A thorough review of the mini OVA linked to the original novel "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance"! Enjoy Yuu Shimizu's worldview

A thorough review of the mini OVA linked to the original novel "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance"! Enjoy Yuu Shimizu's worldview

The appeal and detailed explanation of the mini OVA of "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance"

Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance is based on a light novel by Yuu Shimizu, and a mini OVA that delves even deeper into the world of the series was released on October 8, 2014. This mini OVA brings out the best of the original novel, making it an essential read for fans. Below, we'll introduce more information about this mini OVA and what makes it so appealing.

Overview

"Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance" is a story about the princess shrine maidens who summon spirits from the elemental spirit world (Astral Zero) and harness their powers. The protagonist, Kazehaya Kamito, is a boy who is the only male who has the privilege of making a contract with a spirit. Due to a past connection, he transfers to Areishia Spirit Academy and teams up with the princess shrine maidens to compete in the "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance," a competition to determine the strongest spirit user. This mini OVA is developed to complement the episodes of the original work, depicting the daily lives of the characters as well as new aspects of them.

Public Information

■ Public Media
OVA
■ Original Media
Light novel
■ Release date
October 8, 2014
■Release and sales
・Publisher: Shogakukan, ・Distributor: KADOKAWA Media Factory Co., Ltd.
■Frequencies
5 mins
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 6
■Original Story
Yuu Shimizu (MF Bunko J "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance" / Published by KADOKAWA Media Factory)
■ Director
Tetsuya Yanagisawa
■ Production
TNK
■Works
©2014 Yu Shimizu / Published by KADOKAWA Media Factory / Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance Production Committee

story

■ Story

A privilege granted only to pure maidens - a spirit contract.
Summon spirits from the elemental spirit world (Astral Zero),
People called the princess priestesses who could freely use this power spirit users.

Kazehaya Kamito is the only man with this privilege.
Due to past connections, she comes to Areisha Spirit Academy, where princess shrine maidens gather to train as spirit users.
There, she was told that she would be transferred to the academy and team up with the princess shrine maidens.
To participate in the "Spirit Blade Dance Festival", which determines the strongest spirit user, and win.
The story of the fate of the princess shrine maidens, each with their own secret wish in their heart, and one boy who is fighting against his past, begins to unfold as the winner of the Blade Dance can have one wish granted.

Commentary

■Explanation

Included in the packaged version of Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance Blu-ray & DVD.
A mini OVA linked to an original novel written by Shimizu Yuu.

cast

■Cast

・Kazehaya Kamito/Furukawa Makoto/Claire Rouge/Kido Ibuki/Rinslet Laurenfrost/Yuki Kana/Elise Fahrengart/Ishigami Shizuka/Fianna Ray Oldesia/Onishi Saori/Terminus Est/Kakuma Ai/Carol Nastasya/Tanaka Manami/Greyworth Shelmais/Nakahara Mai/Gio Inzaghi/Matsuoka Yoshitsugu/Lestia/Hikasa Yoko

Main Staff

■ Main staff

・Original work: Yuu Shimizu (MF Bunko J "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance" / Published by KADOKAWA Media Factory)
・Original illustrations by Sakura Hanpen・Director by Yanagisawa Tetsuya・Series composition by Yoshioka Takao・Chief animation directors by Fujii Maki, Iwasa Tomoko, Goto Junji・Prop design by Miyawaki Kenji・Art director by Kurata Kenichi・Color design by Hibino Jin・Director of photography by Minobe Tomoko・Editor by Hida Fumi・Produced by Genco・Produced by TNK・Produced by Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance Production Committee

Main Characters

■ Main Characters

・Kazehaya Kamito Contracted spirit: Terminus Est Elemental Waffle: Demon Slayer
A boy who has the privilege of being able to make a contract with spirits, despite being male. He enrolls in Areishia Spirit Academy, a school for princess priestesses, and becomes the only male student. He comes from a remote island nation on the east side of the continent.
"I'll be your contracted spirit."
Claire Rouge Contracted spirit: Scarlet Elemental Waffle: Flame Tongue
Although she is an excellent spirit user, she is a problem child who is constantly getting into trouble due to her selfish and unfriendly personality. She cares for her partner, the fire spirit Scarlett, like family.
"Become an ashes, you pervert!"
・Rinslet Laurenfrost Contracted spirit: Fenrir Elemental Waffle: Freezing Arrow
She is the daughter of the Laurenfrost family, a noble family that has been passed down for generations. She is arrogant and proud, and often picks fights with her childhood friend Claire. Her contracted spirit is the ice spirit Fenrir.
"Hey, would you like to become my servant?"
Eris Fahrengart Contracted spirit: Simurgh Spirit Magical equipment (Elemental Waffle): Wind Wing Spear (Ray Hawk)
The daughter of the renowned military family Fahrengart. She serves as the leader of the Sylphid Knights, who protect the school's discipline. Her contracted spirit is the magical wind spirit Simurgh.
"You'll have to take responsibility for taking away my virginity!"
・Fianna Ray Oldesia Contracted Spirit: Georgius Elemental Waffle: Save the Queen
The second princess of the Oldesia Empire. She transfers to the academy, but her purpose is unknown. Despite her noble status, she has a friendly personality. She seems to know about Kamito's past, but...
"You don't like naughty princesses?"
Terminus Est Contracted spirit: Sword spirit Elemental Waffle: Kazehaya Kamito A beautiful sword spirit girl with silver hair. She was sealed in a cave near the academy, but after a certain incident, she makes a spirit contract with Kamito. She is more embarrassed than anything to show her bare feet.
"Show me your bare feet... Kamito, that's naughty."

Main Robot Items

■ Main robot items

・Spirit
A creature that exists in the "Elemental Spirit World" (Astral Zero). When summoned, they can take one of two forms: the "Original Form," which is a massless, amorphous mass of divine power, or the "Purified Form," which is a direct copy of a part of the spirit's existence.
・Elemental Spirit World (Astral Zero)
A different world inhabited by elemental spirits. In the "Elemental Spirit World" (Astral Zero), the body cannot be harmed, and all damage received is stored in the mind.
・Spirit User
A princess shrine maiden who makes a contract with a spirit and can freely use its power.
・Kamui
This is the energy consumed when making a contract with a spirit or using the power of the spirit you have contracted. When you consume divine power, you also lose physical strength, which makes you hungry.
・Contract Ceremony (Summonal)
It is the spirit language uttered when making a contract with a spirit or when controlling a spirit.
・Spirit magic
One of the powers that spirit users can use. It is activated by chanting a spell in the spirit language. The longer the spell, the greater its power, but some spirit magic does not require spells. With the exception of simple spells, a user can only use spells of the same type as the spirit they have a contract with. The power of spirit magic increases in proportion to the strength of the contracted spirit and the amount of divine authority of the caster.
・Elemental Waffle
A more highly optimized form among the purified forms.
・Magical Equipment Deployment This refers to the release of the true name of the Elemental Waffle. It allows you to release the power of the contracted spirit all at once. However, it is a double-edged sword that has the potential to go out of control if you make a mistake.
・Spirit Sword Dance Festival (Blade Dance)
A tournament established hundreds of years ago to decide the "Strongest Spirit User." It is said that the winner will be granted one wish by the Spirit King. The time of the tournament and the format of the matches are decided at the whim of the Spirit King. 15 years ago it was a battle royale format, and three years ago it was an individual tournament format. This year's Spirit Sword Dance Festival will be a team tournament format.

subtitle

■Subtitle

・Bonus mini OVA Vol.1 / Imperial Capital Spirit Festival ・Bonus mini OVA Vol.2 / Est, nursing ・Bonus mini OVA Vol.3 / The princess's secret part-time job ・Bonus mini OVA Vol.4 / Chase the legendary busty spirit!
・Bonus mini OVA Vol.5 / Horrifying Mystery Pot Battle ・Bonus mini OVA Vol.6 / Rest of the Spirit User

Detailed episode commentary

Each episode will complement the worldview of the original work and captivate fans by depicting new aspects of the characters. Details of each episode are provided below.

Bonus mini OVA Vol.1 / Imperial Capital Spirit Festival

This episode depicts the Spirit Grand Festival held in the Imperial Capital. While Kamito and his friends enjoy the festival, there are also moments when they feel the responsibility of being spirit users. In particular, the scene where Claire's selfish behavior causes trouble is symbolic of her character. Another highlight is the interactions with the new spirits and characters they meet during the festival.

Bonus Mini OVA Vol.2 / Est, Nursing

In this episode, Kamito catches a cold and Terminus Est takes care of him. It is touching to see Est's gentle side and how her bond with Kamito deepens. There is also a scene where Est's bare feet are shown, and fans will be enchanted by her adorable side. This episode depicts the daily lives of characters that we don't usually get to see, making it a precious experience for fans.

Bonus mini OVA Vol.3 / The Princess' Secret Part-time Job

In this episode, we discover that Fianna has been working a part-time job in secret. Despite her noble status, she is portrayed as a friendly character. There is also a scene where Kamito and his friends work together to solve a problem at her part-time job, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. This episode allows us to see a new side of Fianna and rediscover her charm.

Bonus mini OVA Vol.4/Chase the legendary busty spirit!

This episode is about Rinslet chasing the legendary busty spirit. Her arrogant personality is portrayed in a comical way, making you laugh. The highlight is the scene where she gets into trouble while working with Kamito and the others in the process of chasing the busty spirit. This episode delves deep into Rinslet's character, bringing out her charm.

Bonus Mini OVA Vol.5 / Horrifying Mystery Pot Battle

This is the episode where Kamito and his friends take part in a potluck battle. Through the game of guessing the contents of the potluck, the personalities of the characters are portrayed in a humorous way. In particular, Claire's selfish behavior and Eris' strict attitude are sure to make you laugh. This episode allows you to enjoy the daily lives of the characters, making it a relaxing read for fans.

Bonus Mini OVA Vol.6 / Rest of the Spirit User

This episode is about Kamito and the others enjoying a rest. The characters are freed from the rigorous training of the Spirit Sword Dance Festival and are shown relaxing. Particularly noteworthy are Terminus Est's adorable behavior and Fianna's gentle side. This episode provides healing to fans by depicting the characters' daily lives.

Character Appeal

Each character in Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance has their own unique and attractive background. Below we will introduce the charms of the main characters in detail.

Kazehaya Kamito

Kamito is the only boy who has the privilege of making a contract with a spirit. His past connections and strong will drive the story and draw fans in. His bond with Terminus Est is particularly moving, and the relationship between the two is an important element of the story. Kamito's battle scenes are also powerful and visually appealing.

Claire Rouge

Claire is a selfish girl who does not open up to others, but she does have a talent for using spirits. Her troublemaking behavior is portrayed in a comical way, entertaining fans. She also has a deep bond with the fire spirit Scarlett, and we can see her gentle side. Claire's growth and change are one of the highlights of the story.

Rinslet Laurenfrost

Rinslet is a haughty and proud noblewoman. Her fights and troubles with her childhood friend Claire are depicted in a comical way, making fans laugh. She also has a deep bond with the ice spirit Fenrir, and her strength and kindness can be seen. Rinslet's growth and change are also important elements of the story.

Ellis Fahrengart

Eris is the daughter of the renowned military family Fahrengart, and serves as the leader of the Sylphid Knights, who uphold the discipline of the academy. Her strict attitude and strong will drive the story and draw fans in. She also has a deep bond with the magical wind spirit Simurgh, and we can see her gentler side. Eris' growth and change are also one of the highlights of the story.

Fianna Leigh Oldesia

Fianna is the second princess of the Oldesian Empire, and despite her noble status, she has a friendly personality. Her goals and past are important elements of the story, drawing fans in. She also has a deep bond with her contracted spirit Georgius, and we can see her gentle side. Fianna's growth and change are also one of the highlights of the story.

Terminus Est

Terminus Est is a beautiful sword spirit girl with silver hair. Her cute behavior and her bond with Kamito are touching and attract fans. There is also a scene where she is shy about showing her bare feet, which brings out her charm. Terminus Est's growth and change are also important elements of the story.

Appeal and evaluation of the work

The mini OVA of "Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance" will fascinate fans by complementing the worldview of the original work and depicting new aspects of the characters. In particular, the story of each episode and the personality of the characters are depicted in a comical way, which will entertain fans. In addition, the intensity of the battle scenes and the growth of the characters are also one of the highlights.

This work is an indispensable content for fans, and brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, it provides healing to fans by depicting the daily lives and new sides of the characters. In addition, the story of each episode and the personalities of the characters are depicted in a comical way, entertaining fans.

Overall, this is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to new viewers. The appeal of the characters and the development of the story are particularly noteworthy, making it a work that is loved by fans.

Recommendation

The mini OVA of Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to new viewers. The charm of the characters and the development of the story are particularly noteworthy, making it a work that is loved by fans. In addition, the story of each episode and the personality of the characters are depicted in a comical way, which will entertain fans.

To enjoy this work, we recommend that you read the original light novel and watch the anime beforehand. By doing so, you will be able to understand the story and characters of the mini OVA more deeply. You can also share your thoughts with other fans to enjoy it even more.

The mini OVA of Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance is an essential piece of content for fans, bringing out the best of the original work. It provides healing to fans, especially by depicting the daily lives and new sides of the characters. In addition, the story of each episode and the personalities of the characters are depicted in a comical way, entertaining fans. Please watch this work and enjoy the charm of the characters and the development of the story.

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