A thorough review of the anime version of Miss Monochrome! What is her appeal as a manager?

Miss Monochrome -The Animation- MANAGER - Miss Monochrome The Animation Manager - Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

others

■ Release date

September 24, 2014

■Release and sales

・Distributor: King Records

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ 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

An OVA included with the My Own Story [First Limited Edition OVA] released on September 24, 2014.

※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 the OVA "Miss Monochrome -The Animation- MANAGER," released in 2014, delves even deeper into the charms of the character. This OVA was included as a bonus with the first limited edition, making it a special piece of content for fans.

Director Yoshiaki Iwasaki has succeeded in bringing out the world of Miss Monochrome in a short space of time. Animation production companies LIDEN FILMS and SANZIGEN have provided high-quality images, maximizing the visual appeal. In addition, with the cooperation of sound director Jin Aketagawa and music composer Shigenobu Okawa, a piece of entertainment that combines sound and image has been completed.

■ Story and Characters

The story of Miss Monochrome depicts her strong desire to "step forward!" and her struggle to succeed as an idol. Although her naive personality sometimes gets in the way of those around her, her purity and hard work resonate with viewers. In particular, the scene in which Miss Monochrome looks up to KIKUKO and wishes to be like her will surely touch the hearts of many viewers.

The characters are also unique and charming. Miss Monochrome's manager, Maneo, has a day job as a convenience store manager, but his support for her dream is inspiring. Kikuko is set to be eternally 17 years old, and has established herself as an idol with her incredible singing voice and kind smile. Mana is an innocent girl who is devoted to Miss Monochrome, and her presence supports Miss Monochrome's life. And Lu-chan is a precious member of Miss Monochrome's family, adding color to her daily life.

■ Cast performances

Yui Horie, who plays Miss Monochrome, perfectly portrays the character's innocent personality. Her voice expresses Miss Monochrome's purity and hard work, leaving a deep impression on the audience. Keiji Fujiwara, who plays Maneo, perfectly plays the role of the manager who supports Miss Monochrome, and Kikuko Inoue, who plays KIKUKO, expresses overwhelming singing ability and a kind smile. Akemi Kanda, who plays Mana, plays the role of an innocent girl, and the acting of the cast, including the voice of Lu-chan, enhances the charm of the work.

■Music and Sound

Music composer Shigenobu Okawa provides music that matches the worldview of Miss Monochrome, enhancing the emotions of the viewer. Sound director Jin Aketagawa pursues a sense of unity between sound and video, creating an environment in which the viewer can become immersed in the work. In particular, in scenes where Miss Monochrome's singing voice and KIKUKO's singing ability stand out, the quality of the sound further enhances the appeal of the work.

■ Visual appeal

The animation production by LIDEN FILMS and SANZIGEN visually expresses the world of Miss Monochrome. The character designs, movements, and backgrounds are all drawn in a consistent style, and the visual appeal enhances the appeal of the work. In particular, Miss Monochrome's costumes and KIKUKO's stage performance have a strong visual impact and will remain in the viewers' memories.

■ Recommendations and ratings

"Miss Monochrome -The Animation- MANAGER" is a must-see for fans of Miss Monochrome. In a short time, it conveys the charm of the characters and the storyline well, moving the viewer. It is especially praiseworthy for its portrayal of Miss Monochrome's purity and hard work, as well as the support of the characters around her. The cast's acting, music, sound, and visual appeal also add to the appeal of the work, making it a work that deserves high praise overall.

This work is included as a special bonus with the first limited edition, making it a special piece of content for fans. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the world of Miss Monochrome, or is interested in the story of a character who aims to become an idol. After watching it, you will be moved by Miss Monochrome's purity and hard work, and will want to support her dream.

■ Related information and recommended content

For fans of Miss Monochrome, we also recommend the following related information and recommended content:

■ Related works

・Miss Monochrome -The Animation-
This TV anime series about Miss Monochrome depicts her daily life and her activities as an idol. You can enjoy the charm of Miss Monochrome from a different perspective than the OVA.

・Miss Monochrome -The Animation- 2
This sequel TV anime series depicts Miss Monochrome's new challenges and growth. It can be enjoyed as a continuation of the OVA.

■ Recommended content

・Live footage of Yui Horie By watching live footage of Yui Horie, who is the voice of Miss Monochrome, you can enjoy her singing ability and performance. It will be a great opportunity to experience the world of Miss Monochrome.

・Idol anime I also recommend idol anime such as "Love Live!" and "The Idolmaster." You can enjoy the stories and performances of characters who aim to become idols.

As mentioned above, "Miss Monochrome -The Animation- MANAGER" is a must-see for fans of Miss Monochrome, and you can enjoy a touching story that depicts her purity and hard work, as well as the support of the characters around her. The cast's acting, music, sound, and visual appeal also enhance the appeal of the work, making it a work that can be highly rated overall. By enjoying related information and recommended content, you can experience the world of Miss Monochrome even more deeply.