Detective Opera Milky Holmes SS review: Charming characters and clever storytelling

Detective Opera Milky Holmes SS - Detective Opera Milky Holmes Summer Special - All-round review and recommendation

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

August 20, 2011 - January 1, 0000

■Broadcasting station

Niconico Live Broadcasting, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, tvk, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Niconico Channel

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original work: Bushiroad, Chrono Gear Creative

■ Director

・Director: Makoto Moriwaki

■ Production

Animation production: JCSTAFF, Animation Studio Artland

■Works

©bushiroad/Project MILKY HOLMES

■ Story

Akechi Koori has been kidnapped! G3 (G4 excluding Koori) and Milky Holmes head to Irene's house to rescue Koori. It turns out that Irene's father has caused this incident, as his company is once again on the brink of bankruptcy, and he wants to debut Koori as an idol in order to make a lot of money. Koori refuses to become an idol, but when both the G3 members and Milky Holmes encourage her to become an idol, she loses her temper...

■Explanation

After the first season of the TV series ended, a special program was released before the start of the second act. As if it were a spinoff, the "Summer Special" will feature G4 member "Koiko Akechi" as the main character, and she will turn into an idol!

■Cast

・Sherlock Sierra Ford/Mimori Suzuko/Yoshizaki Nero/Tokui Sora/Hercule Barton/Sasaki Miki/Cordelia Glauca/Hida Izumi/Arsene, Henriette Mystere/Akesaka Satomi/Twenty, Twenty Miles/Kishio Daisuke/Stone River, Ishizu Soseki/Terashima Takuma/Rat, Nezu Jiro/Shimono Hiro/Akechi Koi/Nanjo Yoshino/Hasegawa Hirano/Shintani Ryoko/Toyama Saki/Tamura Yukari/Zenigata Tsugiko/Sawashiro Miyuki

■ Main staff

・Executive producer, original story: Takaaki Kidani ・Planning, original story: Bushiroad, Chrono Gear Creative ・Director: Makoto Moriwaki ・Series composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ・Character original story: Natsuki Tanihara (EDEN'S NOTES), Yume Usahara ・Character design: Seiya Numata ・Chief animation director: Seiya Numata ・Art director: Shichiro Kobayashi (season 1), Toshiharu Mizutani (Summer Special), Tomotaka Kubo (Act 2)
Art setting: Toshiharu Mizutani Color design: Tomoko Yamazaki, Ayaka Hino Director of photography: Shinichi Igarashi Editing: Masahiro Goto Sound director: Jin Aketagawa Music: Satoshi Inohara (Angel Note)
・Music producer: Yoshiyuki Ito ・Animation production: JCSTAFF, Animation Studio Artland

■Detailed evaluation

"Detective Opera Milky Holmes SS - Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Summer Special -" is a TV special that was broadcast on August 20, 2011, and is a must-see for fans of the Milky Holmes series. This special aired after the end of the first season of the TV series, and was produced as a special episode prior to the start of the second act. Of particular note is that Akechi Koi, a member of G4, takes on the lead role, showing a new side of her as an idol.

The story begins with Akechi Koi being kidnapped. In order to rescue her, G3 (G4 excluding Koi) and Milky Holmes head to Irene's house, and the plot is full of humor and thrills that are characteristic of the series. The setting in which Irene's father tries to get Koi to debut as an idol to prevent his company from going bankrupt further deepens the worldview of the series and has the power to draw viewers in.

Koori's refusal to become an idol highlights her character, while the scene in which she is "upset" after being recommended to become an idol by the members of G3 and Milky Holmes is an important element in drawing the relationships between the characters while maintaining the humorous tone of the series. This episode will provide fans of the series with an opportunity to see the characters from a new perspective, which will allow for deeper understanding and empathy.

■ Production and direction

Director Moriwaki Makoto has a firm grasp of the worldview of the Milky Holmes series, and has brought out its charm to the fullest even in the special episodes. Series composer Fudeyasu Kazuyuki has skillfully controlled the development of the story, and has included all the necessary elements to maintain the viewer's interest. Character designer and chief animation director Numata Seiya has provided visuals that highlight the individuality of the characters, enhancing the visual appeal.

Art director Mizutani Toshiharu pursues visual beauty by providing colors and backgrounds appropriate for a summer special edition. Color designers Yamazaki Tomoko and Hino Aika express the emotions of the characters and the atmosphere of the scenes through color, enhancing the visual impact. Cinematographer Igarashi Shinichi smooths the flow of the story with camerawork and lighting, enhancing the viewer's immersion. Editor Goto Masahiro maintains the viewer's interest with well-paced cuts and effectively advances the story's development.

Sound director Jin Aketagawa has succeeded in bringing out the best in the voice actors' performances and conveying the characters' emotions realistically. Music by Satoshi Inohara (Angel Note) provides background music that matches the atmosphere of the series and enhances the emotions of the viewer. Music producer Yoshiyuki Ito is in charge of the overall direction of the music, contributing to the progression of the story.

■ Cast performances

The performances of the cast also contributed greatly to the success of this special. Nanjo Yoshino, who plays Akechi Koizumi, portrays Koizumi's complex emotions realistically, eliciting sympathy from the audience. Other members of G3, Mimori Suzuko as Sherlock Sherrinford, Tokui Sora as Yuzuruzaki Nero, Sasaki Miki as Hercule Barton, and Hida Izumi as Cordelia Glauca, firmly portrayed the individual personalities of their characters, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

Satomi Akesaka as Arsene and Henriette Mystere, Daisuke Kishio as Twenty and Nijuuriumi, Takuma Terashima as Stone River and Soseki Ishizure, and Hiro Shimono as Rat and Jiro Nezu also bring out the charm of their characters and liven up the story. Ryoko Shintani as Heino Hasegawa, Yukari Tamura as Saki Toyama, and Miyuki Sawashiro as Tsuguko Zenigata also play important supporting roles, adding depth to the story.

■ Recommendations and ratings

"Detective Opera Milky Holmes SS - Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Summer Special -" is a must-see episode for fans of the Milky Holmes series. You'll get to see a new side of Akechi Koizumi and gain a deeper understanding of the world of the series. The story is a perfect blend of humor and thrills, reaffirming the appeal of the series.

This special is recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who like anime and detective stories. It will be a particularly worthwhile episode for those who are interested in the personalities and relationships of the characters. The production and direction are of high quality, making it a visually and aurally satisfying experience.

Overall, the story, production, and cast performances are all of a high standard, bringing out the best in the Milky Holmes series. This is a must-watch episode for fans, and one that will appeal to new viewers as well.

■ Additional information and recommended content

In addition to this special, there are many other fascinating episodes in the Milky Holmes series. In particular, the first and second seasons of the TV series are must-watch to gain a deeper understanding of the series' worldview and character growth. Milky Holmes spin-off works and related events are also content that fans of the series cannot miss.

Recommended content includes the following works and events:

• "Detective Opera Milky Holmes" TV series Season 1: Recommended for first-time viewers as it introduces the basic world view and characters of the series.
• "Detective Opera Milky Holmes" TV Series Season 2: With character development and new storylines, this is a must-watch for fans of the series.
• "Milky Holmes Summer Festival": A fan event for the series where you can enjoy cast talks and live performances.
• "Milky Holmes Game Series": You can enjoy the world of the series in the game, and experience new encounters and adventures with characters.

By enjoying these contents, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the charm of the Milky Holmes series and increase your satisfaction as a fan. "Detective Opera Milky Holmes SS - Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Summer Special -" is an important episode that plays a part in the series, and can be said to be an indispensable work for fans of the series.