A thorough review of the appeal and emotion of "Super Youthful Siblings"!

A thorough review of the appeal and emotion of "Super Youthful Siblings"!

The appeal and evaluation of "Super Seishun Brothers - Super Youthful Siblings"

Overview

"Super Seishun Brothers" is a 14-episode short anime series that aired on TV Tokyo in 2013. It is based on a manga serialized in "COMIC Polaris" by Shinmoto Makoto, and the animation was produced by AIC PLUS+. It is directed by Takata Masahiro, with series composition by Konparu Tomoko, and character design and general animation direction by Morishima Noriko. This work is a youth comedy that depicts the daily lives of siblings, and is characterized by a story woven by characters with a fascinating gap between their appearances and their inner selves.

story

The story of "Super Seishun Brothers" revolves around the daily lives of two pairs of siblings. The siblings, Chiko and Chika Shinmoto, are cute and fashionable, but are actually otaku with a personality that they love. On the other hand, the siblings, Mako and Mao Saito, are pure and beautiful, but are characters that give off a mysterious aura. The story depicts these two pairs of siblings having very free-spirited conversations every day as they run through their troubled youth with a bright and positive attitude.

character

Chiko Shinmoto (voice: Nozomi Yamamoto) is a self-loving second-year university student who looks cute but is actually an otaku, which is a charming contrast. Her dream is to conquer the world with manga. Chika Shinmoto (voice: Ryota Osaka) is a self-loving second-year high school student who is bright and refreshing but a bit of a fool. His dream for the future is also to conquer the world. Mako Saito (voice: Ai Kayano) is a part-time worker who loves her younger brother and beautiful girls, and is beautiful but quite mysterious. She works part-time at a strange restaurant. Mao Saito (voice: Kaito Ishikawa) is a second-year high school student who is pushed around by his older sister, and is quiet and cool, but is just as mysterious as his sister. The personalities of these characters enhance the appeal of the work.

Production Staff

Director Takata Masahiro is well-known for his work on short animated films, and his talents are on full display in this work. Series composer Konparu Tomoko is known for her storytelling that brings out the best in her characters. Character designer and chief animation director Morishima Noriko skillfully expresses the gap between the characters' appearances and their inner selves. In addition, a team of professionals from various fields came together to produce this work, including costume designer Tamato Sao, art director Nakamura Yoshihiro, color designer Hibi Chieko, composite director Tanaka Kosuke, editor Miyama Shota, and sound director Hamano Takatoshi.

Broadcast information

"Super Seishun Brothers" was broadcast on TV Tokyo from September 14th to December 14th, 2013. It aired on Fridays from 1:53am to 3:00am, with a total of 14 episodes. It was also broadcast on AT-X from October 13th, 2013, on Sundays from 7:55pm to 8:00pm. The broadcast dates and subtitles for each episode are as follows:

  • Episode 1: Siblings + Siblings = (2013/09/13)
  • Episode 2: Already an adult, but still a child (2013/09/20)
  • Episode 3: The Flood (2013/09/27)
  • Episode 4: Daily Life of a 20-Year-Old (2013/10/04)
  • Episode 5: The daily life of a 17-year-old (2013/10/11)
  • Episode 6: One Step Forward (2013/10/18)
  • Episode 7: Then and Now (2013/10/25)
  • Episode 8: Festival - Dreams and Delusions (2013/11/01)
  • Episode 9: Matsuri -Reality- (2013/11/08)
  • Episode 10: My Brother's Circumstances (2013/11/15)
  • Episode 11: My Sister's Circumstances (2013/11/22)
  • Episode 12: Individual Circumstances (2013/11/29)
  • Episode 13: Super Youthful Siblings (2013/12/06)
  • Episode 14: Angels and Demons (2013/12/13)

Theme song

The ending theme "I Want to Be Me" was written, composed, and arranged by Rokugen Asuke, and sung by Rokugen Alice. This song expresses the characters' self-love and youthful energy, and is a perfect fit for the atmosphere of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

Although it is a short anime, "Super Seishun Brothers" has won many fans thanks to its charming characters and interesting story. In particular, the unique character settings of the Shinmoto and Saito siblings and the comedy elements that depict their daily lives are highly praised. Also not to be missed are the character designs that skillfully depict the gap between appearance and inner self, and the storytelling that evokes the energy of youth.

This work depicts the worries and joys of young people in their teens, while also being entertaining with humor and positive messages. It is particularly impressive how it makes you feel the importance of loving yourself and the bonds you have with friends and family.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "Super Seishun Brothers -Super Youthful Siblings-" are as follows:

  • Appealing characters : The unique character settings of the Shinmoto and Saito siblings are appealing, and you can enjoy the gap between their appearances and their inner selves.
  • Comedy elements : The show is packed with humorous comedic elements that depict trivial everyday events, making it a fun show to watch while laughing.
  • The energy of youth : The sight of the characters moving through the troubled years of their youth with a bright and positive attitude will invigorate viewers.
  • Perfection of a short anime : Although it is a short anime, it boasts a high level of perfection in all aspects, including storytelling, character design, and music.

Related information

The original manga for "Super Seishun Brothers - Super Youthful Siblings -" is currently being serialized in "COMIC Polaris". Even after the anime has finished airing, you can still enjoy the characters' daily lives by reading the original manga. In addition, official goods and character song CDs are also on sale, which is great news for fans.

This work is recommended for everyone who loves youth comedy anime. It is especially perfect for those who want to feel the importance of loving themselves and the importance of bonds with friends and family. Please give it a watch.

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