Review of the movie "Sora no Otoshimono": What is the appeal of the Clockwork Angel?

"Sora no Otoshimono: The Clockwork Goddess" - A moving and exciting screen debut

"Sora no Otoshimono" is an anime series based on the manga of the same name by Minazuki Suu. It was broadcast on TV from 2009 to 2010 and has continued to enjoy enduring popularity ever since. Then, "Sora no Otoshimono: Clockwork Angel's Lost Tale," released on June 25, 2011, is the culmination of the series, bringing new charm and emotion to the big screen. In this article, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of the movie version, as well as recommended points.

■Overview of the work

"Sora no Otoshimono: Clockwork Sorrowful Goddess" is a 100-minute single episode distributed by Kadokawa Shoten, with an Eirin rating of 119011. It was directed by Saito Hisashi (general director) and Yanagisawa Tetsuya (director), animated by AIC ASTA, and produced by Shintairiku Hakkenbu (Kadokawa Shoten, Clockworks, NTT Docomo, Glovision, Anime International Company). Copyright belongs to "©2011 Minazuki Suu/Kadokawa Shoten/Shintairiku Hakkenbu".

■ Story

A new angel has descended. "I really loved you."

"Sora no Otoshimono" is a heartwarming comedy (?) depicting the interaction between Tomoki Sakurai, a boy who believes "peace is the most important thing," and the unidentified creatures that fell from the sky, Icarus, Nymph, and Astrea. There was one girl who quietly watched Tomoki's school life that unfolded over the 26 episodes of the second season of the TV series. Hiyori Kazane is a shy and withdrawn girl. In contrast to herself, she secretly admires Tomoki, who is lively and lively at school, and she decides to join the "New World Discovery Club" where Tomoki is. She deepens her interactions with the members and develops friendships. Just then... A tragedy strikes Hiyori. A threat from the mysterious home of Icarus, "Synapse," attacks! Can Tomoki and Icarus save Sorami Town... and Hiyori, who is trapped in a sad fate?

■Explanation

Come join Hiyori in the "New World Discovery Club"! What is the amazing "Angel Vision Method"?

The crazy "Soraoto" is going to be a movie! What kind of movie will it be? From the beginning to the first half, famous scenes from "Soraoto" such as "Festival", "Cultural Festival", "Snowball Fight", and "Flying Pants", which caused a sensation in the 21st century anime scene, are reconstructed with the addition of new heroine "Kazuoto Hiyori". Devoted fans can enjoy a fresh surprise that "Hiyori was actually in that scene!" And the new main story in this work is the episode after Hiyori joined the "New World Discovery Club". Based on the "Mystery of the New World Synapse", which was never revealed on TV, a grand spectacle unique to the big screen is depicted with completely new images. Those who have not watched the TV series and are experiencing "Soraoto" for the first time with this movie version will be able to smoothly enter the world of "Soraoto" together with Hiyori. This is the amazing "Angel Vision Method". Kadokawa Cinema Shinjuku, Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro, and others, nationwide release on June 25th

Unexperienced "emotions" and "excitement" always fall from the "sky"! The "scolding anime" that shocked the whole world is finally making its big screen debut!

"Sora no Otoshimono" caused a worldwide sensation with "Flying Underpants," and while it received criticism from all involved for its nostalgic endings that changed every episode, its destructive jokes, and its excessive sex appeal, it has continued to shake up the 21st century anime scene and dominate the conversation.

The anime world's ultimate weapon, which has remained popular since its first season aired in October 2009 and its second series "Sora no Otoshimono f (Forte)" aired in October 2010, and is packed with related products and events, is finally making its big screen debut!!

Sorami Town is a small town surrounded by beautiful nature. Tomoki Sakurai, who lives there, is an ordinary student who lives by the motto "Peace is the most important thing." However, one day, an unidentified creature named Icarus falls from the sky, and his peaceful daily life begins to be destroyed. Calling himself a "pet angeloid," Icarus calls Tomoki, whom he first meets on the ground, "Master." He has the mysterious power to grant Tomoki's wishes! Furthermore, the unidentified creatures, such as the tsundere "Nymph" and the foolish "Astraea," increase in number, destroying Tomoki's daily life. What kind of shocks await us in the movie?!

This summer, you won't be able to take your eyes off the hyper-dangerous and cute "Sora no Otoshimono"!

■Cast

・Tomoki Sakurai/Soichiro Hoshi・Icarus/Saori Hayami・Sohara Mitsuki/Mina・Eishiro Morigata/Tatsuhisa Suzuki・Mikako Satsukidane/Ayahi Takagaki・Nymph/Iori Nomizu・Daedalus/Asuka Ogame・Astraea/Kaori Fukuhara・Hiyori Kazeoto/Yoko Hikasa

■ Main staff

Original story by Suu Minazuki (serialized in the monthly "Shonen Ace" magazine, published by Kadokawa Comics Ace)
・Director/Tetsuya Yanagisawa ・Screenplay/Yuko Kakihara ・Character Design/Yoshihiro Watanabe ・SD & Effects Chief Animation Director/Kyōta Washikita ・Design Works/Naohiro Washio
Art Director: Yuko Sugiyama, Rokuhiro Gou Color Setting: Chieko Hibi Composite Director: Nanae Hirabayashi, Hideki Imaizumi Editing: Takashi Sakurai Sound Director: Tsuyoshi Takahashi Sound Effects: Yasuyuki Konno, Tsuyoshi Ueno (Swara Pro)
・Sound Production／Glowvision ・Music／Motoyoshi Iwasaki ・Music Producer／Shunichi Uemura ・Music Production／Nippon Columbia ・Theme song／blue drops〈Hitomi Yoshida & Icarus (Saori Hayami)〉
・Animation Producer: Kiyoshi Oki ・Production: AIC ASTA
Produced by New World Discovery Department

■ Main Characters

・Strategic Angeloid Type α (Alpha) Icarus A winged unidentified creature that fell from Synapse, a new continent in the sky. She has a mysterious card that grants Tomoki's wish. She has invincible strength and is feared as the "Queen of the Sky (Uranus Queen)" in Synapse. In addition, by fully opening her variable wing system, she can summon the "Uranus System", a combat unit equipped with a large number of combat weapons, from another dimension. Flight speed: Mach 24, continuous anaerobic activity time: 720 hours, crush depth: 3000 meters, bust: 88, waist: 57, hips: 85. As she spends her days with Tomoki and Sohara, she gradually becomes more human...or so she should think, but she still causes unpredictable and unusual troubles.
・Tomoki Sakurai
An ordinary boy living alone in Sorami Town. His motto was "Peace is the most important thing," but when he met Icarus, his daily life was destroyed. With his chuunibyou spirit at its fullest, he makes various men's dreams come true. When he finds himself in a difficult situation, he is encouraged by the memories of his grandfather and becomes manly all at once. When he transforms into the girl version of "Tomoko" with Icarus' quantum converter, he displays a strange excitement.
・Mitsuki Sohara
A childhood friend of Tomoki's who lives next door. She has a lively and cheerful personality. She is always concerned about Tomoki, who lives alone. She is a spoiled buddy who is still growing up. When Tomoki sexually harasses her, she unleashes her deadly "Sohara Chop". She is a caring person, and always looks after Ikaros and Nymph, but because she is not good at housework, she sometimes gets depressed by their excellence. She is a little (a lot?) delusional.
・Eishiro Sugata
He was the only member of the "New World Discovery Club" at Tomoki's school, but in the previous series, he used forceful means to get Tomoki and his friends to join the club. He is passionate about flying homemade airplanes and discovering the "New World" floating in the sky, and is known as an eccentric person at school. For some reason, he lives a self-sufficient life, pitching a tent by the riverside, and owns only one set of school clothes.
・Mikako Satsukitane
The student council president of Tomoki's school. The most famous celebrity in Sorami Town. She is childhood friends with Morigata. She is beautiful and gentle, but has a devious personality. She loves festivals, and with her abundant wealth and bottomless connections, she plans large-scale events that go beyond the scope of an ordinary student. If you make her angry, she is the most frightening person in Sorami Town.
・Electronic warfare angeloid type β (beta) Nymph The second unidentified creature that came from the sky after Icarus. She has a slightly selfish personality and a tsundere side. She loves daytime dramas and sweets. In reality, she was a minion of Synapse who came to take Icarus home, but as she interacts with Tomoki and the others, she becomes attracted to humans. At the end of the previous series, her wings were ripped off by a Synapse assassin called Harpy, but Tomoki and the others cut her chains and freed her from Synapse's control. Since she is used for electronic warfare, she is good at jamming and hacking. On the other hand, her attacking power is inferior, and although she has a special move called the super-ultrasonic transducer (Paradise Song), she has never been able to cause any significant damage to the enemy in the show.
・Local Combat Angeloid Type Δ The third Angeloid sent from Synapse, the homeland of Astrea Icarus and Nymph. Its mission is to eliminate Sakurai Tomoki, and it relentlessly pursues his life. It specializes in close-quarters combat, and is stronger than Icarus in that regard. Its main weapon, the ultra-vibration photon sword "Chryusaor", easily cuts through Icarus' absolute defense zone "Aegis". Height: 159 cm / Weight: 48 kg. Bust 91, waist 56, hips 86.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・SECOND
・Song: blue drops (Hitomi Yoshida & Icarus (Saori Hayami))
・ED1
・Sora to Maboroshi・Song: blue drops (Hitomi Yoshida & Icarus (Saori Hayami))

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Sora no Otoshimono The Movie: Clockwork Sorrowful Goddess" maximizes the appeal of the original work while adding new characters and storylines, making it a work that can be enjoyed by fans of the series as well as new viewers. In particular, the presence of new heroine Kazeoto Hiyori adds new depth and emotion to the story. Her character, a shy and withdrawn person, stands out even more in contrast to Tomoki and the other characters, evoking sympathy from viewers. Furthermore, the story of her growth and friendship is a touching episode that symbolizes the themes of the series, "peace" and "friendship."

Visually, the movie also depicts the spectacular spectacle that only a movie version can depict, and the scene where the mystery of Synapse is revealed in particular is visually impactful and the ingenious storytelling. The technical capabilities of AIC ASTA, the animation production company, are fully demonstrated, and the beauty of the character movements and backgrounds boast a quality that exceeds that of the TV series.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The singing voices of blue drops (Yoshida Hitomi & Icarus (Hayami Saori)), who sang the theme songs "SECOND" and "Sora to Maboroshi", double the emotion of the story and move the hearts of the viewers. In addition, the background music by Iwasaki Motoyoshi skillfully creates the atmosphere of each scene, skillfully enhancing the emotions of the viewers.

■ Recommended points

1. **New Heroine, Hiyori Kazane**: Her character and growth will add new depth to the story and resonate with viewers. Her presence is an important element that symbolizes the themes of the series, "peace" and "friendship."
2. **A Magnificent Spectacle**: The cinematography and storytelling that only a feature film can offer will leave a strong visual impact. The scene where the mystery of the synapse is revealed is particularly spectacular.
3. **The appeal of the music**: The theme song and background music double the impact of the story and skillfully enhance the emotions of the viewer. The singing voice of blue drops and the music of Motoyoshi Iwasaki further enhance the appeal of the work.
4. **The culmination of the series**: By recreating famous scenes from the TV series and adding new stories, this is a moving culmination for fans of the series. It is also enjoyable for new viewers.
5. **Character Growth and Friendship**: The growth and friendship of characters such as Tomoki, Icarus, Nymph, and Astrea are depicted, warming the hearts of viewers. In particular, the episode after Hiyori joins the club is full of touching scenes that show the bonds of friendship.

■ Related products and events

In conjunction with the release of "Sora no Otoshimono: Clockwork Angel's Sorrow," various related products and events were held. There were many opportunities that fans could not miss, such as the release of Blu-ray and DVD, sales of character goods, fan events and screenings. In addition, the latest volume of the original manga and related books were also released, providing an opportunity to reaffirm the appeal of the entire series.

Conclusion

"Sora no Otoshimono: Clockwork Angel's Lost Property" is a moving culmination for fans of the series, and a work that can be enjoyed by new viewers as well. The presence of new heroine Hiyori Kazane, the grand spectacle, the charm of the music, the growth and friendship of the characters, and many other elements combine to create a heartwarming story. Please experience the world of "Sora no Otoshimono" through this work.