"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's" Review: A moving sequel and a deeper story

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's": A story of magic and friendship

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's" is an animated feature film that was released on July 14, 2012. Based on the original work by Tsuzuki Masaki, the film was directed by Kusakawa Keizo and animated by Seven Arcs. It is a 150-minute feature film, and is a touching story about the growth and friendship of magical girls.

story

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's" tells the story of the protagonists, Nanoha Takamachi and Fate Testarossa, as they struggle to unravel the mystery of the ancient grimoire "Book of Darkness." Nanoha and Fate, along with their friends from the previous film, face off against a new enemy, the "Volkenritter." The Volkenritter are the guardians of the Book of Darkness, and they will fight against their leader, Signum, Vita, Shamal, and Zafira.

At the center of the story is a new character named Yagami Hayate. Hayate is a girl who is undergoing outpatient treatment for paralysis in her legs, and has a bright and kind personality. However, it becomes clear that she is the new master of the Book of Darkness, and Nanoha and her friends must fight to save her. The mysterious existence of the Book of Darkness' will also adds depth to the story, and is an important element in depicting the growth and friendship of Nanoha and her friends.

character

Nanoha Takamachi is the main character of the series, a girl who grows from an ordinary third grade elementary school student into a magical girl. Her kindness and courage are the central themes of the story and have touched many viewers. Fate Testarossa is a magician from Midchilda who is the same year as Nanoha, and is a character with strong will and kindness hidden in her quiet eyes. Her growth and friendship with Nanoha are important elements of the story.

Yagami Hayate is a girl who speaks a soft Kansai dialect and is undergoing outpatient treatment for paralysis in her legs. Her cheerfulness and kindness add warmth to the story and clarify the purpose of Nanoha and her friends' battle. The Will of the Book of Darkness is the controlling personality of the ancient grimoire and is the entity that controls the power of the Book of Darkness. Her presence adds mystery and tension to the story, making Nanoha and her friends' battle deeper.

The members of the Volkenritter, Signum, Vita, Shamal, and Zafira, are characters with different abilities and personalities. Signum is called the "Knight of the Sword" and has a serious and single-minded personality. Vita is called the "Knight of the Hammer" and is skilled at striking with a hammer head that transforms depending on the situation. Shamal is called the "Knight of the Lake" and is a rearguard character who is skilled in rescue, healing, communication, and transportation. Zafira is called the "Guardian Beast of the Shield" and is a wolf-based beastman with a taciturn personality. Their presence adds variety and depth to the story, making Nanoha and her friends' battles more realistic.

Production and staff

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's is directed by Kusakawa Keizō and based on the original work by Tsuzuki Masaki. Character design and general animation director was Okuda Yasuhiro, device design by Miyazawa Tsutomu, creature design by Oda Hiroyasu, and graphic design by Itō Yasuyuki. Art direction was Katahira Shinji, color design by Tasaki Tomoko, cinematography by Kitaoka Tadashi, editing by Seki Kazuhiko, and sound direction by Aketagawa Jin. Music was by Nakajo Misa, with the theme song by Mizuki Nana and the ending theme by Tamura Yukari. Animation was produced by Seven Arcs, and distribution was handled by Aniplex.

music

The theme song for this work is "BRIGHT STREAM" sung by Nana Mizuki, and "Scared Force" by Nana Mizuki was also used as an insert song. The ending theme is "Plumage of a Smile" sung by Yukari Tamura. These songs are important elements that further enhance the moving feeling of the story.

Related Titles

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's" was produced as part of a series. Related works include the TV series "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha", "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's", "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS", and the movie "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st". These works tell the story of the growth and friendship between Nanoha and Fate, inspiring and inspiring viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's" is a moving story that goes beyond the boundaries of a magical girl anime. The growth and friendship between Nanoha and Fate, as well as their encounters and battles with new characters, deeply move viewers. In particular, the presence of Yagami Hayate adds warmth and depth to the story, clarifying the purpose of Nanoha and her friends' battle. Additionally, the personalities and abilities of the Wolkenritter members add variety and tension to the story, drawing viewers in.

The music in this work is also an important element that enhances the moving feeling of the story. Nana Mizuki's "BRIGHT STREAM" and "Scared Force", and Yukari Tamura's "Plumage of Smiles" are beautiful songs that move the hearts of viewers. These songs not only deepen the moving feeling of the story, but also give courage and hope to the viewers.

"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's" is recommended not only for fans of magical girl anime, but for all viewers who are looking for a moving story. The growth and friendship between Nanoha and Fate, as well as their encounters and battles with new characters, will surely give viewers deep emotion and courage. The music in this work is also an important element that further enhances the moving story. Please experience this moving story.