The appeal and reviews of Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky Review and Recommendation

Overview

"Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky" is a TV anime series based on the popular Atelier series of games developed by Gust. It aired from April 10 to June 26, 2014, and consists of 12 episodes. The story depicts Escha and Logy, who live in a twilight world, using alchemy to develop their town.

■ Story

This is a world that is slowly coming to an end, having entered its twilight several times. The protagonist, Esca, is a girl who lives in a small town called "Corseit" on the outskirts of this world. While trying to help people by using the ancient alchemy she inherited from her mother, she is officially assigned to the Corseit Development Team as an official official. At the same time, Logie, a young man who has been studying the latest alchemy in "Central", is dispatched. The two meet in the Development Team and promise to work together to promote the Development Team and the town of Corseit. This is the story of a girl and a young man woven by alchemy.

■Explanation

The hugely popular Atelier series, a game series by Gust, is being made into an anime for the first time! The latest installment in the popular Atelier series, which began with the first game, Atelier Marie, in 1997, is being made into an anime! The original game is the PS3 game Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, which was released in June 2013. The original character designs were done by Hidari, a popular illustrator who is active in various fields, including light novels and animation. This is the 20th anniversary project of Gust, and the first anime adaptation of the Atelier series.

■Cast

• Eska/Rie Murakawa
• Logie/Kaito Ishikawa
• Wilbell/Asami Seto
• Nio/Mari Ise
• Rinka/Ami Koshimizu
• Marion/Kana Ueda
• Lucille/Mariko Honda
• Awin/Kenji Akabane
• Slayer/Kitaoka Chiharu
• Krone/Hibiki Yamamura
• Leifer/Yasunori Masutani
• Miche/Tomo Muranaka
• Caterpillar/Hiro Uno
• Sole/Daisuke Matsubara
• Colland/Kento Fujinuma
• Duke/Takashi Koyama
• Harry/Mitsuaki Madono
• Flameu/Akutsu Kana

■ Main staff

• Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
• Series Composition: Tatsuhiko Urahata
• Screenplay by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Tatsuya Takahashi, Yoriko Tomita
• Character design/Left
• Character design and chief animation director: Keiichi Nakano
• Monster design: Yoshiyoshi Iwanaga
• Art Director: Chika Shibata
• Color design: Tamae Matsuoka
• Director of photography: Yasuhiro Akamatsu
• Edited by Masahiro Goto
• Sound Director: Aketagawa Jin
• Animation Production: Studio Gogumi

■ Main Characters

Escha Melie The protagonist of this work. A bright and cheerful girl. Wanting to help people, she helped out at the branch office, and was officially hired by the underperforming development team. She is still practically a beginner in the clan's secret alchemy skills, having been taught to her by her mother since she was young. She hopes that her alchemy will make people happy, and strives to use it in her work. Logicus Fixario The other protagonist of this work. A young official dispatched from the center to the city. An alchemist who makes full use of the "latest alchemy," but due to certain circumstances, he is assigned to the underachieving development team. Since he learned the latest alchemy techniques at the center, he is not knowledgeable about old-style alchemy. He has a calm personality, and is often at the mercy of Escha. Wilbell Vol-Elsliet A wizard who wanders around the country. He is a playful and clumsy person, and often causes trouble. He is still in training and his magical skills are still lacking, but he calls himself a great wizard. He and Nio have been on adventures together in the past. He is a balloon mechanic belonging to the Awin Sidelet maintenance team. He has a serious and gentle personality, but is more passionate about balloons than anyone else. He is Escha's cousin, and has been with her since childhood, so he dotes on Escha like a real sister. Since he was a child, he has dreamed of seeing the end of the world. He easily handles a huge hammer during maintenance and combat. He is a swordsman belonging to the Rinka development team. He easily handles a large sword and boasts considerable fighting power. On the other hand, he is awkward with people. He is not good at expressing his emotions, so he can sometimes be seen as blunt. However, he actually has a natural side. He has been friends with Marion for a long time. He is the branch chief of the Corland Grumman Corseit branch. He is a hard-working man who leads the branch with a strict personality. He once fought monsters on the front lines. Although she is strict at work, her firm attitude and occasional kindness make her very popular with her subordinates. Marion Quin The head of the Corseit Development Team. A woman with a hectic workload. The Development Team is worried about a shortage of manpower, so she has high hopes for the newcomers Escha and Logie. Although she is usually busy with clerical work, she is actually quite skilled in combat. Sol Grumman In charge of accounting at the Corseit branch. A skilled official who also handles various document liaison and supply team work. She is always expressionless, calm, and blunt, so people often find her difficult to deal with at first glance. However, she does not mean any harm, and in fact she seems to enjoy interacting with Escha and the others. During her break, she always eats homemade sweets. Her baking skills are quite impressive. Nio Arthur A pharmacist who travels around with Wilbell. She stays at Escha's house in Corseit. She heals people with her vast knowledge of medicinal herbs. Her sister is an alchemist. Leifer Luckberry A treasure hunter who travels the world in search of romantic adventures. She is known for her light-hearted nature, and at first glance she seems to be at odds with the serious Sleia, but... In combat, she uses guns, which are rare in this world. Lucille Elneralogy A girl who was sent from the center to Corseit after Lucille Elneralogy. She is assigned to the development team and becomes Escha and the others' first junior. She has a kind personality and a strong desire to save many people with her medical skills. She can also be a little careless. Because of this, she often makes small mistakes and gets depressed. Harry Olson A wandering adventurer who travels the world with Leifer. She has a wide range of interests, from treasure hunting to excavating ruins and collecting rare items. She is known for her exaggerated way of speaking, which is why she is sometimes seen as a fraudulent person. In fact, she is said to be a person who is closely related to the Corseit branch... Catla Larchka A merchant girl who runs a general store in Corseit. She is known for her skillful business talk, and recommends various things to Escha and the others. He sells unusual items that were excavated from ruins, but... The sales of his shop are not good and his family is not financially well off, but he lives a bright life. Duke Beliel The owner of the Dragon's Fist bar in Corseit. The food he makes is not only delicious but also comes in generous portions, which has earned him a strong following among young people. He used to be part of the Corseit extermination squad and was a partner with Corland. Krone The caretaker of Eska's family's apple orchard. He acts as a mother figure to Eska, who lost his mother. He is an automaton created using alchemy from a previous era and has lived in this area for a long time. As a result, he has known the people other than Eska since they were born, and even now he serves as a good advisor to them. Miche Saint-Mussenburg An auditor dispatched from Central to Corseit. An elite who serves as an auditor at just 14 years old. He has a serious personality and is known for his theatrical way of speaking. He seems to know about Logie's past in Central, but... A historical researcher sent from the central government of Sleia Hazelgrim to investigate ruins. He is conducting research into ancient ruins and pre-modern technology. He is extremely enthusiastic about his research, to the point of cutting back on sleep and meals in order to do so. On the other hand, he is lazy and abrupt when it comes to socializing.

■Subtitle

• Episode 1: Welcome to the Atelier!
• Episode 2: What is a Wizard?
• Episode 3: I'll fight too!
• Episode 4: It's a Barrel! It's a Tail!
• Episode 5: I'm now a senior!
• Episode 6: Which is the best dessert?
• Episode 7: What's going on, Rinka-san?
• Episode 8: Hot Spring Trip!
• Episode 9: Oh no! My dreams are stolen!
• Episode 10: Don't give up!
• Episode 11: The Long-awaited Unexplored Ruins!
• Episode 12: It's our promise!

■ Theme songs and music

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Asuiro Lyrics: Hanano Juzo Composition: Asano Hayato Arrangement: Asano Hayato Singer: Murakawa Rie ED1
Fuyumidori Lyrics: Hanano Juzo Music: Yanagawa Kazuki Arrangement: Yanagawa Kazuki Singer: Shimotsuki Haruka

■Review

"Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky" is an anime based on Gust's popular Atelier series. For fans of the original game, this is a long-awaited anime adaptation, and it has been highly praised for faithfully recreating the worldview and characters of the series. The story depicts Escha and Logy, who live in a twilight world, using alchemy to develop a town. Escha's bright and cheerful personality contrasts with Logy's calm personality, and the relationship between the two is at the center of the story. The development of Escha's growth and the gradual revelation of the secrets of Logy's past have the power to draw viewers in. The charm of the characters is also a major point. Each character is charming in their own way, such as Escha's purity, Logy's knowledge, and Wilbell's playfulness, and they are loved by viewers. The supporting characters are also unique and add color to the story. The animation quality is high, and the character designs and background art are beautifully drawn. The alchemy scenes in particular are visually enjoyable, with magical effects. The music is also fantastic, with the opening theme "Asuirou" and the ending theme "Fuyumidori" playing an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The singing voices of Murakawa Rie and Shimotsuki Haruka really touch the hearts of viewers. Overall, "Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky" is a work that can be enjoyed by fans of the original game as well as anime fans. The alchemy world view, the charm of the characters, and the beautiful animation and music combine to make this a work well worth watching.

■Recommendation

"Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky" is recommended for the following people. Those who have played the fan game "Atelier Escha & Logy", can enjoy the world view and characters of the original again in the anime. There are episodes in the anime that are not depicted in the game, so fans of the original will find something new. Those who like fantasy anime This is a perfect work for those who like stories set in a fantasy world where alchemy and magic appear. You can enjoy Escha and Logy working together to develop the city and interacting with various characters. Those who like character-focused works This is recommended for those who like works in which unique characters play an active role. The charm of the characters, such as Escha's brightness, Logy's calmness, and Wilbell's playfulness, liven up the story. Those who want to enjoy beautiful animation and music This is a work that you can enjoy beautiful character designs, background art, and wonderful music. In particular, the alchemy scenes and the singing voices in the opening and ending will be visually and aurally satisfying. This work is not only enjoyable for fans of the original game, but also for anime fans. Please give it a watch.