Kuroko's Basketball FAN DISC: To the Light-Shaded Place - The Appeal and Evaluation of the OVAs Included

The appeal and evaluation of the OVA included in "Kuroko's Basketball FAN DISC: To the Place Where the Light Shines"

Overview

"Kuroko's Basketball FAN DISC: To the Light-Shaded Place" is a fan disc released by Bandai Visual on December 25, 2014, and this time we will take a closer look at the OVA included in it. This OVA is based on the popular manga "Kuroko's Basketball" by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump". It is directed by Shunsuke Tada, animated by Production IG, and produced by the Kuroko's Basketball Production Committee.

■ Story

This OVA features the reappearance of "Let's Talk," which was also included in the first fan disc. The story depicts the fun times that the members of Seirin High School, Kaijo High School, Shutoku High School, and Touou Gakuen High School gather at Maji Burger. The highlight is seeing the rivals who usually face each other in matches interacting in a relaxed atmosphere.

■Cast

The OVA cast is filled with the same impressive voice actors as the original manga and TV anime series. The voice actors who are able to fully express the individuality of each character are: Ono Kensho as Kuroko Tetsuya, Ono Yuki as Kagami Taiga, Saito Chiwa as Aida Riko, Hosoya Yoshimasa as Hinata Junpei, Nojima Yuji as Izuki Shun, Hamada Kenji as Kiyoshi Teppei, Kimura Ryohei as Kise Ryota, Ono Daisuke as Midorima Shintaro, Suzuki Tatsuhisa as Takao Kazunari, Suwabe Junichi as Aomine Daiki, Orikasa Fumiko as Momoi Satsuki, Suzumura Kenichi as Murasakibara Atsushi, and Kamiya Hiroshi as Akashi Seijuro.

■ Main staff

The main staff includes original author Tadatoshi Fujimaki, director Shunsuke Tada, series composer Noboru Takagi, character designer Yoko Kikuchi, music composer Yoshihiro Ike, sound director Masafumi Mima, art director Michie Suzuki, color designer Mayumi Sato, cinematographer Eiji Arai, CGI director Kaneji Isobe, and editor Junichi Uematsu. This work brings together the high-quality animation of Production IG and the skills of each staff member.

■ Main Characters

From Seirin High School, Kuroko Tetsuya, Kagami Taiga, Hinata Junpei, Izuki Shun, Kiyoshi Teppei, and Aida Riko will appear. Kuroko is the phantom sixth member who supported the "Generation of Miracles" from behind the scenes during their time at Teikou Junior High School, and is good at invisible passing using misdirection. Kagami is a power forward who learned basketball in the United States, and his specialty is dunking with his overwhelming jumping ability. Hinata is the captain of the Seirin basketball team and is a clutch shooter who is good at three-point shots. Izuki is a point guard who uses a wide field of vision called "eagle eyes" to make plays, and despite his cool appearance, he likes puns. Kiyoshi is the founder of the Seirin basketball team and a center who has returned from a left knee injury. Aida Riko is a reliable presence who supports the team as the coach.

From Kaijo High School, we have Ryota Kise. Kise is a member of the "Generation of Miracles" and is a small forward who started playing basketball because he admired Aomine. He has the ability to quickly make a play he sees his own, and is also active as a model.

From Shutoku High School, we have Midorima Shintaro and Takao Kazunari. Midorima is a member of the "Generation of Miracles" and is a formidable three-point shooter. He is a person who does his best in everything he does, and checks the fortune-telling corner of "Oha Asa" every day. Takao is a point guard with "hawk eyes" that can even break through Kuroko's misdirection, and is Midorima's good partner.

From Touou Gakuen High School, Aomine Daiki and Momoi Satsuki will appear. Aomine is one of the "Generation of Miracles" and is a power forward with a playing style that makes use of his overwhelming physical abilities as Kuroko's "light." Momoi is Aomine's childhood friend and a manager who is good at collecting information.

From Yosen High School, we have Atsushi Murasakibara. Murasakibara is one of the "Generation of Miracles" and is a center with a huge 208cm body and natural reflexes. He has almost no attachment to basketball, has a loose personality, and is always eating sweets.

■Subtitle

The subtitle of this OVA is "Original Mini Drama 'Shall We Have a Chat?'" and it was released on December 25, 2014.

■ Evaluation and impressions

The OVA included in "Kuroko's Basketball FAN DISC: To the Place Where the Light Shines" is a very attractive content for fans. The scene where rivals who usually face each other in matches gather together and interact in a relaxed atmosphere is a fresh scene not seen in the original work or TV anime series. In particular, the scene where characters from Seirin High School, Kaijo High School, Shutoku High School, and Touou Academy High School gather together is an irresistible moment for fans.

In addition, the production staff of the OVA provides high-quality animation just like the original manga and TV anime series, with attention to detail in the character movements, expressions, background depictions, etc. The voice actors are the same cast as the original manga and TV anime series, and they express the individuality of the characters well.

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of the original work and the TV anime series, but also for those who like basketball and sports anime. You can enjoy new sides of the characters that you don't usually see, so be sure to check it out.

■ Recommendation points

1. **New sides to the characters**: The sight of rivals who usually face off against each other in matches gathering together and interacting in a relaxed atmosphere is a fresh scene not seen in the original manga or TV anime series. You can enjoy new sides to the characters.

2. **High-quality animation**: This work is the culmination of Production IG's high-quality animation and the skills of each staff member. You can feel the attention to detail in the character movements, facial expressions, and background depictions.

3. **A luxurious cast of voice actors**: The same cast as the original work and the TV anime series are present, and they express the individuality of the characters well. The performances of the voice actors are also one of the highlights.

4. **Must-see for fans**: If you're a fan of the original manga or the TV anime series, you'll be able to enjoy a new side of the characters, so be sure to check it out. It's also recommended for those who like basketball and sports anime.

■ Summary

The OVA included in "Kuroko's Basketball FAN DISC Hikari ga Sasu Basho e" is a must-see for fans of the original work and the TV anime series. You can enjoy new sides to the characters, and the high-quality animation and luxurious voice actors are also highlights. This is a work that is recommended for those who like basketball and sports anime, so be sure to check it out.