Plastic Sister: What is the appeal of the unique characters and story?

Plastic Neesan - Plastic Neesan - All-round evaluation and recommendation

overview

"Plastic Neesan" was released as an OVA on August 22, 2012, and is based on a manga by Cha Kurii. It is a 30-minute episode and was released by Video Maker. It is directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and animated by TYO Animations. This work is a comedy that focuses on the daily lives and relationships of three high school girls who belong to the model making club.

story

"Plastic Neesan" revolves around three girls, "Neesan," "Makimaki," and "Okappa," who are members of the model making club. Each girl has her own unique personality, and while they develop friendships through model making, they also face various problems in school life and romance. In particular, "Neesan" is passionate about model making, but is also depicted growing as she builds relationships with the people around her.

character

The characters in "Plastic Neesan" are all unique and charming. Below are the main characters.

Three girls from the model club

• Older Sister - Voiced by Mari Kano. A member of the model club, she is passionate about making models, but also grows as she builds relationships with the people around her. Her "silly" side adds to the comedy element.
• Makimaki - Voice actor: Marina Inoue. A character characterized by knee-high socks, she is not only active in model making but also in romance. Her "knee-high" style attracts the attention of viewers.
• Bob-cut - Voiced by Yumi Uchiyama. Although she gives off a scary vibe, her passion for model making is just as strong as the other two. Her "scary" side adds to the comedy.

People connected to "Ane-san"

• Kajiwara - A character who is knowledgeable about machines and provides useful knowledge for model making.
• Kuniki - A guy who loves to eat everything, he shines in episodes that have to do with food.
• Student Council President - Appears as a strong figure and struggles to maintain order in the school.
• Student Council A - A character who is neither good nor bad and supports the activities of the student council.
• Student Council B - Like Student Council A, these characters support the activities of the student council.
• Student Council C - A character who wears glasses, giving off an intelligent impression.
• Cindy - A character with a large build and a powerful presence.
• Uno - One of the twins, who appears alongside Sano.
• Sano - Uno's twin brother, who appears alongside Uno.
• Beauty - A character with cosmic beauty that captures the hearts of viewers. Voiced by Chiwa Saito.
• Sasaki - A character who dislikes his older sister, and the story depicts his conflict with her.
• Tada - A character who likes knee socks, I focus on Makimaki.
• Sanada - He appears as a handsome man and attracts the attention of many female students.
• Himekawa - A character with large breasts that attracts the attention of viewers.
• Toby - Appears as an international student and plays an important role in the intercultural exchange episodes.
• Library Committee Member A - A book-loving character who plays an active role in the episodes that take place in the library.
• Library Committee Member B - Like Library Committee Member A, this character loves books.
• Number 9 - A member of the soccer club, he plays an important role in the sports-related episodes.
• Yoshi-kun - A frail character who plays an important role in episodes about health.
• Couple A - Makimaki's unrequited love, they play an important role in the episodes about love.
• Couple B - This couple is good at flirting and they shine in episodes about love.
• Senake - A nurse who works in the nurse's office and plays an active role in health-related episodes.
• Old Lady - A store worker who appears in episodes about school life.
• Principal - A character who uses both the carrot and the stick to help run the school.
• Chairman - A trembling character who supports the running of the school.
• Sho-chan - Bokappa's younger brother, who plays an important role in the episodes about his family.
• Ma-kun - A rich character who plays an important role in economic episodes.
• Big Sister Dad - A surprisingly kind character, he plays an important role in episodes that involve family.
• Baby - A character who appears in a critical situation, creating tension.
• Clown - A character who is job hunting and plays an important role in the episodes about working adults.
• Delinquent A - A character who shouts "Oraaaaaa!" and appears as someone who disrupts order in the school.
• Delinquent B - A character who shouts "Oraaaaaahh!" and appears with Delinquent A.
• Beauty's Sister - A character of miraculous beauty who appears alongside Beauty.
• The Thief - A character who appears in the newspaper every month and plays an active role in episodes about social issues.
• Akito - A character with perfect pitch who plays an important role in music-related episodes.
• Abe-chan - A character who loves gates and plays an important role in episodes related to gates.
• Genbo - A black belt character who appears in martial arts episodes.
• Soldier - A character with a distinctive mustache who plays an important role in military-related episodes.
• God- An erotic character who appears in the episode as a divine being.
• Flip-Over Granny - A character that appears as an urban legend and plays an important role in mysterious episodes.
• Wood Uncle - A character who appears as a spirit and plays an important role in episodes related to nature.
• Bach - A character who appears in episodes about painting, demonstrating an artistic presence.
• Berry-chan - Sasaki's dog, who appears in episodes about pets.
• Hana-chan - A character known as the ugly gorilla, who appears in humorous episodes.
• Protein Baby- A character that has generated a lot of buzz and has captured the attention of the audience.

subtitle

"Plastic Sister" consists of the following subtitles.

• Episode 1: Fighting Chick
• Episode 2: Good Friendship
• Episode 3: Kisstic
• Episode 4: Beauty Chick
• Episode 5: Love Story
• Episode 6/Mochik
• Episode 7: Recovery Tic
• Episode 8: Solution Tick
• Episode 9: Reconciliation Chick
• Episode 10: Admiration Chic
• Episode 11: Tennis Princess Chic
• Episode 12: Big Help Chick

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Plastic Sister" are as follows.

Opening Theme

• "Plastic☆Thinking"
• Lyricist: Tsukimiya Usagi
• Composer: Masaya Koike
• Arrangement: Masaya Koike
• Sung by: ULTRA-PRISM

Ending Theme

• "Me and what I want to do"
• Lyricist: Aki Hata
• Composer: Satoshi Enami
• Arrangement: Takahiro Kawada
• Vocals: Yuka Saotome

evaluation

"Plastic Neesan" is an appealing work with its unique characters and humorous story development. In particular, the episode depicting the friendship and growth of the three girls in the model club will touch the viewers' hearts. In addition, each character's personality stands out, so the viewers will not get bored. Director Tsutomu Mizushima's direction is also superb, and the story unfolds skillfully in the short 30-minute time slot.

However, it is difficult to delve deeply into all the characters in a short 30-minute time slot. In particular, because there are so many characters, some viewers may feel that the backstories and growth of each character are not fully depicted. Also, because it is an OVA and not a series, some viewers may be curious about the continuation of the story.

Recommendation

"Plastic Sister" is especially recommended for those who like model making and comedies. It is also recommended for those who enjoy unique characters and a humorous story. It is a work that will be loved by many viewers as it will give you a sense of laughter and emotion in a short 30 minutes.

Furthermore, if you enjoyed this work, we also recommend other works based on the original work by Cha Kurii and other anime directed by Tsutomu Mizushima. In particular, if you are looking for a work with the theme of model making or the model club, "Plastic Neesan" is perfect. Also, if you enjoy unique characters and humorous stories, we recommend other comedy anime.

Conclusion

"Plastic Neesan" is an appealing work with unique characters and a humorous story. The episodes depicting the friendship and growth of the three girls in the model club will leave a deep impression on viewers. Director Tsutomu Mizushima's direction is also superb, and the story unfolds skillfully in the short 30-minute time slot. This is a work that I would especially recommend to anyone who likes model making and comedies. Please give it a watch.