Sengoku Collection: Appreciating the fusion of history and anime

Sengoku Collection - Sengoku Collection - Reviews and Recommendations

Sengoku Collection is a TV anime series that aired in 2012, originally based on a game by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. This anime entertained viewers with its unique setting in which historical figures from the Sengoku period travel back in time to the present day and play out various episodes. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of Sengoku Collection.

Broadcast information

Sengoku Collection was broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting from April 6 to September 27, 2012. It consists of 26 episodes, each 30 minutes long, making it an easy format for viewers to follow.

Staff and cast

The film is directed by Goto Keiji, animated by Brain's Base, produced by NAS, and produced by the "Sengoku Collection" Production Committee. The script is supervised by Mitaka Shijuro, character design by Shibata Katsunori, secondary character design by Ishii Kumi, prop design by Okawa Hiroyuki, art by Kuramoto Akira and Nakamura Chieko, set design by Alarcón, color design by Ito Sakiko, cinematography by Ogiwara Takeo, CG producer Kanbayashi Norikazu, editor Uchida Megumi, sound director Yamada Akira, and music by Kikutani Tomoki.

The main cast includes Okubo Rumi as the little devil king Oda Nobunaga, Hanazawa Kana as the lady of peace Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nakahara Mai as the angel of pure love Naoe Kanetsugu, Noto Mamiko as the holy maiden Uesugi Kenshin, Tsunematsu Ayumi as the one-eyed dragon princess Date Masamune, Hara Sayuri as the god of slashing Tsukahara Bokuden, Kudo Haruka as the god of knowledge Hiraga Gennai, Nishi Asuka as the elegant man Matsuo Basho, and Sweety's Hasegawa Yui, Takenouchi Aya, and Takagi Yurika as the three shrine maidens.

Main Characters

The appeal of the Sengoku Collection lies in its unique characters. Below are details about the main characters.

Little Devil King Oda Nobunaga

Oda Nobunaga is a proud man who never compromises on his beliefs. He is interested in everything he sees and hears, and is curious and loves new, interesting and unusual things. He talks arrogantly, but has a carefree and positive personality, and highly values ​​those who live their lives in a positive way, just like him. He first appeared in COLLECTION 1, "Sweet Little Devil."

Lady of Peace, Tokugawa Ieyasu

Tokugawa Ieyasu is patient and tenacious, which is hard to imagine from her cute appearance. Having been sent from the Sengoku period to modern Japan, she feels many gaps, but she has the strength to overcome these challenges. She values ​​simplicity and seems unable to adapt to the disposable nature of modern society. Her first appearance episode is COLLECTION 2 "Peaceful Empress".

Pure Love Angel: Kanetsugu Naoe

Naoe Kanetsugu admired Uesugi Kenshin and dreamed of fighting alongside him and ruling the country, but he was sent to the present day and is left with an unfulfilled dream. Apparently, wings only appear on his back on special occasions. He is good at cooking, and first appeared in COLLECTION 3, "Pure Angel."

Holy Maiden Uesugi Kenshin

Uesugi Kenshin was feared as a war god in the Warring States period, but in his heart he wished for a peaceful world. He has accepted the peaceful life in modern times and lives a calm life. Making use of his good looks, he works as a model in modern times. He is clumsy and leaves all his personal matters to Kanetsugu. He likes alcohol and salty food. He first appeared in COLLECTION 3, "Pure Angel".

One-Eyed Princess of the Dragon, Date Masamune

Date Masamune is a one-eyed girl who ruled the Tohoku region. She is trusted by her vassals and has the qualities of a man worthy of being a ruler of Japan. In the world of the Warring States period, she relied too heavily on her capable vassal, Katakura Kojuro, so she is not good at small things and is too big a man to be easily deceived. She cannot tolerate people who do not follow the rules. Her brown skin and nice body are attractive. She first appeared in COLLECTION 4, "One-eyed Dragon."

Slashing God: Tsukahara Bokuden

Tsukahara Bokuden is small and cute, but contrary to his appearance, he is actually a skilled swordsman and surprisingly smart. I like the phrases that his disciples gave him because of his cuteness: "Bodhisattva Swordsman" and "Sword of Compassion". His first appearance episode is COLLECTION 5 "Sword Maiden".

The God of Wisdom, Gennai Hiraga

Hiraga Gennai is a genius girl who loves inventing things, but for some reason often fails to use them properly. When it comes to inventing things, she becomes so engrossed that she sometimes loses sight of her surroundings. She is so impressed by modern things that she wants to see a future where science has advanced even further. Her first appearance is in COLLECTION 6, "Knowledge Master."

Three Shrine Maidens (Fox Shrine Maiden, Rabbit Shrine Maiden, Cat Shrine Maiden)

The three shrine maidens are mysterious beings that exist omnipresent in all time and space. The fox shrine maiden is hot-blooded and energetic, the rabbit shrine maiden is gentle and natural, and the cat shrine maiden is cool and wise. They can freely transform into anything from a girl with a nice body to an adorable young girl (except for their ears). Their first appearance episode was in COLLECTION 1, "Sweet Little Devil."

Episodes and subtitles

Sengoku Collection is made up of 26 stories, each with a different subtitle. Below are the subtitles for all stories.

• COLLECTION 1/“Sweet Little Devil” (2012/04/05)
• COLLECTION 2/“Peaceful Empress” (2012/04/12)
• COLLECTION 3/“Pure Angel” (2012/04/19)
• COLLECTION 4/“One-eyed Dragon” (2012/04/26)
• COLLECTION 5/"Sword Maiden" (2012/05/03)
• COLLECTION 6/“Knowledge Master” (2012/05/10)
• COLLECTION 7/“Refined Bard” (2012/05/17)
• COLLECTION 8/“Regent Girl” (2012/05/24)
• COLLECTION 9/“Ambitious Princess-Ⅰ” (2012/05/31)
• COLLECTION 10/“Ambitious Princess-Ⅱ” (2012/06/07)
• COLLECTION 11/“Brutal Maiden” (2012/06/14)
• COLLECTION 12/“Dancing Blossom” (2012/06/21)
• COLLECTION 13/“Silver Hornet” (2012/06/28)
• COLLECTION 14/“Novel Deciders” (2012/07/05)
• COLLECTION 15/“Annihilate Princess” (2012/07/12)
• COLLECTION 16／“Blade Adept”(2012/07/19)
• COLLECTION 17/"Sunshine Ruler" (2012/07/26)
• COLLECTION 18/“Four Leaves” (2012/08/02)
• COLLECTION 19/“Vengeful Fang-IS” (2012/08/09)
• COLLECTION 20/“Vengeful Fang-OS” (2012/08/16)
• COLLECTION 21/“Cavalry Queen” (2012/08/23)
• COLLECTION 22/“The Splendor” (2012/08/30)
• COLLECTION 23/"The Dune" (2012/09/06)
• COLLECTION 24/"Peaceful Empress-EX" (2012/09/13)
• COLLECTION 25/"Marshal Princess" (2012/09/20)
• COLLECTION 26/"Sengoku Collection" (2012/09/27)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for Sengoku Collection are as follows:

• OP1 "Close Your Eyes and Hold Me Tight" - Sung by ABCHO
• ED1 "UNLUCKY GIRL!!" - Song: Sweety
• OP2 "back into my world" - Song: Sweety
• ED2 "Darling and Madonna" - Sung by Tomo Yoshikawa

review

The appeal of Sengoku Collection is its unique setting in which historical figures from the Sengoku period travel back in time to the present day. What makes it interesting is that each character retains their own historical background and personality while adapting to modern society. In particular, the gap between how famous Sengoku warlords such as Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Uesugi Kenshin respond to modern life is entertaining to viewers.

The story of the anime revolves around the episodes of each character, and is highly entertaining with laughter and tears. In particular, the characters' personalities are well-drawn, such as Oda Nobunaga's inquisitive nature, Tokugawa Ieyasu's perseverance, and Naoe Kanetsugu's purity. In addition, satire and parody of modern society are scattered throughout the series, providing viewers with plenty of laughs.

Visually, the character designs are very attractive, especially the female characters, and the animation is done by Brain's Base, who have high technical skills, and the depictions of battle and everyday scenes are detailed and easy to watch. The music also plays a role in livening up the atmosphere of each episode, and the theme songs "Me tojite gyusushiyo" and "UNLUCKY GIRL!!" are particularly memorable.

However, some viewers have said that the story is a bit scattered and that the characters' appearances are biased. There have also been criticisms that the setting deviates significantly from historical fact and that the comedy elements are too strong. Nevertheless, Sengoku Collection is a work that places emphasis on entertainment, and in that respect it is thoroughly enjoyable.

Recommendation

Sengoku Collection is recommended for those who are interested in the Sengoku period and history, and those who like gag anime and parodies. It is also suitable for those who like unique characters and those who want to enjoy satire of modern society. In particular, if you are interested in the setting of famous Sengoku warlords such as Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu traveling back in time to the present day, be sure to watch it.

You can also enjoy the original game of Sengoku Collection. In the game, you collect and train characters from the Sengoku period and complete various missions, which is a different way to enjoy the game from the anime. By enjoying both the anime and the game, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Sengoku Collection.

The Sengoku Collection is a unique work that combines history and entertainment. The stories and characters are drawn to make viewers laugh and sometimes move them, along with satire and parody of modern society. Please watch the Sengoku Collection and experience its charm.