Zetsuen no Tempest Episode 1 Completed Preview Screening - Zetsuen no Tempest Episode 1 Completed Preview Screening■ Public Mediaevent ■ Original Mediacomics ■ Release dateSeptember 15, 2012 - January 1, 0000 ■ How it first appearedAniplex ■Frequencieshalf an hour ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 1 ■Original StoryKyo Johei, Yuhide Hidashi, Ren Saizaki ■ DirectorMasahiro Ando ■ Production・Animation Production: Bones ■Castdetail・Takigawa Yoshino/Uchiyama Kouki/Fuwa Masahiro/Toyonaga Toshiyuki/Kusaribe Hakaze/Sawashiro Miyuki/Fuwa Aika/Hanazawa Kana/Kusaribe Samon/Koyama Rikiya/Evangeline Yamamoto/Mizuki Nana/Hoshimura Junichiro/Nojima Hirofumi/Kusaribe Natsumura/Suwabe Junichi/Kusaribe Tetsuma/Yoshino Hiroyuki/Hayakawa Takumi/Asanuma Shintaro/Hamura Megumu/Kaji Yuki ■ Main staffdetail Original story by Kyo Shirodaira, Arihide Hidari, and Ren Saizaki (published by Square Enix in the monthly "Shonen Gangan") ■ Main Charactersdetail・Takigawa Yoshino ■Subtitledetail・Act 1/"The Wizard is in the Barrel" ■ Theme songs and musicdetail・OP1 Zetsuen no Tempest Episode 1 Complete Screening - Review and Recommendation"Zetsuen no Tempest" is an anime based on the original manga by Kyo Shirodaira, Yusuke Hidari, and Ren Saizaki, and the first episode was previewed on September 15, 2012. The work depicts a grand story where magic and the real world intersect, and is characterized by attractive characters that draw the viewer in and detailed storytelling. Below, we will review the contents of the first episode in detail and introduce the appeal and recommended points of the work as a whole. Story and settingThe story of "Zetsuen no Tempest" begins with the encounter between the wizard clan Kusaribe and ordinary high school students Fuwa Mahiro and Takigawa Yoshino. Mahiro vows to avenge his sister Aika, who was killed a year ago, and makes a deal with the wizard Kusaribe Hakaze. Hakaze promises to grant Mahiro's wish to prevent the resurrection of the Tree of Eternity, but deep secrets and conspiracies are hidden behind it. The first episode depicts the scene where Mahiro and Yoshino meet Hakaze and step into the magical world. It starts with the shocking visual of Hakaze trapped inside a barrel, and gradually reveals her past and present situation. This episode is an important introduction to help viewers understand the core of the story, and it skillfully creates a sense of tension as the boundary between magic and the real world becomes blurred. characterEach character in this series is unique and leaves a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the main character, Fuwa Mahiro, is appealing for his passionate personality as he seeks revenge for his sister, and his confident demeanor when using magic. His friend, Takigawa Yoshino, has a calm and rational ability to make decisions, and is responsible for keeping Mahiro's rampage in check. The way the two work together to overcome difficulties evokes sympathy from viewers. Hakaze Kusaribe, the princess of the Kusaribe clan of wizards, is depicted as the most powerful wizard of all time. Her past and current circumstances hold important keys to the story, drawing the viewer's interest. Hakaze's opponent, Samon Kusaribe, is a ruthless character who plots to revive the Tree of Eternity in order to seal away the Tree of Beginning, the god of his clan. His presence adds tension and thrill to the story. Animation and visuals"Zetsuen no Tempest" features high-quality animation by Bones. Character design is by Tsunenori Saito, who vividly expresses the individuality of each character. In particular, the scenes where magic is used create a strong visual impact, with the beautiful colors by color designer Shihoko Nakayama combined with the detailed backgrounds by art directors Ariaki Okada and Ayumu Sato. The first episode features a memorable scene in which Hakaze is trapped inside a barrel. This scene leaves a strong impression on the viewer, creating a sense of tension that leads to the heart of the story. In addition, the magic scenes show off the skill of director Kanbayashi Tsuyoshi, creating visual beauty and dynamism in the movements. Music and SoundThe music is by Michiru Oshima and plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The opening song "Spirit Inspiration" (Nothing's Carved In Stone) plays in the first episode, making the viewer feel as if the story is about to begin. This song is characterized by a powerful rhythm and melody, and symbolizes the theme of the story. The ending song "happy endings" (Hanazawa Kana) has a gentle melody that recalls Aika's presence and resonates in the hearts of the viewers. Sound Director Kazuhiro Wakabayashi skillfully combines the voices of the characters with sound effects to convey the tension and emotion of the story. In particular, the sound effects in magic scenes add to the visual impact and draw the viewer in. Recommended points"Zetsuen no Tempest" is a work that has an epic story where magic and the real world intersect, and attractive characters. In particular, the first episode plays an important role as the introduction to the story, leaving a strong impression on the viewer. Below, we will introduce the specific recommended points. 1. **Deep Storytelling**: This work depicts a complex story where magic and the real world intersect, and has the power to draw the audience in. In particular, Hakaze's past and current situation hold important keys to understanding the core of the story. 2. **Charming characters**: The main characters, Fuwa Masahiro and Takigawa Yoshino, are easy for viewers to empathize with. In addition, the characters of the wizard clan, Kusaribe, are each unique and add depth to the story. 3. **High-quality animation**: Bones' high-quality animation creates a strong visual impact and draws the viewer in. The beauty of the colors and backgrounds is particularly striking in the magic scenes. 4. **Emotional Music**: Michiru Oshima's music plays an important role in setting the mood of the story. The opening and ending songs touch the hearts of the viewers and symbolize the theme of the story. 5. **Suspense and Thrills**: The storyline creates tension and thrills for the audience, keeping them intrigued, especially when the line between magic and the real world becomes blurred. Conclusion"Zetsuen no Tempest" is a work that features an epic story where magic and the real world intersect, and charming characters. At the preview screening of the completed first episode, it played an important role as the introduction to the story, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The high-quality animation, moving music, and storytelling filled with tension and thrills have the power to draw viewers in. Please watch this work and experience its charm for yourself. |
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