The appeal and reviews of "Shinken De Watashi ni Koishinasai!!": A must-see action romantic comedy

"Fall in love with me seriously!!" - A slapstick school comedy about samurai girls

"Majikoi!!" is a TV anime series that aired in 2011, based on an 18+ game created by Minato Soft. It aired from October 1st to December 17th, 2011, and consisted of 12 episodes. It was broadcast on AT-X, TOKYO MX and other UHF stations, Niconico Douga, and other stations, with each episode lasting 30 minutes. Animation was produced by L'Arche, and production was handled by the Magic Koi Production Committee (Pony Canyon, TO Entertainment, Klockworx, Lantis, ATX, Genco), and the copyright belongs to Minato Soft and the Magic Koi Production Committee.

story

Naoe Yamato, a second-year student at Kawakami Academy, spends his time with his friends from childhood. The group is made up of four boys and three girls, and they grew up partying together, and even now they are good friends and share a comfortable space together. Then, two new friends join the group, and the group becomes even more lively. In particular, all of the female members practice martial arts and are of samurai lineage, making them a reliable presence. This is where the story of the men who try their best to not be outdone by the dignified samurai girls begins.

Commentary

"Majide Watashi ni Koishinasai!!" was created as the second game in the series of "You Are the Master and I Am the Servant" by Minato Soft. It won the Silver Award in the Grand Prize category at the 2009 Moe Game Awards and became a popular title with over 80,000 copies sold. The story is set in a modern school and is a slapstick comedy, with all the characters being samurai girls.

cast

The cast includes a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Kamiya Hiroshi as the protagonist Naoe Yamato, Asakawa Yu as Kawakami Momoyo, Tomonaga Akane as Kawakami Kazuko, Hyo Ao as Shiina Kyo, Goto Yuko as Mayuzumi Yukie, Itou Shizuka as Christiane Friedrich, Konishi Katsuyuki as Kazama Shoichi, Kusao Takeshi as Shimazu Taketo, and Suzumura Kenichi as Shioka Takuya. Many other talented voice actors also play characters, including Nishizawa Hiroka as Ogasawara Chika, Sakata Kayo as Amakasu Mayo, and Yamaguchi Kappei as Fukumoto Ikuro.

Main Staff

The original work is by Minato Soft, the director is Motonaga Keitaro, the series composition is Takayama Katsuhiko, the character designer and chief animation director is Watanabe Mayumi, the action animation directors are Moriyama Yuji and Amisaki Ryoko, the prop designer and calligraphy designer is Iwahata Goichi, the art director is Ito Hiroshi, the art setting is Tsunagu Eiko, the color design is Takekawa Mio, the director of photography is Shiomi Kazuyoshi, the editor is Sakamoto Masaki, the music is Nakanishi Ryosuke, the sound director is Ebina Yasunori, the producers are Ishihara Ryoichi, Oshiro Hiroaki, Hashimoto Takeshi, Hatakeyama Takuro, and Fukuda Jun, the animation is by L'Arche, produced by Genco, and produced by the Magickoi Production Committee (Pony Canyon, TO Entertainment, Klockworx, Lantis, ATX, Genco).

Main Characters

The protagonist, Naoe Yamato, is a second-year student in class F born on February 20th, and serves as a strategist among his classmates. He and Momoyo have a brother-sister relationship, and have called her "big sister" since they were young. Kyo has also fallen in love with him after he rescued her from bullying when they were young, and she has been asking him out almost every day, but he has continued to turn her down. Since he lives surrounded by martial arts heroines, he has a very high evasive ability. Momoyo in particular often flirts with him, and he is unable to escape.

Kawakami Momoyo is one of the main heroines who has a samurai theme of "sincerity" and is honest with herself without lying. She is a third-year student in class F born on August 31st, and is Tetsushin's grandson and the heir to Kawakami-in. She uses her fists and a naginata as weapons.

Kawakami Kazuko is one of the main heroines, who has a samurai theme of "courage" and takes on any challenge without fear. Born on February 26th, she is in class 2F, the protagonist's childhood friend and Momoyo's step-sister. Nicknamed "Doggo," she uses a naginata as her weapon of choice.

Kyo Shiina is one of the main heroines who has a samurai theme of "benevolence" and has a deep affection. She is a childhood friend of the protagonist who is quiet and is in class F, born on April 13th. Her specialty is the bow, and she is one of the five great archers in Japan.

Yukie Mayuzumi is one of the main heroines, who has a samurai theme of "respect" and is considerate and kind to others. She was born on October 26th in class 1C, and is the daughter of an old family descended from samurai from Kaga in the Hokuriku region. She always carries her beloved Japanese sword.

Christiane Friedrich is one of the main heroines, who has the inner strength to follow the right path, embracing the samurai theme of "righteousness." Born on October 26th, she is a second-year student in class F, and is an exchange student from Lübeck, Germany, Kawakami's sister city. She goes by the nickname "Chris," and uses a rapier as her weapon.

Kazama Shoichi is the leader of the Kazama Family and the protagonist's best friend. He is a second-year student in class F, born on December 12th, and is known as "Cap." He is counted among the four handsome kings of Kawakami Academy, known as Elegante Quattro.

Shimazu Gakuto, commonly known as Gackt, is a second-year student in class F born on August 1st. He is tall and muscular, and is in charge of heavy lifting within the team. He refers to himself as "ore-sama" (I am), and has a simple personality and is a hot-blooded fool, but is also emotionally fragile and kind-hearted. He fights with his bare hands, not weapons.

Takuya Shioka is an Akihabara type who is knowledgeable about manga, anime, and games, and is one of the protagonist's friends. Nicknamed "Moro," he is a second-year student in class F, born on March 21st. Perhaps because he is one of the few people with common sense on the team, he naturally ends up playing the straight man role. He is the weakest member of the family, and is unlikely to join the battlefield. His role is often to support Yamato from the rear.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: "Come at me seriously!!"
• Episode 2: "Complete your mission seriously!!"
• Episode 3: "Be serious and fall in love with me!!"
• Episode 4: "Talk to me seriously!!"
• Episode 5: "Be serious and get angry at me!!"
• Episode 6: "Be serious and carry me!!"
• Episode 7: "Be serious about me!!"
• Episode 8: "Seriously explain the situation!!"
• Episode 9: "Seriously come out to me!!"
• Episode 10: "Clash with Me Seriously!!"
• Episode 11: "Get serious and join me in the action!!"
• Episode 12: "Fall in love with me seriously!!"

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Under--STANDING!", was written by Aki Hata, composed and arranged by Makoto Miyazaki, and sung by SV TRIBE (Aki Misato + Masaaki Endo + Hiroshi Kitadani). The ending theme, "Give Me Your Real Sword," was written by Saori Kodama, composed and arranged by Akira Takada, and sung by Momoyo Kawakami (voiced by Yu Asakawa), Kazuko Kawakami (voiced by Akane Tomonaga), Kyo Shiina (voiced by Hiyoshi), Chris (voiced by Shizuo Itou), and Yukie Mayuzumi (voiced by Yuko Goto).

Evaluation and Impressions

"Shinken de Watashi ni Koishinasai!!" is a very unique work as a slapstick school comedy about samurai girls. It has been highly praised not only by fans of the original game but also by anime fans. In particular, the individuality of each character stands out, and the story development never tires of the viewer. In addition, the performances by the gorgeous voice actors are superb, bringing out the charm of the characters to the fullest.

The story depicts the daily lives of the main character, Yamato Naoe, and his friends, and also includes scenes of battles and interactions with samurai girls. What's particularly interesting is that the subtitles for each episode are all consistent, "Do it seriously!!" Viewers can look forward to seeing what "serious" developments await them in each episode.

The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme, "Under--STANDING!", features the impressive, powerful singing voices of SV TRIBE, and instantly raises the tension of the anime. The ending theme, "Give Me Your Real Sword," features the heroines' pleasant singing voices, leaving a lingering impression on the viewer.

Recommended points

"Seriously, fall in love with me!!" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a slapstick school comedy about samurai girls. In particular, the following points are recommended.

• Unique setting : The setting of all the girls being samurai girls is unique and not often seen in other anime. This setting gives the story a unique atmosphere.
• Unique characters : Each character is unique, so viewers will not get bored. In particular, the heroines' actions and behavior based on the samurai theme are appealing.
• A luxurious cast of voice actors : A luxurious cast of voice actors, including Hiroshi Kamiya, Yu Asakawa, and Akane Tomonaga, play the characters. The voice actors' performances bring out the charm of the characters.
• Interesting story development : The subtitles for each episode are all in the same format, "Do it seriously!!" so you can look forward to seeing what happens next.
• Memorable Music : The opening theme "Under--STANDING!" and the ending theme "Kimi no Shinken wo Chodai" are important elements in creating the atmosphere of the work.

As mentioned above, "Shinken de Watashi ni Koishinasai!!" is a very attractive work as a slapstick school comedy about samurai girls. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original game but also to anime fans. Please give it a watch.