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Nepfu Kairiku Bushiroad Complete Edition - Detailed Review and Recommendation

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

March 26, 2014

■Release and sales

Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

163 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Nao Yoshida, Bushiroad, Nitroplus

■ Director

Masayuki Sakoi

■ Production

Animation Production: Kinema Citrus, Orange

■Works

©Neppu Kairiku Bushiroad Production Committee

■ Story

In an age where the world is on the brink of despair, infected by a poison called "Shinobi" brought about by the impact of an asteroid, people have fled to "Kairiku", which was once the bottom of the sea, and live in fear of the threat of the "Shinobi". In this desolate world, there is a ray of hope. The only ones who can oppose the "Shinobi" are the "Mechanical God General Gigaroad". And the legendary warrior "Yagyuu". Now, Ame, the princess of a fallen country, rises up to save the world with these powers!

■Explanation

Released on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Unlike the TV broadcast version, this is a complete version with new episodes added. "Neppu Kairiku Bushiroad" is an original anime work jointly produced by Bushiroad and Nitroplus, with animation produced by Kinema Citrus and Orange under the direction of Masayuki Sakoi. The story is set in a world infected by the poison of Shinobi, and depicts the battle of Princess Ame of a fallen country to save the world with the help of the mechanical general Gigaroad and the legendary warrior Yagyu. The complete version adds new episodes, further emphasizing the depth of the story and the growth of the characters.

■Cast

・Ame/Megumi Han ・Suou/KENN
・Sanda/Unsho Ishizuka・Tsukiyomi/Shuta Morishima・Shin/Kosuke Toriumi・Hinata/Tomo Saeki・Kagato/Chihiro Suzuki・Hana/Izumi Tachibana・Yuzu/Sorai Tokui・Rin/Suzuko Mimori・Eri/Miku Sasaki・Ame's mother/Miki Ito・Village chief/Susumu Akagi・Saki's mother/Yui Kondo・Saki/Tachibanako Yamaguchi

■ Main staff

・Original concept, general direction / Takaaki Kidani・Original story / Nao Yoshida, Bushiroad, Nitroplus・Director / Masayuki Sakoi・Assistant director, special effects director / Masaru Mori・Screenplay / Norimitsu Kaihou, Ukyo Kodachi・Screenplay cooperation / Sayaka Harada・SF research / Katsuji Yatsushige・Art / Yoshinori Hishinuma, Atsushi Morikawa・Art cooperation / Toshiki Nishi・Background / Anime Kobo Basara, Yoshinori Hishinuma, Atsushi Morikawa, Emi Kesamaru・Color design / Reiko Iwasawa・3D director / Eiji Inoshita・3D / Orange・Director of photography / Toshiya Kimura・Sound effects / Emi Takanashi・Editor / Hitomi Sudo・Online editing / Sony PCL
Animation Production: Kinema Citrus, Orange Production: Neppu Kairiku Bushiroad Production Committee, Bushiroad, Bandai Visual, Nitroplus, Kinema Citrus

■ Main Characters

・Ame: Princess shrine maiden of the fallen country of Ise. She aims to revive the God Machine General. Ame is the central character of the story, and her determination and actions drive the story forward. Her character is strong-willed and kind, leaving a deep impression on viewers.
・A boy of Suou Yagyu descent. He meets Ame. Suou accompanies Ame on her journey and plays an important role in supporting her. His growth and his relationship with Ame are important elements of the story.
Sanda is an old swordsman who serves Ame. They are on a voyage together. Sanda is Ame's faithful guardian, and his experience and knowledge are indispensable to Ame's journey.
・Tsukiyomi A scholar under the direct control of Ise Kingdom. He was supposed to be dead, but... Tsukiyomi's character is the key to solving the mystery of the story, and his resurrection brings new developments to the story.
Kazusa Shin: The crown prince of the powerful military nation, Tourai. Shin appears as the antagonist of the story, and the conflict between his ambition and Ame adds to the tension of the story.
Hashiba Hinata: Captain of the Royal Guard who serves Shin. Shin's confidant. Hinata is a loyal subordinate to Shin, and his actions are an important factor in supporting Shin's ambitions.
Maeda Kagato: A royal guard serving Shin. Shin's confidant. Kagato is also an important character who supports Shin's ambitions, and his fighting ability adds excitement to the battle scenes in the story.
Tougi: King of the military nation of Tou-rai. Shin's uncle. While Tougi supports Shin's ambitions, he also has his own ambitions, adding to the complexity of the story.
Ame's mother is a shrine maiden of the fallen nation of Ise. Ame's mother is an important character who connects Ame's past and present, and her presence has a great influence on Ame's actions.
Hana
Four kind older sisters. Hana is a character Ame meets during her journey, and her kindness and support heals Ame's heart.
Yuzu is a glutton and a prankster. Yuzu is a character who adds humor to the story, and her actions provide laughs for the audience.
・Rin: Cheerful but clumsy. Rin is a character who adds humor to the story along with Yuzu, and her clumsy behavior resonates with viewers.
Eli: Quiet but knowledgeable about machines. Eli is the character who provides technical support to Ame on her journey, and her knowledge and skills are essential to the progression of the story.
・Village chief: He governs a village in the wilderness. He practices human sacrifice in the poor village to escape the threat of ninjas, and reduces the number of mouths to feed the able-bodied villagers. The village chief is a character who symbolizes the social problems of the story, and his actions encourage deep reflection in the viewer.

■ Main robot items

・Yagyuu: Human weapons created to fight against the Shinobi. Yagyuu are an important element of the story, and his powers support Ame's journey.
Shinobi: The pollution of the earth takes shape. They attack humans. Shinobi are the antagonists of the story, and their existence symbolizes the despair of the world.
・Shell (general purpose)
Military infantry equipment developed by an ancient civilization. Total height 2-3m. Manned by a human and powered by a fuel cell. Shells are important items that add excitement to the story's battle scenes, and reflect the fighting style of each character.
A shell that was discovered in almost perfect condition. Unlike the general-purpose type, it has various functions such as transforming into a motorcycle form. Ame's shell is an important item that emphasizes Ame's character and reflects her fighting style.
・Shell's Bowgun A bowgun equipped exclusively for Ame Shell. It is not an excavated item, but is made with current technology. The Shell's Bowgun is an important item that emphasizes Ame's fighting style, and reflects the way she fights.
・Sanda's Special Shell: Like the general-purpose type, it is modified for Sanda's use based on excavated core parts. Sanda's special shell is an important item that emphasizes Sanda's character and reflects his fighting style.
・Shotgun for shells A shotgun made for shells. By using various bullets, it can be used for general purposes such as anti-human, shell, and ninja. The shotgun for shells is an important item that adds excitement to the battle scenes in the story, and reflects the fighting style of each character.
Rifles: Rifles for use against other people. In addition to the military, they are also owned by vigilantes and a small number of civilians. Rifles are important items that add excitement to the battle scenes in the story, and reflect the fighting style of each character.
・Torai Army Command Armored Car A heavily-equipped vehicle that serves as the command center of the Torai Army during battle. It is equipped with numerous firearms and boasts heavy armor. The Torai Army Command Armored Car is an important item that adds excitement to the battle scenes in the story, and symbolizes Shin's ambition.
・Torai Army Shell Transport Vehicle A vehicle that stores Shells, the main force during battle. It can carry about 10 Shells. The Torai Army Shell Transport Vehicle is an important item that adds excitement to the battle scenes in the story, and symbolizes Shin's ambition.

■Subtitle

・Completely new epilogue/The Road to Hope (2014/03/26)

■ Theme songs and music

・Theme song: Neppu Kairiku Bushiroad ~Hot Roar~
Lyrics: Yuki Mori; Composition: Yusuke Sakamoto; Arrangement: Yusuke Sakamoto; Singer: Masatoshi Ono

■Detailed evaluation

Neppu Kairiku Bushiroad Complete Edition is an original anime work jointly produced by Bushiroad and Nitroplus, with animation produced by Kinema Citrus and Orange under the direction of Masayuki Sakoi. The story is set in a world infected by the poison of Shinobi, and depicts the battle of Princess Ame of a fallen country to save the world with the help of the Machine God General Gigaroad and the legendary warrior Yagyu. The complete edition adds new episodes, further emphasizing the depth of the story and the growth of the characters.

The greatest appeal of this work is its grand worldview and the detailed character development. While the world infected by the poison of the shinobi gives the viewer a sense of despair, Ame's determination and actions provide a ray of hope. Ame's character combines strong will and kindness, leaving a deep impression on viewers. The growth and relationships of the characters who accompany her on her journey, such as Suou, Sanda, and Tsukiyomi, are also depicted, enriching the story.

The depiction of the battle scenes is also superb. Scenes in which the main robot items such as Yagyuu and Shell play an active role provide excitement to the viewers. In particular, the individual equipment such as Ame's special Shell and Sanda's special Shell reflect the fighting style of the characters, enhancing the viewers' immersion. Furthermore, large equipment such as the Tourai Army Command Armored Car and Shell Transport Vehicle are also important elements that heighten the tension of the story.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The theme song "Netsufumi Kairiku Bushiroad ~Atsuki Houkou~" expresses the heat of the story with Masatoshi Ono's powerful voice and Yusuke Sakamoto's composition and arrangement, stirring the emotions of the viewer. The background music is also carefully created to match the development of the story, playing a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

The complete version adds new episodes, further enhancing the depth of the story and character growth. In particular, the epilogue "The Road to Hope" depicts the end of Ame's journey and a new beginning, leaving viewers in awe. The addition of new episodes makes the overall picture of the story clearer, deepening viewers' understanding.

■Recommendation details

"Bushiroad Nepfu Kairiku Complete Edition" is a work that is appealing with its grand worldview, meticulously drawn character growth, and stunning battle scenes and music. In particular, the story, set in a world infected by the poison of shinobi, gives viewers a sense of despair, while Ame's determination and actions light a ray of hope. Ame's character combines strong will and kindness, leaving a deep impression on viewers. The growth and relationships of the characters who accompany her on her journey, such as Suou, Sanda, and Tsukiyomi, are also depicted, enriching the story.

Although this is an original anime work, it has a deep storyline and fascinating characters, so it can be recommended to anime fans of various genres. It is especially a must-see for viewers who want to enjoy a spectacular world view and character growth. It is also recommended for viewers who want to enjoy battle scenes and music. The complete version adds new episodes, further emphasizing the depth of the story and character growth, so even viewers who have seen the TV broadcast version will find something new.

Furthermore, this work also features characters that symbolize social issues, encouraging viewers to think deeply. The character of the village chief depicts the realistic problem of reducing the number of mouths to feed able-bodied villagers by practicing human sacrifice in a poor village to escape the threat of ninjas, making viewers think. These elements also increase the appeal of this work.

Overall, "Bushiroad Complete Edition" is a work that can be recommended to anime fans of various genres, with a magnificent world view, detailed character development, and stunning battle scenes and music. In particular, despite being an original anime work, it has a deep story and attractive characters, so it will provide viewers with new discoveries and excitement.