The appeal and evaluation of Cheese Sweet Home OVA #1: A deep look into the new developments in the series

Cheese Sweet Home OVA#1 Review and More Information

overview

Cheese in the Sweet Home is an OVA based on the popular manga by Kanata Konami. It was included in the limited edition of volume 7 of Cheese in the Sweet Home, released on April 23, 2010, and is a short but dense 5-minute story. This OVA depicts the new life of Chi and the Yamada family, and revolves around moving from an apartment that doesn't allow pets to one that does.

story

The Yamada family, who had been secretly raising Chi in an apartment where pets are prohibited, have finally moved to an apartment where pets are allowed and Chi can live with them without hiding it. Chi is excited every day as she lives in a new home, meets new neighbors, and goes on new adventures. A fun and lively new life begins for Chi and the Yamada family!

Commentary

The limited edition of volume 7 is super luxurious!! It comes with two extras, so it's twice as fun!! The first extra is a brand new animated DVD! Only the limited edition of volume 7 can you watch the first full-length animated DVD in Chi's history. It was produced and voiced by the team behind the highly acclaimed TV anime version of "Cheese in the Sweet Home". There are plenty of highlights, including the first anime appearance of the increasingly popular stray little cat Ko-Che. The second extra is a Scandinavian-style pill case! It is divided into six pockets for easy use, and each lid has an illustration of the cute Chis. The colors are gentle and have been selected to match the taste of the Cheese in the Sweet Home comics. It's a very cute pill case with a compact size that makes it easy to carry around♪

cast

• Chi/Koorogi Satomi
• Yohei and Mi-chan / Etsuko Kozakura
• Mother / Noriko Hidaka (※Taka is the old character)
• Dad, the dog with lots of legs / Hidenobu Kiuchi
• Lucky / Yamakishima
• Alice/Yu Shimamura
• Kusano-kun, David / Mayumi Yamaguchi
• Akashi-san/Kiyohara Mari
• Mr. Furukawa/Hiroomi Sugino
• Ijuin-san/Tomoko Nakamura
• Manager/Maki Horikoshi
• Moving Company/Shota Kibe
• Moving Company/Hideto Nitta

Main Staff

• Original work: Kanata Konami "Cheese Sweet Home" (serialized in Kodansha's "Morning")
• Planning: Kohei Furukawa, Masao Maruyama
• Planning cooperation: Kaori Kitamoto (Kodansha "Morning" editorial department)
• Producers: Tomonori Kumamoto, Takahiro Suzuki
• Program Director: Toshiyuki Aoki, Yoshikazu Beniya (TV Tokyo)
• Program promotion: Yosuke Aoki (TV Tokyo)
• Series Composition: Tomoko Konparu
• Original animation character design: Morio Asaka
• Animation character design: Akemi Kobayashi
• Art Director: Kazuko Katsui
• Color design: Harue Ohno
• Director of photography: Keiko Ishizuka
• Offline editing/Kimura Yoshiko
• Online Editor/Kazunori Okada
• Music: META boys
• Music producers: Kozue Okada, Masayuki Onoue
• Music cooperation: TV Tokyo Music
• Sound Director: Fusanobu Fujiyama
• Sound effects: Shoji Kato
• Animation producers: Akira Shinohara, Daisuke Tsuchida
• Production chief: Yukari Morimoto
• Assistant Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
• Setting production: Hiroyasu Aoki
• Animation Production: Madhouse
• Director: Mitsuyuki Masuhara
• Produced by: Cheese Sweet Home 2009 Production Committee

Main Characters

• Chi
  • Gender:Female
  • Type: Brown tabby
  • Age: 2-3 months old, got separated from his mother during a walk and was picked up by the Yamada family
  • Owner: Yamada family
  • Personality: Although small in stature, she is quite assertive. She is curious and full of energy. But in reality, she is a little lonely. She has a unique way of speaking, called "Chi-language."
• Youhei
  • The eldest son of the Yamada family, who is good friends with Chi. He is honest and kind, and loves Chi very much. Perhaps Yohei is the one who understands Chi's feelings best.
• mother
  • She always keeps a warm eye on Chi and Yohei. Chi respects her mother, who comes home with food.
• father
  • Although he is trying to impress Chi, he is wary of her because he does things that Chi dislikes, like cutting her nails and taking her to the vet.
• Alice
  • Gender:Female
  • Type: Scottish Fold Longhair
  • Age: 1 to 1.5 years old
  • Owner: Ijuin family
  • Personality: Prideful. Usually elegant, but sometimes she can't resist her cat instincts.
• David
  • Gender: Male
  • Type: Beagle
  • Age: About 6 months
  • Owner: Kusano family
  • Personality: Always energetic and kind. He can be a bit clumsy. He is loyal and obeys his owners, especially Kusano-san.
• lucky
  • Gender: Male
  • Type: Parakeet
  • Age: 18 in human years
  • Owner: Akashiya
  • Personality: Not timid for a small bird. Rather defiant.
• Mee-chan
  • Gender: Unknown
  • Type: Holland Lop Ear
  • Age: Unknown
  • Owner: Furukawa family
  • Personality: Basically a mystery. He is always quiet (or rather, he doesn't talk much) and goes at his own pace.
• Auntie Mike
  • Gender:Female
  • Type: Calico cat
  • Age: About 40 years old in human terms
  • Owner: Lives in a large Japanese-style house
  • Personality: Kind and caring. But a bit forgetful

Related Titles

• Cheese Sweet Home
• Cheese Sweet Home New House
• Chi the Kitten's Great Adventure
• Chi the Kitten's Great Pompomra Journey

Theme songs and music

• OP1
  • Chi-Sana's Great Adventure
  • Lyricist: Takashi Kurita
  • Composer: Takashi Kurita
  • Arrangement: Takashi Kurita
  • Vocals: Rika Matsumoto

review

"Cheese Sweet Home OVA#1" is a short but heartwarming story about Chi and the Yamada family's new life. It's a simple story about moving from an apartment that doesn't allow pets to one that does, but it's never boring to watch, as it depicts Chi's inquisitive nature and her adaptation to her new environment. In particular, the process of Chi meeting and making friends with her new neighbors is enjoyable for both children and adults.

The charm of this OVA is undoubtedly Chi's cuteness and humorous character setting. Chi's lisp will make viewers smile. Another highlight is the warm interactions with the Yamada family, where you can feel the familial love. In particular, the relationship between Yohei and Chi is touching, symbolizing brotherly love.

The OVA production team is made up of the same members as the TV anime, and the high quality of the work shines through. The character designs, background art, music, and more all form a consistent worldview, making it a work that is visually and aurally satisfying. In particular, the intricacy of Chi's movements and facial expressions shows the high level of Madhouse's animation technology.

Don't miss the bonuses included in the limited edition. The all-new animated DVD is Chi's first full-length animation, and features the first appearance of the stray cat Kochi, making it a must-have for fans. The Scandinavian-style pill case also features an illustration of Chi, making it a valuable collection item for fans.

Recommendation

"Cheese Sweet Home OVA #1" is a heartwarming work depicting the new life of Chi and the Yamada family. This OVA, where you can feel Chi's cuteness, humor, and family love, is enjoyable for both children and adults. It is a must-see especially for fans of Chi and cat lovers. Also, don't miss the extras included in the limited edition, so be sure to get it.

This OVA is a must-watch for fans of the Cheese Sweet Home series. You can fully experience the charm of the series, such as Chi's adventure in a new environment and meeting new neighbors. Also, do not miss the high quality of the OVA production team. Please enjoy the world of Cheese Sweet Home.