The appeal and problems of Zettai Karen Children: Exploring Ai Tazou's future

The appeal and problems of Zettai Karen Children: Exploring Ai Tazou's future

Zettai Karen Children: Ai Ta Zousai! Stolen Future? - Detailed Review and Recommendation

Overview

"Zettai Karen Children: Ai Ta Zousei! Ubareta Mirai? (Love, Love, Love! Stolen Future?)" is an OVA based on the popular manga "Zettai Karen Children" by Shiina Takashi. It was released on July 16, 2010, and depicts the new adventures of the trio of beautiful esper girls, "The Children." As the girls become middle school students and enjoy their youth, they suddenly face an emergency situation when Babel HQ is attacked. This work is based on the worldview of the original work, but unfolds with a completely original story, so it is full of fresh surprises for fans.

story

■ Story

Kaoru, Aoi, and Shiho - the three beautiful girls known as The Children - are now fine junior high school students. As they enjoy their youth with their classmates Yuri and Mio, they suddenly receive an emergency call informing them that Babel Headquarters has been attacked. Who is the assailant?

The appeal of this OVA lies in the storyline, which intertwines the Children's everyday lives with emergency situations. Scenes of their daily lives as middle school students draw viewers in, depicting the bittersweetness of youth and the depth of friendship. Meanwhile, the emergency situation of an attack on Babel HQ is an important element in portraying the girls' sense of mission and growth as espers. Although each story is self-contained, it is packed with tension and emotion, making it well worth watching.

character

■ Main Characters

Akashi Kaoru is a level 7 psychokinetic user. He has the ability to move objects with telekinesis. He is the leader of the Children and is a lively guy, but has a manly character... but recently he has started to awaken to the heart of a young girl!
Aoi Nogami A level 7 teleporter. Ability to move freely through space. Kyoto native. The most reliable of the Children...?
・Sannomiya Shiho A level 7 psychic with touch sensitivity. She has the ability to read various information through contact. She is the Children's reliable adviser... but also a dark character!?
Koichi Minamoto, the special esper and field operations chief of The Children. He is supposed to be a young genius scientist, but he has taken up the position of commander of the Children and spends his days savoring the sorrows of Germany.
A level 6 psychic doctor, he has been friends with Minamoto since their college days at Comerica. He has a weakness for women.
Kyosuke Hyobu: The worst psychic criminal hiding out in the Esper Prison. He is a complex person with various abilities, mainly hypnotic powers, and is working to make espers and normal people enemies.

The three members of The Children, Akashi Kaoru, Nogami Aoi, and Sannomiya Shiho, each have different abilities, but their unity as a team is appealing. Kaoru's leadership and energy, Aoi's reliable role, and Shiho's insight as a strategist add excitement to the story. In addition, supporting characters such as Minamoto Koichi, Kengi Shuji, and Hyobu Kyosuke are also unique and add depth to the story. Hyobu Kyosuke's presence in particular adds tension and thrills to the story, drawing viewers in.

Production Staff

■ Main staff

・Original work: Takashi Shiina "Zettai Karen Children" (serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday)
・Director: Keiichiro Kawaguchi ・Screenplay: Shinichi Inotsume ・Character design: Takahiro Kagami ・Color design: Chiho Nakamura ・Sound director: Yuki Matsuoka ・Music: Kotaro Nakagawa ・Animation production: SynergySP
Produced by Shogakukan Shueisha Productions

This OVA was produced by a team of talented staff who faithfully reproduced the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms. Director Kawaguchi Keiichiro has skillfully developed an original story while respecting the atmosphere of the original work. Screenwriter Inotsume Shinichi carefully portrays the characters' feelings and growth, deeply moving viewers. Also not to be missed are the beautiful visuals by character designer Kagami Takahiro and color designer Nakamura Chiho. The sound by sound director Matsuoka Yuki and composer Nakagawa Kotaro also enhance the tension and emotion of the story.

cast

■Cast

・Akashi Kaoru/Hirano Aya/Nogami Aoi/Shiraishi Ryoko/Sannomiya Shiho/Tomatsu Haruka/Minamoto Koichi/Nakamura Yuichi/Kageki Shuji/Taniyama Kisho/Kiritsubo Teizo/Kosugi Jurota/Kashiwagi Oboro/Asano Masumi/Tokiwa Natsuko/Nakao Eri/Nowi Hotaru/Sato Rina/Barrett/Kondo Takashi/Tsukushi Mio/Kugimiya Rie/Patty/Kobayashi Sanae/Kagari/Irino Miyu/Kazura/Kato Emiri/Kumo Yuri/Inoue Marina/Hyobu Kyosuke/Yusa Koji

The cast is also impressive, with the voice actors Hirano Aya, Shiraishi Ryoko, and Tomatsu Haruka, who play the three members of The Children, bringing out the best in their characters. Their acting realistically expresses the characters' feelings and growth, eliciting deep empathy from the audience. Additionally, male voice actors Nakamura Yuichi, who plays Minamoto Koichi, and Yusa Koji, who plays Hyobu Kyosuke, also bring out the individuality of the characters in a rich way. The acting ability of the cast further enhances the appeal of the story.

music

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・☆Seventh★Heaven☆
Lyrics: Sumiyo Mutsumi Music: okky
Arrangement: Wataru Maeguchi Singer: The Children starring Aya Hirano, Ryoko Shiraishi, and Haruka Tomatsu

・IN1
・…Out of control…
Lyrics by Sumiyo Mutsumi; Composition by Takuya Watanabe; Arrangement by Takeshi Masuda; Singer by Karen GUY's starring Yuichi Nakamura and Kisho Taniyama, also Koji Yusa

The theme song, ☆Seventh★Heaven☆, is sung by the three members of The Children, and is a refreshing song that symbolizes their youth and their sense of mission as espers. With lyrics by Mutsumi Sumiyo, music by okky, and arrangement by Maeguchi Wataru, this song will lift the spirits of the viewers. Meanwhile, the insert song, ...Out of contral..., is a powerful piece by Karen GUY's that heightens the tension of the story. With lyrics by Mutsumi Sumiyo, music by Watanabe Takuya, and arrangement by Masuda Takeshi, this song leaves a strong impression on the viewers.

Related Titles

■ Related works

・Zettai Karen Children ・Zettai Karen Children Limited Release!! OVA Super Advance Special!!
・THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke

"Zettai Karen Children: Ai Ta Zousei! Stolen Future?" is deeply connected to the original "Zettai Karen Children" and other related works. For fans of the original work, the OVA allows you to enjoy the story from a new perspective. In addition, related works such as "Zettai Karen Children Limited Release!! OVA Super Advance Special!!" and "THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke" are also essential to gain a deeper understanding of the world of The Children. Enjoying these works together will give you even more satisfaction.

Recommended points

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like anime and esper-related things. The following points are especially appealing:

  • Original story : A new story unfolds while keeping with the worldview of the original work, so even existing fans will find it refreshingly surprising.
  • Character Growth : The story depicts the three Children as they grow as middle school students, giving you a sense of the bittersweetness of youth and the depth of friendship.
  • Tension and emotion : The emergency of the attack on Babel Headquarters adds tension to the story, while the character growth and friendship bring out emotion.
  • A star-studded cast : Popular voice actors such as Hirano Aya, Shiraishi Ryoko, and Tomatsu Haruka play characters that will give viewers deep empathy.
  • Beautiful visuals and music : The character designs, color scheme, and music enhance the story and are visually and aurally satisfying.

"Zettai Karen Children: Ai Ta Zousei! Stolen Future?" is a work that fans of the original can enjoy the story from a new perspective, and those who like anime and esper stories can find new charms. Please watch this OVA and experience the new adventure of The Children.

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