The appeal and evaluation of the episodes not aired on TV of "We All Live in Kawai-sou"

We are all Kawai-sou TV unaired episodes - We are all Kawai-sou TV unaired episodes

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 26, 2014
OVA included in Blu-ray & DVD Volume 7.

■Release and sales

Pony Canyon

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Miyahara Ruri "We are all Kawai-sou" (serialized in "Young King Ours" / Shonen Gahosha)

■ Director

Shigeyuki Miya

■ Production

・Animation Production: Brain's Base

■Works

©Ruri Miyahara, Shonen Gahosha/The Committee is All About Kawai House

Review and Recommendation

The unaired episode of We All Live in Kawai Complex is a long-awaited new story for fans and was released as an OVA on December 26, 2014. The episode is included in the 7th Blu-ray & DVD volume and is available from Pony Canyon. The 30-minute episode is based on the original manga We All Live in Kawai Complex by Miyahara Ruri (serialized in Young King Ours by Shonen Gahosha), and is directed by Miya Shigeyuki and animated by Brain's Base.

The story begins when Usa, a high school freshman, begins living alone when her parents are transferred, and she moves into Kawai-sou, a boarding house where meals are provided. Ritsu, a senior student whom Usa admires, also lives in Kawai-sou, and Usa dreams of a fun high school life. However, Kawai-sou is home to other unique residents besides Ritsu, and Usa ends up being manipulated by them every day. Usa's growth is depicted through her interactions with the unique residents, including her masochistic roommate Kinosaki, Mayumi, a beautiful office lady who has had bad luck with men, and Ayaka, a scheming female college student.

The appeal of this OVA lies above all in the personalities of the characters and their relationships. Each character's unique characteristics are skillfully portrayed, such as Usa's purity and growth, Ritsu's bluntness and inner kindness, Kinosaki's masochism, Mayumi's lack of luck with men and her emotional ups and downs, and Ayaka's dark side. In addition, each character, including Sumiko, the caretaker of Kawai-sou, and the other residents, are portrayed vividly, drawing the viewer in.

The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors, including Iguchi Yuichi as Usa, Hanazawa Kana as Ritsu, Shinomiya Go as Kinosaki, Sato Rina as Mayumi, and Kanemoto Hisako as Ayaka, bringing out the charm of the characters even more. In particular, Hanazawa Kana's performance as Ritsu, while expressionless, perfectly expresses the cuteness of a high school student that occasionally shows, capturing the hearts of viewers. Sato Rina's performance as Mayumi also brings out the depth of the character by realistically portraying the ups and downs of her emotions.

The main staff is also well-equipped, with professionals from various fields such as Takeshi Konota, who was in charge of series composition and scriptwriting, Masaki Mayuzumi, art director, Kayoko Nishi, color designer, and Shigeki Asakawa, director of photography. In particular, Brain's Base's animation production is focused on the details of character movements and background depictions, pursuing visual beauty.

The theme songs are also memorable, with the opening "Itsuka no, Ikuta Kimi to no Sekai" by fhána and the ending "My Sweet Shelter" by Kawai Ritsu (voiced by Hanazawa Kana), Nishikino Mayumi (voiced by Sato Rina), and Watanabe Ayaka (voiced by Kanemoto Hisako). The opening's beautiful melody and lyrics by fhána bring out the worldview of the story, while the ending's lyrics and melody reflect the feelings of the characters and touch the heart.

This OVA is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but to all anime fans. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy unique characters and their relationships, and for those who love youth stories. Also, the addition of new episodes in the form of an OVA makes the whole series even more appealing. This work, which depicts the daily lives and growth of the residents of Kawai-sou, will provide viewers with laughter, emotion, and a heartwarming time.

Furthermore, this OVA is an important episode that deepens the worldview of "We All Live in Kawai-sou" and is an essential piece for understanding the entire series. By watching this OVA after watching the TV series, you can discover new sides to the characters and enjoy the story more deeply. Be sure to get the 7th volume of the Blu-ray & DVD and enjoy this special episode.