An ordinary schoolgirl takes on the challenge of becoming a local idol! A thorough look at the appeal of the new OVA

The appeal and evaluation of the completely new OVA "An ordinary high school girl tries to become a local idol."

"Ordinary High School Girls Tried Becoming Local Idols" is an anime based on the popular manga by Kosugi Kotaro. The story follows ordinary high school girls from a provincial city as they work as local idols. A brand new OVA, "Nagarekawa, I Tried to Show You Around," was released on September 24, 2014, and was made available to fans as an unaired episode included in the first volume of the Blu-ray & DVD. The OVA is a 30-minute episode and is published and sold by Overlap. Animation is handled by feel. and production is handled by Nagarekawa City Hometown Promotion Division and TBS.

Story and Characters

The OVA "Nagarekawa, I Tried to Show You Around" is about the members of the local idol group giving a tour of the city to introduce its charms. The main character, Takanashi Mizuki, is an ordinary high school girl, but her growth as she works as a local idol is depicted. Through her interactions with her friend Sakurai Misaki, also a local idol group member, and the other members, the story depicts how she discovers the charms of Nagarekawa and deepens her bonds with the local people.

This OVA has many scenes introducing tourist spots and local specialties in particular, and it succeeds in conveying the charm of the city to the viewers. Also, the sight of the Locodol members showing the city around, making use of their individual personalities, brings smiles and emotion to the viewers. In particular, the scene where Mizuki talks about the charms of the city in her own words is a touching scene that shows her growth and her love for the area.

Animation and Music

Feel., the animation production company, faithfully reproduced the atmosphere of the original work while achieving the beautiful visual expression that only an OVA can provide. The scenery of Rukawa City and the characters' expressions and movements are all carefully drawn down to the smallest detail, drawing the viewer into the world of the story. Music also plays an important role, with Locodol's songs and background music adding to the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the OVA's ending theme, "Rukawa, I Tried to Guide You," is memorable as a song that symbolizes Mitsuki's growth and her love for Rukawa City.

Director and staff

Director Munenori Nawa paid close attention to the characters' feelings and the development of the story in order to bring out the best in the original work. His direction has the power to make the viewer empathize with the characters, enhancing the appeal of the OVA. Furthermore, the OVA achieved high quality thanks to the cooperation of each staff member, including the scriptwriter, character designer, and sound engineer.

Fan reviews and reactions

The OVA "Nagarekawa, I Tried to Show You Around" has been highly praised by fans. In particular, fans of the original work have praised the new story and character development that are unique to the OVA. In addition, the content introducing the charms of Nagarekawa City has given viewers new discoveries and stimulated their interest in the area. On social media and review sites, there are many voices praising the OVA's moving scenes, beautiful visuals, and music.

Recommendations and related works

The OVA "Rukawa, I Tried to Show You Around" based on "An Ordinary High School Girl Tried to Be a Local Idol" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are interested in anime and idols. This is a must-watch work, especially for those who like works that depict the charm of regional cities and the bonds with the local community. Other works related to this work that are also recommended are the TV anime version of the manga "An Ordinary High School Girl Tried to Be a Local Idol" by Kosugi Kotaro, and "Wake Up, Girls!", which depicts other regional idols. Through these works, you can experience the charm of regional cities and the activities of idols.

Conclusion

The all-new OVA "Nagarekawa, I Tried Showing You Around" based on "An Ordinary High School Girl Tried Being a Local Idol" is a wonderful work that retains the charm of the original while depicting a new story and character growth. Many elements will draw viewers in, including content introducing the charms of Nagarekawa City, beautiful animation, and moving music. The high praise it has received from fans is worthy of its quality, and it is a work that many people should definitely watch. This is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like works that depict the charms of regional cities and the bonds with the community.