The appeal and reputation of "Little Busters!": A moving story and deep characters

Little Busters! - The brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship

"Little Busters!" is a TV anime series based on the R-18 game created by Key, which began airing on October 6, 2012. This work, which consists of 26 episodes, is loved by many fans as a touching story that depicts the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship. Below, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of "Little Busters!" and delve deeper into its appeal.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Broadcast period

October 6, 2012 - April 6, 2013 *AT-X repeat broadcast: Every Tuesday from 11:00 / Every Thursday from 29:00 / Every Saturday from 15:00
*NOTTV repeat broadcast: Every Sunday from 14:00 / Every Monday from 16:30

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, tvk, TV Aichi, MBS, BS11, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, AT-X, NOTTV, Kids Station, au Hikari Video Channel, J:COM On Demand, TSUTAYA TV, Niconico Channel, Bandai Channel, Hikari TV, Video Unlimited, MOVIE SPLASH VOD, PlayStation®Store, Rakuten ShowTime, Warner On Demand

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

Key

■ Director

Yoshiki Yamakawa

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF

■Works

©VisualArt's/Key／Team Little Busters!

■Cast

■ Main staff

■ Main Characters

■Subtitle

■ Related works

■ Theme songs and music

The appeal and reviews of Little Busters!

"Little Busters!" is a work that depicts the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, and its appeal is diverse. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of the work.

The Brilliance of Youth

"Little Busters!" is a coming-of-age story woven by the protagonist Naoe Riki and his friends. Set during the special period of their high school lives, the story depicts the characters as they overcome various challenges and grow. In particular, the scene in which Riki and his friends form a team called "Little Busters" and take on various missions evokes the brilliance of youth. Viewers will be able to empathize and recall their own youth through their adventures and friendships.

Bonds of friendship

Another great attraction of this work is the bonds of friendship. Riki and his friends grow as they support and help each other. In particular, Riki's relationship with his childhood friend Natsume Rin and the leader Natsume Kyosuke exudes a deep friendship and trust. Additionally, the rivalry between Inohara Masato and Miyazawa Kengo, as well as interactions with unique characters such as Kamikita Komari and Saegusa Haruka, also play an important role in portraying the bonds of friendship. Viewers will be able to reaffirm their relationships with their own friends through their friendship and be touched by it.

Character Appeal

The characters in "Little Busters!" are all unique and charming. The main character, Naoe Riki, is a slightly timid boy who cares for his friends, and although he gets caught up in the turmoil caused by the rowdy people around him, he is memorable for enjoying it. His childhood friend, Natsume Rin, is a proud kitten who doesn't warm to people easily, and having grown up under the protection of his older brother, he also has a side to him that is not good at interacting with people. The leader of the group, Natsume Kyosuke, has a somewhat mysterious aura about him that has earned him many secret fans among female students, but he also has a friendly and playful side that favors boys' manga. The personalities and growth of these characters deeply move viewers.

Story Development

The story of "Little Busters!" depicts the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, while also being compelling as it unfolds with various missions and challenges faced. In particular, the scene in which Riki and his friends form a team called "Little Busters" and take on various missions has the power to draw viewers in. The second half of the story also features a scene in which Riki and his friends face great challenges, deeply moving viewers. These story developments further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!".

The appeal of music

The music of "Little Busters!" is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work. In particular, the opening theme "Little Busters! ~TV animation ver.~" and the ending theme "Alicemagic ~TV animation ver.~" move viewers deeply along with Rita's singing voice. Additionally, the background music used in the play also effectively expresses the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, enhancing the emotions of the viewer. These pieces of music further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!".

Detailed information on Little Busters!

Detailed information about "Little Busters!" is summarized below. This information will help viewers to understand the work more deeply.

original work

"Little Busters!" is based on an 18+ game created by Key. Key has also created other popular works such as "CLANNAD" and "AIR", and "Little Busters!" is one of them that is loved by many fans. The original game was released in 2007 and had various routes and endings, deeply moving players. The anime version was created based on this original work, bringing out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

director

"Little Busters!" was directed by Yamakawa Yoshiki. Yamakawa Yoshiki has also worked on other popular works such as "ef - a tale of memories." and "ef - a tale of melodies." He also demonstrated his talent in "Little Busters!". Yamakawa Yoshiki's direction plays an especially important role in portraying the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship. Viewers will be able to feel the charm of the work even more deeply through his direction.

Production

JCSTAFF was in charge of animation production for "Little Busters!". JCSTAFF has also worked on other popular titles such as "Toradora!" and "The Familiar of Zero," and they have demonstrated their technical skills in "Little Busters!" In particular, the depiction of the characters' movements and facial expressions deeply moves the viewer. Additionally, the depiction of the backgrounds and art effectively expresses the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, enhancing the emotions of the viewer. These production features further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!"

cast

The cast of "Little Busters!" is as follows:

• Riki Naoe/Yui Horie
• Rin Natsume / Tomoe Tamiyasu
• Kyosuke Natsume/Hikari Midorikawa
• Masato Inohara/Nobutoshi Kanna
• Kengo Miyazawa/Yuusei Oda
• Komari Kamikita/Natsumi Yanase
• Haruka Saegusa/Keiko Suzuki
• Kudryavka Noumi/Naomi Wakabayashi
• Yuiko Kuragaya/Ryoko Tanaka
• Nishizono Mio/Tatsumi Yuiko
• Sasasegawa Sasami/Tokui Sora

Each of these cast members plays a unique and attractive character, deeply moving the audience. In particular, the performance of Horie Yui, who plays the main character Naoe Riki, evokes deep empathy in the audience. Similarly, the performance of Tamiyasu Tomoe, who plays his childhood friend Natsume Rin, also deeply moves the audience. This cast further enhances the appeal of "Little Busters!"

Main Staff

The main staff of "Little Busters!" are as follows:

• Original author: Key
• Original character design: Itaru Hinoue (Key/Visual Arts), Na-Ga (Key/Visual Arts)
• Director: Yoshiki Yamakawa
• Series Composition: Mitsuru Shimada
• Character design: Haruko Iizuka
• Music: Shinji Orito (Key/Visual Arts), Jun Maeda (Key/Visual Arts), Magome Togoshi, PMMK, Manabu Miwa
• Animation production: JCSTAFF

Each of these main staff members has worked hard to bring out the best in the work, leaving viewers with a deep impression. In particular, the talents of original author Key and character designers Hinoue Itaru and Na-Ga have further enhanced the appeal of "Little Busters!" Additionally, the direction of director Yamakawa Yoshiki and series composer Shimada Mitsuru also deeply moves viewers. These main staff members have further enhanced the appeal of "Little Busters!"

Main Characters

The main characters of "Little Busters!" are as follows:

• Naoe Riki is an ordinary boy who leads an unusually lively youth. The protagonist. He is a slightly timid boy who cares for his friends. He is always caught up in the troubles caused by the noisy people around him. He himself enjoys this very much. He also plays an important role in pointing out the stupid actions of those around him.
• Natsume Suzu is a haughty kitten who doesn't warm to people easily. One of his childhood friends. Kyosuke's younger sister. Having grown up under her brother's protection, she is not good at interacting with people. She is not good at talking and often acts before she speaks. She uses high kicks to make retorts.
• Natsume KyosukeA leader who makes every day a mission. The only student from another year. He is like a leader for everyone. He has a mysterious air about him and many female students secretly admire him, but he also has a friendly and playful side and enjoys shonen manga.
• Inohara Masato is a lovable muscle-crazy guy. He is crazy about muscles. He devotes his life to building up his muscles. His current life is about fighting. He and Kengo are rivals and are at each other's throats. Their fights are so intense that no one can stop them except Kyosuke.
• Miyazawa Kengo is the strongest boy and rival of Masato. He is an idiot with a different approach to Masato, who has dedicated his life to the way of the sword. He pretends to be cool, but he is quick to get angry and impulsive. He has a somewhat cynical way of thinking that is not found in the other members.
• Kamikita Komari is a sweet and gentle fairy tale girl. She loves picture books, fairy tales, and sweets. She is often careless and scatterbrained, and ends up crying herself to tears. She is always searching for "wonderful things" and "things that make her happy." She has a carefree and absent-minded personality.
• Haruka Saegusa is a carefree, carefree, noisy girl. She is in a different class than the main character, but for some reason she is always in the main character's class. She always has fun making noise around her, but she often ends up digging her own grave. She generally acts without thinking too hard about things.
• Nomi Kudryavka is a returnee, but due to the influence of his grandfather who loves Japan, he is very Japanese. He is concerned about this and tries to speak English forcefully. He is actually younger than Nomi. He is loved (and teased) by those around him as a mascot. His nickname is "Kudo".
• A little mischievous and bossy. A classmate of the protagonist who is well suited to being called "big sister." People around her rely on her for her haughty demeanor and her sharp foresight. She loves cute girls.
• Nishizono Mio is a quiet, natural girl who carries a parasol. She is a quiet girl who reads books alone during breaks. She is serious and works hard, but when she gets her head around something, she often goes off in the wrong direction. She always carries a parasol when she goes out.
• Sasasegawa Sasami is a self-centered queen cat. She is the rising star of the softball team and is a proud girl who always has her entourage around. For some reason, she sees Suzu as a rival. Her name is like a tongue twister, and she often stumbles over it when she pronounces it.

Each of these main characters is unique and charming, and leaves a deep impression on the viewer. In particular, the characters of protagonist Naoe Riki, his childhood friend Natsume Rin, and leader Natsume Kyosuke impress viewers with their deep sympathy. Additionally, the rivalry between Inohara Masato and Miyazawa Kengo, as well as the interactions with unique characters such as Kamikita Komari and Saegusa Haruka, also leave a deep impression on viewers. These main characters further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!"

subtitle

The subtitles for "Little Busters!" are as follows:

• Episode 1: The team name is... Little Busters
• Episode 2: When you're happy, I'm happy too
• Episode 3: I like cute things
• Episode 4: Create a Sunny Spot of Happiness
• Episode 5: Searching for something lost
• Episode 6: Let's find something wonderful
• Episode 7: So, Who Am I?
• Episode 8: Let's be looking for a roommate
• Episode 9: Save the school cafeteria!
• Episode 10: Blue Sky, Blue Sea
• Episode 11: Horror NO RYO Tournament
• Episode 12: The Infinite Blue Sky
• Episode 13: To the place where the end begins
• Episode 14: That's why I reach out to you
• Episode 15: Muhyossu is the best
• Episode 16: Don't look at me like that
• Episode 17: I wanted someone to be by my side
• Episode 18: The answer is in your heart
• Episode 19: I'll keep trying my best
• Episode 20: Cure your lovesickness
• Episode 21: 50 Nautical Miles
• Episode 22: I'll definitely come back
• Episode 23: For the things you care about
• Episode 24: If Suzu-chan is happy, then I'm happy too
• Episode 25: The Last One
• Episode 26: The Best Friends

These subtitles effectively express the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, and arouse emotions in the viewer. In particular, subtitles such as "Our team name is...Little Busters" in episode 1 and "Best Friends" in episode 26 are subtitles that symbolize the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, and deeply move viewers. These subtitles further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!"

Related Titles

The following are related works to "Little Busters!"

• Little Busters! ~Refrain~ (2nd season)
• Little Busters! EX (OVA)

These related works delve even deeper into the story of "Little Busters!", providing new emotions to viewers. In particular, "Little Busters! ~Refrain~" depicts the latter half of the story, deeply inspiring viewers. Furthermore, "Little Busters! EX" was produced as an OVA, providing viewers with a new perspective. These related works further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!"

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Little Busters!" are as follows:

• OP1
  ・Little Busters!~TV animation ver.~
  ・Vocals: Rita
• ED1
  ・Alicemagic～TV animation ver.～
  ・Vocals: Rita

These theme songs and music effectively express the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, evoking emotions in the viewer. In particular, the opening theme, "Little Busters! ~TV animation ver.~", is a song that symbolizes the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, and leaves a deep impression on viewers. Similarly, the ending theme, "Alicemagic ~TV animation ver.~", leaves a deep impression on viewers. These theme songs and music further enhance the appeal of "Little Busters!".

Recommendation for Little Busters!

"Little Busters!" is a touching story about the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, and is a work that can be recommended to many viewers. Below, we will explain in detail why we recommend "Little Busters!".

Feel the brilliance of youth

"Little Busters!" is a story of youth woven by the protagonist Naoe Riki and his friends, and viewers can reminisce about their own youth and empathize with them through their adventures and friendships. In particular, the scenes in which Riki and his friends form a team called "Little Busters" and take on various missions evoke the brilliance of youth. These scenes leave a deep impression on viewers.

I can feel the bond of friendship

"Little Busters!" is a work that depicts the bonds of friendship, and through the friendship between the characters, viewers can reaffirm their own relationships with their friends and be moved. In particular, Riki's relationship with her childhood friend Natsume Rin and the leader Natsume Kyosuke gives a sense of deep friendship and trust. Additionally, the rivalry between Inohara Masato and Miyazawa Kengo, as well as the interactions with unique characters such as Kamikita Komari and Saegusa Haruka, also play important roles in depicting the bonds of friendship. These scenes leave viewers with deep emotions.

Be drawn in by the charm of the characters

The characters in "Little Busters!" are all unique and charming, and viewers can feel deep emotion through their growth and interactions. In particular, the characters of protagonist Naoe Riki, his childhood friend Natsume Rin, and leader Natsume Kyosuke evoke deep empathy in viewers. Additionally, the rivalry between Inohara Masato and Miyazawa Kengo, as well as the interactions with unique characters such as Kamikita Komari and Saegusa Haruka, also deeply affect viewers. These characters have the power to draw viewers in.

You'll be drawn into the story

The story of "Little Busters!" depicts the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, while also drawing viewers in with its fascinating developments as the characters face off on various missions and difficulties. In particular, the scenes in which Riki and his friends form a team called "Little Busters" and take on various missions have the power to draw viewers in. In the second half of the story, a scene is depicted in which Riki and his friends face great difficulties, deeply moving viewers. These story developments have the power to draw viewers in.

Be drawn to the charm of music

The music of "Little Busters!" is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work, and viewers are able to feel deep emotions through the music. In particular, the opening theme "Little Busters! ~TV animation ver.~" and the ending theme "Alicemagic ~TV animation ver.~" move viewers deeply along with Rita's singing voice. Additionally, the background music used in the play also effectively expresses the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, enhancing the emotions of the viewers. This music has the power to draw viewers in.

Conclusion

"Little Busters!" is a moving story that depicts the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, and is a work that can be recommended to many viewers. It is especially recommended for viewers who want to feel the brilliance of youth and the bonds of friendship, who want to be drawn in by the charm of the characters and the development of the story, and who want to be captivated by the charm of the music. "Little Busters!" is a work that deeply moves viewers, and its appeal will continue to shine forever.