The appeal and reviews of Gokjot. ~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~: A masterpiece anime that depicts the realistic life of a girls' high school

The appeal and reviews of Gokjot. ~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~: A masterpiece anime that depicts the realistic life of a girls' high school

Gokujo~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~ Review and Recommendation

"Gokujo~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Maya Miyazaki, which began airing on October 2, 2012. This anime is a comedy set in the dormitory of Gokurakuin Girls' High School, depicting the daily lives of unique high school girls. Below, we will introduce detailed information, reviews, and recommendations for this anime.

Overview

"Gokujot. Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story" depicts the daily lives of the unique high school girls who live in the dormitory of Gokurakuin Girls' High School. Although each girl has a different personality and background, they deepen their friendship through life in the dormitory. The anime is made up of 12 episodes, with each episode telling a different story.

Broadcast information

This anime began airing on October 2, 2012. It was broadcast on Chukyo TV and TOKYO MX at different times. Specifically, Chukyo TV aired it in the "SKE48's World Conquering Girls" slot, including episodes that had not aired, while TOKYO MX aired all 12 episodes in the "Gakuen Tamashii" slot. Additionally, a special page on DMM.com was streamed for a limited time, one week late, including episodes that had not aired.

Production information

The animation was produced by LMD Inc. and CAMMOT was in charge of production. The director was Futoshi Higashide, who also served as general director, and the chief director was Fumihiro Ueno. The character design was by Fumihi Choi, and the script and series composition were handled by Yuji Hosono. Additionally, the music was produced by Lantis, and the sound director was Yota Tsuruoka.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

  • Aya Akabane - Yoko Hikasa
  • Toro Konatsu - Takamori Natsumi
  • Nanari Ai - Maaya Uchida
  • Utsunomiya Asuka - Sasaki Nozomi
  • Owada Yen - Akesaka Satomi
  • Okuhisa Kaname - Kokubun Yukari
  • Saya Akabane - Mamiko Noto
  • Minami Kurihashi - Ayana Taketatsu

Main Characters

Below are details about the main characters:

  • Akabane Aya - 17 years old. A stupid girl with an IQ below 0, a gal who can't become a gal. Less than a pagal. Voiced by Yoko Hikasa.
  • Toro Konatsu - 16 years old. A lolita girl from a wealthy family. She loves Aya no matter what she does. Her voice actress is Takamori Natsumi.
  • Nanasato Ai - 17 years old. Although she looks plain at first glance, she is the most popular among the members. She is so plain that the girls from other schools call her "Jimiko". Her voice actress is Uchida Maaya.
  • Asuka Utsunomiya - 17 years old. Self-proclaimed psychic girl. She looks like a certain First Children, but is a different person. Her voice actress is Nozomi Sasaki.
  • Madoka Owada - 17 years old. A fujoshi who loves to fantasize. A total pervert. I could eat three bowls of rice just for Aya. Her voice actress is Satomi Akesaka.
  • Oku Kaname - Age unknown. Some say he was a former delinquent, others say he used to travel the Ganges River. He is the Demon King. His voice actor is Kokubun Yukari.
  • Saya Akabane - 18 years old. Aya's older sister. A 3-D student and vice president of the student council. Contrary to her neat and pretty appearance, she always carries a wooden sword and throws it when she gets angry. Her voice actress is Mamiko Noto.
  • Minami Kurihashi - 17 years old. An annoying girl who transferred to Gokujo because her father was transferred. Her only friend is her electric toothbrush. Voiced by Ayana Taketatsu.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

  • Episode 1 - Who's Without Panties?
  • Episode 2 - The hiccups won't stop.
  • Episode 3 - Execution Princess and the Demon King's Advent
  • Episode 4 - First time at the pool!?
  • Episode 5 - Utsunomiya-style psychic cold treatment
  • Episode 6 - Let's surprise Utsunomiya!!
  • Episode 7 - Gokurakuin Girls' Academy Carnival
  • Episode 8 - The Princess Descends!!
  • Episode 9 - Aya-chan forgets everything!
  • Episode 10 - The Wet Bitch Showdown!!
  • Episode 11 - Masquerade ♥
  • Episode 12 - Goodbye Kurihashi!!

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Gokujou no Joken♥" and is sung by Aya Akabane (CV: Yoko Hikasa), Ai Nanari (CV: Maaya Uchida), Minami Kurihashi (CV: Ayana Taketatsu), and Madoka Owada (CV: Satomi Akesaka). The lyrics are by Yohei Matsui, the music and arrangement are by Akira Takada, the music producer is Yoshiyuki Ito, and the music is produced by Lantis.

review

"Gokujo~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~" is a highly enjoyable anime comedy woven together by unique characters. Each character has a strong personality, and the episodes depicting their daily lives and deepening friendships will never bore the viewer. In particular, the charm of the characters is outstanding, such as Akabane Aya's silliness, Toro Konatsu's cuteness, and Nanari Ai's contrast between her plain appearance and her popularity.

Each episode of the anime has a different story, so there are new surprises every time you watch it. For example, episode 1, "Who's Without Panties?!", depicts the commotion at the dormitory, while episode 4, "First Time at the Pool?!", depicts the fun times at the pool. Also, episode 12, "Goodbye Kurihashi!!", depicts the depth of friendship after Minami Kurihashi transfers to another school, warming the hearts of viewers.

The voice actors' performances are also excellent, especially Hikasa Yoko's performance as Akabane Aya, who perfectly expresses her stupidity. Uchida Maaya's performance as Nanari Ai and Taketatsu Ayana's performance as Kurihashi Minami also bring out the individuality of their characters. The music is also by Lantis, and the opening theme "Gokujo. no Joken♥" has a catchy melody and memorable lyrics that add to the atmosphere of the anime.

The anime production is also of high quality, with beautiful character designs and background art, providing plenty of visual enjoyment. In particular, the depiction of the dormitory at Gokurakuin Girls' High School is realistic and attractive. In addition, the direction of each episode is well-thought-out, and there are many ingenious ideas to keep the viewer interested.

Recommendation

"Gokujo~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~" is an anime recommended for those who like unique characters and comedy elements. It is especially perfect for those who like works that depict the daily lives of high school girls and those who like works that depict friendship. Also, although it is a short 5-minute anime, each episode has a different story, so you can enjoy it casually.

When watching this anime, please pay attention to the following points:

  • Character Personalities - Each character has a strong personality, and the episodes depicting their daily lives and the deepening of their friendships will keep viewers entertained. In particular, pay attention to the charms of the characters, such as Akabane Aya's stupidity, Toro Konatsu's cuteness, and Nanari Ai's contrast between her plain personality and her popularity.
  • Episodes of each episode - Each episode has a different story, so you'll be surprised every time you watch it. For example, pay attention to the content of each episode, such as "Who's the one without panties!?" in episode 1 and "First time at the pool!?" in episode 4.
  • Voice Actors - The voice actors are also excellent, especially Yoko Hikasa as Aya Akabane, Maaya Uchida as Ai Nanari, and Ayana Taketatsu as Minami Kurihashi, who really bring out the personalities of the characters.
  • Music - The opening theme "Gokujou no Joken♥" has a catchy melody and memorable lyrics that add to the atmosphere of the anime. Be sure to check out the music too.
  • Production Quality - The animation is of high quality, with beautiful character designs and background art that provide plenty of visual treats, especially the depiction of the Gokurakuin Girls' High School dormitory.

"Gokujo~Gokurakuin Girls' High School Dormitory Story~" is an anime recommended for those who like unique characters and comedy elements. Please give it a watch.

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