"Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" Review: The allure of another world where history and fantasy intersect

Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere: A Journey to the Future and a Re-enactment of History

"Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Minoru Kawakami, which aired from October 1 to December 24, 2011. The series depicts the grand theme of historical reenactment, set on Earth in the distant future. Below, we will take a deeper look at the appeal and details of this series.

story

The story of "Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" is set on Earth in the distant future. In this world, people are recreating history according to a history book from the pre-Earth era called the "Holy Scriptures." However, updates stopped after the year 1648, and each country continues to recreate history while searching for a way to pave the way for the future beyond that. Now it is 1648. The world is about to undergo a major change as it approaches the "End of the World," a time of destiny.

The protagonist, Aoi Tori, is the president of the Musashi Ariadust Academy's President's Union and student council president. He is an incompetent leader, with average athletic and academic performance. However, he is well-liked, perhaps due to his lively personality, and sets out on a journey with his friends to recover everything that was stolen from him. This story depicts Tori and his friends carving out a future through historical reenactment.

character

This work features many unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Aoi Tori

He is the president of the Musashi Ariadust Academy's President's Union and the student council president. He is an incompetent leader, with average sports and academics, but he is very popular, perhaps because of his lively personality that never lets himself get depressed. He often does nude jokes and uses a lot of boke techniques.

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She is a waitress at Seiraitei, a bakery and snack bar popular among students at Musashino University. She just happened to show up a year ago and was taken in by the store manager, but has no memory of what happened before that. She is emotionless and unfriendly, but she works very hard at her job, making her the poster girl for Seiraitei.

Honda Masazumi

Vice-president of the student council. She is an earnest girl who aspires to be a politician and excels at oratory. She once underwent masculinization surgery in order to take over the family name, but due to circumstances she gave up midway. Her lack of breasts is a remnant of that time, and Tori considers them to be small-breasted.

Toussaint Nesinbarra

The student council secretary. Although he has a cool personality and maintains a low temperature even when surrounded by idiots, he also has a romantic side as he loves history and wants to be a writer. When fighting with other countries, he is in charge of planning and commanding operations.

White-spotted Bertoni

Student council treasurer. A merchant who serves as a young executive of the Musashino Chamber of Commerce, he has made a contract with the god of commerce. He is what they call a miser, judging everything based on whether it is profitable or not.

Heidi Aagerwaller

Student council treasurer assistant. He is Shirojiro's partner both in private and public life. He is always smiling, but just like Shirojiro, he is a miser.

Tenzo Cross Unite

The First Special Force of the President's Union. He is skilled in close combat and intelligence using ninjutsu, and is a highly skilled ninja. He is kind and considerate, but unfortunately, he keeps declaring that his ideal type is "blonde with big breasts."

Kiyonari Urquiaga

The Second Special Forces of the Supreme Leaders' Union. An aviation-type half-dragon aspiring to become an Inquisitor. Despite her large and sturdy body, she is well versed in erotic games and calls herself the older sister character.

Margot Knight

The Third Special Mission of the Supreme Leaders' Union. A blonde, six-winged dark magician, she is in a relationship with Naruse. She is always smiling and uses her witch-like flying ability to work in the transportation industry.

Marga Narze

The Fourth Special Mission of the President's Union. A white mage with black hair and six wings, he is also a member of the Manga Club. Although he has a twisted personality, he prioritizes his Knights above all else.

Nate Mitotsudaira

The Fifth Special Mission of the President's Union. A knight from Rokugoshiki France, he is the successor to the Mito Matsudaira clan. He is half werewolf and half human, and cannot transform into a beast, but he is able to display his superhuman strength on a daily basis. He is also skilled in using the special weapon "Silver Chain."

Naomasa

The Sixth Special Mission of the Supreme Leaders' Union. She works at the Musashi Engine Department and lives alone in a dormitory. Her right arm is a prosthetic, and when fighting she uses the heavy war god "Jizuri Suzaku". She has a big sister-like personality.

Aoi Kimi

She is Tori's older sister, and since they were born in the same year, they are also in the same grade. She worships the god of eroticism and dance. Although she calls Tori her "foolish little brother," she also has a caring side for her younger brother.

Asama Tomo

She is the only daughter of the Asama Shrine, and is childhood friends with Tori and Kimi. She is an expert archer who uses her prosthetic left eye to shoot with precision, and is nicknamed the "sniper shrine maiden" because she is able to aim at people despite being a shrine maiden.

Mukai and Suzu

A blind girl who acts as a stopper for the Ume-gumi members who tend to get out of control. She has a high level of perception and can sense unusual things that others around her don't notice.

Adele Balfet

Rokugoshiki A girl from France who serves the knights as a squire. Although she is small in stature, she uses the mobile shell "Battle Beast" that she inherited from her father to get around in battle.

Noriki

He is a hardworking boy who works part-time jobs day in and day out to support his large family. He is skilled at using magic techniques to strike, and is clumsy, silent, and unsociable.

Ito Kenji

He is a naked, muscular incubus known as Itoken. He has a cheerful personality and is good friends with Nenji.

Ohiroshiki/Silver

He is an otaku who claims that ni-lolicon is a celebration of life. He is a member of the cooking club and is well-versed in the food situation in Musashi.

Nenji

He is a manly slime with about 3 HP that often gets stepped on and scattered by others, but he can regenerate and transform.

Hassan Hulubsi

He is a wonderful man who loves curry and always has curry on hand, and lives by eating and drinking curry.

Persona-kun

He is a super macho man with a bucket helmet, silent, strong, and kind-hearted. Instead of speaking, he expresses his feelings through gestures.

Orio Torai Makiko

She is the homeroom teacher for the third-year Ume class, and although she can be selfish, she is a friendly teacher who cares about her students. She has high physical abilities, is nicknamed the "Real Amazoness," and loves alcohol.

Sakai and Tadatsugu

He was once the leader of the Matsudaira Four Heavenly Kings, but has now been demoted and is serving as the principal of the Musashi Ariadust Training Academy. Although he is easygoing, his abilities are still intact.

"Musashi"

It is a sentient organism that lives in the gutters of the Musashi ship and has the ability to purify dirt by photosynthesis.

staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of this work. Below are the main staff members:

original work

Minoru Kawakami "GENESIS Series: Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere"

issue

Dengeki Bunko/ASCII Media Works

Original character design

Satoyasu (TENKY)

director

Ono Manabu

Series Composition

Tatsuhiko Urahata

Animation Director

Tomoyuki Fujii

Character Design

Tomoyuki Fujii, Shinya Nishizawa, Yukiko Aike, and Kanta Suzuki

Mechanical Design

Hiroyuki Okawa, Takumi Sakura, Tomohiro Kawahara

Set Design

Tomoyuki Aoki, Kenichi Morioka, Yukie Inose

Prop Design

Satoshi Kimura

assistant director

Yasuhiro Tanabe

Special effects director

Tomohiro Kawahara

Art Director

Kazuo Nagai

CG Producer

Hiroaki Matsuura

Director of Photography

Tadashi Kitaoka

Color design

Sayoko Yokoyama

Sound Director

Yota Tsuruoka

music

Tatsuya Kato

Music Production

Lantis

edit

Daisuke Imai

Animation Production

Sunrise

Broadcast information

"Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System, Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, ANIPLUS, Animax, and BS11 from October 1st to December 24th, 2011. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: "The Aligners in Front of the Borderline"
• Episode 2: "The Innocent One at the Dining Hall"
• Episode 3: "Shortstop in Town"
• Episode 4: "The Nightmare Manipulator"
• Episode 5: "Graduates Under the Moon"
• Episode 6: "The Confession Spokesperson"
• Episode 7: "Knight of Musashi"
• Episode 8: "Supporters from Around the Area"
• Episode 9: "Out of reach"
• Episode 10: The Trumpet Player at the Starting Line
• Episode 11: Musashi's Impossible Man
• Episode 12: "Parallel Lines"
• Episode 13: "The Aligners on the Borderline"

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs of this work are also one of its charms. The main songs are introduced below.

Opening Theme

"TERMINATED"

• Lyricist: Aki Hata
• Composer: Daisuke Kikuta (Elements Garden)
• Arrangement: Daisuke Kikuta (Elements Garden)
• Sung by: Minori Chihara

Ending Theme

"Stardust Melodia"

• Lyricist: Ceui
• Composed by Kotaro Kodaka and Ceui
• Arrangement: Kotaro Kodaka
• Sung by: Ceui

"Pieces"

• Lyricist: AiRI
• Composer: Kyoichi Miyazaki
• Arrangement: Kyoichi Miyazaki
• Sung by: AiRI

Related Titles

"Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" has a sequel, "Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere II." This sequel also continues the grand worldview of the original and depicts the new adventures of Tori and friends.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" is a work that is attractive for its unique worldview and unique characters. Through the theme of historical reenactment, it depicts hope for the future, friendship, and love, deeply moving viewers. In addition, the battle scenes and mecha designs are also impressive, making it a work that I would especially recommend to anime fans.

This work has many episodes that delve deeply into the complex story development and backgrounds of the characters, so you will find something new no matter how many times you watch it. In particular, you will be able to enjoy it even more if you pay attention to Tori's growth and the deepening of her bonds with her friends.

The music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. Minori Chihara's powerful singing voice and the beautiful melodies of Ceui and AiRI double the moving story. There are plenty of songs that music fans will want to listen to.

"Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere" is a grand story about a journey to the future and the re-creation of history. Along with the unique characters, viewers will also be able to enjoy an adventure to a new world. If you haven't seen this work yet, please give it a watch. I'm sure you will be drawn into its charm.