• Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
• Composer: Hiroaki Sano
• Arrangement: Ayumu Yasui
• Sung by: Nanoha Takamachi (Yukari Tamura)

Evaluation and Impressions

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st" draws viewers in with the dynamic visuals and music that only a film can offer, while still retaining the essence of the original work. In particular, the scene in which Nanoha and Fate meet and fight is depicted visually beautifully, with heightened emotions. The story, which depicts character growth, friendship, and familial love, touched many viewers. The careful production by the stellar cast and staff has also been praised. The music is also impressive, with the theme song and insert songs adding to the atmosphere of the story.

This movie is loved by many fans as a touching story that goes beyond the boundaries of magical girl anime. In particular, the relationship between Nanoha and Fate and the tension of the battle over the Jewel Seed are not to be missed. This is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the series, but also to those who are experiencing this work for the first time.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st."

• A moving story : The story of Nanoha and Fate's encounter, battle, and growth will deeply move viewers.
• Beautiful visuals : The dynamic visuals and beautiful animation that only film can provide enhance the story.
• Awesome Cast : A stellar cast of voice actors, including Yukari Tamura and Nana Mizuki, bring out the rich emotions of the characters.
• Memorable music : Theme songs and insert songs enhance the atmosphere of the story and heighten the emotions of the viewer.
• The beginning of the series : This is the first film in the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series and is a good starting point for enjoying the entire series.

As mentioned above, "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha THE MOVIE 1st" is a work that has a moving story, beautiful visuals, a gorgeous cast and music. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the series, but also to those who are experiencing this work for the first time. Please experience this moving story at the theater, on DVD or through streaming.