The appeal and evaluation of "Dragon Crisis!": A fusion of action and fantasy

Dragon Crisis! - A fascinating story of a dragon and a boy

The TV anime series Dragon Crisis!, which aired in 2011, is based on the original work by Kaya Shirosaki and was produced by Studio DEEN. The anime tells the story of an adventure and love affair that begins when a boy meets a dragon girl. It aired for a total of 12 episodes from January 10 to March 28, 2011, on many stations including Chiba TV, Tochigi TV, and Yomiuri TV.

story

Ryuji Kisaragi, a high school student, lives a quiet life alone, away from his parents who live overseas. However, one day, his cousin Eriko Nanao returns to Japan, and his daily life changes completely. Together with Eriko, he comes into contact with a black market broker called "Fang" and meets the mysterious and beautiful Rose. Rose is a legendary red dragon, and she becomes infatuated with Ryuji, even though they are meeting for the first time. Furthermore, entities that are after Rose and the relics (Lost Precious) appear one after another, and the story of Ryuji and Rose begins.

character

The protagonist, Ryuji Kisaragi, voiced by Hiro Shimono, is a high school student who lives a quiet life. He throws himself into battle to save Rose, voiced by Rie Kugimiya, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed red dragon girl who has a crush on Ryuji. Eriko Nanao, voiced by Yukana, is Hatoko, a troublemaker who always gets Ryuji into trouble. Other unique characters include Misaki Eto (Mayako Nigo), Marga (Yui Horie), Ai (Yuka Inokuchi), Bianca (Yuki Matsuoka), and Onyx (Hiroshi Kamiya).

staff

The director is Tachibana Hideki, the series composition is by Kurata Hideyuki, and the character design is by Ishihama Masashi. Animation is by Studio DEEN, and the music is by Miyazaki Makoto. The original story is by Kinosaki Kaya, with illustrations by Akata Itsuki, and it is published by Shueisha Super Dash Bunko.

episode

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: "The Kidnapped Girl" (2011/01/10)
• Episode 2: "Black Attack" (2011/01/17)
• Episode 3: "Contract of Determination" (2011/01/24)
• Episode 4: "Beautiful Girl on the Beach" (2011/01/31)
• Episode 5: "Abominable Awakening" (2011/02/07)
• Episode 6: "Wolf Attack" (2011/02/14)
• Episode 7: "The Truth About Wolves" (2011/02/21)
• Episode 8: "Dangerous Test" (2011/02/28)
• Episode 9: "Mirror of Truth" (2011/03/07)
• Episode 10: "Adult Ceremony" (2011/03/14)
• Episode 11: "Dragon Crisis" (2011/03/21)
• Episode 12 (final episode): "Engage" (2011/03/28)

Theme song

The opening theme is "Immoralist" by Yui Horie. The ending theme is "Mirai Bowl" by Momoiro Clover. These songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the anime.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Dragon Crisis!" is a work that combines the fantasy element of dragons with youthful romance. The relationship between the protagonist Ryuji and Rose leaves a particularly strong impression on viewers. Rose's cuteness and strength, and Ryuji's growth and determination add excitement to the story and draw viewers in. Additionally, supporting characters such as Eriko and Misaki are also appealing, adding depth to the story.

The animation quality is also high, with Studio DEEN's careful drawing and direction shining through. The dragon designs and battle scenes in particular are impressive and provide visual enjoyment. Music is also an important element in livening up the story, with Yui Horie's singing voice and Momoiro Clover's energetic performance leaving a strong impression.

This work is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy fantasy and romance. It is especially perfect for those who are interested in the existence of dragons and those who like youth romance stories. It also depicts various themes such as character growth, friendship, and family ties, so it will be enjoyed by a wide range of people.

Related information

"Dragon Crisis!" is not only an anime, but also has an original novel. The original novel was written by Kaya Shirosaki and published by Shueisha Super Dash Bunko. After watching the anime, you can enjoy the story in even more depth by reading the original novel. In addition, related goods and soundtracks are also on sale, so fans can enjoy collecting them.

Furthermore, this work has also gained a certain amount of popularity overseas, with English versions of the DVD and Blu-ray being released. It has also received high praise from fans overseas, making it a work that enjoys international popularity.

Conclusion

"Dragon Crisis!" is a fascinating work that combines fantasy and romance. The relationship between the main characters Ryuji and Rose, the adventures of the unique characters, and the beautiful animation and music will draw the viewer in. This is a work that we highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy fantasy and youthful romance. You can also experience an even deeper worldview by enjoying the original novel and related goods. Please enjoy this wonderful story.