The appeal and evaluation of the special edition of Inu x Boku SS: The deep emotion and surprise of the TV special

"Inu x Boku SS Special Edition": A world full of charming characters and a deep story

"Inu x Boku SS Special Edition" is a TV special that aired on MBS, TBS, CBC, and BS-TBS from April 4th to April 10th, 2013. This special edition is based on the manga by Fujiwara Cocoa and directed by Tsuda Naokatsu, with animation by david production and production by the "Inu x Boku SS" Production Committee. Each episode is 30 minutes long and self-contained, providing viewers with a rich experience.

Story and Characters

"Inu x Boku SS Special Edition" is set in a world where youkai exist, and the story unfolds around "Maison de Shogashi," an apartment building where humans and youkai coexist. The protagonist, Shirakiin Ririchiyo, is troubled by her inability to interact well with others, but she leaves her family home to change herself and starts living alone. Her SS (Secret Service), Miketsukami Soushi, is like a loyal dog with immense loyalty to Ririchiyo, always polite and with a gentle smile, but sometimes shows a dark, nasty side.

RinRiChou's neighbor, Sorinotsuka Rensho, has an easy-going personality and usually wears the guise of a single-layered cotton cloth. His SS, Yukinokoji Nobara, is a character who, contrary to his cool beauty appearance, displays a fetish for girls. Shoukiin Kagero is known as the sadistic Mr. Hentai Kamen and is also RinRiChou's fiance. His SS, Roromiya Karuta, is a deep character who loves delicious food and has a reason for everything he does.

Watanuki Banri is a self-proclaimed "delinquent" who seeks strength and loves karuta. His SS, Natsume Zange, is a mysterious character with the ability of a hundred eyes. The staff of Maison de Shogaku are also unique, including Kotomura Chino, Warashibe Ayumu, Kouda Yujiro, Kawasumi Jotaro, Kawasumi Kotaro, and Nekozuki Homare.

The appeal of the special edition

"Inu x Boku SS Special Edition" draws out the charm of the original work to the fullest while depicting the story from a new perspective. In particular, the transformed appearance of Mikkogami Soushi and his relationship with RinRiChou are explored in depth, leaving viewers with a deep impression. In addition, there are many scenes that highlight the individuality of each character, allowing you to enjoy both laughs and emotions.

This special edition has three subtitles: "Mikogami-kun Transformation," "Switch," and "Playing House," and each episode depicts a different theme. "Mikogami-kun Transformation" depicts Soushi's past and his bond with RinRiChou, "Switch" depicts the changes in the characters' hearts, and "Playing House" depicts the warmth of everyday life and family ties. Through these episodes, viewers can feel the characters' growth and bonds.

Music and voice acting

The music for Inu x Boku SS Special Edition is written by Kotaro Nakagawa and produced by Aniplex. The opening theme "Nirvana" is sung by MUCC, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Miya. The ending themes are "Photograph of Paradise" by Mikkoshin Soushi (Yuichi Nakamura), "You" by Shirakiin Ririchiyo (Rina Hidaka), "One Way" by Watanuki Manri (Takuya Eguchi) and Natsume Zanga (Mamoru Miyano), "SM Judgment Forum" by Aokiin Tonbo (Tomokazu Sugita), "Sweets Parade" by Roromiya Karuta (Kana Hanazawa), and "The Sun and the Moon" by Taninozuka Rensho (Yoshimasa Hosoya) and Yukikoji Nobara (Yoko Hikasa). These songs add to the atmosphere of the story and enhance the emotions of the viewer.

The voice actors are also impressive, with Hidaka Rina as Shirakiin Ririchiyo, Nakamura Yuichi as Mikkogami Soushi, Hosoya Yoshimasa as Taninozuka Rensho, Hikasa Yoko as Yukikoji Nobara, Eguchi Takuya as Watanuki Manri, Miyano Mamoru as Natsume Zanka, Sugita Tomokazu as Aokiin Tonbo, and Hanazawa Kana as Roromiya Karuta, all of whose performances bring out the individuality of each character.

Production Staff

The production staff for "Inu x Boku SS Special Edition" is a gathering of professionals from various fields, including the original author Fujiwara Cocoa, director Tsuda Naokatsu, character designer and chief animation director Iizuka Haruko, series composer Nemoto Toshizo, scenario and setting supervisor Sato Takuya, director in chief Hirai Yoshimichi, music composer Nakagawa Kotaro, and sound director Iida Satoki. This staff came together to create a work that brings out the best in the original work and moves the audience.

Related works and recommendations

"Inu x Boku SS Special Edition" is deeply connected to the original "Inu x Boku SS". By reading the original, you can understand the background of the characters and the details of the story. In addition, "Blue Exorcist" and "Noragami" are also recommended as works in the same genre. These works are also set in a world where monsters and gods appear, and depict the relationship between humans and non-humans, so you can enjoy both fantasy and human drama.

"Inu x Boku SS Special Edition" is an emotional 30 minutes with charming characters, a deep story, beautiful music, and a gorgeous voice cast. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes monsters, fantasy works, and human dramas. Please watch this special edition and experience the story of the residents of Maison de Shogaku.