Invasion! Squid Girl: A thorough review of the limited edition anime DVD for the 12th volume of the comic

Detailed review and recommendation of Invasion! Squid Girl Comics Volume 12 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD

"Invasion! Squid Girl" is based on the popular manga by Masahiro Abe, and the 12th volume of the comic, released on August 8, 2012, was released in a limited edition with an original anime DVD. The OVA included in this limited edition is a special item for fans, so let's take a deeper look at its content, production background, and the appeal of the characters.

Overview

This OVA was released by Akita Shoten and consists of one 24-minute episode. Directed by Mizushima Tsutomu and produced by Diomedea, it faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original while developing a new story. The copyright belongs to Abe Masahiro (Weekly Shonen Champion) and Umi no Ie Lemon 2.5 Shop.

Cast and crew

The cast includes voice actors familiar from the original work and TV anime series, such as Kanemoto Hisako as Squid Girl, Fujimura Ayumi as Aizawa Eiko, Tanaka Rie as Aizawa Chizuru, Otani Miki as Aizawa Takeru, Ito Kanae as Nagatsuki Sanae, and Kataoka Azusa as Saito Nagisa.

The main staff includes a stellar lineup of people, including the original author, Masahiro Abe, general director Tsutomu Mizushima, director Yasutaka Yamamoto, scriptwriter Michiko Yokote, general animation director Masakazu Ishikawa, color designer Izumi Sakamoto, art director Kenichi Tateto, cinematographer Yuki Hama, and music composer Tomoki Kikutani. These staff members work together to improve the quality of the OVA.

Main Characters

Squid Girl is a character who came from the depths of the sea to conquer humanity, which has continued to pollute the ocean, but she is unable to even subjugate the people at Lemon, a beach hut she has her eye on as a base for her invasion, and ends up being forced to work there. She can freely control the light blue tentacles that grow from her head and spit squid ink from her mouth, but she is not of much use in the invasion of humanity. However, she is well-liked by children and does not have the intimidating presence of an invader.

Eiko Aizawa is a high school student who runs the beach house Lemon with her sister Chizuru, and plays the role of the straight man to Squid Girl. Although she has a strong and straightforward personality, she also has a gentle side, looking after Squid Girl who is unfamiliar with life on land.

Aizawa Chizuru is a gentle and calming character who runs the beach house Lemon with her sister Eiko, but she also has a dark side and is stronger than anyone when angry. She is the person Squid Girl fears the most.

Takeru Aizawa is the younger brother of Chizuru and Eiko, and the youngest elementary school student in the Aizawa family. He has a kind personality and adores Squid Girl, and is also a good playmate.

Sanae Nagatsuki is a high school classmate of Eiko who appears to have fallen in love with Squid Girl at first sight and displays an abnormal obsession.

Arashiyama Goro is a lifeguard who is viewed as a rival by Squid Girl, a childhood friend of Eiko, and in love with Chizuru. Squid Girl always nibbles on the shrimp in the shrimp fried rice they eat at Lemon.

Saito Nagisa is a new part-time worker at the beach house "Lemon," and is the only one who is afraid of the invader, Squid Girl.

Cindy is a member of the alien research organization "American Institute for Extraterrestrial Life Investigations," and has an abnormal obsession with Squid Girl, wanting to recognize her as an alien and study her.

The Three Idiots (Harris, Clark, and Martin) are members of the "American Institute for Extraterrestrial Life Survey Research" just like Cindy, and are all elites who graduated at the top of their class from MIT, but they create strange machines in the name of alien research, causing trouble for Squid Girl and the Aizawa family.

Sakura Kiyomi is a middle school student and friend of Squid Girl. They became friends after Squid Girl tried to use a ping pong dash as a prank. She is a warm-hearted and cheerful girl who serves as the captain of the girls' baseball team.

Minamikaze's father is the manager of the beach house "Minamikaze", and he has taken advantage of Squid Girl's popularity by having his daughter wear a headgear similar to Squid Girl to attract customers.

Fake Squid Girl (Tsuneda Ayumi) is the daughter of Minamikaze's father, and works at Minamikaze wearing a "fake squid girl" headgear. She's beautiful and has an amazing figure, but she's also extremely shy and can't talk to people without the headgear.

Story and Rating

This OVA is based on the original story but adds new developments. It depicts Squid Girl's daily life working at the beach house Lemon, and humorously shows how her invasion plan progresses. In particular, the action scenes using Squid Girl's tentacles and her interactions with the members of the Aizawa family are full of highlights.

The animation quality is also high, with Diomedea's careful drawing and color design shining through. In particular, the movement of Squid Girl's tentacles and the depiction of the squid ink faithfully reproduce the image of the original work, while adding movements unique to anime. In addition, the music, composed by Tomoki Kikutani, enhances the atmosphere of the work.

The appeal of the characters is also a major point. Squid Girl's innocent personality and her comical interactions with the members of the Aizawa family make viewers smile. In addition, each character's personality is well-drawn, adding depth to the story.

Related works and recommendations

"Invasion! Squid Girl" is not only an original manga, but also exists as a TV anime series, "Invasion! Squid Girl" and "Invasion!? Squid Girl." By enjoying these works together, you can enjoy the world of Squid Girl even more deeply.

The theme songs and music are also part of the appeal. The opening theme, "Let's Invasion Time!", is a bright and lively song by ULTRA-PRISM, and symbolizes the character of Squid Girl. The ending theme, "Puzzle," features Kanae Ito's gentle singing voice, and enhances the atmosphere of the work.

Reasons for recommendation

"Invasion! Squid Girl Comics Volume 12 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to anime fans. It is a work that you can enjoy with its comical story, charming characters, and high-quality animation. In particular, the episodes depicting Squid Girl's invasion plan and the daily life of the Aizawa family will make you laugh and move you.

This OVA is also available as a limited edition, making it a valuable collection item for fans. Be sure to get your hands on it to gain a deeper understanding of the world of the original work.

You can also enjoy the world of Squid Girl more deeply by watching the related TV anime series. By enjoying both the comics and the anime, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of her invasion plan and her interactions with the members of the Aizawa family.

"Invasion! Squid Girl" is full of laughs and emotions, making it a must-have for fans. Be sure to pick up this limited edition OVA and enjoy the world of Squid Girl.