A thorough review of the "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" arc: The Three-Headed Dragon of Violence! What is the appeal of the original anime Blu-ray version?

A thorough review of the "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" arc: The Three-Headed Dragon of Violence! What is the appeal of the original anime Blu-ray version?

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" OVA "The Three-Headed Dragon of Violence" Review and Recommendation

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" is a popular series based on the light novel by Tatsunoko Taro, and an OVA, "Boryoku no Santo Ryuu," was released in 2013. This OVA was highly anticipated by fans, as it maximized the appeal of the original work while telling the story from a new perspective. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this OVA.

story

"The Violent Three-Headed Dragon" is a special episode set in a hot spring town against the backdrop of the worldview of the original work. Invited by Shiroyasha, Izayoi and the others join the "Sukunabikona" community game. The game involves reviving a dried-up water source. As they struggle to enjoy the hot springs, they are faced with one difficult problem after another. In particular, the challenges that appear before Asuka, Kaori, and Kuro Usagi bring out their individual personalities.

This episode is a departure from the tense battle scenes of the original work, and instead depicts the characters' daily lives and friendships, providing new appeal to viewers. In the relaxing environment of a hot spring, the characters' expressions and conversations delve deeper into their humanity and relationships.

character

The appeal of "Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" is in its unique characters. In the OVA "Boryoku no Santo Ryu", the following characters play an especially important role.

  • Sakamaki Izayoi : Izayoi, played by Shintaro Asanuma, is a troublemaker with extraordinary powers. Despite his rough appearance, he has a sharp mind and his actions are captivating to the audience. In the OVA, his hedonistic side is shown in a relaxing scene at a hot spring.
  • Black Rabbit : Black Rabbit, played by Iori Nomizu, is an aristocrat in the miniature garden and a pet with a powerful gift. Her emotional and expressive charm is highlighted in various scenes at the hot spring.
  • Asuka Kuon : Asuka, played by Sarah Emi Bridcutt, is the daughter of a wealthy family and a troublemaker with a strong way with words. In the OVA, her dignity and elegance are highlighted in the hot spring scene.
  • Kasukabe Akira : played by Nakajima Megumi, is a troublemaker who can communicate with animals. In the OVA, her shy personality is depicted in a scene where they interact at a hot spring.

One of the highlights of this OVA is how these characters grow and deepen their friendships through the games at the hot springs.

Production

The OVA "Brutal Three-Headed Dragon" was produced by Diomedea. The general director was Keizo Kusakawa, the director was Yasutaka Yamamoto, and the script was written by Hideki Shirane. Tokoro Toshikatsu was in charge of storyboards and direction, and the animation directors were Naomi Ide, Shingo Tamaki, Hiroyuki Saita, Yurie Kuniyuki, and Marina Sato.

The Diomedea production team has succeeded in bringing out the unique charm of the OVA while faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work. In particular, the beautiful background of the hot spring town and the detailed depiction of the characters' expressions greatly enhance the visual appeal. In addition, the sound effects and background music by Dax Production, who was in charge of sound production, are also important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the story.

music

The music for the OVA "Boryoku no Santo Ryu" was composed by Hamaguchi Shiro. The opening theme "Black † White" is sung by Nomizu Iori, with lyrics and music by manzo and arrangement by CHOKKAKU. The ending theme "To Be Continued?" is sung by Sadohara Kaori, with lyrics by Miura Seiji, music by Osawa Keiichi and arrangement by Kuga Maino. The insert song "SINCERELY" is sung by Nakajima Megumi, who plays Kasukabe You, with lyrics by RUCCA, music by Ishikawa Retsu and arrangement by manzo.

These songs not only enhance the atmosphere of the OVA, but also deeply express the feelings of the characters. In particular, the insert song "SINCERELY" is sure to touch the hearts of viewers with its beautiful melody that symbolizes Akira's pure heart.

Ratings and Recommendations

The OVA "Boryoku no San-Headed Dragon" is a fascinating work for fans of the original work as well as viewers experiencing the series for the first time. Set in the relaxing environment of a hot spring, the story deeply depicts the humanity and friendship of the characters, making it a visual and audio treat.

In particular, the story delves deeply into the personalities and relationships of the characters, providing viewers with a new perspective. Diomedea's beautiful visuals, Dax Production's sound effects, and Shiro Hamaguchi's music further enhance the appeal of the story.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this OVA:

  • Appealing characters : The humanity and friendships of the unique characters are portrayed in great depth, drawing viewers in.
  • Beautiful visuals and sound : Diomedea's beautiful visuals and Dax Productions' sound effects add to the atmosphere of the story.
  • Captivating Music : Hamaguchi Shiro's music and the singing voices of Nomizu Iori, Sadohara Kaori, and Nakajima Megumi deeply express the characters' emotions.
  • A new perspective : Departing from the original's tense battle scenes, the series offers new appeal by depicting the characters' daily lives and friendships.

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" OVA "Byogyoku no Santouryuu" is a work that can be highly recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to viewers who are experiencing the series for the first time. Immerse yourself in the beautiful images and music while feeling the characters' growth and friendship in the relaxing scenes at the hot springs.

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