Detailed review and rating of Gugure! Kokkuri-san New OVA 1

Gugure! Kokkuri-san New OVA 1 - Gugure! Kokkuri-san New OVA

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 24, 2014

■Release and sales

・Distributor: KADOKAWA, Media Factory

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 11

■Original Story

・Original story by Midori Endo (published in the monthly "Gangan Joker" published by Square Enix)

■ Director

・Director, Screenplay/Yoshimasa Hiraike

■ Production

・Animation Production: TMS Entertainment

■Works

© Midori Endo / Square Enix, "Gugure! Kokkuri-san" Production Committee

■ Story

Come on, Kokkuri-san, Kokkuri-san...

It's a forbidden game
You should never do this alone, because Kokkuri-san will come and possess you...

Ichimatsu Kohina, a self-proclaimed "doll," summons the fox spirit "Kokkuri-san" with some mysterious magic!
However, the days when Kokkuri-san could answer any "question" are long gone.
Although I currently rely on a certain search engine, I am actually not very good with digital.
Although he was meant to possess her, he was concerned about Kohina being alone and devotedly did the housework just like a mother.
On top of that, Kokkuri-san's troubles are tripled when he is haunted by the dog spirit "Inugami" who dotes on Kohina and the useless old man tanuki monster "Shigaraki"!
An extraordinary fluffy comedy featuring a young girl and three sometimes handsome, sometimes fluffy animals!

■Explanation

Released on December 24, 2014, the packaged version of Gu Gu Gu! Kokkuri-san Blu-ray/DVD Volume 1.
New OVA.

※Quoted from the official website

■Cast

・Ichimatsu Kohina/Ryo Hirohashi・Kokkuri-san/Daisuke Ono・Inugami/Takahiro Sakurai・Shigaraki/Jouji Nakata・Tama/Yukana・Jimeko/Hisako Kanemoto・Yamamoto-kun/Kazuomi Yamamoto・Tengu/Kosuke Toriumi・Narration/Yukari Tamura

■ Main staff

・Original story by Midori Endo (published in the monthly "Gangan Joker" published by Square Enix)
・Director, scriptwriter: Yoshimasa Hiraike ・Character designer, chief animation director: Miwa Oshima ・Art director: Akiko Kikuchi ・Color designer: Eri Suzuki ・Director of photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa ・Editor: Kentaro Tsubone ・Sound director: Yota Tsuruoka ・Music production: KADOKAWA, Media Factory ・Animation production: TMS Entertainment

■ Main Characters

-Ichimatsu Kohina "I'm just a doll, I don't have a heart"
"At the heart of Cup Noodles is love..."
A girl who has defined herself as a "doll" and is unfazed by anything. She toyed with Kokkuri-san with her thoughtless words and actions. Her power source was cup noodles.
Kokkuri-san: "Shall I turn you into a real man?"
"This kind of diet is no good for a growing child!!"
A self-proclaimed handsome fox spirit. He lives in Kohina's house and does all the housework with ease, just like a mother. The word he hates is "old woman."
- Inugami: "I am Kohina-sama's stalker."
"I know all about you, my lord."
A dog-like spirit with antisocial skills and worldly desires. A stalker who pressures Kohina into eternal love and loyalty. Gender unknown.
-Shigaraki: "I want to be an unemployed professional."
"Fox, lend me some money"
A monster tanuki who is addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, women and gambling. He is an old friend of Kokkuri-san. He is a perverted old man who is into any woman and is a long-time NEET.
Tama: "I want a doll!"
"What's the inside like???"
She is the poster girl of the sweet shop "Nenneko-tei" and a cat spirit. She pours out her abnormal love for a creepy doll and tries to get Kohina by force. She ends her sentences with "nya".
Jimeko: "Don't get the wrong idea!"
"Ohohoho, that feels good."
A self-proclaimed bully who is Kohina's classmate and is trying to become her best friend. He has stage fright and ends up yelling abuse. He's a tsundere who has never had a friend for as long as he's been alive.
・Yamamoto-kun: "We (Yamamoto) are Earthlings"
"Space? Stop saying that."
"Ichiiiii"
"Put this chip in your brain..."
A classmate of Kohina's with big eyes. She looks like an extraterrestrial, but denies it. She can't lie, so it's a lot of trouble.
Tengu: "Stay out of the way, lolis!!!"
"I want to fall in love♥"
"I just want to raise a little boy the way I want him."
A Shudo Tengu who has a weakness for picking up girls and beautiful boys under the age of 7. He is also a mountain god and can provide valuable information. He has a complex about his face, so a mask is a necessity.

■Subtitle

・Kokkuri-san and his friend Suzu! (2014/12/24)
・Did the tail come off? (2014/12/24)

Gugure! Kokkuri-san New OVA 1 - Gugure! Kokkuri-san New OVA Review

"Gugure! Kokkuri-san" is an OVA based on the original manga by Midori Endo, and is included in the first volume of the new OVA released on December 24, 2014. This work is a story where humor and fantasy intertwine, starting with Ichimatsu Kohina, a girl who calls herself a "doll," summoning the fox spirit Kokkuri-san. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the points that we recommend to viewers.

Story and Characters

The story of "Gugure! Kokkuri-san" begins with Kohina summoning Kokkuri-san. Kokkuri-san used to be able to answer any question, but in modern times he is portrayed as weak with digital technology and reliant on search engines. Kokkuri-san, who has taken up residence in Kohina's house, begins to do household chores to support her life, just like a mother. Furthermore, the dog god who dotes on Kohina and the useless tanuki monster Shigaraki also appear, and Kokkuri-san's troubles only increase.

Kohina calls herself a "doll" and is portrayed as an unfazed, dauntless girl. Her words and actions toy with Kokkuri-san, creating humor. Kokkuri-san is a self-proclaimed handsome fox who is memorable for his housework. Inugami has a stalker-like love for Kohina, and Shigaraki is portrayed as a useless old man addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, women and gambling. The comedy woven by these characters provides laughs for the audience.

Animation and performance

This OVA was produced by TMS Entertainment, and was directed and written by Yoshimasa Hiraike. The character design and general animation director is Miwa Oshima, the art director is Akiko Kikuchi, the color design is Eri Suzuki, the cinematographer is Tomoyuki Shiokawa, the editor is Kentaro Tsubone, and the sound director is Yota Tsuruoka. These staff members are working together to create an animation that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

The animation faithfully reproduces the original's deformed characters, while paying particular attention to their movements and expressions. In particular, Kokkuri-san's housework scenes and the humorous exchanges between Inugami and Shigaraki are visually enjoyable. The color design and art direction work further enhance the atmosphere of the work.

Voice actors and music

The cast includes a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Hirohashi Ryo as Ichimatsu Kohina, Ono Daisuke as Kokkuri-san, Sakurai Takahiro as Inugami, and Nakata Jouji as Shigaraki. These voice actors bring the characters to life, further enhancing the appeal of the work. In particular, Ono Daisuke's voice for Kokkuri-san has a sense of humor and warmth, leaving a good impression on viewers.

The music was produced by KADOKAWA and Media Factory, and the BGM used matches the atmosphere of the work. Light-hearted music is used in comedy scenes, and poignant melodies are used in emotional scenes, bringing out the emotions of the viewer.

Recommendation points for viewers

"Gugure! Kokkuri-san" is a work that combines humor and fantasy, and is especially recommended for viewers who like comedies. The laughter created by the unique characters such as Kohina, Kokkuri-san, Inugami, and Shigaraki will surely entertain viewers. In addition, for fans of the original work, it is a must-see work as you can enjoy the movements and expressions of the animated characters.

Furthermore, despite its short length, this work is packed with a dense story and charming characters, making it easy for busy viewers to enjoy. Another big attraction is that it has been released in the form of an OVA, so you can watch it at any time you like.

summary

"Gugure! Kokkuri-san New OVA 1 - Gugure! Kokkuri-san Shinsaku Ou Vie" is a fascinating work that combines humor and fantasy. The comedy woven by unique characters such as Ichimatsu Kohina, Kokkuri-san, Inugami, and Shigaraki will provide viewers with laughter. Also, don't miss the gorgeous voice actors, beautiful animation, and music that enhances the atmosphere of the work. This is a work that comedy fans and fans of the original work should definitely watch.