The appeal and evaluation of "The World God Only Knows" anime PV "KissKissKiss..."

The World God Only Knows: The appeal and background of the TV anime PV "KissKissKiss..."

Introduction

"The World God Only Knows" is an anime based on the popular manga by Tamiki Wakaki, and its worldview and characters have captivated many fans. In particular, the TV anime PV "KissKissKiss...", released as an OVA, is a special five-minute video that condenses the charm of the original work. In this article, we will delve into the details of "KissKissKiss..." and its appeal, as well as introduce related works, details of the characters, and recommended points for fans.

Overview

"KissKissKiss..." is an OVA released on September 15, 2010, bundled with the 10th volume of the original manga "The World God Only Knows". This OVA follows the worldview of the original manga and tells the story of the main character, Katsuragi Keima, and the beautiful girls who surround him. It is directed by Takayanagi Shigehito, animated by Manglobe, and produced by TV Tokyo and Geneon Universal Entertainment.

story

"Reality is a crap game," says Katsuragi Keima, a high school student with such skill in simulation dating games (SLGs) that he is called the "God of Conquest." However, he is forced to make a contract with hell by Elsie, a budding demon from the underworld. As Elsie's ally, Keima hunts down the "Kaketama" that nest in the gaps in people's hearts. This OVA depicts the process of Keima conquering real-life women, and his unique thoughts and actions are a highlight.

Commentary

"KissKissKiss..." features a storyline that skillfully incorporates the format of a romance simulation game. Keima's divine character and the charms of the beautiful heroines, including Elsie, are outstanding. The original work is currently being serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday and has been highly praised, and while there was anticipation for it to be made into an anime, this OVA was produced to meet those expectations. A team of renowned staff members has been brought together to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

cast

The characters are played by a gorgeous cast of voice actors, including Hiro Shimono as Keima Katsuragi, Kanae Ito as Elsie, Ayana Taketatsu as Ayumi Takahara, Aoi Yuki as Mio Aoyama, Nao Toyama as Kanon Nakagawa, Kana Hanazawa as Shiori Shiomiya, and Tomo Sakurai as Sora Asuka. Their performances further enhance the charm of the characters.

Main Staff

The original story was written by Tamiki Wakaki, the planners were Nobumasa Sawabe and Akihiro Kawamura, the supervisor was Masaki Takita, the original concept was provided by Kazuaki Ishibashi, the planners were Yukio Kawasaki (TV Tokyo), Mitsuru Asai, and Masataka Iida, the associate producer was Noriyuki Suzuki, the series was written by Hideyuki Kurata, the character designer was Akio Watanabe, the sub-character designer was Toshie Kawamura, the prop designer was Chiyoko Sakamoto, the color designer was Yuichi Kuboki, the art directors were Ayumu Sato and Kayoko Toga, the director of photography was Kazuhiro Yamada, the editor was Tomoki Nagasaka, the music was Hayato Matsuo, the sound production was HALF H・P ​​STUDIO, the sound director was Miwa Iwanami, the production desk was Junya Yamamoto, the animation producers were Takashi Kawachiyama and Hiroshi Kudo, the producers were Shinnosuke Wada (TV Tokyo) and Akio Matsuda, the director was Shigehito Takayanagi, and the production was handled by TV Tokyo and Geneon Universal Entertainment. These staff members worked together to complete "Kiss Kiss Kiss...".

Main Characters

Keima Katsuragi is a 17-year-old high school student, 174cm tall and 53kg in weight. He loves gal games and is so skilled that he is called the "God of Conquest" on the Internet. Elysia de Lute Eema (Elsie) is a demon over 300 years old, 159cm tall (with a topknot). She is a carefree, clumsy crybaby, but she mistakes Keima for the "God of Conquest" and gets him involved in the subjugation of the Kaketama. Ayumi Takahara is a 17-year-old track and field club member, 158cm tall and 50kg in height. She is a bright and lively girl who calls Keima "Otamegane." Mio Aoyama is a 16-year-old daughter of a large conglomerate, 149cm tall and 38kg in weight. She has an arrogant personality and calls her students "commoners," but she actually has a secret. Kanon Nakagawa is a 16-year-old high school idol, 161cm tall and weighing 45kg. Elsie is also a big fan of her, and she is active as a national idol, but she is anxious. Shiomiya Shiori is a 16-year-old library committee member, 157cm tall and weighing 41kg. She loves books and is a talkative girl at heart. Sora Asuka is the heroine of the romance simulation game "Crayon", an unfortunate beautiful girl trapped in a game full of bugs.

Related Titles

There are many other related works in the "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai" series. Various episodes have been developed, such as "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai FLAG.0", "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai", "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai II", "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai Goddess Arc", "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai 4 and Idol", "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai Tenri Arc", "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai Magical Star Kanon 100%", etc. Through these works, the story of Keima and the beautiful girls is depicted in more depth.

Recommended points

"KissKissKiss..." is a 5-minute video that condenses the charm of the original work, and is packed with the unique character of Keima and the charm of the beautiful heroines. In particular, the storyline, which skillfully incorporates the format of a romance simulation game, is enjoyable not only for fans of the original work but also for new viewers. In addition, the performances of the gorgeous voice actors and the production by renowned staff are not to be missed. Furthermore, by watching related works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the story of Keima and the beautiful girls. Please enjoy "KissKissKiss..." and related works.

Conclusion

"The World God Only Knows" has attracted many fans with its unique worldview and charming characters. In particular, "KissKissKiss..." is a work that condenses that charm, and is a must-see for fans of the original work. By enjoying the related works, you can enjoy the story of Keima and the beautiful girls even more deeply. Please experience this wonderful work.