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Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Bride Pink Full Bloom Original Animation 1 - Review and Recommendation

"Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Bride Pink Full Bloom Original Animation 1" is an OVA released on June 26, 2013 by Media Factory. This work is based on Akira Suzuki's light novel "Hyakka Ryoran", directed by KOBUN, produced by ARMS, and produced by Hyakka Ryoran SB Partners. It is packed with fascinating characters and a storyline in a short 10-minute episode.

story

The story is set in a special school called Mutaka Gakuen, where students fight as samurai with the power of a "sho." The protagonist, Yagyu Muneo, is the next head of the Yagyu family and serves as the assistant instructor at the sword-fighting dojo, "Yagyu Dojo." He sets out on a journey of training to fully awaken his "sho" powers and further increase them. One day, he meets a mysterious beautiful girl, Yagyu Jubei, who suddenly falls naked from the sky above the school. She is the one who can become a master samurai by sharing a kiss with Muneo, and the story begins with this encounter.

The OVA begins with the first meeting between Muneo and Jubei, and follows her journey to becoming a master samurai. It also includes interactions with other characters and battle scenes, making it a short but densely packed story. In particular, Jubei's cheerful and innocent personality and Muneo's kindness and strong will are impressive.

character

The characters in this work are rich in personality and each has a fascinating backstory. The main characters are introduced below.

Muneo Yagyu

He is the next head of the Yagyu family and the assistant instructor at the Yagyu Dojo swordsmanship dojo. He is a first-class swordsman and excels as a commander, giving precise instructions in battle. He is kind to everyone and treats everyone equally, but he also has a strong will that refuses to give in to injustice. His powers as a "general" have been fully awakened, and he has set out on a journey of training to further increase his powers.

Yagyu Jubei

A mysterious beautiful girl suddenly falls naked from the sky above Mutaka Academy. She has a bright and innocent personality and tries to give nicknames to everyone. She was thought to have disappeared in the battle with Gisen, but she returns to Muneo. By sharing a kiss with Muneo, you can become a Master Samurai.

Sanada Yukimura

The Toyotomi's most intelligent general. By chance, he made a pact with Muneo and became a master samurai. He works hard to raise military funds for the Yagyu Dojo. He is a confident man who is known for his arrogant behavior, but he has the intelligence and courage to match. He has a childlike appearance and a broad forehead that he feels inferior about.

Goto Matabei

He is Yukimura's servant and always accompanies him. He is large and taciturn, but in fact he is a man of great character who is very considerate of small details. He behaves sincerely towards his master, Yukimura. He is also in charge of all the household chores at the Yagyu Dojo. He has a keen sense of smell like a dog. Although he is confused by the nickname "Beta-san" given to him by Jubei, he seems to like it quite a bit.

Tokugawa Sen

She is the younger sister of Tokugawa Yoshihiko, the student council president who rules over Buo Gakuen, and the vice president of the student council. She is the princess of the Tokugawa family, commonly known as Senhime. She has an extremely ladylike personality, and is selfish. She is a bit sadistic. She willingly made a pact with Muneo, and became a master samurai.

Hattori Hanzo

Chairperson of the Student Council Executive Committee's Disciplinary Committee. A female ninja who wears glasses and wears a maid-style combat uniform, she leads the female Disciplinary Committee. She is a germaphobe and has no immunity to obscene words and actions, and hates them. She has a lesbian personality and is a masochist. She tried to make a pact with Muneo, but she pushed him away right in front of her and it ended in failure.

Charles de D'Artagnan

A foreign student from far away France. He gives off an unsociable impression, but in reality he is a kind and righteous person. He was forced into a master-servant relationship with Tokugawa Yoshihiko, the student council president, and was used as a test subject for an artificial Master Samurai, but when Yoshihiko awakened to the power of the "sho", he made a pact with him and became a true Master Samurai.

Kanetsugu Naoe

He believes in "love" and fights for "love", calling himself the warrior of love. He was sent by Yoshihiko to target Muneo and his friends, but now he lives in the doghouse (which Kanetsugu calls a cottage) at the Yagyu Dojo. He is a very earnest person, but his actions always go awry and he always makes mistakes. He always causes a fuss and is treated poorly by Yukimura and his friends.

Yagyu Yoshisen

A girl wearing an eyepatch who, like Jubei, fell from the sky above Buo Gakuen. Her extreme words and actions torment the members of the Yagyu Dojo. When she realized she couldn't get Jubei to join her, she tried to revive Amakusa Shiro, but both of them were wiped out by Jubei's desperate attack.

Tokugawa Yoshihiko

He is the student council president of Buo Gakuen School, and one day he will succeed the Tokugawa family as Shogun of Great Japan. He pretends to be a carefree and elusive person, but in reality he is a shrewd individual. During the battle with Gisen, he awakens to the power of a "shogun." The Shogunate believes that it was Yoshihiko who sealed away Amakusa Shiro, and he is treated as a hero who saved the country.

Keiji Maeda

A beautiful samurai with a kink-filled personality who drives a giant motorcycle called "Matsukaze." She has a bold personality and likes girls but hates men. She fights using a giant Karakuri Japanese umbrella as her weapon.

Miyamoto Musashi

He is the leader of the four Sword Demons (Dark Samurai) who have been resurrected in this world. Seeking a fight with a strong opponent, he challenges Yagyu Jubei, who defeated Amakusa Shiro, to a fight. He likes the maid cafe "True Shadow" run by Jubei and his friends, and becomes a regular there.

Kojiro Sasaki

He is one of the Four Sword Demons (Dark Samurai) and uses the long sword "Mononoi-za". Although he appears calm at first glance, he has an attachment to Miyamoto Musashi that goes beyond that of a partner, and is constantly concerned about Musashi.

Araki Mataemon

She has tanned skin and blonde hair, and looks and talks like a gal, but she is actually one of the Four Sword Demons (Dark Samurai). She uses a long sword as her weapon, but what is her most powerful weapon...?

Hozoin Inshun

She is one of the Four Sword Demons (Dark Samurai) who wields the Cross Spear and is a quiet girl who covers her mouth with a mask and scarf. She can talk to animals and has a gentle personality, which is rare among the Four Sword Demons.

Sarutobi Sasuke

A pet monkey that Yukimura loved when he lived in Yonezawa. When Yukimura left for Buo Gakuen, he was told not to follow him, but he ran away from home because he loved her so much.

Animation and Music

The animation for this work is handled by ARMS, and the character designs and depictions of the battle scenes are very beautiful. In particular, Jubei's descent scene and the battle scene with Muneo are worth watching. In addition, the work of Tsutomu Miyazawa, who was in charge of character design and general animation director, is also excellent, and the individuality of each character is well expressed.

The music is by Tatsuya Kato and produced by Lantis. The BGM plays a role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, especially in the battle scenes, which increases the tension. The voice actors in the cast are also impressive, with Aoi Yuki, Daisuke Hirakawa, Rie Kugimiya, and others providing perfectly matched voices for each character.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Bride Pink Full Bloom Original Animation 1" is a short work packed with dense content and attractive characters. In particular, the relationship between Muneo Yagyu and Jubei Yagyu, and their interactions with other characters are highlights. In addition, the animation and music are of high quality, making it a visual and aural pleasure.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original light novel, but also for those who like action and fantasy elements. In particular, it is a must-see for those who are interested in unique characters and their backstories. Another appeal is that it has been released in the form of an OVA, making it easy to enjoy.

There is also a related work, the "Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Bride" series, so if you are interested, please check that out too. You will be able to enjoy a deeper story and character development.

Overall, "Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Bride Pink Full Bloom Original Animation 1" is a short but worthwhile work, packed with dense content and charming characters. Please give it a watch.