Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪ - The excitement and reviews of the final chapter

Nogizaka Haruka's Secret Finale♪ - The excitement and charm of the final chapter

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu: Finale♪" is the final chapter of the OVA series based on the light novel by Igarashi Yusaku and was released by Geneon Universal on August 29, 2012. The work was completed under the direction of Nawa Munenori, with animation produced by Diomedea and the cooperation of the "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu: Finale♪" Production Committee. The story of Nogizaka Haruka and Ayase Hiroto is concluded in four short but dense episodes of 30 minutes each.

Story and Characters

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" is centered around the relationship between Nogizaka Haruka and Ayase Hiroto. Haruka is known as a beautiful, intelligent and beautiful girl who is an idol at school, but she has a secret that she cannot tell anyone about. That is her love of otaku culture such as anime and games. The story of the two begins when Hiroto finds out about this secret.

Haruka is played by Mamiko Noto and Hiroto is played by Wataru Hatano. The cast is made up of a number of other great actors, including Mai Goto as Haruka's younger sister Mika, Rina Sato as Shiina Amamiya, Kaori Shimizu as Hazuki Sakurazaka, Kana Ueda as Nanami Nanami, Miyu Matsuki as Yukari Kamishiro, and Hitomi Nabatame as Ruko Ayase.

Yuto, the only classmate who knows Haruka's secret, is an ordinary high school sophomore, but since childhood he has been trained by his sister Ruko and her friend Yukari, and has become a respectable househusband who does all the housework. However, his ordinary life becomes exciting when he meets Haruka.

Mika is the second daughter of the Nogizaka family, cheerful and lively, with a personality completely opposite to Haruka's. She is precocious and likes to show off, but she is also a naive young lady who gets embarrassed when someone asks her questions. Her feelings for her older sister, Haruka, are first-rate.

Amamiya Shiina is a lively girl who transferred to Hakujo Gakuen from Hokkaido. She is also good at sports and quickly blended into her class. Her hobby is piano, and she is happy to be in the same class as Haruka. She has had many memorable encounters with Hiroto even before she transferred to the school.

Hazuki Sakurazaka is the Nogizaka family's maid corps' number one and is the head maid who is solely responsible for taking care of Haruka and Mika. Her background is unknown and she doesn't say much, but she actually loves cute things. Haruka and her friends' happiness is her top priority, and she sometimes acts secretly.

Nanashiro Nanami is the third-ranked maid in the Nogizaka family and is mainly in charge of taking care of Mika. She has a perfect personality and attitude as Mika, and sometimes teases Yuuto. She always has a lovely smile on her face, but no one knows the feelings behind it.

Aristia Rain is the eighth ranked member of the Nogizaka family maid corps. She is a small girl with a doll-like appearance, but she is a combat maid who specializes in guarding and protecting important people and destroying the bases of enemy forces. She is not yet fluent in Japanese, so she doesn't say much. She is also not good at maid duties other than combat.

Yukari Kamishiro is Ruko's childhood friend and the assistant teacher for Hiroto's class. She hangs out at Hiroto's house every day and drinks with Ruko. As she drinks more, she becomes more sexually harassing than usual, and often gets involved with Hiroto.

Ayase Ruko is Hiroto's older sister. At home, she is a lazy heavy drinker who can't do any housework, but outside, she works as a secretary to the president. In Haruka's eyes, she is a "capable woman and a woman she admires." She is a second-degree black belt in karate and is unnecessarily strong, and often breaks the door to Hiroto's room.

Asakura Nobunaga is Hiroto's childhood friend and a self-proclaimed Akiba master. In order to draw Hiroto into this world, he comes over from the class next door during every break and shows him the greatness of anime and figures.

Tennouji Fuyuka is the daughter of the Tennouji family of the West, which rivals the Nogizaka family of the East, and is a first-year student at Hakujo Academy. She was also entered in a beauty contest with the nickname "Absolute Zero Ice Princess." Her personality is the polar opposite of Haruka's, being arrogant and overbearing, but there are rumors that this is due to family circumstances.

The Three Idiots are Hiroto's classmates who are always having conversations about completely irrelevant things. From left to right, they are Takenami, Nagai, and Ogawa.

Mai Asahina is a classmate of Haruka, Hiroto, and Shiina, and is the vice-captain of the naginata club, despite being a glasses girl. Perhaps because of that contrast, she was also entered in the beauty contest at the Shiraki Academy school festival. Since Shiina transferred to the school, she and Yoshiko often spend time together.

Gento Nogizaka is Haruka and Mika's father and the current head of the Nogizaka family. He is a doting father who even bought a southern island for a birthday party, but he is critical of Haruka's hobbies and believes they are all due to Hiroto's influence. Perhaps because he is an adopted child, he also has a soft spot for Akiho.

Nogizaka Akiho is the daughter of the previous head of the family, Nogizaka Ouki, and the mother of Haruka and Mika. She is tolerant of Hiroto and Haruka's hobbies, but gets angry like a mother if they interfere with her daily lessons. She also serves as the principal of a culinary school, and is often away from home for work.

Episodes and subtitles

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" consists of 4 episodes. Each episode is explained with the following subtitles.

• Episode 1: "I made some wonderful memories again♪"
• Episode 2: "I Love You☆"
• Episode 3: "I love anime!"
• Episode 4: "It's our secret☆"

Each episode depicts the process of Haruka and Hiroto's relationship deepening and their growth through their interactions with the characters around them, while also keeping their secret. In particular, the final episode is a moving moment when their secret is revealed, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Music and theme song

The opening theme "Happy Ending is a Secret" is written by Kumano Kiyomi, composed by Watanabe Tsuyoshi, and sung by N's (Noto Mamiko, Goto Mai, Shimizu Kaori, Ueda Kana, Sato Rina, Nabatame Hitomi) and is used throughout all four episodes. This song captures the hearts of viewers as it symbolizes Haruka's secret and her relationship with Hiroto.

The ending theme "Bye-Bye☆Daisakusen" is written by Kumano Kiyomi, composed and arranged by Miura Seiji, and sung by N's. It is used throughout all four episodes. This song depicts the parting and reunion of Haruka and Hiroto, and leaves a deep impression on viewers.

Related Titles

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" is linked to the following related works:

• The Secret of Nogizaka Haruka
• Nogizaka Haruka's Secret Puretsua♪
• The Secret of Nogizaka Haruka: Finale

These works consistently tell the story of Haruka and Hiroto, allowing viewers to enjoy watching them grow and their relationship change throughout the series.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" is a highly polished OVA series that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. The characters' personalities and relationships are carefully drawn, allowing viewers to empathize deeply with the story of Haruka and Hiroto. The music and theme songs also add to the atmosphere of the work, enriching the viewing experience.

This work can be enjoyed as a romantic comedy themed on otaku culture, but at the same time, it also depicts universal themes such as the bittersweetness of youth, friendship, and family ties. In particular, viewers are moved by Hiroto's struggle to keep Haruka's secret and his interactions with the characters around him.

"Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" is recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who are experiencing this work for the first time. Through the story of Haruka and Hiroto, you will be able to feel the charm of otaku culture and the brilliance of youth. Be sure to check out this moving final chapter.