The appeal and reviews of "FORTUNE ARTERIAL: Red Promise": A moving story and deep characters

"FORTUNE ARTERIAL: Red Promise" - The brilliance of youth and secrets intertwine

"FORTUNE ARTERIAL: Akai Yakusoku" aired on TV Tokyo and other stations nationwide in the fall of 2010. It is a TV anime series based on the 18+ game by AUGUST. It has 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and depicts the brilliance of youth and the intertwining of secrets in a short but dense time. The story is set at Shuchikan Academy in Tamazushima, where transfer student Kohei Hasekura begins his new life, and depicts his interactions and growth with the unique characters that surround him.

story

In April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, Hasekura Kohei transfers to Shuchikan Academy in Tsuzushima to put an end to his life of transferring schools. At this boarding school, Kohei feels that he has finally found freedom. However, he meets a unique group of people there, including vice-chairman Sendo Erika, junior Togi Shiro, classmate Kurese Kiriha, dormitory director Yuki Kanade, and childhood friend Yuki Haruna. Lively days begin. The story of Kohei, who tries to recover what he left behind and what he was unable to obtain in his past of constantly transferring schools in this new environment, is a mix of the bittersweetness of youth and the tension of hidden secrets.

character

The main character, Hasekura Kohei, is voiced by Ono Daisuke. He leaves a strong impression with his adaptability, which he developed while repeatedly transferring schools, and his somewhat lonely expression. Vice-president Sendou Erika is voiced by Kanda Rie, junior Togi Shiro is voiced by Minegishi Yukari, classmate Kureha Kureha is voiced by Narumi Erika, dorm director Yuki Kanade is voiced by Namatame Hitomi, and childhood friend Yuki Haruna is voiced by Taguchi Hiroko. The voice actors for each character bring out the best in their characters, adding excitement to the story.

staff

The director is Munenori Nawa, the assistant director is Yasunari Nitta, the scriptwriter and series composer is Katsumi Hasegawa, the character designer is Megumi Ishihara, and the music is by Takaaki Anzai. Animation was produced by Zexy's Feel. The combined efforts of each staff member have brought out the charm of the original work to its fullest.

Theme song

The opening theme "Kizunairo" is sung by Lia, with lyrics by RUCCA, music by Ruka, and arrangement by Nobuhiro Makino. The ending theme "I miss you" is sung by Veil, with lyrics, music, and arrangement by Yuichi Yagi. Both songs play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

episode

The 12 episodes are full of tension and emotion, from the beginning of Kohei's new life, to the uncovering of the secret, to the final episode, "Red Promise". In particular, episode 9, "Kinshu", depicts an important development that gets to the heart of the story, and episode 12, "Red Promise", marks the climax of Kohei and Erika's relationship.

Ratings and Recommendations

"FORTUNE ARTERIAL: Akai Yakusoku" is a work that depicts a story where the bittersweetness of youth and the tension of secrets intersect with beautiful visuals and music. The characters' personalities stand out, and the story that develops with each episode is worth watching. In particular, the depiction of friendship, romance, and adaptation to a new environment seen from the perspective of a transfer student resonated with many viewers. In addition, the content can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original game, but also by viewers of the original anime.

The first reason to recommend this series is the charm of the characters. Each character's background and feelings are carefully depicted, and they have the power to draw the viewer in. The development of the story is also not to be missed. The unraveling of secrets and the changes in the relationships between characters will keep the viewer hooked until the very end. Furthermore, the beautiful visuals and music are not to be missed. The scenery of Shuchikan Academy, the expressions of the characters, and the theme song and background music all add excitement to the story.

This work is especially recommended for those who like youth anime, those who like secrets and mystery elements, and those who enjoy beautiful visuals and music. Please enjoy the story of Kohei Hasekura's new life and the unique characters that surround him.