The appeal and reviews of "Strange Plus": A unique world view and deep character development

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overview

Strange Plus is a TV anime series based on the manga by Mikawa Beruno. It aired on Teletama from January 10 to March 28, 2014. It has 12 episodes, each only 5 minutes long, but it has a unique worldview and fascinating characters. Animation was done by Seven and directed by Nishikawa Takashi. Copyright belongs to Mikawa Beruno, Ichijinsha, and Mikuni Detective Agency 2014.

story

The story of "Strange Plus" is set in a detective agency that investigates strange and mysterious phenomena that lurk in everyday life. The protagonist, Mikuni-san, the director of the Mikuni Detective Agency, takes on various requests and attempts to solve strange phenomena. Together with her assistant Kaede and the agency's mascot cat Miao, the story uncovers the truth behind the strange phenomena.

character

America

The head of the Mikuni Detective Agency. A woman with a passion for solving mysterious phenomena. Although she has a calm and rational personality, she sometimes behaves in a humorous manner.

Maple

Mikuni's assistant. She is very curious and actively participates in investigating strange phenomena. In contrast to Mikuni, she is an emotional and proactive character.

Miao

A cat who is the mascot of the Mikuni Detective Agency. He accompanies investigations into mysterious phenomena and sometimes provides important clues. Despite his cute appearance, he has a keen eye for observation.

The appeal of anime

The greatest appeal of "Strange Plus" is its unique worldview and depiction of mysterious phenomena. Although each episode is only five minutes long, the background of the mysterious phenomena and the process of solving them are carefully depicted, which has the power to draw the viewer in. In addition, the characters' personalities stand out, and the exchanges between Mikuni-san and Kaede in particular are fun to watch. Miao's adorable appearance also soothes the viewer's heart.

Background

"Strange Plus" is based on a manga by Mikawa Beruno. Mikawa Beruno has worked on many works themed around strange and mysterious phenomena, and his unique style has earned him a large following. The anime adaptation has been successful in drawing out the appeal of the visual expression while respecting the atmosphere of the original. Director Nishikawa Takashi has used various techniques to bring realism to the depiction of strange phenomena. Seven, in charge of animation production, has also used techniques to effectively depict strange phenomena in a short time frame.

Recognition and Awards

"Strange Plus" was highly praised as an anime about supernatural phenomena. It was especially praised for the way it depicted the unraveling of supernatural phenomena in a short amount of time, and for the appeal of its characters. It also received a great response from viewers, with many fans discussing the work on social media. As for awards, it was nominated in the short film category at the 2014 Kobe Animation Awards.

Related Items

Even after the anime ended, various related products for "Strange Plus" were released. In particular, the original manga book and the anime's Blu-ray/DVD were highly popular among fans. Character goods such as figures and key chains of Mikuni, Kaede, and Miao were also released and purchased by many fans. Furthermore, T-shirts and tote bags were also sold as official goods and gained popularity among fans.

Reasons for recommendation

"Strange Plus" is recommended for those who like works themed on paranormal phenomena and those who want to enjoy a short but deep story. It is especially perfect for those who want to be soothed by the dialogue between Mikuni and Kaede and the adorable appearance of Miao. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the process of unraveling paranormal phenomena and those who want to immerse themselves in a unique worldview. In addition, it is a work that can be enjoyed by fans of Mikawa Bero's original work and those who like Nishikawa Takashi's directorial works.

How to watch

"Strange Plus" can now be viewed in a variety of ways. You can watch it at your own pace by purchasing the Blu-ray/DVD. It is also available on video streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. In addition, some episodes can be viewed for free on the official YouTube channel, so you can enjoy it easily.

summary

"Strange Plus" is a highly acclaimed short animated film with a paranormal theme. It has a unique worldview and charming characters that draw the viewer in. It is especially perfect for those who want to be soothed by the dialogue between Mikuni and Kaede, and the adorable appearance of Miao. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the process of unraveling paranormal phenomena and those who want to immerse themselves in a unique worldview. There are also plenty of related products available, and the film has received high support from fans. Please give it a watch.