Tesagure! Bukatsumono A thorough analysis of the appeal of the new ○○ club! Long version

The appeal and evaluation of "Tesagure! Bukatsumono New XX Club Long Version"

■Overview of the work

"Tesagure! Bukatsumono Atarashii XX Club Long Version" is an anime work released as an OVA on December 25, 2013. It is one episode, 54 minutes long, and was released by VAP. This work is an original anime, directed by Ishidate Kotaro and animation directed by Tatsuki (irodori). Production cooperation was provided by Kichijoji Tron, and the copyright belongs to the Tesagure! Production Committee.

■ Story

"Tesagure! Bukatsumono Atarashii XX Club Long Version" is a work with the theme of everyday club activities. It is a story about ordinary club members in an ordinary high school searching for "themselves" and "their place in the world". It is a life-size college comedy about girls who struggle to live an extraordinary high school life and slowly climb the stairs to adulthood.

■Explanation

This work is included in "Tesagure! Bukatsumono Vol.1" released on December 25, 2013. Episodes 1 to 4 are included as new long versions of "XX Club". Each episode has a different club activity theme, and they feature the baseball club, soccer club, shogi club, and tea ceremony club.

■Cast

The main cast is as follows:

• Suzuki Yua: Nishi Asuka
• Sato Hina: Satomi Akesaka
• Takahashi Aoi: Karin Ogino
• Koharu Tanaka: Ayaka Ohashi
• Sonoda Moeko's role: Reina Ueda

■ Main staff

The main staff are as follows:

• Director: Kotaro Ishidate
• Animation Director: Tatsuki (irodori)
• Character design: Corporal Kedama
• Screenplay and composition: Kotaro Ishidate, Masatake Yamaguchi, Satoshi Takahashi
• 3DCG creators: cort, Pompoko, Wana, Ai Suzuki
• Music: Junichi Inoue
• Production cooperation: Kichijoji Tron
• Sound producer: Toru Nakano
• Creative Producer: Yoshimasa Fukuhara
• Producers: Marina Sasaki, Souta Yoshio, Yoshihiro Terai
• Production: Tesagure! Production Committee

■ Main Characters

The main characters and their details are as follows:

Suzuki Yua

A third-year student. At first glance, she is the club president, and seems to have a tsundere personality. She is proactive and responsible, but she also has an unreliable side. Perhaps because she grew up abroad as a child, she is a little innocent, has many friends, and is a member of several committees. Her grades are above average, and she is the type of person who can get passing grades even without studying much. She is also good at sports, and has one younger brother. Her blood type is AB.

Hina Sato

A third-year student. She is the vice-captain with a calm and quiet demeanor. She is friendly, but logical and a little sarcastic. She has known Yua since elementary school, and has good grades, competing for the top spot in her grade. Her weaknesses are that she is not very good at sports, and that her taste is a little strange. She seems to have the largest bust size among the club members, and is the middle child of three sisters. Her blood type is B.

Aoi Takahashi

A second-year student. A typical modern girl with a free and easy-going personality. She hates men and isn't good with the unique girly vibes, so she prefers being alone, but after joining this club her tastes have changed a bit. She's fairly good at sports, but a bit clumsy. She worries about her small breasts, and her grades are below average. She's an only child, and her blood type is O.

Koharu Tanaka

A first-year student. She is earnest and innocent, and calls herself a "maiden." She has a kind personality, but she can also be a bit naive and clumsy. She loves manga and anime, and perhaps because she grew up close to her grandmother, her other hobbies are somewhat retro. She didn't participate in any club activities in middle school, but one day she started thinking about her "own identity," and decided that when she entered high school, she would join a club where she could express her true self. She worked hard to get average grades, and is neither good nor bad at sports. She has one older sister who is a little older than her. Her blood type is A.

Sonoda Moeko

Although no detailed information has been provided, she too plays an important role as a member of this club.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: The New Baseball Club (2013/12/25)
• Episode 2: The New Soccer Club (2013/12/25)
• Episode 3: New Shogi Club (2013/12/25)
• Episode 4: The New Tea Ceremony Club (2013/12/25)

■The appeal of the work

"Tesagure! Bukatsumono Atarashii XX Club Long Version" is a unique work that goes beyond the boundaries of slice-of-life anime. Each episode has a different club activity as its theme, allowing viewers to experience a variety of sports and cultural activities. In addition, the characters' search for "themselves" and "their place in the world" resonates with many viewers.

The characters are particularly appealing, with their rich personalities and carefully drawn backgrounds and worries. The growth of each character is a highlight, from Suzuki Yua's struggles as the tsundere-like club president, Sato Hina's logical and sarcastic support as the vice-president, Takahashi Aoi's free-spirited personality and growth, and Tanaka Koharu's innocence and her pursuit of "being herself."

Also, don't miss the visual expression by 3DCG creators. The 3DCG created by creators such as cort, Pompoko, Wana, and Suzuki Ai portray the club activity scenes realistically and dynamically. Junichi Inoue's music also enhances the atmosphere of the work and has the power to draw the viewer in.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Tesagure! Bukatsumono Atarashii XX Club Long Version" is recommended not only for fans of slice-of-life anime, but also for those who like works themed around club activities and youth. By depicting a different club activity in each episode, viewers can experience a variety of sports and cultural activities, and through the growth of the characters, they can have an opportunity to think about their own "personality" and "place in the world."

The series has been particularly praised for the rich personalities of its characters, and the careful depiction of their backgrounds and worries. The visual expression by 3DCG creators and the music by Junichi Inoue also add to the series' appeal. Viewers have commented that "it's fun to watch the characters grow," "the club activity scenes are realistic and interesting," and "the music really adds to the atmosphere of the series."

This is a unique work that goes beyond the boundaries of slice-of-life anime and will resonate with many viewers. Please give it a watch.