Review and thoughts on Hayate the Combat Butler! Volume 43 with limited edition anime DVD

Detailed review and recommendation of Hayate the Combat Butler! Volume 43 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD

Hayate the Combat Butler! is a popular manga by Kenjiro Hata, and its 43rd volume was released in a limited edition with an original anime DVD by Shogakukan on December 16, 2014. This limited edition is a very valuable content for fans, and includes one 30-minute episode as an OVA. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this limited edition.

Overview

"Hayate the Combat Butler!" is a comedy about the protagonist Hayate Ayasaki, who ends up working as a maid for a rich young lady named Nagi in order to escape from debt collectors, and the various troubles and love affairs he faces. The original work was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" from 2007 to 2017 and has also been adapted into a TV anime. The OVA included with the limited edition of volume 43 was produced by Manglobe, with director Ueda Yoichi as the animation production company.

Contents of the OVA

This OVA is based on the original story, but is written as an original episode. Specifically, it depicts Hayate, Nagi, and other characters embarking on a new adventure triggered by a certain event. In the short 30-minute OVA, it has succeeded in drawing out the charm of the original to the fullest while depicting the relationships and growth of the characters from a new perspective.

Particularly memorable scenes include the heartwarming exchange between Hayate and Nagi, and the humorous exchanges between the other characters. The script for the OVA follows the original story closely, but adds new developments to make it enjoyable for new viewers as well as existing fans.

Animation and Music

Mangrove's animation faithfully reproduces the character designs from the original work, while also paying close attention to the movements and expressions. In particular, Hayate's light-hearted movements and Nagi's rich expressions are depicted with a quality that exceeds the image of the original work. The backgrounds and colors are also beautiful, making this a highly visually appealing work.

In terms of music, the original background music used in the OVA plays a role in enhancing the atmosphere of each scene. In particular, the music in the climax scene has an outstanding effect in evoking the emotions of the viewer, enhancing the completeness of the OVA as a whole.

Director and production staff

Director Ueda Yoichi is working on the OVA with a deep understanding of the worldview of the original work. His directorial work has been highly praised by fans of the original work, and his skills are fully demonstrated in this OVA. In addition, Mangrove's animation production team has faithfully reproduced the character designs of the original work, while adding their own unique interpretations to enhance the visual appeal.

A joint production between NBCUniversal Entertainment and Shogakukan, this OVA is a valuable addition to any fan of the original work, and this limited edition, produced by Shogakukan, is a must-have item for fans.

Recommended points

I recommend this limited edition OVA for the following reasons:

• A story that brings out the charm of the original to the fullest : The OVA follows the taste of the original work closely, but also depicts the relationships and growth of the characters from a new perspective. This makes it enjoyable for both existing fans and new viewers.
• High-quality animation : Mangrove's animation faithfully reproduces the character designs from the original work, while also paying close attention to the movements and expressions. In particular, Hayate's agility of movement and Nagi's rich expressions are depicted with a quality that exceeds the image of the original work.
• Emotional Music : The original OVA background music helps to enhance the atmosphere of each scene, and the music in the climax scene in particular is extremely effective in eliciting emotions from the viewer.
• Director and production staff commitment : Director Ueda Yoichi and the animation production team at Mangrove have a deep understanding of the worldview of the original work and are working on the production of the OVA. This has resulted in a work that has been highly praised by fans of the original work.
• Value as a limited edition : This limited edition includes not only the OVA but also the 43rd volume of the manga itself, making it a very valuable content for fans. This limited edition produced by Shogakukan is a must-have item for fans.

Related information

Hayate the Combat Butler! has been adapted into various media, including not only the original manga, but also a TV anime and a movie. The TV anime aired from 2007 to 2008, with a second season airing in 2009. A movie version was also released in 2013, and has been highly praised by fans.

The original manga is completed in 52 volumes, each of which contains various episodes. Volume 43 in particular contains many episodes in which the relationship between Hayate and Nagi deepens, making it a very important volume for fans. This limited edition OVA was produced to complement the content of volume 43, making it a must-see for fans of the original work.

Conclusion

"Hayate the Combat Butler!" Volume 43 Limited Edition with Original Anime DVD is a wonderful work that draws out the charm of the original work to the fullest while depicting the relationships and growth of the characters from a new perspective. This limited edition, packed with high-quality animation, moving music, and the attention to detail of the director and production staff, is a must-have item for fans. Be sure to get your hands on this limited edition and enjoy the world of "Hayate the Combat Butler!" even more deeply.