The appeal and problems of R-15: A thorough evaluation and recommended points

R-15 - R-15 - Reviews and Recommendations

Overview

"R-15" is a TV anime series that aired in 2011, based on an original anime. It aired from July 9th to September 24th, 2011, and consisted of 12 episodes. It was directed by Munenori Nawa, animated by AIC, and produced by Sen Gakuen R15 Club. It was broadcast on a wide range of networks, including Television Kanagawa, Sun Television, Teletama, Chiba Television, Gifu Broadcasting, Tokyo MX, Mie Television, AT-X, Nico Nico Douga, and Movie Gate.

■ Story

His libido is exploding! Akutagawa Jouto is a high school student and a genius erotic novelist with a serial in the newspaper. His talent is recognized and he enrolls in the private Sen Academy, which brings together students with unique talents (or are they geniuses in a sense?) A clarinet genius, a math genius, a hacker genius, an idol genius, and other unique characters, and Jouto's delusions know no bounds as he gets into a number of erotic troubles with these unique people! And where will the love that develops in the midst of all of this lead...? A forbidden and chaotic school life begins!

■Cast

Akutagawa Jouto/Ayame GodaTang Fuuon/Yurina FukuharaSonose Utae/Nanami KashiyamaMeiki Rinatsu/Manaka KomatsuKirisen Ran/Kayoko TsumitaEnshu Ritsu/Madoka MurakamiKatsuyo Kurabe/Risako MuraiKagaku Hajime/Midori TsukimiyaChief/Yui ArigaBeni Peony/Iori NomizuTetsubou Kai/Yuichiro Nagashima☆Jien Otsu☆

■ Main staff

・Director / Munenori Nawa・Assistant Director / Yoshito Ninshouji・Series Composition / Sumio Uetake・Character Design / Mariko Fujita・Chief Animation Directors / Takuya Tani, Hideki Furukawa・Art Director / Naoko Kosakabe・Visual Coordinator / Yoshitaka Kono・Costume Design / Masako Matsumoto・Prop Design / Yorozuya・Color Design / Aiko Matsuyama・Compositing Director / Tomoyoshi Kato・3D / Mitsutaka Iguchi・Offline Editing / Shota Miyama

■ Main Characters

・Akutagawa Taketo
A genius erotic novelist. The protagonist is also a genius erotic novelist. His novel is serialized in a newspaper under the pen name Takehito Akutagawa. Does he have trouble with women, or does he have a masochistic personality?
・Narukara Fukune (Fukune)
A genius clarinetist. A genius clarinetist. A pure-hearted girl who looks like an elementary school student. She never lets her clarinet go, and practices every day.
・Song of the Garden
A genius singer. A genius singer. A bright and sociable person, she is an idol at school. She loves reading Jouzu's pornographic novels.
・Meiki Raika (Famous Machine)
A genius photographer. His purpose in life is to capture the ugly moments of others. He follows Jouto when he is blessed with the opportunity to take a picture.
・Mist Line Ran
A genius programmer. A genius programmer. A yuri girl who loves Fukine. She makes the girls in her fan club, who she calls her little sister, call her "big sister."
・Enshu Ritsu
A genius mathematician. A genius mathematician. A good friend and understanding friend of Jouto. Something happens that makes her develop a secret crush on Jouto...
・Kurabe Katsuyo
A genius manager. A genius manager who always leads those she supports to victory. A very hardworking and brave, clumsy girl.
・Incense Science Creation (Science/Creation)
A genius scientist. He is immersed in mysterious research day and night. Are you interested in his perverted behavior...?
・Chief Manager
Talent unknown? The president of the newspaper club to which Jouto belongs. A mysterious busty girl whose real name and talent are unknown. She seems to be hiding some kind of plan...
・Red Peony
A genius in avant-garde art. A third-year student at Sen Academy. A genius in avant-garde art who turns any motif he likes (mainly cute girls) into a "work of art" without question.
・Tetsubo Meguru
A genius at gymnastics. A genius at gymnastics. A second-year student at Sen Academy. A well-trained body, a refreshing smile, and an athletic guy who always wears a tank top.
・Aki Yosano
Homeroom teacher. The homeroom teacher for Jouzu's class, he is in charge of the regular Japanese language subject. He is a kind-hearted teacher who cares about his students and exudes adult sex appeal.
・Kuro-ki Ink Painting
A master of calligraphy. Founder, principal and chairman of Sen Gakuen. A master of calligraphy. "Believe in inspiration! Believe in your sensibility! Follow your own path!"

■Subtitle

Episode 1 / "Welcome to Sen Academy!" (2011/07/08)
Episode 2 / "Idols take off their clothes!" (2011/07/13)
・Episode 3: "I won't let you go, I won't let you go" (2011/07/21)
・Episode 4/ “Photo Strange Story” (2011/07/29)
・Episode 5 / "The Other Side of Love" (2011/08/04)
・Episode 6 / "What if Sen Gakuen's genius manager...?" (2011/08/12)
・Episode 7 / "Girls' Dormitory Story" (2011/08/18)
Episode 8: "Holiday of Inspiration" (2011/08/25)
・Episode 9: "The X-Files" (2011/09/02)
・Episode 10 / "Hot Spring Town Elegy" (2011/09/08)
・Episode 11 / "Our Summertime Blues" (2011/09/16)
・Episode 12 / "I love you!!" (2011/09/23)

■Review

"R-15" is a school comedy with a unique cast of characters, but it also skillfully incorporates erotic elements. The protagonist, Akutagawa Jouto, is a genius erotic novelist, which is a very unique setting, and he is surrounded by students with various talents, including a clarinet genius, a singing genius, and a photography genius. The erotic troubles caused by these characters and Jouto's delusions add excitement to the story and entertain the viewers.

What is particularly impressive is that each episode brings to the fore the unique personalities of the different geniuses. For example, the clarinet genius, Narutaka Futone, is portrayed as a pure-hearted girl, and her passion for the clarinet is conveyed to the audience. In addition, the charms of each character stand out, such as Sono Koe's bright and sociable personality and Meiki Rinka's obsession with photography.

The story development is also very interesting, with new erotic troubles occurring in each episode, and the highlight is how Jouto solves them. In particular, in episode 2, "Idols Take Off Their Clothes!", there is a memorable scene in which Sonoko Utae is influenced by Jouto's erotic novel and shows a new side of herself as an idol. In episode 4, "Strange Photo Stories," Meiki Rinka's obsession with photography intertwines with Jouto's erotic novel, making for a humorous development.

The character designs are also very attractive, and the designs by Mariko Fujita express the individuality of each character well. In particular, the design of En Shuritsu, Jouto's friend, has a cool yet friendly atmosphere, which leaves a good impression on viewers. Also, the mysterious atmosphere of the department head and the avant-garde design of Benibei are not to be missed.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, with the beautiful sound of the clarinet and the singing voice of Sono Seyo adding color to the story. In particular, the clarinet performance scene of Narutaka Fuion has the power to draw the viewers' hearts. In addition, the ending themes of each episode often reflect the feelings of the characters, giving a sense of depth to the story.

Overall, "R-15" skillfully incorporates erotic elements while firmly depicting the individuality of the characters and the interesting storyline. This anime, which has a plot that keeps viewers engaged and is full of the charm of its unique characters, is especially recommended for those who like school comedies and erotic elements.

■Recommendation

Here are some recommended points for enjoying "R-15".

1. **Character Personalities**: The talents and personalities of each character add excitement to the story. Pay particular attention to the unique characters, such as Joutou's friend Enshuuri, the mysterious chief, and the avant-garde art genius Beniboe.

2. **The fun of erotic troubles**: The troubles caused by Jouto's erotic novels and the erotic exchanges with each character are the charms of the work. Please especially enjoy episodes that focus on erotic troubles, such as episode 2, "Idols who take off their clothes!" and episode 4, "Strange Photo Stories."

3. **The charm of music**: The beautiful sound of the clarinet and the singing voice of Sono Koeyo add color to the story. Please pay particular attention to the clarinet playing scenes of Narutaka Futone and the ending theme of each episode.

4. **Character Design**: The character designs by Mariko Fujita really bring out the individuality of each character, especially the designs of Jouzu's friend Enshuuritsu and the chief, Benibotan.

5. **Story Development**: A new erotic trouble occurs in each episode, and the highlight is how Jouto solves it. In particular, please enjoy episodes with interesting story developments such as episode 6 "What if Sen Gakuen's genius manager..." and episode 9 "The Manager X-Files".

Above is a summary of the review and recommended points of "R-15". This work is especially recommended for those who like school comedies and erotic elements. Please give it a watch.