The appeal and reviews of "A Bridge to the Stars": A moving story and beautiful visuals

"A Bridge to the Stars": A relaxing romantic comedy depicting the charm of the countryside and the brilliance of youth

"A Bridge to the Starry Skies" is a TV anime series that aired in 2011, and was originally created by feng, a creator of 18+ games. This work is a romantic comedy depicting the countryside and the brilliance of youth, centering on the story of Hoshino Kazuma and his younger brother Hoshino Ayumu, who move from the city to the nature-rich town of Yamahiko. It aired from April 11th to June 27th, 2011, and consisted of 13 episodes. It was broadcast on a wide range of networks, including AT-X, Chiba TV, TV Aichi, TOKYO MX, Teletama, Sun TV, Bandai Channel, and Niconico Channel, and was delivered to viewers in 30-minute slots.

story

Kazuma Hoshino moves from the city to Yamahiko Town so that his younger brother Ayumu Hoshino can recuperate. He is supposed to stay at his father's familiar inn, "Yorozuyo," but he gets lost on an unfamiliar rural road. Then, due to some trouble, Kazuma goes into the mountains alone. A girl appears before Kazuma, who is feeling anxious deep in the unfamiliar mountains. That is how this story begins.

Commentary

"A Bridge to the Stars" is a romantic comedy that depicts the countryside and the brilliance of youth. Kazuma and his friends' daily lives unfold in Yamahiko Town, surrounded by nature and away from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing viewers with healing and laughter. Although the original is an R-18 game, the anime version has removed that element, making it enjoyable for a wide range of people.

cast

・Hoshino Kazuma/Asanuma Shintaro/Nakatsugawa Hajime/Nakamura Eriko/Hinata Ibuki/Aoba Ringo/Todo Tsumugi/Takahashi Chiaki/Todo Koyori/Okubo Aiko/Sakai Hina/Yoshida Mayumi/Kamimoto Madoka/Shimizu Ai/Todo Kasane/Kadowaki Mai/Man Chika/Kawaragi Shiho/Nangokuhara Daigo/Hatano Wataru/Hoshino Ayumu/Ohashi Ayumi

Main Staff

・Original work by feng
・Character design and chief animation director: Haruo Okawara ・Art director: Koichi Kadouma ・Art setting: Tomoko Kaizu ・Animation production: Doga Kobo ・Production: Yamahiko Town Tourism Association

Main Characters

・Kazuma Hoshino The protagonist of this work. He moves to the countryside in Yamahiko-cho to accompany his beloved younger brother so that he can recover. He seems to have fond memories of coming to Yamahiko-cho as a child.
・Nakatsugawa A lively, friendly girl who is liked by everyone. On the other hand, she is too innocent and does not know how to suspect others, and her defenseless behavior can make those around her anxious. Contrary to her appearance, she is quite a big eater.
・Hyuga Ibuki is a classmate of Kazuma and Hajime. He is best friends with Hajime and cares about him in many ways. He is usually caring and loyal, but after a certain incident he begins to distrust Kazuma. He is a member of the archery club at school.
Tsumugi Todo is a senior student of Kazuma. She has a gentle, gentle and domestic personality. She is like an older sister to everyone. She is good at everything, has excellent grades and has no weaknesses. She helps out as a waitress apprentice at Yorozuyo, the inn where Kazuma and Ayumu will be staying.
Koyori Toudou: Tsumugi's younger sister and the second of the three Toudou sisters. She is a lively girl who is always causing trouble, but her cheerful personality makes her well-liked by children and the elderly. She hates crooked things.
Hina Sakai is a senior of Kazuma and Tsumugi's best friend. She has a calm and unaffected personality, but she actually loves cute things. Her family runs a liquor store, and she helps out with deliveries.
Madoka Kamimoto is the daughter of the head priest of the local shrine, Kodama Shrine. She is in the same first year as Koyori. After school, she goes straight home, puts on a shrine maiden outfit, and helps out around the house. She has a gentle demeanor and gives off a kind impression. She is not good with people of the opposite sex who are close to her age.
A classmate of Ayumu who attends the affiliated school of Yamahiko Minami Academy. She is precocious, mature, and well-informed, with a devilish personality, but she also has some sloppy moments. Is she known as the quick-eared girl that Yamahiko Town is proud of?
・Man Chika The proprietress of the inn Yorozuyo where Kazuma and Ayumu are staying. She is an old friend of Kazuma's father and was happy to take care of them this time. As Kazuma's guardian, she can be kind at times and nagging at other times.
・Nangokuhara Daigo A classmate of Kazuma at Yamahikominami Academy, where Kazuma transferred. He is a fun-loving guy who quickly hit it off with Kazuma shortly after he transferred there, and is a bad friend who calls Kazuma "brother." He is sometimes punished by Ibuki and Koyori for being too fun-loving.
Hoshino Ayumu is Kazuma's beloved younger brother. He is physically weak and suffers from asthma, and has come to Yamahiko Town to recuperate. He is thin and at first glance looks like a girl, but he is a boy.

subtitle

Episode 1: "If it was a bear, it would have ended here"
Episode 2: "It shouldn't taste like cheese"
Episode 3: "Acorns are surprisingly painful"
Episode 4: "I met a bear and we talked"
Episode 5: "Shiroku, Eel and Wedding Dress"
・Episode 6: "When the Bucket Falls"
Episode 7: "Pink Nyambobo"
・Episode 8: "The tsukkomi is ____!"
Episode 9: "Hornets are diurnal"
Episode 10: "The Ring Flows..."
・Episode 11: "Rain"
Episode 12: "A Star Bridge in the Night Sky"

Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Hoshikaze no Horoscope ・Lyrics by Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
・Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
・Arrangement: Jin Fujima (Elements Garden)
・Song: Nomiko・ED1
・Dashudo Cinderella ・Lyrics by Junsara Tsuji ・Music by Mitsuru Wakabayashi ・Arrangement by Yoshihiro Kusano ・Singer by Hajime Nakatsugawa (CV: Eriko Nakamura) & Madoka Kamimoto (CV: Ai Shimizu)

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"A Bridge to the Stars" was loved by many viewers as a romantic comedy that depicts the countryside and the brilliance of youth. In particular, the depiction of the nature-rich town of Yamahiko is highly regarded as a soothing element that helps viewers forget the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition, the relationship between the main character Kazuma and his younger brother Ayumu, as well as the interactions with the surrounding characters, provide viewers with laughter and emotion.

The technical skills of Doga Kobo, the animation studio, are also highly praised, and the beauty of the character designs and background art is not to be missed. In particular, the direction of director Takenori Mihara brings out the charm of the story to the fullest. In addition, the storytelling of Zappa Gyo, who was in charge of the series composition and scriptwriting, is full of ingenuity that will keep the viewer entertained.

The theme songs also add to the charm of the work, with the opening song "Hoshikaze no Horoscope" featuring a beautiful melody sung by Nomiko leaving a strong impression. The ending song "Dashudo Cinderella" is a duet by Hajime Nakatsugawa and Madoka Kanmoto, adding to the atmosphere of a romantic comedy.

Recommended points

"A Bridge to the Stars" is a romantic comedy that can be recommended to many viewers, depicting the scenery of the countryside and the brilliance of youth. In particular, the depiction of the nature-rich town of Yamahiko, the relationship between the protagonist Kazuma and his younger brother Ayumu, and the interactions with the surrounding characters will provide viewers with laughter and emotion. Also, the technical skill of the animation production and the charm of the theme song are not to be missed. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find healing and laughter.

Related information

The original version of "A Bridge to the Starry Skies" was released by feng as an 18+ game. The anime version has removed that element, making it enjoyable for a wide range of people. The original character designs for the game were created by Suzuka, Naturalton, Takahiro Tsurusaki, Satoru Arikawa, Akira Sawano, and Zoazarashi, and their designs are still used in the anime version.

The anime version was produced by Doga Kobo, directed by Takenori Mihara, with series composition and scriptwriting by Zappa Gyo, character design and chief animation director Haruo Okawara, art direction by Koichi Kadouma, and art setting by Toshiko Kaizu. It was produced in collaboration with the Yamahiko Town Tourism Association (Marvelous Entertainment), Pony Canyon, feng, Sotsu, and Doga Kobo.

It was broadcast on a wide variety of stations, including AT-X, Chiba TV, TV Aichi, TOKYO MX, Teletama, Sun TV, Bandai Channel, and Niconico Channel, and was delivered to viewers in 30-minute slots. It was broadcast from April 11 to June 27, 2011, and consisted of a total of 13 episodes.

summary

"A Bridge to the Stars" was loved by many viewers as a romantic comedy that depicts the countryside and the brilliance of youth. The depiction of the nature-rich Yamahiko Town, the relationship between the main characters Kazuma and his younger brother Ayumu, and their interactions with the surrounding characters will provide viewers with laughter and emotion. Also, the technical skill of the animation production and the charm of the theme song are not to be missed. This is a work that we highly recommend to anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find healing and laughter.