The appeal and reviews of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya": New possibilities for magical girls

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya - Fate Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Broadcast period

July 13, 2013 - July 28, 2013

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, BS11, Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, Sun TV, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, AT-X, Gifu Broadcasting, Mie TV, Niconico Live Broadcasting

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 10

■Original Story

Hiroyama Hiroshi, TYPE-MOON

■ Director

Onuma Heart

■ Production

・Animation production: SILVER LINK.

■Works

©2013 Hiroyama Hiroshi, TYPE-MOON, Kadokawa Shoten / "Prisma☆Illya" Production Committee

■Cast

・Illyasviel von Einzbern/Mai Kadowaki/Miyu/Kaori Nazuka/Rin Tohsaka/Kanae Ueda/Luviagelita Edelfelt/Shizu Itou/Magical Ruby/Naoko Takano/Magical Sapphire/Miyu Matsuki/Shirou Emiya/Noriaki Sugiyama/Sera/Haruhi Terada/Liselitt (Liz)/Miho Miyagawa/Taiga Fujimura/Miki Itou/Nanagame Moriyama/Mariya Ise/Ryuko Takemazawa/Emiri Kato/Jakka Kurihara/Kanae Itou/Mimi Katsura/Satomi Satou

■ Main staff

・Original work: Hiroyama Hiroshi, TYPE-MOON (published by Kadokawa Shoten/serialized in Monthly Comp Ace)
Director: Shin Onuma Chief Director: Takashi Sakamoto Series Composition: Kenji Inoue Screenplay: Hazuki Minase Character Design: Nozomi Ushijima Color Design: Miyuki Kowata Art Director: Minoru Maeda Director of Photography: Kosuke Nakanishi Music: Tatsuya Kato Music Production: Lantis Opening Theme: ChouCho
・Ending theme／StylipS
・Animation production: SILVER LINK.

■ Main Characters

Illyasviel von Einzbern is an ordinary elementary school student living in Fuyuki City. She is a girl with a tendency to be a dreamer, admiring the magical girls in anime, but one day she meets Magical Ruby and is approached by a shady girl who turns her into a real magical girl.
A girl with unrivaled academic ability and physical strength, a cool personality who avoids interactions with others as much as possible. After meeting Magical Sapphire and Luvia, she becomes a magical girl just like Illya.
Rin Tohsaka is a magician who was sent from London to retrieve the cards hidden in Fuyuki City. She was supposed to use the power of the Magical Ruby to retrieve the cards, but while fighting with Luvia, who came to Japan with her, the Magical Ruby escapes.
Luviagelita Edelfelt: A high-handed young lady with a lot of money who doesn't hesitate to spend it on jewels when using gem magic. She came to Japan with Rin to retrieve the cards, but Magical Sapphire, fed up with fighting with Rin, ran away.
Magical Ruby: A member of the "Kaleidostick" magical outfit. It is a first-class item that can supply unlimited magical power to the Master who holds it, but it has a flawed personality, such as toying with the Master.
Magical Sapphire Magical Ruby's younger sister, Kaleidostick. Unlike Ruby, she has a calm and rational personality and is loyal to her master, but she ends up leaving Luvia.
Shirou Emiya is Illya's stepbrother who attends the high school division of Homurahara Academy. To Illya, he is a kind and reliable older brother. He is good at cooking and laundry, and sometimes unintentionally takes over the work of Sera, the maid who lives with him, and he gets scolded every time he does so.
A teacher at Homurahara Gakuen Elementary School, and Illya's homeroom teacher. He has a bright and easygoing personality and is popular with the students, but when he gets angry he can yell forcefully.
Sera One of the maids of the Einzbern household. She is in charge of all household chores, and is also in charge of tutoring Illya in place of Illya's parents, who are usually overseas for work. She is relatively lenient with Illya, but rather strict with Shirou.
・Lieselit (Liz)
Another maid of the Einzbern household. Unlike Serah, she doesn't seem to take housework seriously, and she doesn't really act like a maid, instead watching anime with Illya.
Ryuko Takemazawa is one of the most stupid characters in the school. She behaves in a completely ridiculous way, and everyone always makes fun of her.
Moriyama Nana is the straight man among the four turtles. She tends to be overly blunt, especially when it comes to Ryuko.
・Kurihara Suzuka She has a mature appearance and seems intelligent, but it seems that she is not. Like Nanakame, she is a straight man character.
Katsura: Although she is the quietest of the four Mimi, she is sociable and the most sensible girl.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Birth of a Magical Girl!
・Episode 2: Who?
・Episode 3/ Girl Meets Girl ・Episode 4/ I Lost ・Episode 5/ Two Choices...?
Episode 6 / Blank: The End of the Night Episode 7 / Victory and Escape Episode 8 / Return to a Normal Girl Episode 9 / Ending Here Episode 10 / Kaleidoscope

■ Related works

・Fate/stay night

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・"starlog"
1 to 10
Lyrics: Yohei Matsui; Composition: Arata Kawamoto; Arrangement: Arata Kawamoto; Singer: ChouCho

・ED1
・"Prism Sympathy"
1 to 8, 10
Lyrics: Saori Kodama; Composition: Akira Takada; Arrangement: Akira Takada; Singer: StylipS

・ED2
9
Lyrics: Saori Kodama; Composition: Akira Takada; Arrangement: Akira Takada; Singer: StylipS

■Work Criticism

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya is a spin-off of TYPE-MOON's popular series "Fate" that was made into an anime in 2013. It is based on the manga of the same name by Hiroshi Hiroyama, and while it is based on the worldview of TYPE-MOON, it has its own unique story and characters that make it a fascinating work.

The main character of this work is an ordinary elementary school student living in Fuyuki City named Illyasviel von Einzbern. She is a dreamy girl who dreams of becoming a magical girl, and one day she encounters a magical outfit called Magical Ruby, which gives her the power to transform into a magical girl. This setting follows the classic path of magical girl anime, while also cleverly incorporating magic and characters from the Fate series, making it appealing to viewers.

The story depicts Illya's adventure to collect cards with Magical Ruby, and her interactions with the characters she meets along the way, as well as her growth. In particular, her friendship with a cool girl named Miyu, and her relationship with characters from the Fate series such as Rin Tohsaka and Luviagelita are depicted in depth, which will be a delight for fans.

SILVER LINK., the animation studio, focused on character design and color design, balancing the glamour of magical girl anime with the profoundness of the Fate series. Director Shin Onuma has succeeded in unfolding the story from his own unique perspective while drawing out the best in the original work.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The clear voice of ChouCho, who sings the opening theme "starlog," and the cute voice of StylipS, who sings the ending theme "Prism Sympathy," liven up the atmosphere of the story. The ending theme in particular is designed to change according to the content of each episode, capturing the hearts of viewers.

The cast is also luxurious, with each character's personality firmly expressed, including Mai Kadowaki as Illya, Kaori Nazuka as Miyu, and Kana Ueda as Rin Tohsaka. In particular, Mai Kadowaki's performance, which carefully portrays Illya's growth and emotional changes, deeply moves viewers.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the Fate series, but also for those who like magical girl anime. You can enjoy Illya's growth and friendship, as well as the world view of the Fate series. In addition, sequels "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!" and "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!" have also been produced, so you can enjoy the entire series.

■Recommendation details

To enjoy this work, we recommend that you first read the original manga. The expressions and movements of Illya and Miyu drawn by Hiroshi Hiroyama are more attractive than in the anime, and you can feel the depth of the story. Also, if you check out other works in the Fate series, you will be able to enjoy this work even more.

When watching anime, we recommend paying attention to the subtitles of each episode. The titles of each episode suggest the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, helping viewers to deepen their understanding. Also, pay attention to the lyrics of the ending theme. The lyrics contain the theme of the story and the feelings of the characters, deepening the afterglow after watching.

Also, be sure to check out the fan events and merchandise for this work. At the events, you can listen to talks by the cast and staff, deepening your understanding of the work. The merchandise also features cute designs of Illya and Miyu, making it a must-see item for fans.

Finally, after watching this work, be sure to also watch the sequels "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!" and "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!". The series depicts the further growth of Illya and Miyu and their encounters with new characters, and you can enjoy it throughout the entire series. This is a must-see for fans of the Fate series and magical girl anime.