Appeal and evaluation of "Kiss×sis [Comic bundle version] Episode 3": Digging deeper into the sweet relationship between sisters

The appeal and evaluation of "Kiss×sis [Comic bundle version] Episode 3"

"Kiss x sis [Comic Bundle Version] Episode 3" is an OVA released on June 4, 2010, based on the manga "Kiss x sis" by Jitama (someone). This episode is bundled with the limited edition of volume 6 of "Kiss x sis" released by Kodansha. It is directed by Munenori Nawa, animated by feel., and produced by the Kiss x sis Production Committee. Each episode is 25 minutes long and tells the story of Keita, a high school student preparing for entrance exams, and his twin sisters.

story

The protagonist, Keita, is a third-year junior high school student preparing for his high school entrance exams. He studies hard for the exams with the help of his twin sisters, Ako and Riko. However, his two sisters are very proactive and beautiful, which is a blessing or curse. The theme of the story is whether this forbidden love will bear fruit, or whether passing high school will take priority.

cast

The main cast is as follows:

• Ako Suminoe: Ayana Taketatsu
• Riko Suminoe: Yuiko Tatsumi
• Keita Suminoe: Ken Takeuchi
• Father: Tomoyuki Shimura
• Mother: Tomoe Hanba
• Toda: Kiyotaka Furushima

Main Staff

The main staff involved in the production are as follows:

• Original author: Jitama (someone)
• Serialised in Monthly Young Magazine (published by Kodansha)
• Planning: Atsushi Moriyama, Osamu Yoshiba
• Director: Munenori Nawa
• Series Composition: Katsumi Hasegawa
• Character design: Tomoyuki Shimotani
• Sub-design: Kuniaki Masuda, Motoaki Sato
• Main animators: Go Suzuki, Shinichi Tatsuta
• Art director: Naoko Kosakabe, GREEN, Norifumi Nakamura, Tomohiro Ono
• Color design: Yumi Yuya, Naoko Sato
• Special effect: Naoyuki Fukuda
• Director of photography: Takeshi Kuchiba, Yuta Nakamura, Yasunao Kondo, Takahiro Motoya
• Edited by Daisuke Hiraki and Rumi Maruyama
• Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta
• Sound effects: Eiko Morikawa
• Recording adjustment: Masaki Tsuchiya
• Sound Production: Takamiyagi Rie
• Sound production: Rakuonsha
• Recording studio: Studio Gong
• Music: Mizuki Ueki in Shunryu
• Music Production: Starchild Records
• Producers: Takuya Matsushita, Naoto Yasunaga, Takahiro Yamanaka, Masayuki Hariu, Tomoko Kawasaki, Yasuo Nishi
• Production Producer: Makoto Takigasaki
• Planning cooperation and production: Ganges
• Animation production: feel.
• Produced by: Kisssis Production Committee

Main Characters

Details of the main characters are as follows:

• Keita Suminoe : A third-year junior high school student preparing for entrance exams. He is good at sports, but not good at studying. He is a hard worker who studies hard for the entrance exams while avoiding the fierce attacks of his twin sisters. He turns down a recommendation and takes the entrance exams for the high school where his sisters are.
• Ako Suminoe : A high school freshman who is a member of the student council. She is the older sister of Riko, a twin sister. Taking advantage of the fact that she is not related by blood to Keita, she tries to get close to him every day. She is very interested in sex, but she can't go all the way. She is good at cooking and often does housework in place of her mother.
• Riko Suminoe : A high school freshman with a sporty personality. She is the younger twin of Ako. Contrary to her cold manner of speech, she is proactive when it comes to sex, and she presses Keita every day to do something good. She is not good at studying or housework, and sometimes ends up relying on her older sister Ako. Although she is a sloppy girl, she is good at getting things done and has courage, so she is good at real sex.

subtitle

The subtitle of the third episode is "Secret Rehearsal" and it was released on June 4, 2010.

Related Titles

The following works are related to "kiss×sis".

• kiss×sis OAD (episodes 0-2, 4-11)
• kiss×sis TV version

Theme songs and music

Details of the theme songs and songs are as follows:

• OP1
  • Two Honey Boys
  • Lyricist: Nana Takahashi
  • Composer: Nana Takahashi
  • Arrangement: Nana Takahashi
  • Sung by: Ako & Riko (Ayana Taketatsu, Yuiko Tatsumi)
• ED1
  • Starry Sky Story
  • Lyricist: Nana Takahashi
  • Composer: Nana Takahashi
  • Arrangement: Nana Takahashi
  • Sung by: Nana Takahashi

Evaluation and Impressions

"Kiss x sis [Comic Bundle] Episode 3" is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, the relationship between Keita and his twin sisters is portrayed realistically, and has the power to draw the viewer in. Ako and Riko's character settings are also exquisite, and their proactive approach adds spice to the story.

The animation quality is also high, with feel.'s careful drawing standing out. In particular, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, conveying emotional changes realistically. The color design and art direction are also superb, and the visual beauty of the work as a whole is enhanced.

Hiromi Kikuchi's skill as sound director is also evident in the sound. In particular, the voice actors' performances are very natural, and the characters' personalities are well expressed. The voices of Ayana Taketatsu and Yuiko Tatsumi's Ako and Riko are faithful to the image of the original work, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.

The music, composed by Mizuki Ueki and Shunryu, also adds excitement to the story, and the opening theme, "Futari no ♥ Honey Boy," is a song that symbolizes the characters of Ako and Riko. The ending theme, "Hoshizora Monogatari," is also sung by Nana Takahashi, and helps to leave an impression on the reader.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "kiss×sis [Comic Bundle Edition] Episode 3" are as follows:

• Appealing characters: The characters of Keita, Ako, and Riko are very appealing and have the power to draw the viewer in. In particular, the relationship between the twin sisters Ako and Riko is portrayed realistically, and their proactive approach adds spice to the story.
• Animation quality : feel.'s meticulous animation shines through, with detailed character expressions and movements. The color design and art direction are also excellent, adding to the visual beauty of the film.
• Sound quality : The voice actors' performances are very natural and the characters' personalities are well expressed. In particular, the voices of Ako and Riko, played by Ayana Taketatsu and Yuiko Tatsumi, faithfully reproduce the image of the original work, leaving a strong impression on the audience.
• Musical appeal : The music by Mizuki Ueki in Shunryu livens up the story, and the opening theme "Futari no ♥ Honey Boy" in particular is a song that symbolizes the characters of Ako and Riko. The ending theme "Hoshizora Monogatari" also has a pleasant voice sung by Nana Takahashi, helping to leave an impression of the story.

summary

"Kiss x sis [Comic Bundle Version] Episode 3" is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, and is a wonderful work that has it all: the charm of the characters, the quality of the animation, the quality of the sound, and the charm of the music. In particular, the relationship between Keita and his twin sisters is portrayed realistically, and has the power to draw the viewer in. Please give it a watch.