Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta The appeal and evaluation of the unreleased short animation "Yozakura!"

Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta The appeal and evaluation of the unreleased short animation "Yozakura!"

The appeal and detailed explanation of "Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta Unreleased Short Anime Yozakura!"

"Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta Unreleased Short Anime Yozakurakaru!" is an OVA based on the popular manga "Yozakura Quartet" by Yasuda Suzuhito. This short anime was released by Pony Canyon on December 18, 2013, with one episode included on each Blu-ray and DVD volume. Although it's only one minute long, it condenses the charm of the original work, making it a must-see for fans.

Overview

■ Public Media
OVA
■ Original Media
comics
■ Release date
December 18, 2013
■Release and sales
Released and sold by: Pony Canyon
■Frequencies
1 minute
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 1
■Original Story
・Original work: "Yozakura Quartet" by Yasuda Suzuhito
■ Director
Director: Ko Matsuo
■ Production
・Animation Production: Nomad ・Production: Sakuramacho Life Counseling Center, TBS
■Works
© Yasuda Suzuhito, Kodansha / Hana no Uta Production Committee

Background and production of the work

"Yozakura Quartet" is a popular manga serialized by Yasuda Suzuhito in "Monthly Shonen Sirius" (Kodansha). It was serialized from 2006 to 2011, and sequels and spin-off works were released after that. The world view and characters of the original work were highly praised, and it was also made into an anime.

"Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta" is a sequel to the original work, and was made into an anime in 2013. This OVA "Yozakura!" is an unreleased short anime included in each volume of the Blu-ray and DVD of "Hana no Uta," and is an animated version of the short manga "Yozakura!" included at the end of the original comic. It is directed by Matsuo Ko, animated by Nomad, and produced by Sakurashincho Seikatsu Soudanjo and TBS.

Story and Characters

"Yozakura!" is a short anime in which the characters from the original work are placed in slightly erotic situations. In just one minute, you can see a new side of the characters. In particular, it focuses on the slightly erotic characters that are not shown in the original work, which will be a fresh surprise for fans.

The main characters are the protagonist Sakuraba Ikki and the unique characters that surround him. Sakuraba Ikki is a high school student living in a strange town called Sakuramamachi, and the story depicts him growing up while getting caught up in various strange incidents. He is surrounded by many fascinating characters, including the beautiful ghost Himeno Chizuru, the mysterious girl Hiiragi Aoi, and Ikki's childhood friend Sakuraba Misaki. These characters also play an active role in "Yozakura!", showing a different side to the original work.

Animation and performance

The visuals of "Yozakura!" faithfully reproduce the atmosphere of the original work, while being drawn with the light-hearted tempo that is unique to short animations. Director Ko Matsuo respects the worldview of the original work, while directing in a way that suits the short animation format. In particular, when you pay attention to the expressions and movements of the characters, you can see that the charm of the original work is further enhanced.

Nomad, the animation studio, has faithfully reproduced the character designs from the original work while also incorporating the unique deformation effects that are unique to short animations, allowing fans of the original work to enjoy the characters from a new perspective.

Music and Sound

The music used in "Yozakura!" is of the same high quality as the original anime. In particular, the use of background music and sound effects is skillful, effectively highlighting the emotions and situations of the characters even in the short one-minute time frame. The voice actors are also the same as those in the original anime, so you can feel the world of the original through the voices of the characters.

Fan reviews and reactions

"Yozakura!" has been highly praised by fans of the original work. In particular, the content that focuses on new, slightly erotic sides of the characters not shown in the original work has become a hot topic among fans. In addition, many people have said that the short anime format is refreshing and has given them a chance to rediscover the appeal of the original work.

In addition, the release of the series as an OVA has not only attracted fans of the original anime, but has also attracted new fans who became interested in the original work through the OVA. "Yozakura!" has helped to further expand the worldview of the original work, and has also contributed to revitalizing the fan community.

Recommendations and related works

"Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta Unreleased Short Anime Yozakura!" is a must-see for fans of the original work "Yozakura Quartet". You can see new sides to the characters from the original work, which will be an opportunity to reaffirm the charm of the original work. In addition, since it has been released in the form of an OVA, it can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original anime, but also by new fans who have become interested in the original work through the OVA.

Related works include the original work "Yozakura Quartet" and its sequel "Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta". If you watch "Yozakura Quartet" after enjoying these works, you will be able to understand new sides of the characters more deeply. Also, if you check out other works by Yasuda Suzuhito, you may be able to feel even more of the charm of the world view and characters of the original work.

summary

"Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta Unreleased Short Anime Yozakura!" is a must-see for fans of the original work "Yozakura Quartet". In just one minute, you can see new sides to the characters from the original work, which will be an opportunity to reaffirm the charm of the original work. Thanks to the skillful direction of director Matsuo Ko and animation production by Nomad, the world view of the original work is faithfully reproduced, while being drawn at a light tempo unique to short anime. In addition, the music and sound are of high quality, effectively highlighting the emotions and situations of the characters. It has also been highly praised by fans, helping to further expand the world view of the original work. If you check out the related works, the original work "Yozakura Quartet" and its sequel "Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta", you will be able to understand the new sides of the characters more deeply. By enjoying other works by Yasuda Suzuhito, you may be able to feel the charm of the world view and characters of the original work even more. "Yozakura!" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original work, but also by new fans who have become interested in the original work through the OVA. Please check it out.

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