Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday - Sweet Moments Review and Impressions

Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday - Review and detailed information

Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday is an OVA included on the DVD bundled with the PlayStation Portable game "Ro-Kyu-Bu! Secret Lost Item Limited Edition" released on June 20, 2013. This OVA is based on a light novel by Sagu Aoyama and was released by ASCII Media Works. It is directed by Keizo Kusakawa and animated by Project No.9 + studio Blanc. Copyright belongs to Sagu Aoyama, ASCII Media Works, and TEAM RO-KYU-BU!.

story

Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday is made up of episodes centered around Minato Tomoka. Tomoka is the ace of the basketball team and leads the team as the only one with experience. Her family background is artistic, with her mother a Japanese dance teacher and her father a tea ceremony teacher, and she is characterized by her polite and serious personality. However, when she comes into contact with basketball, her seriousness changes completely and she can show her passionate side. This OVA depicts a moment from Tomoka's daily life with her friends, and the scene where she eats her favorite strawberry sundae is particularly memorable.

character

The main characters appearing in this OVA are as follows:

• Tomoka Minato (voiced by Kana Hanazawa) is the ace of the basketball team who transferred to Keishin Academy and is the only one with experience. Due to her family background, she has a polite and serious personality, but when she gets into basketball, she shows her passionate side.
• Subaru Hasegawa (voice actor: Yuki Kaji) was depressed when the basketball club at Nanashiba High School, where he entered on a sports recommendation, was suspended, but he was persuaded by his aunt Mihoshi to become the coach of the girls' basketball club, including Tomoka. A young man with a passion for basketball and leadership skills.
• Misawa Maho (voiced by Yuka Iguchi) is the mood maker of the basketball club, a cheerful and innocent girl. She also hates to lose, and often becomes a troublemaker.
• Saki Nagatsuka (voiced by Yoko Hikasa) is a class representative and a reliable person. She is the leader of the basketball club and keeps an eye on her childhood friend Maho, but she also feels a sense of rivalry with her. Her family owns a famous okonomiyaki restaurant.
• Airi Kashii (voiced by Rina Hidaka) is a shy girl who has a complex about her height. The other members of the basketball club are also careful about making jokes about her height, but the story depicts her growing up little by little.
• Hakamada Hinata - Voiced by Ogura Yui A petite girl who is a little naive and does things at her own pace. She has the nickname "innocent devil" and heals those around her with her innocent smile. Her innocent body contact is also characteristic.
• Miho Takamura - Voiced by Shizuka Ito Subaru's aunt, commonly known as Miho-nee. Seeing that Subaru was feeling down, she decided to support him as the advisor for the girls' mini-basketball club.

staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of this OVA:

• Original work : Sagu Aoyama (Dengeki Bunko/ASCII Media Works)
• Character design : Tinkle
• Director : Keizo Kusakawa
• Assistant Director - Taizo Yoshida
• Series Composition : Michiko Ito
• Character design : Takayuki Noguchi
• Prop design - Takahiro Sasaki
• Art Director : Goshi Sato
• Color design : Keiko Kai
• Director of photography - Yuji Sato
• Edited by Hiromi Komine
• Sound Director : Aketagawa Jin
• Music : Tsuyoshi Watanabe
• Animation Production - Burnham Studios
• Animation production : Project No.9 + studio Blanc

thoughts

Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday is a delightful additional episode for fans of the original work. In particular, Tomoka's character is explored in depth, depicting her daily life and passion for basketball. It can be said that they have succeeded in bringing out the best in the character in the short time of the OVA.

The scene where Tomoka eats her strawberry sundae shows her cuteness and innocence. The basketball scene also shows her serious expression and her bond with her teammates, which is very moving to the viewers. Throughout the OVA, the characters' growth and friendships are depicted, making it a heartwarming story.

The voice actors' performances are also excellent, especially Kana Hanazawa's performance as Tomoka, who perfectly expresses her character. Yuki Kaji's performance as Subaru also realistically conveys the worries and passion of a young man, drawing the audience in. Yuka Iguchi's performance as Maho and Yoko Hikasa's performance as Saki also firmly capture the individuality of their respective characters.

The animation quality is also high, with beautiful character designs and background art. The basketball scenes in particular are visually enjoyable, with smooth movements and a sense of realism. The music, composed by Tsuyoshi Watanabe, is pleasant and matches the story, enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

Related Titles

Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday is connected to the following related works:

• Ro-Kyu-Bu! - A TV anime series based on the original light novel. It is a basketball-themed coming-of-age story that follows the exploits of Tomoka and her friends.
• Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS - A TV anime series that is the sequel to Ro-Kyu-Bu! It depicts the team's growth and new challenges.

Recommendation

Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like basketball and youth stories. It will be a heartwarming story especially for those who like works that depict character growth and friendship. Also, because it brings out the best in the characters in the short time of the OVA, even those who don't have much time can enjoy it easily.

In addition, this OVA is included with the PlayStation Portable software "Ro-Kyu-Bu! Secret Lost Item Limited Edition," so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy both the game and the anime. The story depicted in the game and the OVA story are linked, so you can understand the work more deeply.

Overall, Ro-Kyu-Bu! OVA Tomoka's Strawberry Sunday is a work with great characters, a deep story, and high animation quality. It is a heartwarming OVA that is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are experiencing it for the first time.