Tamayura ~hitotose~ OVA's appeal and reviews: A special episode that fans must see

Detailed review and recommendation of Tamayura ~hitotose~ OVA - Tamayura Hitotose Oubuie -

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

June 27, 2012
This OVA is included in the 7th volume of Tamayura ~hitotose~, released on June 27th, 2012.

■Release and sales

Shochiku

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Junichi Sato

■ Director

Junichi Sato

■ Production

Produced by: TYO Animations Produced by: Tamayura Production Committee

■Works

©2011 Junichi Sato, TYA/Tamayura Production Committee

■Cast

・Kaede Sawatari/Ayana Taketatsu・Kaoru Hanawa/Kana Asumi・Norie Okazaki/Yuka Iguchi・Asane Sakurada/Yuko Gibu・Riho Shihomi/Erino Hazuki・Sayomi Hanawa/Sayaka Ohara・Kaori Sawatari/Kanako Miyamoto・Momoneko/Yukari Fukui・Chihiro Miji/Minako Kotobuki・Komachi Shinoda/Ryo Hirohashi・Kaede's mother/Megumi Ogata・Kaede's grandmother/Yoshiko Matsuo・Owner of "Popolo"/Miyu Matsuki・Owner of a photo studio/Jouji Nakata

■ Main staff

・Original story, director, and series composition: Junichi Sato ・Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida, Tatsuhiko Urahata, Yuka Yamada, Mamiko Ikeda ・Character design: Haruko Iizuka ・Chief animation director: Hajime Watanabe ・Art: Kenichi Tajiri ・Color design: Yoshimi Kawakami ・Music production: Flying Dog ・Production: TYO Animations ・Production: Tamayura Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・Sawatari Kaede "Wow, it feels like our hearts have connected." A first-year high school student who moved to Takehara City, a town on the Seto Inland Sea, when she became a high school student. She is a tiny girl, 145cm tall. She has a habit of walking in a way that makes you feel like you can hear the sound of her feet falling over, and sometimes she trips over due to not paying enough attention to danger. That's why she's been nicknamed "Potte." She wants to give shape to "happiness" through photography and connect the hearts of the people around her. She uses the same camera as her father, the "Rollei35S."
・Kaoru Hanawa "I can feel the season in the smell. Pass!" A childhood friend of Kaede, she is always worried about Kaede and watches over him as he is always in danger, but sometimes she also develops a mischievous side. Her hobby is making potpourri, and she likes to try making potpourri with unusual scents. When she goes to a special place, she makes new potpourri. That's because, just as the scent of summer lets you know that summer is coming, the scent also attaches to memories.
・Sakurada Asano "Um... actually, I... Ah, I'm fine after all." She became friends with Kaede after liking her photo that was hanging in the Hinomaru Photo Studio. Her family runs an inn on Osaki Shimojima Island, and she lives almost alone in an apartment in Takehara. She's not good at talking, so she tries to express her feelings by whistling. She sometimes whistles on the spot to match her current delicate feelings and the scenery.
・Okazaki Norie "Today is going to be a really sunny mousse-like day!" A high-spirited girl. She is a big fan of Kaede's younger brother, Kaoru, and became friends with Kaede through Kaoru. She wants to be a pastry chef and plans to go to a culinary school after graduating from high school. Her hobby is making sweets, and she gives them original names based on her imagination. Most of the sweets she makes are delicious, but many of them are surprisingly high in calories. She is thin and doesn't gain weight no matter how much she eats.
・Riho Shihomi "Fufufu, can I take a photo?" She is a photographer that Kaede admires, and currently continues to take photos with the theme of "sky". When Kaede sent her a photo, she gave her a light blue ticket with no destination written on it. She occasionally holds solo exhibitions in the Seto Inland Sea, and cares about Kaede.
・Sawatari Kaori "Ah, hurry up Kaede-chan, I'm leaving you behind." A very cute boy who looks like a girl. Maybe because everyone around him treats him like a girl, his mannerisms are somewhat girlish. He is very attached to his older sister Kaede, and when they go out together he tries to follow her and clings to her all the time.
Momoneko "Muyaaaaa" is Kaede's favorite and lives in Takehara. A mysterious cat with a pinkish color who spends his days relaxing.
・Hanawa Sayomi "Iika Iika Ka" Kaoru's older sister and a female college student. She likes photography, but has many other hobbies as well, and is currently into "mini-explorations of hidden places" and exploring islands in the Seto Inland Sea. She is very caring towards her juniors and those around her. She is sensitive to the feelings of people who are worried or depressed, and is the type of person who gently brightens their mood.
・Mitsuji Chihiro "Besides Buyusuke, I'm thinking of another character. Would you like to see it when it's done?" She lives in Shioiri, Yokosuka. She is Kaede's friend and attended the same school from elementary school to junior high school. They now exchange letters and emails. She is very considerate, and when Kaede's father passed away, she tried to cheer up the depressed Kaede. However, even though she is trying to cheer up Kaede, she often starts crying first, and ends up being encouraged by her instead. She cries even when she is happy, and is very emotional. Her hobby is making stuffed toys of original characters, and her favorite is a character called "Buyusuke".
・Shinoda Komachi "Then I'll challenge you to another fight! If you're upset, try and catch up! Hahahahahahaha!" A girl in elementary school who likes Kaori. A battle type girl who wants to challenge her to a fight at any cost. She is always working hard to get Kaori to notice her. She sees Okazaki Norie as a rival, and whenever they meet, she provokes her. Her personality is as you can see, with extreme ups and downs.

■Subtitle

Episode 5.5: "Because it's a memory of the warm wind"

■ Related works

・Tamayura ~hitotose~
・Tamayura Moaggressive

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
·"welcome home"
Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto Composition: Yumi Matsutoya Arrangement: Toshiyuki Mori Singer: Maaya Sakamoto ED1
・"God's Prank"
Lyrics: Senri Oe Composition: Senri Oe Arrangement: Nobuyuki Shimizu Vocals: Megumi Nakajima

Detailed review of Tamayura ~hitotose~ OVA

"Tamayura ~hitotose~ OVA" is an OVA that was released on June 27, 2012, and is a long-awaited episode for fans of the Tamayura series. This OVA is included in the 7th volume of Tamayura ~hitotose~, and in a short 30-minute length, it condenses the charm of the series.

Director Junichi Sato was involved in everything from the original story to directing and series composition, and his vision is clearly reflected in this OVA. Sato's works are known for depicting the small joys of everyday life, and this style is carried through to this OVA. In particular, the scene in which the main character, Kaede Sawatari, connects with people through photography gives viewers a warm, enveloping feeling.

The cast is also impressive, with the voice actors Ayana Taketatsu as Kaede Sawatari, Kana Asumi as Kaoru Hanawa, and Yuka Iguchi as Norie Okazaki, bringing out the best in their characters. In particular, Ayana Taketatsu's voice for Kaede perfectly expresses her purity and kindness, deeply moving viewers.

The main staff is also impressive, with professionals from various fields coming together, including character designer Haruko Iizuka, animation director Hajime Watanabe, and art director Kenichi Tajiri. Iizuka's character designs are both cute and realistic, greatly enhancing the visual appeal. Tajiri's art also realistically recreates the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, making viewers feel as if they are there.

The music is also an important element, and the opening theme "Okaerinasai" is a song that gently wraps around the hearts of viewers, with the voice of Maaya Sakamoto perfectly matched with the composition of Yumi Matsutoya. The ending theme "Kamisama no Itazura" features the impressive voice of Megumi Nakajima, leaving a strong impression of the story.

As the subtitle of episode 5.5, "Because it's a memory of a warm wind," suggests, the story depicts the warm times spent by Kaede and her friends. In particular, the scene where Kaede takes photos using her father's keepsake, the "Rollei 35S," strongly touches the hearts of viewers, as it shows her growth and her feelings for her father. The story also depicts Kaede's interactions with her childhood friend, Hanawa Kaoru, and her friends Sakurada Asan and Okazaki Norie, movingly depicting the deepening bonds between them.

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of the Tamayura series, but also for those who like slice-of-life and soothing anime. In particular, the theme of connecting people's hearts through photography will deeply touch viewers. In addition, the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and the warm interactions between the characters are sure to soothe your heart.

Recommendation

When watching "Tamako Market ~hitotose~ OVA", please pay attention to the following points.

1. Heartfelt communication through photography

The scenes where the main character, Kaede Sawatari, connects with people through photography are the most appealing part of this OVA. In particular, the scene where she takes photos using her father's keepsake, the "Rollei 35S," shows her growth and her feelings for her father, and strongly moves the viewers' hearts. Be sure to pay attention to how Kaede's photos move people's hearts.

2. Beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea

In this OVA, the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea is realistically reproduced. In particular, the scenery of Takehara City and the depictions of the places that Kaede and her friends visit will make the viewer feel as if they are there. Enjoy the story while being soothed by the beauty of the scenery.

3. Warm interactions between characters

Another attraction of this OVA is Kaede's interactions with her childhood friend, Kaoru Hanawa, and her friends, Asan Sakurada and Norie Okazaki. The way their bonds deepen and how they support each other will surely warm the hearts of viewers. In particular, pay attention to the scenes where each character's individuality shines, such as Kaoru making potpourri, Asan whistling, and Norie making sweets.

4. The appeal of music

The opening theme, "Okaerinasai," and the ending theme, "Kamisama no Itazura," are important elements that add to the atmosphere of this OVA. The opening theme, with the perfect match between Maaya Sakamoto's singing voice and Yumi Matsutoya's composition, is a song that gently wraps around the hearts of viewers. Additionally, the ending theme, with the impressive singing voice of Megumi Nakajima, leaves a strong impression on the listener as they listen to the story. Please enjoy this OVA while paying attention to the music.

5. Relationship to the series

"Tamayura ~hitotose~ OVA" is a work produced as part of the Tamayura series. Please pay attention to the connections with other works in the series, especially "Tamayura ~hitotose~" and "Tamayura Moaggressive". You can feel the growth of Kaede and the deepening of the bonds between the characters depicted throughout the series.

Above, we have provided a detailed review and recommendation of "Tamayura ~hitotose~ OVA". This OVA is a work that firmly reflects director Junichi Sato's vision of depicting the small happiness of everyday life, giving viewers a feeling of warmth that embraces their hearts. Please watch it and experience its charm.