Review of "Phi Brain: God's Puzzle": A fusion of the thrill of solving mysteries and drama

Phi Brain: Puzzle of God - The ultimate puzzle battle and youth story

"Phi Brain: Puzzle of God" is an anime series that aired on NHK Educational TV from October 2, 2011 to April 1, 2012. It was written by Hajime Yatate, directed by Junichi Sato, and produced by Sunrise and NHK Enterprises. This work is a puzzle-themed school adventure, and tells the story of the protagonist Kaito Daimon and his friends as they face off against the mysterious group of minds known as POG, while solving the Puzzle of God.

story

Kaito Daimon, a high school student who loves puzzles, challenges the "unsolvable maze" hidden in the underground ruins near his school with his childhood friend Nonoha Ito. The maze is the "Puzzle of the Wise Man" created by the mysterious group of thinkers POG, and is filled with traps that will take the life of the challenger. Kaito obtains the "wealth" of "Orpheus' Bracelet" and is recognized as a candidate for "Phi-Brain", a being who can solve the "Puzzle of God" somewhere in the world, and receives the title of "Einstein". This leads Kaito, Nonoha, and the Phi-Brain candidates who have gathered around them to challenge POG in a life-risking puzzle battle.

character

The protagonist, Daimon Kaito, is a boy who returned from England and transferred to the private √ (Root) Academy in his first year of high school. Having unlocked the Sage's Puzzle, he earned the title of Einstein and is a born solver who loves solving puzzles more than anything else. The more difficult the puzzle, the more concentration, intuition and insight he displays, and he has the sensitivity to sense the thoughts of the puzzle's creator. Kaito's childhood friend and classmate, Ito Nonoha, is a bright and lively girl who is good at sports and has an excellent memory, but puzzles are her weakness. Another interesting twist is that her hobby is making sweets, which Kaito is not good at.

Kaito's rival solver, Sakanoue Gammon, has the title of Galileo and his puzzle skills are comparable to Kaito's. He says, "My brain can be turned into money," and often acts monopolistically and solo, but he also has a weak emotional side. Cubic G (Galois) has the title of Edison and is a boy who creates various inventions. He is interested in Kaito and his hobby is to follow him. Ana Gram has the title of Da Vinci and is a student who locks herself in the art room and immerses herself in creating, and shows great talent in all aspects of art.

Souji Axiskawa is the student council president and puzzle club leader of √ Academy, and although he has a kind and easy-going personality, he also has some disturbing words and actions. Baron Kaidou is the principal of √ Academy, and he gathers talented boys and girls from all over the world, giving them titles based on the names of geniuses throughout history. Luke, Banjo, and Crossfield, the executive Givers of POG, are obsessed with Kaito and challenge him to puzzle battles one after another. Bishop is Luke's aide, and challenges Kaito and his friends to battles under Luke's orders. Herbert Mueller is the head of POG's Far East headquarters, and takes command of the puzzle battles to defeat Kaito.

Production Staff

The story was written by Yatate Hajime, directed by Sato Junichi, directed by Endo Hirotaka, with series composition by Sekishima Masayoshi and scripts by Sekishima Masayoshi, Higuchi Tatsuto, Nomura Yuichi, Nemoto Toshizo, Kobayashi Eizo and Kato Yoichi. Character design by Sasaki Yohei, puzzle design by Gouchi Kuniyoshi, art direction by Nakamura Norifumi, color design by Inoue Akiko, director of photography by Chiba Hiroyuki, music by Izutsu Akio, sound director by Tsuruoka Yota, animation producers by Umezaki Atsushi and Furusato Naotake, and production supervision by Fukuda Kimiko, Nojima Masahiro and Ozaki Masayuki. Animation is produced by Sunrise, produced by NHK Enterprises, and produced and copyrighted by NHK and Sunrise.

episode

This series, which consists of 25 episodes, depicts a different puzzle and character growth in each episode. It begins with episode 1, "A Contract Hidden in the Labyrinth," and concludes with episode 25, "The Beginning of Puzzle Time! <End>." In each episode, Kaito and his friends take on new puzzles and grow through their battles with POG.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Phi Brain: Puzzle of God" is a very unique puzzle-themed anime, with a story and characters that draw the viewer in. The puzzle-solving scenes are particularly tense, and are designed to make the viewer think along with the characters. The series also contains many elements of a coming-of-age drama, such as character growth, friendship, and rivalry, making it a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers.

The main points I would like to recommend this show to are that it is a must-watch for puzzle lovers. Some of the puzzles that appear in each episode can actually be solved, making it a fun pastime to watch after watching. It can also be enjoyed as a school adventure, so it is recommended for those who like teen dramas. Furthermore, it is a show that will satisfy those who like solving mysteries and brain battles.

This work was broadcast on NHK Educational TV, so it can be watched by the whole family. It can be enjoyed by both children and adults, so please give it a watch. You will be drawn into the world of puzzles and touched by the growth and adventures of the characters.

Related information

"Phi Brain: Puzzle of God" is not only an anime series, but also has many related products on sale. There are many items that fans cannot miss, such as puzzle books and character goods. In addition, the latest information and fan art are also posted on the official website and social media, so if you are interested, please check them out.

In addition, a sequel to this work, "Phi Brain: Puzzle of God Second Season", is also being produced, which will feature a deeper story and new characters. If you enjoyed the first season, be sure to check out the sequel.

"Phi Brain: Puzzle of God" is a worthwhile anime series that tells the story of puzzles and youth. The story and characters that draw the viewer in, as well as the tense puzzle battles, will be enjoyable no matter how many times you watch it. Please try to experience the world of this work.