Binbougami ga! Review: A hilarious and moving spirited away experience

Comprehensive review and recommendation of Binbougamiga!

Overview

"Binbougami ga!" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Yoshiaki Sukeno, which aired on TV Tokyo and other networks from July 5 to September 19, 2012. It consists of 12 episodes and was produced by Sunrise. It was directed by Yoichi Fujita, with series composition by Kento Shimoyama, and character design and general animation director Kenji Tanabe.

story

The main character, Sakura Ichiko, is a girl who is beautiful, intelligent, and healthy. She is perfect in every way. However, Momiji, the poverty god, believes that Ichiko's good fortune is upsetting the balance of the world, and so she appears before her to steal her energy. Momiji uses various poverty god tools to cause trouble for Ichiko, but Ichiko always gets out of trouble with her natural good fortune. The story revolves around the battle between Ichiko and Momiji, and progresses through interactions with the unique characters around them.

character

Sakura Ichiko (voiced by Hanazawa Kana) is an incredibly lucky girl who can get anything she wants without even trying. However, she also has a self-centered and egocentric side. Momiji (voiced by Uchiyama Yumi) is a poverty god who possesses Ichiko and takes various measures to steal her energy. Ishibuki Keita (voiced by Uchiyama Kouki) is Ichiko's classmate and the family's breadwinner who takes care of her younger siblings in place of their absent parents. Ryudo Ranmaru (voiced by Tomatsu Haruka) is Ichiko's classmate who transferred to a new school and is a tomboyish karate girl. Inugami Momoo (voiced by Shimono Hiro) is an inugami summoned by Momiji and has a very masochistic personality. Maobii (voiced by Kawahara Yoshihisa) is a monk who travels around exorcising evil spirits, and is very perverted despite having spiritual powers. Suwano Kikunoshin (CV: Naka Hiroshi) is Ichiko's butler who has served her since she was a child and knows her better than anyone else. Yamabuki (CV: Inoue Kikuko) is Momiji's boss in the world of poverty and issues orders to Momiji in the human world via telephone. Ayakouji Nadeshiko (CV: Kanda Sayaka) is the eldest daughter of the Ayakouji family, one of the world's top conglomerates.

Animation and visuals

Sunrise's high quality shines through in the animation of Binbougami ga!. Character design was done by Tanabe Kenji, who faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the original work while adding the unique charm of anime. In particular, the contrast between Ichiko and Momiji is visually enjoyable. The design of Momiji's Binbougami tools is also unique, providing visual interest. Additionally, the backgrounds by art director Shibuya Yukihiro are beautiful, providing a rich depiction of the setting in which the story takes place.

music

The opening theme "Make My Day!" is sung by Pico, and its light, pop melody matches the atmosphere of the work. The ending theme "Koi Boudou" is performed by HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and it also has a catchy melody. The music is by Hamauzu Masashi, and the background music is used effectively to match the development of the story. In particular, the music is used effectively to heighten the tension in the battle scenes between Ichiko and Momiji.

voice actor

The cast includes talented voice actors such as Hanazawa Kana, Uchiyama Yumi, Uchiyama Kouki, Tomatsu Haruka, Shimono Hiro, Kawahara Yoshihisa, Naka Hiroshi, Inoue Kikuko, and Kanda Sayaka. In particular, Hanazawa Kana, who plays Ichiko, realistically portrays Ichiko's self-centered personality while also beautifully expressing her lonely side. Uchiyama Yumi, who plays Momiji, also skillfully portrays the sense of mission of a poverty god and her rivalry with Ichiko. The individuality of each character is further enhanced by the performances of the voice actors.

episode

The subtitles of each episode are also unique and catch the interest of the viewers. For example, Round 1! "Even though God is a god, isn't he a God of Poverty, but a God of Flat Chests?" and Round 5! "Who's got the flat chest? Hmm? Hmm!? Hmm!?" are humorous titles that symbolize the light-hearted tone of the story. Each episode depicts not only the battle between Ichiko and Momiji, but also the growth of other characters and changes in their relationships.

Recommended points

"Binbougami ga!" is a work filled with humor and emotion. The battle between Ichiko and Momiji will make you laugh, and the stories of the other characters are also heartwarming. In particular, the process in which Ichiko's growth and Momiji's humanity are gradually revealed are moving. Also, don't miss the unique subtitles of each episode and the poverty god's tools. This work will provide viewers with laughter and emotion, and is definitely worth watching at least once.

Related information

The original manga for "Binbougami ga!" is currently being serialized in Shueisha's Jump SQ. Even after the anime has finished airing, the original story continues, allowing you to enjoy an even deeper worldview. DVDs and Blu-rays have also been released, allowing you to enjoy your favorite scenes over and over again. Furthermore, official merchandise and character song CDs are also on sale, which is great news for fans.

summary

"Binbougami ga!" is an anime filled with humor and emotion. This work, which focuses on the battle between Ichiko and Momiji, depicts the growth of unique characters and the changes in their relationships, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. All elements, including the animation, music, and voice acting, are of high quality, making it a work well worth watching. Please give it a watch.