Daily Lives of High School Boys Bonus OVA Thorough Review! What is the must-see content for fans?

Daily Lives of High School Boys Bonus OVA Thorough Review! What is the must-see content for fans?

Daily Lives of High School Boys Bonus OVA: Its Appeal and Evaluation

Daily Lives of High School Boys is an anime based on the popular manga by Yasunobu Yamauchi, and its bonus OVA was released on April 3, 2012. This OVA is included in the DVD/Blu-ray package version, and is a must-see for fans. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this bonus OVA, as well as related information in detail.

Overview

"Daily Lives of High School Boys" is a comedy that depicts the daily lives of high school boys who attend Sanada North High School. The story centers around the three main characters, Tadakuni, Hidenori, and Yoshitake, and depicts their friendship and moments of youth in a humorous way. This bonus OVA unfolds a new story over six episodes that differs from the episodes in the TV series, allowing fans to enjoy their daily lives from a fresh perspective.

Stories and episodes

Each episode of the bonus OVA has the following subtitles:

  • Volume 1: High School Boys and Their Ideals
  • Volume 2: High School Boys and Loneliness
  • Volume 3: High School Boy and Zipper
  • Volume 4: High School Boys and Tricks
  • Volume 5: High School Boy and the Hiccups
  • Volume 6: High School Boys and Caring

These episodes depict the growth of the three boys, Tadakuni, Hidenori, and Yoshitake, as they encounter various situations, with a mixture of laughter and emotion. In particular, "High School Boys and Ideals" comically depicts their pursuit of an ideal daily life, while "High School Boys and Solitude" humorously expresses the importance of time alone. In "High School Boys and Zippers" and "High School Boys and Tricks," their hectic daily lives escalate even further, drawing viewers into a whirlwind of laughter. "High School Boys and Hiccups" depicts the depth of friendship that is born from a small event like hiccups, while "High School Boys and Consideration" movingly depicts their delicate consideration.

character

In this OVA, not only the main characters but also many supporting characters appear and liven up the story. The main characters are introduced below.

  • Tadakuni : Although he is a little shadowy and lacks presence, he is still the main character. A male high school student who attends Sanada North High School.
  • Hidenori : An unparalleled idiot who defies the common sense that glasses = genius. A high school boy who attends Sanada Kita High School.
  • Yoshitake : A naturally stupid boy with blonde hair. A male high school student attending Sanada North High School.
  • Literary Girl : The girl who discovered Hidenori as a wind user. She is actually sociable and seems to be popular in class. A high school girl who attends Sanada Nishi High School.
  • Ringo-chan : Student council president of Sanada East High School. She has an abnormal rivalry with Sanada North High School.
  • Tadakuni's younger sister : Tadakuni's younger sister. She has the strength to destroy her brother with one blow. She is a high school girl who attends Sanada Central High School.
  • Motoharu : A good-natured young man with a delinquent vibe. He can't stand up to his sister. He is a member of the student council at Sanada Kita High School.
  • Karasawa : He is one of the few people with common sense, but he always wears a hat. He is a member of the student council at Sanada Kita High School.
  • Vice President : He has a tough appearance, but is a top-notch gentleman with good manners. He is the vice president of the Sanada Kita High School student council.
  • President : A man of great enthusiasm and energy. Student council president of Sanada Kita High School.
  • Nako-san : Tadakuni's coworker. She has a hidden secret... A high school girl who attends Sanada Central High School.
  • Yanagin : A girl with glasses who has experience in karate and is quick with her hands. A high school girl who attends Sanada Central High School.
  • Habara : A girl with a dark past. Also known as Flat Chest. A high school girl attending Sanada Nishi High School.
  • Ikushima : A twin-tailed girl who is good at wrestling. A high school girl who attends Sanada East High School.
  • Yasunori : Tadakuni's part-time coworker.

The stories woven by these characters provide viewers with laughter and emotion, and by depicting their growth and friendships, they give them a sense of the brilliance of youth.

Production Staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of this OVA:

  • Original author : Yasunobu Yamauchi (published in "Gangan Online" by Square Enix)
  • Director : Shinji Takamatsu
  • Assistant Director : Yoshimura Ai
  • Character design and chief animation director : Yoshinori Yumoto
  • Art director : Kenichi Tajiri
  • Color setting : Akiko Shibata
  • Director of photography : Sota Oya
  • Edited by : Emi Onodera
  • Music : Audio Highs
  • Sound Production : Trinity Sound
  • Animation Production : Sunrise
  • Production : "Daily Lives of High School Boys" Production Committee

This OVA, produced by this team of staff, brings out the best in the original work and provides viewers with new excitement.

cast

The cast of this OVA is as follows:

  • Tadakuni / Irino Jiyu
  • Hidenori/Tomokazu Sugita
  • Yoshitake/Kenichi Suzumura
  • Literary Girl / Yoko Hikasa
  • Ringo-chan/Aoi Yuki
  • Tadakuni's younger sister / Takagaki Ayahi
  • Motoharu/Daisuke Namikawa
  • Karasawa/Yuki Ono
  • Vice Chairman/Yasumoto Hiroki
  • Chairman/Akira Ishida
  • Mitsuo/Nobuhiko Okamoto
  • Nago-san/Junko Minagawa
  • Yanagin/Yu Kobayashi
  • Habara/Yukana
  • Ikushima/Chiwa Saito
  • Yoshitake Sister/Koshimizu Ami
  • Motoharu's sister / Hayami Lisa
  • Yasunori/Kengo Takanashi
  • Principal/Hitoshi Ishihara
  • Savior/Jun Fukuyama
  • Glasses/Kaji Yuki
  • Brown hair/Toru Sakurai
  • Homeroom teacher: Kotono Mitsuishi
  • Takahiro/Shotaro Morikubo
  • Rubber Shooter/Romi Park
  • Boy Hidenori/Yuko Sanpei
  • Brother Habara/Koji Seki
  • Yusuke/Takahiro Sakurai
  • Senior / Ito Shizuka
  • Yukana/Madame Yonezawa

These voice actors bring the characters to life and leave a deep impression on the audience.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for this OVA are as follows:

  • OP1
    • Shiny Tale
    • Lyrics by YUKI
    • Composition: seek
    • Arranged by Mix Speaker's, Inc.
    • Vocals: Mix Speaker's, Inc.
  • ED1
    • Sun
    • Lyricist: Seitaro Amenochi
    • Composer: Seitaro Amenochi
    • Song: Rainy Day Guide

These songs are an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the OVA and captivating the viewers.

Evaluation and Impressions

The bonus OVA for "Daily Lives of High School Boys" has been highly praised not only by fans of the original work, but by anime fans in general. In particular, it has been praised for the following points:

  • Humor : The antics of the three characters Tadakuni, Hidenori and Yoshitake will have you laughing out loud. Their humorous exchanges will keep you entertained.
  • Appealing characters : Each character has a distinct personality, and their growth and friendships are depicted, deeply moving the viewer. In particular, Tadakuni's lack of presence, Hidenori's stupidity, and Yoshitake's naivety are appealing.
  • Story development : Each episode is independent and shows the characters' daily lives from a new perspective, which keeps the viewers engaged and entertained.
  • Production Quality : Sunrise's production skills shine through, with high quality maintained in all aspects, including character design, art, music, etc. In particular, Yoshinori Yumoto's character designs bring out the best of the original work.

The feedback from viewers has also been very positive, with comments such as the following:

  • "Tadakuni and his friends' daily lives are so funny! I laugh every time."
  • "The characters have strong personalities and are never boring to watch. Hidenori's stupidity is especially great."
  • "The OVA episodes are just as interesting as the TV series. Their daily lives are depicted from a new perspective, which was refreshing."
  • "The voice actors' performances are also fantastic, bringing the characters to life. Irino Miyu's Tadakuni was particularly impressive."

Related Titles

The bonus OVA for "Daily Lives of High School Boys" can be enjoyed together with the following related works:

  • Daily Lives of High School Boys : By enjoying the original manga and TV series, you can gain a deeper understanding of their daily lives.

Recommendations and how to watch

The bonus OVA for "Daily Lives of High School Boys" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but to anime fans in general. In particular, I would recommend it to those who like youth comedies and works depicting friendship.

This OVA is included in the DVD/Blu-ray package version and is released by Happinet. By purchasing it, you can enjoy new episodes that are different from the TV series. It is also available for purchase at online stores and anime shops, so be sure to check it out.

Conclusion

The bonus OVA for "Daily Lives of High School Boys" depicts the humorous daily lives of the three characters, Tadakuni, Hidenori, and Yoshitake. Each episode is independent, and depicts their daily lives from a new perspective. It has been highly praised in all aspects, including the personalities of the characters, the development of the story, and the quality of the production, and has also received very positive feedback from viewers. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but to all anime fans, so please do watch it.

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