Impressions and reviews of the first volume of the OVA "BROTHERS CONFLICT": A story depicting family ties and conflicts between brothers

Detailed review and recommendation of the first volume of the OVA "Brothers Conflict"

overview

The first volume of the OVA "Brothers Conflict" was released by Geneon Universal on December 19th, 2014. This OVA is based on the original game by Udajo, Mizuno Takashi (M2) and Kanase Atsuko, directed by Matsumoto Jun and animated by Brain's Base. It has one short episode, 30 minutes long, but has a dense story.

story

The setting of this OVA is Fuuto's Christmas live concert in Naeba. The main character, Ema, and her siblings get together to watch the concert, and end up enjoying snowboarding there. However, various happenings occur, and the story takes an unexpected turn. As the Christmas atmosphere and the siblings' personalities intersect, Ema deepens her bond with her new family.

character

The appeal of this work lies in its unique characters. The main character, Ema Asahina, is a modest but honest high school sophomore who is good at cooking. Due to her father's work, she has often been left alone at home since she was young, so she feels happy living with her new family. The siblings surrounding her are also charming in their own way.

• Masaomi : The eldest son, a pediatrician. 31 years old. He loves children and has a kind personality, but he also has a weak side and doesn't like blood. He especially dotes on his younger brother, Ya.
• Kaname : The third son and a priest. 27 years old. He is a charming man, both in appearance and personality, like a host, and is very popular with the female parishioners.
• Mitsuru : The fourth son and a novelist. 26 years old. He continues to do research while staying in Italy. He dresses as a woman but is a real man. He finds the actions of his brothers surrounding Ema amusing.
• Natsume : The seventh son and an office worker. 24 years old. He is a fraternal triplet with Tsubaki and Azusa, and works as a salesman for a major game manufacturer. He has a blunt way of speaking, but at heart he is caring and kind.
• Yusuke : The eleventh son and a high school student. 16 years old. Ema's classmate. He has a delinquent-like appearance but a tough personality. He secretly has feelings for Ema, but is confused by the fact that she has become a member of the family.
• Fuuto : The twelfth son and idol. 15 years old. A young idol who is becoming increasingly popular, he has a cheeky, impish character.

cast

The cast of this work is also impressive, bringing out the individuality of each character. The performances of the voice actors, including Rina Sato as Ema, Kazuyuki Okitsu as Masaomi, Junichi Suwabe as Kaname, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Hikaru, Tomoaki Maeno as Natsume, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Yusuke, and KENN as Fuuto, add excitement to the story.

staff

The staff is top-notch, including director Jun Matsumoto, series composer Natsuko Takahashi, character designer Kumi Ishii, and composer Takeshi Nakatsuka. The animation by Brain's Base is also of high quality, making the whole film visually captivating.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "MY SWEET HEAVEN♂♀" was written by Sumiyo Mutsumi, composed by shito (HoneyWorks), arranged by Katsuhiko Kurosu, and sung by Gero. This song is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

The first volume of the OVA "Brothers Conflict" is a short but fascinating work with a dense story and unique characters. In particular, the scene where the Christmas atmosphere and the brothers' personalities intersect is worth watching. In addition, the high-quality production by the luxurious cast and staff is also highly rated.

This work is recommended for those who like works with themes of family love and brotherly love, those who like unique characters, and those who want to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. In addition, it is also recommended for fans of the original game and those who want to enjoy a dense story in a short period of time in the form of an OVA.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

December 19, 2014

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Geneon Universal

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Udajo, Takashi Mizuno (M2), Atsuko Kanase

■ Director

Jun Matsumoto

■ Production

Animation Production: Brain's Base Production: "Brothers Conflict" Production Committee

■Works

©Udajo/M2/ASCII Media Works/Blacon Production Committee