The appeal and reviews of "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?": New possibilities for fantasy set in another world

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?": The Charm and Depth of Fantasy Battles Set in Another World

The TV anime "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?", which aired in 2013, is based on a light novel by Tatsunoko Taro and is known as a hugely popular battle fantasy from Sneaker Bunko. The story is about three problem children who are summoned to another world, "Miniature Garden," and their struggle to rebuild the weak community "No Name." Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and characteristics of this work, as well as its depth.

Story and worldview

The story of "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" begins when Sakamaki Izayoi, who is bored with his daily life, is suddenly summoned to another world called "Miniature Garden" one day. There, he is taught the rules of "Miniature Garden" by a character named Kuro Usagi, along with the taciturn girl Kasukabe You and the arrogant young lady Kuon Asuka. However, Izayoi suggests, "Let's defeat the Demon King!" and the story accelerates at a rapid pace.

"Miniature Garden" is a different world where characters from myths and legends gather, and various communities exist. Each community has its own rules and gifts (special abilities), and they grow by competing with each other. This world view has the appeal to draw viewers in by skillfully incorporating myths and legends while adding a unique setting.

character

The appeal of this work lies in its unique characters. The main character, Sakamaki Jyurokuya, is a delinquent with extraordinary powers and a self-proclaimed hedonist. Contrary to his rough appearance, he is a character with a sharp mind. His gift, "Unknown (J Code Unknown)", is a powerful ability to split the seas and shatter the earth, and it is this mysterious aspect that draws the interest of the viewers.

The Black Rabbit is known as the "aristocrat of the miniature garden" and is a superb pet creature with a powerful gift. Her charm, which allows her to express her emotions frankly and changes her expressions frequently, attracts viewers. Also, provocative clothing is not her hobby, and her comical interactions with the characters around her are also a highlight.

Kuon Asuka is the daughter of one of the top five wealthy families in Japan, and is a character who has the gift "Oracle", which gives power to words. Although she is elegant and graceful, she stands firm against evil. Kasukabe You is a girl who has lived with a calico cat since she was a child, and has the ability to communicate with living things. Her gifts "Genome Tree" and "Noformer" allow her to use the abilities of living things she has befriended as her own powers, symbolizing her kindness and strength.

In addition, there are many other unique characters, such as Jin Russell, who is the leader of the community "No Name" at just 11 years old, the friendly Lili, and Shiroyasha, an executive of the largest commercial community "Thousand Eyes". The drama woven by these characters will keep viewers entertained.

Animation and performance

The animation for this work was produced by Diomedea. Character design is by Naomi Ide, creature design is by Masakazu Ishikawa, prop design is by Kenji Masuda, color design is by Makiko Kojima, art direction is by Kunihiko Inaba, cinematography is by Yasuyuki Ito, and editing is by Yuji Oka. The visuals created by this team of staff leave a strong impression on viewers.

In particular, the combat scenes are well-directed, with clear depictions of how each character's Gifts are activated and what effects they have. The beauty and grandeur of the sandbox world is also enhanced by the color design and art direction.

music

The music was composed by Shiro Hamaguchi and produced by Flying Dog and Nippon Columbia. The opening theme "Black † White" was written and composed by manzo, arranged by CHOKKAKU, and sung by Iori Nomizu. The song emphasizes the contrast between "black and white," the theme of the work, and draws the viewer's attention.

The two ending themes are "To Be Continued?" and "Our Constellation." The former is written by Seiji Miura, composed by Keiichi Osawa, arranged by Maon Kuga, and sung by Kaori Satohara. The latter is written by Seiji Miura, composed by Akiko Noda, arranged by Tetsuo Maruyama, and sung by Kaori Satohara. These songs play a role in livening up the emotional scenes of the story.

The insert songs are "Beauty as the Beast" and "Scarlet." The former is written by Seiji Miura, composed by Kenichi Sakaiwa, arranged by Yoshiyuki Kinoshita, and sung by Kaori Satohara featuring Yukio Yamagata. The latter is written by RUCCA, composed by Masahiro, and sung by Asuka Kuon starring Sarah Emi Bridcutt. These songs deeply express the emotions of the characters and the development of the story.

Broadcast information

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" aired on TOKYO MX from January 11th to March 15th, 2013. The show aired on Fridays from 1:30am to 3:00am and was also broadcast on Chiba TV, tvk, Sun TV, Teletama, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, TwellV, Gifu Broadcasting, AT-X, and Mie TV. Although the broadcast times and dates differed on each station, the series ran for a total of 10 episodes.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" has been highly praised as an alternate world battle fantasy. In particular, the unique characters, the spectacular world view, the stunning animation and direction, and the moving music have captivated viewers. The original light novel is also very popular, and the anime adaptation has gained even more fans.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• Unique characters : Many attractive characters appear, including Izayoi Sakamaki, Kuro Usagi, Asuka Kuon, and You Kasukabe. Their growth, friendship, and battles will move the viewer.
• A grand worldview : The otherworldly world of the "miniature garden" cleverly incorporates myths and legends while adding a unique setting, making it fascinating enough to draw viewers in.
• Stunning animation and direction : The visuals, created by the entire Diomedea team, leave a strong impression on viewers. The combat scenes in particular are superbly directed, clearly depicting how each character's Gift is activated and what effect it has.
• Emotional Music : Hamaguchi Shiro's music serves to enhance the emotional scenes of the story. The opening theme, ending theme, and insert songs all emphasize the theme of the work and draw the viewer in.

As mentioned above, "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" is highly acclaimed as an alternative world battle fantasy, and its unique characters, grand world view, stunning animation and direction, and moving music are sure to attract viewers. If you haven't seen this work yet, we highly recommend that you give it a watch.