The appeal and evaluation of G-taste: A new standard for anime for adults

G-taste - comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

November 22, 2010

■Release and sales

Kodansha

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Hiroki Yagami

■ Director

Katsuhiko Nishijima

■ Production

AIC PLUS+

■Works

©Hiroki Yagami/Kodansha

■Explanation

The comic "G-Best G-taste Best Selection" includes a selection of the best OVAs (rated 18+) released between 1999 and 2003, as well as a new OVA. "G-taste" is a hugely popular erotic comedy manga series by Hiroki Yagami, whose charming characters and humorous storyline have attracted many fans. This OVA brings out the essence of the original work to the fullest, combining visual beauty with clever storytelling.

The world of "G-taste" is a unique space where reality and fantasy intersect, and the protagonists are drawn into various erotic situations while deepening their friendship and love. The OVA especially emphasizes the charm of characters such as Riona Kisaragi and Yuki Shihodo, and delves deeply into their personalities and backgrounds.

This OVA is not only popular with fans of the original work, but also with people who are interested in anime and erotic comedies. The visual and sound effects are of very high quality, helping to immerse the viewer in the story. The character design and animation teams have been particularly praised for the attention to detail that went into each character.

■Cast

・Riona Kisaragi/Rin Honmi ・Yuki Shihodo/Yuki ・Nana Morimura/Aoi Muko ・Asuka Seno/Fuke Nanatsuka Landscape ・Mai Kannazuki/Akino Aozora

The selection of the cast was also a very important factor, and the voice actors for each character brought out the best in their characters. Honmi Rin's Kisaragi Riona perfectly portrays a character who is both cute and strong. Yuki's Shihodo Yuki charmingly portrays a cool and intelligent character. Himawari's Morimura Nana, Nanatsuka Fuke's Senou Asuka, and Aozora Akino's Kannazuki Mai also bring out the charm of their characters.

■ Main staff

・Character design, animation director, Riona Kisaragi: Satoru Kiyomaru ・Character design, animation director, Yuki Shihodo: Ryo Sato ・Character design, animation director, Asuka Seno: Masaaki Sakurai ・Character design, animation director, Mai Kannazuki: Masato Kato ・Character design, animation director, Nana Morimura: Noriyoshi Yamauchi ・Sound director, Jin Aketagawa ・Sound production, Magic Capsule ・Animation production, AIC PLUS+

The teamwork of the staff also contributed greatly to the success of this OVA. Under the direction of Director Nishijima Katsuhiko, each character designer and animation director provided detailed designs tailored to each character. The character designs of Kisaragi Riona by Kiyomaru Satoru, Shihodo Yuki by Sato Ryo, Senou Asuka by Sakurai Masaaki, Kannazuki Mai by Kato Masato, and Morimura Nana by Yamauchi Noriyasu faithfully reproduce the image of the original work while bringing out the unique charm of animation. Additionally, sound director Aketagawa Jin and the sound production team at Magic Capsule provided sound effects and background music that stir the viewers' emotions. The production team at AIC PLUS+ also achieved high quality animation.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

The G-taste OVA is a must-see for fans of the original work, and a fascinating erotic comedy for new audiences. Each story is a self-contained episode, but it draws viewers in with its depiction of character growth and changing relationships. The visuals and sound effects are also of very high quality, successfully enhancing the viewer's immersive experience.

In particular, the appeal of characters such as Riona Kisaragi and Yuki Shihodo is emphasized, and their personalities and backgrounds are explored in depth. The selection of the cast was also a very important factor, with each character's voice actor bringing out the best in their character. The teamwork of the staff also contributed greatly to the success of this OVA, with the character designer, animation director, and sound director teams providing detailed designs tailored to each character.

This OVA brings out the essence of the original work to the fullest, combining visual beauty with clever storytelling. It not only offers new perspectives and emotions to the audience, but also gives fans of the original an opportunity to discover new charms. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the erotic comedy genre.

The recommended points are as follows:

• A story that brings out the essence of the original to the fullest
• High quality visuals and sound effects
• The characters' personalities and backgrounds are explored in depth
• Cast selection and acting quality
• Teamwork and attention to detail

All of this means that the G-taste OVA will appeal to fans of the original work as well as new audiences, and is a must-watch for anyone interested in the erotic comedy genre.