Details and appeal of the advance screening of episodes 2 and 3 of the OVA "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" The advance screening of episodes 2 and 3 of the OVA "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" was held on October 7, 2012, and was a much-anticipated event for fans. The work is based on a light novel by Igarashi Yusaku and animated by Diomedea. The director is Nawa Munenori, the series composition and scriptwriting is by Tamai Go, and the character design is by Ishino Satoshi. Below, we will take a deeper look into the appeal and details of this OVA. Story and Characters "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" is a romantic comedy centered on the relationship between Nogizaka Haruka and Ayase Hiroto. Haruka is known as an idol at school, with her beautiful looks and intelligence, but she has one secret. She loves anime and idols. Hiroto is the only classmate who knows her secret, and that's where their relationship begins. Haruka's younger sister, Mika, has a bright, cheerful, and precocious personality. Her feelings of cherishing her older sister, Haruka, are first-rate. Her classmate, Sawamura Ryoko, is energetic, while Amamiya Shiina appears as a transfer student and has many memorable encounters with Hiroto. Sakurazaka Hazuki is the head maid of the Nogizaka family and is solely responsible for taking care of Haruka and Mika. Other unique characters, such as Nanami Nanashiro and Aristia Rain, add excitement to the story. Subtitles and episode contents In episode 2, "I Love You," Haruka expresses her feelings to Hiroto. Her sincere confession warms the hearts of viewers. Meanwhile, in episode 3, "I Love Anime!", Haruka talks about her love for anime, leaving a strong impression. Her passion for her hobby is what leads to a deeper relationship with Hiroto. Cast and crew The series has a star-studded cast, including Mamiko Noto as Haruka, Wataru Hatano as Hiroto, and Mai Goto as Mika. The main staff includes Yusaku Igarashi, the original author, Shaa, the character designer, Munenori Nawa, the director, Go Tamai, the series composer and scriptwriter, and Satoshi Ishino, the character designer. Animation is handled by Diomedea, and the series is produced by the "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" Production Committee. Theme songs and music The opening theme, "Happy Ending is a Secret," is sung by N's (Noto Mamiko, Goto Mai, Shimizu Kaori, Ueda Kana, Sato Rina, Nabatame Hitomi). The lyrics were written by Kumano Kiyomi and the music was composed by Watanabe Tsuyoshi. The ending theme, "Bye-Bye☆Daisakusen," is also sung by N's, with lyrics and music by Miura Seiji and arrangement by Miura Seiji. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story. Related Titles The "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu" series also includes "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu" and "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Puretsua♪." By enjoying these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the story of Haruka and Hiroto. Ratings and Recommendations "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" has received high praise as a romantic comedy. As Haruka's pure heart and her relationship with Yuto are depicted, viewers can feel the growth and bond between the two. In addition, the story is enriched by a variety of unique characters, providing laughter and emotion. This OVA is highly recommended for fans of anime and romantic comedies. Find out about Haruka's secret, her growth, and how her relationship with Hiroto develops. You can also enjoy the show with other fans by attending the advance screening events. More Information- ■ Public Media
- event
- ■ Original Media
- Light novel
- ■ Release date
- October 7, 2012 - January 1, 0000
- ■ How it first appeared
- Geneon Universal
- ■Frequencies
- 60 min
- ■ Number of Episodes
- Episode 1
- ■Original Story
- Yusaku Igarashi
- ■ Director
- Munenori Nawa
- ■ Production
- ・Animation Production: Diomedea ・Production: "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Finale♪" Production Committee
■Cast・Haruka Nogizaka/Mamiko Noto・Hiroto Ayase/Wataru Hatano・Mika Nogizaka/Mai Goto・Shiina Amamiya/Rina Sato・Hazuki Sakurazaka/Kaori Shimizu・Nanajo Nanami/Kana Ueda・Yukari Kamishiro/Miyu Matsuki・Ruco Ayase/Hitomi Nabatame ■ Main staff・Original work: Yusaku Igarashi (Dengeki Bunko/ASCII Media Works) ・Character design: Shaa ・Director: Munenori Nawa ・Series composition, script: Go Tamai ・Character design: Satoshi Ishino ・Animation production: Diomedea ・Production: "The Secret of Haruka Nogizaka: Finale♪" Production Committee ■ Main Characters・Haruka Nogizaka She is a beautiful and intelligent girl with the nickname "Nuit Etoile" and a fan club with over three digit members, making her the perfect idol at school to be described as a sheltered young lady. However, she has one secret that she keeps hidden from everyone around her, and when Yuto finds out about it, the story of the two of them begins. ・Ayase Yuto A high school sophomore with no redeeming features. Since childhood, he has been trained (or bullied?) by his older sister, Ruko, and her friend, Yukari, and now he is a great househusband who does all the housework. But since he becomes the only classmate who knows Haruka's secret, his ordinary life has become very exciting! ・Nogizaka Mika A 14-year-old second-year junior high school student. The second daughter of the Nogizaka family, she is cheerful and lively, with a personality completely opposite to Haruka's. She is precocious and likes to act older than she is, but when someone asks her a question, she becomes embarrassed, probably because she has no knowledge or experience. She is a naive young lady (younger sister). However, her feelings of love for her older sister Haruka are top-notch★ ・Ryoko Sawamura A classmate of Haruka, Hiroto, and Shiina. She is the Hakujo Academy version of the Kashimashi Twintails, whose best feature is her energy, and she always acts as she thinks. She also loves cute things like Mika, and she often runs wild, shaking off Mai, who keeps Yoshiko in check. ・Shiina Amamiya Worried about her father's work away from home, she transferred to Hakujo Gakuen from Hokkaido, a lively girl. She's good at sports and has a friendly personality, so she quickly blended in with her classmates. Her hobby is piano, and she's thrilled to be in the same class as Haruka, who is famous in that field. She's had a number of memorable encounters with Hiroto even before she transferred to the school. ・Sakurazaka Hazuki The Nogizaka maids are number one in rank. They are the head maid of the Nogizaka family, and are solely responsible for taking care of Haruka and Mika. Their backgrounds are unknown and they don't talk much, but they actually love cute things. Haruka and her friends' happiness takes priority over everything else, so they often act in secret! ・Nanashiro Nanami She is the third ranked maid in the Nogizaka family. Perhaps because she mainly looks after Mika, her personality and outlook are perfect for hers. Sometimes she joins Mika in teasing Yuuto. She always has a lovely smile on her face, but no one knows what she's feeling behind it... Aristia Rain is the Nogizaka family maid, ranked eighth. She's 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. Her Japanese is still poor, so she doesn't say much. She is often not good at maid duties other than combat. ・Yukari Kamishiro Ruko's childhood friend and assistant teacher for Hiroto's class. She hangs out at Hiroto's house every day, drinking with Ruko. As she drinks more, she becomes more sexually harassing than usual, and often gets into trouble with Hiroto. ...Even without alcohol, she is often sexually harassing. ・Ayase Ruko 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 company president. In Haruka's eyes, she is a "capable woman and a woman she admires." She has a second-degree black belt in karate and is unnecessarily strong, breaking down the door to Hiroto's room several times!? ・Asakura Nobunaga A second-year high school student and childhood friend of Hiroto. He is a self-proclaimed Akiba master, and in order to draw Hiroto into this world, he comes over from the class next door during every break to talk to him about the greatness of anime and figures. ・Tennouji Touka She is the daughter of the Tennouji family, which is the rival of the Nogizaka family in the east. She is a first-year student at Hakujo Academy and was even entered in a beauty pageant with the nickname "Princess Blizzard of Absolute Zero." Her personality is the polar opposite of Haruka's, arrogant and overbearing, but there are rumors that this is due to family circumstances...!? ・The Three Idiots Hiroto's classmates are always engaged in conversations about things that seem completely pointless. From the left: Takenami, Nagai, and Ogawa. ・Mai Asahina Haruka, Hiroto, and Shiina's classmate. Although she wears glasses, she is the vice-captain of the naginata club, and thanks to that contrast, she was even entered in the beauty pageant at the Shiraki Academy festival. Since Shiina transferred to the school, she has always spent time with Shiina, Yoshiko, and the three of them. ・Nogizaka Gento He is the father of Haruka and Mika and the current head of the Nogizaka family. He is such a doting father that he even bought a southern island for Haruka's 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 She is the daughter of the previous head of the family, Oki Nogizaka, and of course the mother of Haruka and Mika. Although she is tolerant of Hiroto and Haruka's hobbies, she 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. ■Subtitle・Episode 2: "I love you☆" ・Episode 3: "I love anime!" ■ Related works・Nogizaka Haruka's Secret ・Nogizaka Haruka's Secret Puretsua ♪ ・Nogizaka Haruka's Secret Finale♪ ■ Theme songs and music・OP1 ・"The happy ending is a secret" ・2~3 Lyrics by Kumano Kiyomi; Music by Watanabe Tsuyoshi; Sung by N's (Noto Mamiko, Goto Mai, Shimizu Kaori, Ueda Kana, Sato Rina, Nabatame Hitomi) ・ED1 ・"Bye-Bye☆Operation" ・2~3 Lyrics: Kiyomi Kumano Composition: Seiji Miura Arrangement: Seiji Miura Singer: N's (Mamiko Noto, Mai Goto, Kaori Shimizu, Kana Ueda, Rina Sato, Hitomi Nabatame) |