Amagami SS Episode 1 Review and Rating: A start that exceeds expectations

The appeal and reviews of Amagami SS: A youthful love story that colors Christmas

"Amagami SS", which aired in 2010, is a TV anime series based on the original game "Amagami". This work, which consists of 25 episodes, is a youth love story in which the main character, Junichi Tachibana, meets various girls and searches for love, despite his dislike of Christmas. Here, we will introduce in detail the appeal and evaluation of "Amagami SS", as well as related works and recommended points.

Story and Characters

The story of "Amagami SS" begins with Junichi Tachibana, who has a bad feeling about Christmas due to a past heartbreak. As a second-year high school student, he has become timid about love and has not tried to get a girlfriend. However, he asks himself, "Is it really okay to end my high school life without doing anything?" and makes up his mind to spend Christmas with a girl.

The girls Junichi meets are all unique and attractive characters. Morishima Haruka is a natural queen who kills men, and while she has perfect looks and style, she also has some flaws, such as being forgetful. Tanamachi Kaoru is a carefree and straightforward bad friend who has been Junichi's sworn friend since middle school. Nakata Sae is a pure-hearted girl with a plump body who grew up in a strict household and is extremely shy, but has an attractive figure. Nanasaki Ai is a cool junior who is good at looking after her friends, and also has a domestic side. Sakurai Rihoko is a chubby childhood friend who has always been clumsy. Ayatsuji Kotoba is an invincible masked honor student who is perfect in everything: studies, sports, looks, and personality.

Through his encounters and interactions with these characters, Junichi overcomes his fear of romance and grows as a person. Each character has four episodes, bringing out the best in each character.

Production and staff

"Amagami SS" was animated by AIC and directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike. It is based on Enterbrain's PlayStation 2 game "Amagami", and while faithfully recreating the worldview of the original, it also adds its own unique appeal to the anime. The character designs are by Hiroaki Goda, the art direction is by Maho Takahashi, and the music is by Toshiyuki Omori, and the series has received high praise from all quarters.

The series aired on TBS and BS-TBS from July 1st to December 23rd, 2010, with a total of 25 episodes. Each episode has a subtitle, with four episodes for each character, and each character's story is complete.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music of "Amagami SS" also enhance the charm of the work. The opening themes are "i Love" and "Kimi no mama de" by azusa, both of which are written, composed and sung by azusa. A different song is used for the ending theme for each character, and they are "Kimi no Hitomi ni Koishiteru" by Morishima Haruka, "Kitto Ashita wa..." by Tanamachi Kaoru, "Anata Shika Mienai" by Nakata Sae, "Koi wa Mizuiro" by Nanasaki Ai, "Koi wa Hasenazu" by Sakurai Rihoko, "Nagiki no Tenshi" by Ayatsuji Kotoba, and "Koi no Yukue" by Kamizaki Risa. These songs reflect the personalities and stories of the characters and resonate deeply with the viewers.

Evaluation and recommendation points

"Amagami SS" has been highly praised as a youth love story. In particular, the fact that each episode with each character is divided into four episodes has been praised, allowing viewers to deeply understand the charm of each character. Another appeal is that the characters have rich personalities, allowing each viewer to find a character they like.

The recommended points are as follows:

• Appealing characters : Each character is unique and charming, allowing viewers to find their favorite character.
• Story structure : Each character has four episodes, and the story is complete, making it easy for viewers to feel satisfied.
• Music : The opening, ending, and insert songs reflect the personalities of each character and resonate deeply with the viewer.
• Realistic depiction of youth : The romance, friendship, and growing up process of high school students are depicted realistically, making it easy for viewers to empathize.

Related Titles

"Amagami SS" has the following related works:

• Amagami SS Unaired Episodes : Contains episodes that were not aired in the main series.
• Amagami SS New Short Animation Collection : Contains newly produced short animations.
• Amagami SS + plus : A sequel anime series that develops an even deeper story.
• Amagami SS + plus Extra Episode + plus : Contains the extra episode of "Amagami SS + plus."

Conclusion

"Amagami SS" is a highly acclaimed youth love story. It depicts the protagonist Tachibana Junichi's growth through encounters and interactions with unique characters, and viewers can empathize with and be moved by the process. The fact that each character has four episodes and the appeal of the music are also major recommended points. There is also a wide range of related works, so you can enjoy an even deeper story. If you haven't seen "Amagami SS" yet, be sure to give it a watch. I'm sure you will be drawn into the charm of this work.