"BROTHERS CONFLICT" new anime review and impressions

"BROTHERS CONFLICT New Anime" Review and Details

Overview

"Brothers Conflict New Anime" is an OVA released on February 26, 2014, based on the popular series that was inspired by the game by Udajo, Mizuno Takashi (M2), and Kanase Atsuko. It is published by Geneon Universal and animated by Brain's Base. It is directed by Matsumoto Jun, with series composition by Takahashi Natsuko, character design by Ishii Kumi, and music by Nakatsuka Takeshi. The OVA is included in the seventh volume of "Brothers Conflict" and consists of one 30-minute episode.

■ Story

While cleaning up her room, the protagonist, Ema Asahina, finds a souvenir from her father, Rintaro, in the back of the closet. It is called a "magic lamp" and she and her siblings, who are in the living room at the time, decide to rub it in the hope that a genie will appear. Just when they have given up hope that anything will happen, something surprising happens before them!

■Character Introduction

Ema Asahina

She is a high school sophomore who is a little modest but honest and good at cooking. Due to her father's work, she was often left alone at home from a young age, so she was happy with her new life surrounded by many "family members". However, living with 13 siblings is a new challenge for her.

camellia

He is the fifth son and a voice actor with a frivolous personality. He is 24 years old and his birthday is December 31st. He is a voice actor by profession, his blood type is A and he is 176cm tall. He is Azusa's older brother and both of them are popular voice actors. Although he is a bit of a joker, he is actually a hard worker and is more enthusiastic about his work than anyone else.

Azusa

He is the sixth son and a cool voice actor. He is 24 years old and his birthday is December 31st. He is a voice actor by profession, his blood type is A and he is 176cm tall. He is the identical brother of Tsubaki and has a personality that is the opposite of the lively Tsubaki. He is a genius who can do anything without any problems, but sometimes his lack of attachment to things is a flaw.

jujube

He is the seventh son and a quiet office worker. He is 24 years old and his birthday is January 1st. He works as an office worker, his blood type is A and he is 176cm tall. He is a fraternal triplet with Tsubaki and Azusa and works as a salesman for a major game manufacturer. He is blunt in his speech, but he is caring and passionate at heart.

Subaru

He is the ninth son and a sports-minded college student. He is 19 years old and his birthday is September 21st. He is a college student by occupation, his blood type is O and he is 183cm tall. He is a regular in the basketball club he belongs to. Perhaps because he has been devoted to sports all his life, he does not know how to interact with women and behaves awkwardly even in front of Ema.

Yusuke

He is the eleventh son and a classmate of the delinquent type. He is 16 years old and his birthday is March 31st. He is a high school student, his blood type is O, and he is 173cm tall. He is a classmate of Ema and looks like a delinquent, but he has a tough personality and hates crooked things. He cannot hide his confusion that Ema, the girl he secretly had feelings for, has become part of his family.

Futo

He is the twelfth son and a devilish idol. He is 15 years old and his birthday is July 7th. He is a middle school student, his blood type is B and he is 168cm tall. He is an idol who is becoming increasingly popular. He has been active in the entertainment industry since he was young, so he is much more mature than his age and is cheeky towards his siblings and Ema.

Julie

He is a knight-type talking squirrel (male). He is a mysterious squirrel who can understand human language and calls Ema "Chii". For some reason, he can only talk to Ema and Ryusei. He has been with Ema since she was a child, and keeps a strict eye on her siblings to make sure they don't mess with her.

■Cast

• Ema Asahina: Rina Sato
• Fifth son, Tsubaki: Kenichi Suzumura
• Sixth son Azusa: Kosuke Toriumi
• Seventh son Natsume: Tomoaki Maeno
• Ninth son Subaru: Daisuke Ono
• Eleventh son Yusuke: Yoshimasa Hosoya
• 12th son Fuuto: KENN
• Julie: Hiroshi Kamiya

■ Main staff

• Original author: Udajo, Takashi Mizuno (M2), Atsuko Kanase
• Director: Jun Matsumoto
• Series Composition: Natsuko Takahashi
• Character design: Kumi Ishii
• Music: Takeshi Nakatsuka
• Animation Production: Brain's Base
• Production: "Brothers Conflict" Production Committee

■Subtitle

The 12th and 5th Collision/Longing (2014/02/26)

■ Theme songs and music

OP1

• Song title: BELOVED×SURVIVAL
• Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
• Composer: HoneyWorks
• Arrangement: HoneyWorks
• Sung by: Gero

ED1

• Song Name: 14 to 1
• Lyricist: Kiyomi Kumano
• Composition: CGmix
• Arrangement: CGmix
• Singers: ASAHINA Bros.+JULI (Masaomi (Okitsu Kazuyuki), Ukyo (Hirakawa Daisuke), Kaname (Suwabe Junichi), Hikaru (Okamoto Nobuhiko), Tsubaki (Suzumura Kenichi), Azusa (Toriumi Kosuke), Natsume (Maeno Tomoaki), Ryusei (Takeuchi Ken), Subaru (Ono Daisuke), Iori (Namikawa Daisuke), Yusuke (Hosoya Yoshimasa), Fuuto (KENN), Ya (Kaji Yuki), Juri (Kamiya Hiroshi))

■Review

"BROTHERS CONFLICT New Anime" is a long-awaited new OVA for fans of the original game, and is a 30-minute condensed version of the series' charm. The story begins with Ema rubbing the magic lamp, and depicts various events that occur in the daily life of her brothers. In particular, the individuality of each of the 13 brothers stands out, and it is moving to see Ema grow through her interactions with them.

The appeal of the characters is also a major point. The voice actors for the brothers Tsubaki and Azusa have contrasting personalities, but the way they support each other is impressive and draws viewers in. In addition, each character's individuality is well-drawn, such as Natsume's reticence, Subaru's sporting spirit, Yusuke's toughness, and Fuuto's devilish charm. Juri's presence also adds depth to the story with her role as the knight who protects Ema.

The cast is also impressive, with Sato Rina as Ema carefully expressing her kindness and growth. Suzumura Kenichi as Tsubaki and Toriumi Kosuke as Azusa also bring out the best in their characters. Kamiya Hiroshi as Juri adds humor and warmth to the story with his realistic portrayal of the squirrel character.

The staff's work is excellent, with director Jun Matsumoto's smooth story development, Natsuko Takahashi's series composition delving deeply into the relationships between the characters, Kumi Ishii's character designs faithfully recreating the images of the original while adding movements and expressions unique to anime, and Takeshi Nakatsuka's music playing an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

The theme songs are also impressive, with Gero's powerful singing voice in the opening song "BELOVED×SURVIVAL" bringing out the theme of the story. The ending song "14 to 1" is sung by ASAHINA Bros.+JULI, and is a song that makes you feel the bond between brothers.

■ Recommendation points

"BROTHERS CONFLICT New Anime" is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for those who are experiencing the series for the first time. It is especially perfect for those who like stories that depict family bonds and growth. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy interacting with unique characters. In addition, the work of the luxurious cast and staff is not to be missed. Be sure to watch this OVA and enjoy the story of Ema and her 13 brothers.

Related information

"BROTHERS CONFLICT" has been developed in various media, including not only games, but also manga and novels. The original game is a story by Udajo, Mizuno Takashi (M2), and Kanase Atsuko, in which the player takes on the role of Ema and deepens their relationship with her brothers. The manga version was serialized in "Sylph," and the novel version was published by ASCII Media Works. By enjoying these media together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of the series.

In addition, there are many fan events and merchandise for "BROTHERS CONFLICT", so there is a lot of information that fans cannot miss. Please check the official website and social media to catch the latest information.

Above we have provided you with a review and detailed information about the new anime "BROTHERS CONFLICT." Please take a look at the story of Ema and her 13 brothers.