Rating and review of LOVE STAGE!! Volume 5 with limited edition anime DVD

LOVE STAGE!! Volume 5 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD - In-Depth Review and Comprehensive Guide

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

November 21, 2014

■Release and sales

Publisher: KADOKAWA/Kadokawa Shoten

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Eiki Kageki, Taishi Zao

■ Director

Kenichi Kasai

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF
Produced by Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, Shigeru Saito, Naohiro Oobu, Tsuneo Takechi, Yoshikazu Kumagai, Michihisa Abe, Masahiro Kiba, Nobuyuki Okada, Ryoki Takagishi, Yoshio Matsumoto, Takehiko Sasaki, "LOVESTAGE!!" Production Committee

■Works

© 2014 Eiki Kageki, Taishi Zaou / Published by KADOKAWA Kadokawa Shoten / "LOVE STAGE!!" Production Committee

■ Story

Her father is a singer, her mother is an actress, and her brother is the lead vocalist for the super popular band "Crushers." The only ordinary person born into such a super famous entertainment family is Sena Izumi, a super otaku college student. Izumi loves "Magical Girl Lalalulu" and strives to become a manga artist. One day, Izumi can't refuse and ends up appearing in a TV commercial. Moreover, she has to hide her true identity by cross-dressing! At the commercial's shooting site, Izumi meets Ichijo Ryoma, a now super popular young actor, for the first time in 10 years, but...!?

■Explanation

The OVA is included in the limited edition of LOVE STAGE!! volume 5, which will be released on November 21, 2014, and comes with an original anime DVD. This OVA is an animated version of a popular episode from the original manga, and is a long-awaited film adaptation for fans. The limited edition comes with an original anime DVD as a bonus, making it a must-have item for fans.

■Cast

・Sena Izumi/Yoenaga Tsubasa ・Ichijo Ryoma/Eguchi Takuya ・Sena Seiko/DAIGO
・Rei Sagara/Daisuke Hirakawa/Saiya Sena/Ryotaro Okiayu/Nagisa Sena/Sayaka Ohara/Takahiro Kuroi/Ryohei Kimura/Kosuke Tonomura/Kazuomi Yamamoto/Kasumi Shino/Kyoko Sakai/Torajiro Ryuzaki/Shoutaro Morikubo/Tenma Hitaka/Junji Majima/Miya Saotome/Isamu Hayashi/LaLaRu/Kayoko Tsumita

■ Main staff

・Original work: Eiki Kageki, Taishi Zaou・Planning: Takeshi Yasuda・Director: Kenichi Kasai・Series composition: Michiko Yokote・Character design: Yoko Ito・Prop design: Mai Matsuura・Art director: Hirotsugu Kagami・Color design: Miho Kimura・Director of photography: Yutaka Kurosawa・Editing: Kentaro Tsubone・Sound director: Chikako Yokota・Sound effects: Yasumasa Koyama・Sound production: Glovision・Music: Ryosuke Nakanishi・Music production: Lantis・Executive producer: Takeshi Yasuda・Animation director: Yuji Matsukura・Animation production producer: Atsushi Fujishiro・Animation production: JCSTAFF
Produced by Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, Shigeru Saito, Naohiro Oobu, Tsuneo Takechi, Yoshikazu Kumagai, Michihisa Abe, Masahiro Kiba, Nobuyuki Okada, Ryoki Takagishi, Yoshio Matsumoto, Takehiko Sasaki, "LOVESTAGE!!" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・Sena Izumi
"LaLaRu is my wife!!!!!"
A super-otaku college student, she is the only ordinary person born into a super-famous entertainment family. She loves "Magical Angel Lalalulu" and is a member of the manga research club at university. People around her encourage her to go into showbiz, but she firmly refuses due to a certain trauma she experienced 10 years ago. She is working hard every day to become a manga artist. She is 18 years old.
・Ryōma Ichijō
"Even though I'm a guy, I still love you...!"
A super popular actor. He has been active in the entertainment industry since he was a child, and after his smash break as a child actor, he went through a period of hardship before achieving his current status as a popular actor. He is a hard worker. He is 20 years old. He has never been able to forget the shooting of a TV commercial 10 years ago...
・Lake Senasho
"We need to do something about that recluse!"
Izumi's older brother. Vocalist of the super popular band "Crushers." She dotes on her younger brother Izumi and has a severe brocon.
・Rei Sagara
"We need to do something about that recluse!"
A skilled manager at Sena Pro. He also takes care of the Sena family. He worries about the future of Izumi, who grew up as an otaku.
・Sena Seiya
"I'm sure Rei-kun will do something about it."
Izumi's father. Singer. He has a generous personality and is also the president of his own agency, Senapro. He is half-Japanese.
・Nagisa Sena
"It's okay. He's my child, you see."
Izumi's mother. A great actress. Everything revolves around her, and she's a natural heroine.
・Takahiro Kuroi
"Hey...what are you doing?"
A friend from the manga research club at Izumi's university.
・Kosuke Sotomura
"Hey, what about Seiko-san? She always disappears as soon as things get tense."
SenaPro's manager. In charge of Lake Sei.
・Kasumi Shino
"Are you okay, Ryoma? You were pushed away with all your might."
He is the manager of the talent agency "B-DASH" to which Ichijo Ryoma belongs. He is in charge of Ryoma.
・Torajiro Ryuzaki
"Shut up! Stop talking back!"
He is the president of B-DASH, the talent agency to which Ichijo Ryoma belongs.
・Flying Falcon Pegasus
"President, you're not allowed to climb on the desk."
She is the secretary to the president of "B-DASH", the entertainment agency to which Ichijo Ryoma belongs.

■Subtitle

・Chott Janakutte (2014/11/21)

■Detailed review

"LOVE STAGE!!" is based on the popular BL manga by Eiki Kageki and Taishi Zaou, and its fascinating story and characters have attracted many fans. In particular, the OVA "LOVE STAGE!! Volume 5 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD" faithfully reproduces the episodes of the original work while adding depth to the expressiveness unique to anime.

The story of this OVA is about Izumi Sena, an otaku college student born into a family of entertainers, who meets Ryoma Ichijo again despite the trauma she experienced 10 years ago. Izumi's cross-dressing scene and her reunion with Ryoma are touching moments for fans of the original work, and the anime adaptation has further emphasized these emotions. In particular, the comical and sad character of Izumi is exquisitely expressed, drawing viewers in.

As for the cast, the voice of Izumi played by Tsubasa Tainaga perfectly reproduces the character from the original, and Takuya Eguchi's Ryoma also brings out the best in him. In particular, the voice of Izumi's older brother, Seigo, played by DAIGO, has an impact that goes beyond the image of the original, and will be a new discovery for fans.

In terms of staff, JCSTAFF is in charge of animation under the direction of Kenichi Kasai, faithfully recreating the worldview of the original while providing beautiful visuals that only anime can offer. The work of character designer Yoko Ito is also wonderful, making you feel the joy of seeing the characters from the original in animation. In addition, Ryosuke Nakanishi's music also adds depth to the story and is an important element in stirring the emotions of the viewer.

■ Recommendation points

"LOVE STAGE!! Volume 5 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD" is a must-see for fans of the original work. In particular, the episodes depicting the relationship between Izumi and Ryoma and Izumi's growth bring out the best of the original work. In addition, the original anime DVD included with the limited edition is a valuable piece of content for fans and is highly collectible.

Furthermore, this OVA is recommended for those who are interested in BL works and those who are looking for a touching love story. The relationship between Izumi and Ryoma is particularly deep among BL works, and leaves a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the story, which is set in the entertainment world, has the power to draw viewers in with its dramatic developments and realistic depictions.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for new viewers. In particular, the episodes focusing on Izumi's growth and her relationship with Ryoma will surely impress and evoke emotions in viewers. In addition, the original anime DVD included with the limited edition is a must-have item for fans and is highly collectible.

Related information

"LOVE STAGE!!" has been developed in various media, including not only the original manga, but also anime and drama CDs. The original manga in particular has been praised for its storytelling by the team of Eiki Kageki and Taishi Zaou, and has gained many fans. The anime series also brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, moving viewers.

Furthermore, to get a deeper understanding of the world of "LOVE STAGE!!", we recommend reading the original manga. The original manga describes the relationship between Izumi and Ryoma and the behind-the-scenes of the entertainment world in more detail, giving viewers a deeper understanding. There is also a wealth of content for fans, such as drama CDs and events, making this a work that fans will never run out of fun to watch.

This OVA is a must-see for fans of the original work, and is also highly recommended for new viewers. In particular, the relationship between Izumi and Ryoma, and the story set in the entertainment world, will surely move and resonate with viewers. In addition, the original anime DVD included with the limited edition is a valuable content for fans, and is highly collectible.

Conclusion

"LOVE STAGE!! Volume 5 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD" brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, and is a work that will move and impress viewers. In particular, the relationship between Izumi and Ryoma, and the story set in the entertainment world, will leave a deep impression on viewers. In addition, the original anime DVD that comes with the limited edition is a must-have item for fans and is highly collectible. This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for new viewers. Please watch it and experience its charm for yourself.