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"Senran Kagura" is a TV anime series that aired in 2013, based on the game "Senran Kagura: Girls' True Identity" by Kenichiro Takagi. This work is based on a ninja-themed action game, and has gained even more fans since it was made into an anime. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

Senran Kagura aired from January 6 to March 24, 2013, and is made up of 12 episodes. It is broadcast on a wide range of networks, including AT-X, Chiba TV, Sun TV, TV Aichi, TOKYO MX, BS11, Niconico Video, Niconico Video Mobile, GyaO!, GyaO! Store, DMM.com, J:COM On Demand, au Hikari TV Service, MOVIE SPLASH VOD, Rakuten Showtime, Bandai Channel, PlayStation®Store, Animate TV, Video Market, Anime Mobi, DMM.com Video Full, Best Hit Video, Best Hit Anime Video, and ShowMobile. Each episode is 30 minutes long.

The director is Takashi Watanabe, the production is by Animation Studio Artland, and the production is by Senran Kagura Partners. Copyright ©MarvelousAQL/Senran Kagura Partners.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Asuka - Hitomi Harada
• Ikaruga - Asami Imai
• Katsuragi - Yu Kobayashi
• Yagyu - Kaori Mizuhashi
• Skylark - Yuka Iguchi
• Flame - Eri Kitamura
• Song - Ai Kayano
• Shadow - Ryoko Shiraishi
• Future - Saori Goto
• Spring Flower - Megumi Toyoguchi
• Foggy Night - Keiji Fujiwara
• Suzune Sensei - Suzuko Mimori
• Daidouji Senpai - Yu Asakawa
• Hanzo - Kanehira Yamamoto

Main Staff

The main staff are as follows:

• Original author: Kenichiro Takagi (Senran Kagura -The True Image of Girls-, MarvelousAQL)
• Director: Takashi Watanabe
• Series composition and scriptwriting: Takao Yoshioka
• Character design and chief animation director: Takashi Torii
• Character design: Minami Yaegashi
• Scenario original draft cooperation - Yukinori Kitajima
• Produced by - Genco
• Production - Animation Studio Artland
• Produced by: Senran Kagura Partners

Main Characters

The details of the main characters are as follows:

Asuka

Date of birth: September 8th Age: 16 Blood type: A Height: 155cm
Measurements: B90 W57 H85
Hobbies: Training Favorite food: Grandpa's thick rolls

"Asuka, I will dance for justice!"
A second-year student at the National Hanzo Academy. A lively girl who puts her all into everything she does. Although she still has a long way to go as a ninja, she is a diligent person who devotes herself to training every day with a serious personality. Her grandfather is the legendary ninja after whom the National Hanzo Academy is named.

Ikaruga

Date of birth: July 7th Age: 18 years old Blood type: A Height: 168cm
Measurements: B93 W59 H90
Hobbies: Reading Favorite foods: Kaiseki cuisine, Japanese tea

"There's no point in fighting any further."
A third-year student at the National Hanzo Academy. She is the daughter of a prestigious and wealthy ninja family. She is a calm and collected honor student, and also serves as the class representative for the ninja class, and is the leader of the group. She is usually a kind older sister, but when she gets angry, no one can control her.

Katsuragi

Date of birth: November 5th Age: 17 Blood type: B Height: 165cm
Measurements: B95 W57 H90
Hobbies: Sexual harassment Favorite food: Ramen

"When I see a strong guy, I want to fight him!"
A third-year student at the National Hanzo Academy. An outspoken and bold girl who acts before thinking. Although she may say unreasonable things, she is also quick to cry and has a bossy personality, so her juniors call her "Katsunee" and adore her. She likes to touch the breasts of beautiful girls.

Yagyu

Date of birth: December 23rd Age: 15 Blood type: O Height: 158cm
Measurements: B85 W60 H83
Hobby: Sleeping Favorite food: Dried squid

"We are ninja. Never forget that."
A first-year student at the National Hanzo Academy. Despite being a first-year student, he has considerable ability. He hates useless things, is always cool and doesn't show much emotion, but for some reason he is always concerned about Hibari. His favorite food is dried squid.

Skylark

Birthday: February 18th Age: 15 Blood type: B Height: 160cm
Measurements: B80 W55 H73
Hobbies: Video games Favorite food: Sweets in general

"Even Hibari can do it if he tries!"
A first-year student at the National Hanzo Academy. A girl who loves food and cute things. Although she works hard, she is a troublemaker who always causes problems. She is very concerned about her immaturity as a ninja.

Flame

Date of birth: January 3rd Age: 16 Blood type: Unknown Height: 163cm
Measurements: B87 W57 H85
Hobbies: Fighting Favorite food: Japanese food

"If it's an order, I will mercilessly cut down anyone. That's what a ninja is!"
A second-year student at Hebijoshi Hidden Girls' Academy. She aims to become the strongest ninja, and will do anything to achieve that goal. She is the most skilled among the Hebijoshi selected members, and is the de facto leader. Although she talks like a boy, she also has a surprisingly feminine side.

Poetry

Birthday: February 10th Age: 16 Blood type: B Height: 160cm
Measurements: B95 W58 H90
Hobby: Sewing Favorite food: Bean sprouts

"Your daughter will die."
A second-year student at Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy. She dresses, looks, and speaks like a rich girl, but in reality she is a poor girl who has trouble even finding food. She loves bean sprouts, a common vegetable.

Shadow

Date of birth: September 9th Age: 17 Blood type: Unknown Height: 160cm
Measurements: B85 W57 H85
Hobbies: None Favorite food: None

"Can you tell me what emotions are?"
A third-year student at Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy. She is an expressionless girl whose thoughts are unclear. Her cool fighting style makes her look like a fighting machine. She says that "I have no emotions."

Future

Date of birth: December 28th Age: 15 Blood type: Unknown Height: 150cm
Measurements: B62 W48 H59
Hobbies: Internet Favorite food: Hotpot

"Don't ignore me!"
A first-year student at Hebijou Girls' Academy. She acts like an adult and shows a twisted side, but in reality she is a childish and honest girl. She hates being ignored more than anyone else. She has a complex about a certain body part, and although she trains every day, it's no use.

Spring Flowers (Haruka)

Date of birth: July 20th Age: 18 Blood type: Unknown Height: 169cm
Measurements: B99 W55 H88
Hobbies: Making dolls Favorite food: Pacifier kelp

"That frightened look on your face really touches me."
A third-year student at Hebijoshi Hidden Girls' Academy. A puppeteer with a laid-back queen-like character. She's good at verbal abuse that digs into people's hearts. However, she cares about her friends more than anyone else among the Hebijoshi selected members, and she is always concerned about everyone.

Kiriya

Birthday: May 5th Age: 40 Blood type: A Height: 185cm
Measurements: B? W? H?
Hobbies: Raising the next generation Favorite food: Beans

"Be aware of your responsibilities as a ninja."
A teacher at the National Hanzo Academy. Always calm and collected. He is a top-class athlete with exceptional abilities. However, due to a certain incident, he decided to focus on educating the next generation instead of the front line. He trains Asuka and the others rigorously every day.

Suzune Sensei

Date of birth: September 30th Age: 26 Blood type: A Height: 160cm
Measurements: B97 W57 H90
Hobbies: World peace Favorite food: Beans

"There is no mercy or mercy in my dictionary."
A teacher at Hebijou Girls' Academy. She is very sexy but always cool, and her abilities are of the highest order. She is extremely strict with her students.

Daidoji Senpai (Daidouji)

Birthday: November 11th Age: ?
Blood type: B Height: 170cm
Measurements: B100 W58 H98
hobby:?
Favorite food: ?

"Come, show me the beauty of your death!"
A third-year student (?) at National Hanzo Academy. For some reason, he continues to reign as a legendary senior at National Hanzo Academy. He is not usually at school, but sometimes comes home.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1 - "Ninja Standing in a Skyscraper"
• Episode 2 - "The Legendary Ninja Appears"
• Episode 3 - "The Moonlit Intruder"
• Episode 4 - "Seaside Training: Shinobu Island"
• Episode 5 - "Surprise Attack! Hanzo Academy"
• Episode 6 - "Interlocking Ninja Barrier"
• Episode 7 - "The Scary Hike"
• Episode 8 - "Reminiscence of the Ninja Classroom"
• Episode 9 - "The Secret Hebijo Girls' Academy"
• Episode 10 - "Yin and Yang"
• Episode 11 - "Battle at the Castle Tower"
• Episode 12 - "Super Secret Ninjutsu"

Theme songs and music

Details of the theme songs and insert songs are as follows:

Opening Theme

・"Break your world"
Lyrics: Sayaka Sasaki Music: Shimo Gojo (Arte Refact)
・Arrangement: Gojo Shimo (Arte Refact)
・Song - Sasaki Sayaka

Ending Theme

・"Fighting Dreamer"
Lyrics: Saori Kodama Composition: Reiaki Kawahara Arrangement: Reiaki Kawahara Singers: Asuka (CV: Hitomi Harada), Ikaruga (CV: Asami Imai), Katsuragi (CV: Yu Kobayashi), Yagyu (CV: Kaori Mizuhashi), Hibari (CV: Yuka Iguchi)

"The dark night turns a maiden into a flower"
Lyrics: Aki Hata Composition: Takashi Saeki Arrangement: Takashi Saeki Sung by: Hono (CV: Eri Kitamura), Ei (CV: Ai Kayano), Hikage (CV: Ryoko Shiraishi), Mirai (CV: Saori Goto), Haruka (CV: Megumi Toyoguchi)

・"Theory of Sprinting"
Lyrics: Yuho Iwasato; Composition: Yuki Nara; Arrangement: Makoto Miyazaki; Singer: Hitomi Harada

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Senran Kagura" is based on a ninja-themed action game, and the worldview of the game has been faithfully recreated in the anime. The character designs and the powerful battle scenes in particular are elements that will attract not only fans of the original work, but also new viewers.

The characters are rich in personality, and the careful depiction of their backgrounds and growth has also been praised. Each character's charm is highlighted, such as Asuka's hardworking attitude, Ikaruga's leadership, and Katsuragi's boldness. The characters at Hebijou Secret Girls' Academy are also portrayed with depth, such as Homura's strength and Uta's suffering as a poor girl.

The story development is also not to be missed. Different missions and battles are played out in each episode, so viewers will not get bored. In particular, the conflict between Hanzo Academy and Hebijoshi Academy, as well as the friendships and conflicts between the characters, add depth to the story. In addition, the growth of the characters as ninjas and the way they overcome challenges are inspiring.

The music also adds to the appeal of the work. The opening theme "Break your world" features the impressive and powerful singing voice of Sayaka Sasaki, matching the worldview of the anime. The ending theme was also chosen to reflect the individuality of each character, allowing you to enjoy the afterglow of the work after watching it.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend Senran Kagura:

• Appealing characters : The characters are full of unique personalities and are attractive, drawing viewers in. In particular, the growth and background of each character, such as Asuka's hard-working attitude, Ikaruga's leadership, and Katsuragi's boldness, are carefully depicted.
• Powerful action scenes : As the original is a ninja-themed action game, the battle scenes are extremely powerful. The ninja techniques and skills of each character are realistically reproduced, making it a sight to behold.
• Depth of story : The story is rich with the conflict between Hanzo Academy and Hebijoshi Academy, as well as the friendship and conflict between the characters. The growth of the characters as ninjas and the way they overcome challenges are moving.
• Music quality : Each song, such as the opening theme "Break your world" and the ending themes "Fighting Dreamer," "Yamiyo wa Otome wo Hana ni Suru," and "Sprinting Theory," enhances the worldview of the work. In particular, the ending theme, which reflects the individuality of the characters, leaves a lasting impression after watching the show.

summary

"Senran Kagura" is a TV anime series based on a ninja-themed action game. Its appeal lies in its unique characters, powerful action scenes, deep storyline, and high-quality music. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to new viewers. Please watch it and experience its charm for yourself.