The appeal and evaluation of "Mangaka-san to Assistant-san Mini OVA"

The appeal and evaluation of "Mangaka-san to Assistant-san Mini OVA"

■Overview of the work

"Mangaka-san to Assistant-san Mini OVA" is an OVA based on the popular manga "Mangaka-san to Assistant-san" by Hiroyuki. It was included in the Blu-ray & DVD volumes on June 25, 2014, and released by Frontier Works. Although it is a short 6-episode series, each episode is only 5 minutes long, it is a hilarious comedy about the life of a manga artist that condenses the charm of the original work.

■ Story

"Mangaka-san to Assistant-san Mini OVA" depicts the daily life of manga artist Aito Yuki and his assistant Ashisu Sahoto. Like the original work, it depicts the relationship between manga artist and assistant, and the behind-the-scenes of manga production in a humorous way. In particular, the episodes about Ashisu-san's days off and "You won't know until you try" are not to be missed by fans of the original work.

■Character Introduction

Aito Yuuki (CV: Matsuoka Yoshitsugu)

A manga artist with love and courage. He is very opinionated and creates his works with a unique sensibility. He sometimes makes unreasonable demands on his assistants, but behind that lies a brimming passion for manga.

Sahoto Ashisu (CV: Saori Hayami)

Aito Yuki's assistant. For some reason, she is always by Aito's side. She has a gentle personality and is flexible in responding to Aito's unreasonable requests. Her presence supports Aito's manga production.

Miharu Otosuna (CV: Arisa Noto)

Aito's editor. She motivates and encourages Aito with her strict guidance. Her strictness plays an important role in encouraging Aito's growth.

Sena Kuroi (CV: Rie Kugimiya)

A super assistant with extraordinary skills, she is an indispensable presence in Aito's manga production. Her technical skills have the power to further improve Aito's work.

Kazeha Rinna (CV: Yuka Iguchi)

A new assistant and a huge fan of Aito's. Her pure passion breathes new life into Aito's manga production.

Minano Matome (CV: Manami Tanaka)

Editor-in-chief of "Monthly Shonen Gongon". Although she looks like a child, she has a sense of responsibility and passion as an editor-in-chief. Her presence plays an important role in supporting Aito's manga production.

Sahono Ashisu (CV: Miku Ito)

Ashisu-san's younger sister. She is a precocious and unrefined first year junior high school student, but she respects her older sister, Ashisu-san. Her presence adds color to Ashisu-san's daily life.

Branya

A stray cat that Aito picked up. A favorite cat of Ashisu, it is a source of comfort to her. Branya's presence brings warmth to the daily lives of Aito and Ashisu.

■ Production staff

Director: Takeshi Furuta

Series composition and script: Aki Itami

Character design and chief animation director: Hitomi Tsuruta

Prop design: Yoshinori Ideno

Art director: Kenichi Tajiri

Color design: Aiko Shinohara

Special effects: Shin Inoie

Director of photography: Toshikazu Kuno

Edited by: Daisuke Hiraki

Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama

Sound Production: Magic Capsule

Music: Tomoki Kikutani

Music Production: Lantis

Animation Production: ZEXCS

■ Evaluation and appeal

"Mangaka-san to Assistant-san Mini OVA" is a short, comical work that retains the charm of the original work. In particular, the relationship between Aito Yuuki and Ashisu Sahoto, as well as the episodes that depict the behind-the-scenes of manga production, are not to be missed by fans of the original work. In addition, each character's personality stands out, so you will never get bored of watching it.

Director Takeshi Furuta has captured the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms that are unique to OVA. Character design by Hitomi Tsuruta also enhances the appeal of the work. Sound director Satoshi Motoyama's sound production also enriches the worldview of the work.

The background music by Tomoki Kikutani, who was in charge of the music, matches the atmosphere of the work and makes for a comfortable viewing experience. In particular, the music produced by Lantis also enhances the appeal of the work.

■ Recommendation points

"Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to Mini OVA" is a must-see not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like manga and anime. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the behind-the-scenes of manga production and the relationship between manga artists and their assistants. In addition, each character's personality stands out, so you will never get bored of watching it.

Furthermore, despite its short length, it is packed with the charm of the original work, so even busy people can enjoy it easily. It is also full of new charms that are unique to OVAs, making it a work that fans of the original work cannot miss.

Related information

"Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to Mini OVA" is included in each Blu-ray & DVD volume and is released by Frontier Works. It can be purchased from Amuse Soft. You can also check the official website for detailed information on the work, as well as information on the cast and staff.

The original manga, "Mangaka-san to Assistant-san" is published by Square Enix under Young Gangan Comics and can be purchased at bookstores and online stores. By reading the original work, you can gain a deeper understanding of the appeal of the OVA.

Conclusion

"Mangaka-san to Assistant-san Mini OVA" is a short, comical work that retains the charm of the original. The relationship between Aito Yuuki and Ashisu Sahoto, as well as episodes depicting the behind-the-scenes of manga production, are not to be missed by fans of the original. In addition, each character's personality stands out, so you'll never get bored watching it.

The work's appeal is also enhanced by the efforts of the staff, including director Takeshi Furuta, character designer Hitomi Tsuruta, sound director Satoshi Motoyama, and music composer Tomoki Kikutani. This is a must-see work not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like manga and anime, so be sure to check it out.