Genshiken 2nd Generation: The Appeal and Evaluation of the Bonus Videos

"Genshiken 2nd Generation Bonus Video" - The appeal of the OVA and its background

"Genshiken Nidaime Video Bonus" is an OVA released by King Records on September 4, 2013, based on the manga "Genshiken Nidaime" by Kio Shimoku. This OVA is made up of four episodes, animated by Production IG and directed by Mizushima Tsutomu. Below, we will introduce the appeal and background of this OVA, as well as detailed information about it.

Overview

"Genshiken 2nd Generation Bonus Video" tells the story of new members of the university otaku club "Gendai Visual Culture Research Society (Genshiken)". The OVA is included in the packaged version of "Genshiken 2nd Generation" and is a long-awaited bonus video for fans. The episodes are written from a new perspective while bringing out the best in the original work, making them enjoyable for both existing fans and new viewers.

Cast and crew

The cast of this OVA includes a star-studded line-up of voice actors, including Yamamoto Nozomi, Uesaka Sumire, and Uchiyama Yumi. In particular, the performances of Yamamoto Nozomi as Ogigami Chika and Uesaka Sumire as Yoshitake Rika vividly express the personalities of their characters, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The production staff also includes industry-leading professionals such as director Mizushima Tsutomu, character designer Taniguchi Junichiro, and composer Fukuhiro Shuichiro. Thanks to their skill, the worldview of the original work has been faithfully reproduced, resulting in a work with even greater depth.

Main Characters

The following main characters will be featured in the "Genshiken 2nd Generation Bonus Video".

• Chika Ogiue - The new president of the current Vision Research Institute. She is surrounded by members with unique personalities and spends her days restlessly, while also working as a new manga artist. Her performances have the power to attract new members.
• Yoshitake Rika - A new member of Genshiken. She joined after being fascinated by Ogigami's performance. She has an open personality and claims to be a fujoshi, and she likes things related to Sengoku warlords.
• Mirei Yajima - A new member of the Genshiken. She joined after being captivated by Ogigami's performance. While she has a masculine way of speaking and a serious personality, she also has a side as a fujoshi.
• Hato Kenjiro - A new member of the Genshiken. He looks like a classic beauty, but as a boyish girl, he doesn't hide his love for BL and enjoys cross-dressing.
• Kanako Ohno - Former president of the Genshiken. A cosplayer and a returnee. She has big breasts and is looking forward to having new members cosplay as her.
• Manabu Kuchiki - A member of the Genshiken. Although he lacks communication skills, he has established himself as a member of the Genshiken. His actions make those around him nervous, but he is a lovable character.
• Susanna Hopkins - A friend of Ohno's from his time in America who loves Japanese anime and manga. She comes to study at Genshiken and becomes an active new member.

Episodes and subtitles

The episodes in "Genshiken 2nd Generation Bonus Video" are as follows:

• Episode 1 - "There's no way someone this cute could be a girl"

This episode depicts Kenjiro Hato's cross-dressing and the background to it, and explains how he ended up joining Genshiken. The highlights are the charm of Hato's character and the reactions of the members of Genshiken surrounding him.

Related Titles

"Genshiken 2nd Generation Video Bonus" has deep ties to the following related works:

• Genshiken
• Genshiken (OVA)
• Genshiken 2
• Genshiken 2nd Generation

These works are part of the original "Genshiken" series, and each one depicts otaku culture from a different perspective. "Genshiken 2nd Generation Bonus Video" adds depth to the appeal of the series as a whole by telling the story from the perspective of a new member.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Genshiken Nidaime Bonus Video" is a must-see for fans of the original work, and will be a great opportunity for new viewers to learn about the appeal of otaku culture. In particular, the characters' personalities and growth are carefully depicted, eliciting deep empathy from viewers. Also, don't miss the attention to detail that is unique to OVAs and the acting skills of the voice actors.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• Character Appeal - Each character's personality is vividly drawn, leaving a strong impression on the viewer. In particular, Kenjiro Hato's cross-dressing and Rika Yoshitake's open personality are elements that draw the viewer in.
• Deep Understanding of Otaku Culture - The deep understanding and love for otaku culture that the original "Genshiken" series has is carried over to this OVA. By depicting it from the perspective of a new member, you can enjoy otaku culture from a broader perspective.
• The production team's attention to detail - This work is a testament to the production skills of Production IG and the directing ability of Director Tsutomu Mizushima. You can feel the attention to detail in the character design, music, and more.
• Linkage with the series - This work enhances the appeal of the entire "Genshiken" series, allowing existing fans to enjoy the series from a new perspective, and for new viewers, it will be an opportunity to pique their interest in the entire series.

Further information

Below is detailed information about the "Genshiken 2nd Generation Video Bonus."

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

An OVA included in the packaged version of Genshiken 2nd Generation released on September 4, 2013.

■Release and sales

King Records

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 4

■Original Story

Shimoku Kio

■ Director

Tsutomu Mizushima

■ Production

・Animation production: Production IG
Produced by Genshiken 2nd Generation Production Committee

■Works

©Kio Shimoku, Kodansha / Genshiken 2nd Generation Production Committee

Above, we have introduced the appeal and background of "Genshiken Nidaime Video Bonus" in detail. For fans of the original work, this work will allow you to enjoy the series from a new perspective, and for new viewers, it will be a good opportunity to learn about the appeal of otaku culture. Please give it a watch.