The appeal and evaluation of Miss Monochrome's "My Own Story" music video

Miss Monochrome My Own Story Music CLIP - The fascinating world of idol anime

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

others

■ Release date

September 24, 2014

■Release and sales

・Distributor: King Records

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Director

・Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki

■ Production

Animation Production: LIDEN FILMS, SANZIGEN Production: Miss Monochrome Production Committee

■Works

©Miss Monochrome -The Animation- Production Committee

■ Story

"I want to step forward!"

To make this dream come true, Miss Monochrome begins her activities with the aim of becoming a popular idol. Although her naive personality puts everyone at a mercy, she continues to run wild in the idol industry today!

■Explanation

Released on September 24, 2014, this anime comes with the Music Clip for the first limited edition of My Story. Miss Monochrome's Music Clip animation.

※Quoted from the official website

■Cast

・Miss Monochrome/Yui Horie ・Maneo/Keiji Fujiwara ・KIKUKO/Kikuko Inoue ・Mana/Akemi Kanda

■ Main staff

・Character design by Yui Horie ・Director by Yoshiaki Iwasaki ・Series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ・Character design by Yuki Morimoto ・Character design assistance by Naoto Nakamura ・Sound director by Jin Aketagawa ・Music by Shigenobu Okawa ・Music production by Starchild Records ・Animation by LIDEN FILMS, SANZIGEN ・Production by Miss Monochrome Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・An android who admires the super idol, KIKUKO, of Miss Monochrome and aims to become a popular idol. Her power source is a single AA battery. Her catchphrase is "I want to step forward more."
Maneo: He becomes Miss Monochrome's manager through a strange turn of events. His main job is as a manager at a convenience store.
・KIKUKO
A super idol with amazing singing ability and a kind smile. She is the object of Miss Monochrome's admiration. She is forever 17 years old.
A pure and innocent girl who is picked up by Manamis Monochrome and devotedly takes care of her daily needs at the castle.
・Lu-chan A precious member of Miss Monochrome's family in the form of a robot vacuum cleaner. It runs on a built-in battery.

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Background and production of the work

Miss Monochrome is an android idol whose character was originally designed by Yui Horie, and she began her activities in 2012. Her character is uniquely charming, reflecting Yui Horie's voice and personality. This OVA was produced as a music clip for Miss Monochrome, and the story unfolds around her singing and dancing. Director Yoshiaki Iwasaki pursued visual beauty with the help of LIDEN FILMS and SANZIGEN, who specialize in CG animation.

■ The appeal of the story

The story of Miss Monochrome depicts her as she pursues her dream of becoming an idol, with a strong desire to "step forward!" Her naive personality often gets her into trouble, but her purity and hard work move viewers. In particular, the scene where her admiration for and rivalry with Kikuko intersects symbolizes Miss Monochrome's growth. Her interactions with unique characters such as Maneo, Mana, and Lu-chan also add depth to the story.

■Charm of the characters

Miss Monochrome is unique in that she is an android that runs on a single AA battery, and this, combined with her naive personality, has made her a beloved character among viewers. Yui Horie's performance as a voice actress also enhances Miss Monochrome's charm. Maneo's efforts as Miss Monochrome's manager are memorable, and Fujiwara Keiji's voice gives the character realism. Kikuko, with her gentle voice and overwhelming singing ability, plays Inoue Kikuko, and makes her presence known as Miss Monochrome's role model. Mana, with her pure voice played by Kanda Akemi, is a character who provides emotional support for Miss Monochrome. Lu-chan is a member of Miss Monochrome's family and supports her life.

■Music and video

Miss Monochrome's music clip is centered around her singing and dancing. Shigenobu Okawa's music is a perfect match for Miss Monochrome's character and has the power to draw the viewer in. The animation production by LIDEN FILMS and SANZIGEN provides beautiful visuals using CG, bringing out the best in Miss Monochrome's performance. In particular, the flowing movements and colorful backgrounds of the dance scenes are full of visual appeal.

■ Recommendation points

Miss Monochrome My Own Story Music CLIP is a work that can be enjoyed as an idol anime. You will definitely empathize with Miss Monochrome's natural personality and hard work and want to cheer her on. Also, don't miss Yui Horie's character design and her performance as a voice actress. Another big plus is the beauty of the CG animation and the appeal of the music. This is a work that I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes idol anime and music anime.

■ Related works and information

Miss Monochrome has been developed in various media, including not only OVAs, but also TV anime and games. In particular, the TV anime "Miss Monochrome -The Animation-" depicts Miss Monochrome's daily life and idol activities, and is a must-see for fans. In addition, Miss Monochrome's music clips and live performance footage can be viewed on her official YouTube channel. In addition, Miss Monochrome goods and CDs are also sold, so fans can enjoy collecting them.

■ Summary

Miss Monochrome My Own Story Music CLIP is a work that brings out the best in Miss Monochrome. This OVA, which combines her natural personality and hardworking attitude with beautiful images and music, is a must-see for idol anime fans. Be sure to experience the world of Miss Monochrome and support her dreams.