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Miritari! - Military - Detailed reviews and recommendations

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

January 7, 2015 - March 25, 2015

■TV Broadcast

• AT-X / January 7, 2015 - March 25, 2015 / Wednesdays 23:25 - 23:30
• Teletama / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursday 25:00 - 25:05
• KBS Kyoto / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursdays 25:30 - 25:35
• tvk / January 9, 2015 - March 27, 2015 / Friday 25:45 - 25:50
• Sun Television / January 12, 2015 - March 30, 2015 / Mondays 26:30 - 26:35

■ Online distribution

• Niconico Video / January 14, 2015 - April 1, 2015 / Updated Wednesdays at 23:00
• Bandai Channel / January 14, 2015 - April 1, 2015 / Updated Wednesdays at 23:00

■Broadcasting station

AT-X, Teletama

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Mamo Williams

■ Director

Hiroshi Kimura

■ Production

・Animation Production/Creators in Pack

■Works

©Mamo Williams/Ichijinsha, Krakozian Principality Army Far East Unit 2015

■ Story

Sohei's father is a miracle man who turned the tide of the war between the Principality of Krakozia and the Republic of Grania in favor of the Principality. Because of this, Sohei's life is threatened, and he is forced to live with Lieutenant Ruto and Lieutenant Haruka who came as his guards. Furthermore, Shachilov, a soldier from the Republic who is trying to kill Sohei, is staying with his neighbor, Mr. Mizuno, and he spends his days in fear.

■Cast

・Lieutenant Rutgarnikov / Nao Toyama ・2nd Lieutenant Haruka / Ayane Sakura ・Souhei Yano / Yoshio Yamatani ・Sergeant Shatilov / Inori Minase ・Colonel Aria / Misaki Suzuki ・Mizuno-san / Ayano Terazaki ・Ossan / Takaya Kuroda ・Corporal Gru / Takahiro Sakurai ・Tsetserie / Ai Kayano ・Soichi Yano (Souichi Yano) / Cho Mamo-chan / Satomi Arai

■ Main staff

・Original work: "Miritaru!" by Mamo Williams
・Director, scriptwriter: Hiroshi Kimura ・Character design: Yoshihiro Nagamori ・Production company: Dax Productions ・Animation production: Creators in Pack
Produced by: Krakozian Principality Army Far East Corps

■ Main Characters

Lieutenant Rutgarnikov, commonly known as Lieutenant Rut. An unrivaled gun enthusiast. A soldier who came to protect the son of his country's hero, Souichi Yano.
Lieutenant Haruka is a subordinate of Lieutenant Ruto. Her cute pants are her charm point. Her sniping skills are highly regarded.
・Souhei Yano An otaku who became the son of a hero due to a paperwork mistake. The biggest victim.
Sergeant Shachilov is an assassin sent by the country of Grania to kill Sohei. He is happy with a cardboard box. He cannot stand up to Mizuno-san, the person he is staying with.
Colonel Aria Glassman is Lieutenant Ruto's instructor and is skilled in handling knives. She is a curious person who has fallen in love with Sohei.
Yano Souichi: Yano Souhei's father, a former salaryman who became a mercenary due to a paperwork error.
Yukari Mizuno: The next door neighbor to the Sohei family. She lives alone and is 26 years old.
・An old man who can't read the atmosphere at the Krakozia Mail Order Delivery Department.

■Subtitle

・MISSION 1/Mission begins!
・MISSION 2/Assassin!! Delivery!?
・MISSION 3/New cold weapon!!
・MISSION 4/The Ultimate Weapon Next Door!!
・MISSION 5/ Capture the nuclear warhead!!
・MISSION 6/Reinforcements arrive!!
・MISSION 7/Landing operation successful?
・MISSION 8/Operation Name: Magical Girl!!
・MISSION 9/The Last Night...
・MISSION 10/Gruel War Chronicles…
・MISSION 11/Children of Exile!?
・MISSION 12／See it!

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1
・Mirritism! M870ver.
1 to 4
Lyrics by Morinaga Kiriko and music by Hatori Fuga.
・Singer: Lieutenant Rutgarnikov (Nao Toyama)

・ED2
・Mirritism! M700ver.
・5～8
・Lyrics by Hattori.
・Composition: Fuuga Hatori.
・Singer: Lieutenant Haruka (Sakura Ayane)

・ED3
・Mirritism! Micro Gun ver.
10 to 11
Lyrics by Morinaga Kiriko and music by Hatori Fuga.
・Singer: Sergeant Shatilov (Minase Inori)

See it! - Military - Detailed evaluation

"Miritaru!" is a short anime series that aired in 2015 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mamoru Williams. The series follows the daily life of the protagonist, Sohei Yano, and the soldiers who protect him against the backdrop of a war between the fictional countries of Krakozia and Grania. The series has 12 episodes, each just five minutes long, but is packed with humor and action.

The greatest appeal of this anime is its unique worldview and the individuality of its characters. The war between the Principality of Krakozia and the Republic of Grania is set in an unrealistic setting, but is portrayed through the realistic emotions and actions of the characters. In particular, while Sohei's father is considered a hero, Sohei himself is portrayed realistically as suffering under the pressure. In addition, the characters of the military, such as Lieutenant Ruto and Lieutenant Haruka, are also very appealing, and their humorous interactions and sometimes serious actions add excitement to the story.

The anime was produced by Creators in Pack and directed by Kimura Hiroshi. Character design was done by Nagamori Yoshiyo, whose unique touch brings out the individuality of the characters. The animation succeeds in effectively telling the story in a short time, and the fight and comedy scenes are particularly well-directed. In addition, each episode has a different ending theme for each character, which is a creative endeavor to entertain the audience.

The story begins with Shatilov, an assassin who is after Sohei's life, staying with his neighbor Mizuno. This setting gives viewers a fresh surprise by depicting the serious theme of war with a comedic touch. Each episode features a different mission, depicting the daily lives of Sohei and the soldiers. In particular, MISSION 8, "Operation Magical Girl!!", features a humorous scene in which Lieutenant Ruto cosplays as a magical girl, making viewers laugh while also showing the depth of her character.

The voice actors for the characters are also very impressive, including popular voice actors such as Nao Toyama, Ayane Sakura, and Inori Minase. In particular, Nao Toyama's voice as Lieutenant Ruto conveys her passion as a gun fanatic and her strong will to protect Sohei. Meanwhile, Ayane Sakura's voice as Lieutenant Haruka expresses her sniping skills, which contrast with her cute appearance. Inori Minase's voice as Sergeant Shatilov also conveys her love for cardboard and her respect for Mizuno.

"Mirita!" is a work that packs a lot into a short time, and its humor, action, and the personalities of the characters will draw viewers in. By depicting the serious theme of war with a comedic touch, it offers a fresh perspective and makes viewers think while having fun. It is especially recommended for military otaku and those who like comedy anime.

Recommendation

Here are some recommendations for how to enjoy "Miritaru!"

1. Read the original manga

The anime is based on the manga "Miritaru!" by Mamoru Williams, which contains detailed episodes and character backgrounds that are not shown in the anime. After enjoying the anime, you can gain a deeper understanding and enjoyment by reading the original manga.

2. Listening to character songs

There are three versions of the anime's ending theme, "Miritarism!": Lieutenant Ruto, Lieutenant Haruka, and Sergeant Shachilov. By listening to these character songs, you can feel the individuality and charm of the characters even more. The character song CD also includes voice dramas of the characters, so it is a must-listen for fans.

3. Appreciating fan art

The characters in "Mirita!" are very unique, and there is a lot of fan art of them. In particular, the fan art that depicts Lt. Ruto's gun mania, Lt. Haruka's cute pants, and Sergeant Shachilov's love for cardboard will surely entertain viewers. Appreciating the fan art will surely deepen your attachment to the characters.

4. Participation in fan events

Fan events for "Mirital!" are sometimes held. Various events are available, such as talk shows with voice actors, live performances of character songs, and interactions with fans. By participating in fan events, you can share the charm of "Mirital!" with other fans and have even more fun.

5. Watching Similar Works

If you liked "Miritaru!", we also recommend the following similar works:

• "Girls und Panzer" - A work depicting battles using tanks, full of military geek elements.
• "Strike Witches" - A work depicting battles using airplanes, where you can enjoy the personalities and action of the characters.
• "K-ON!" - A music-themed work that depicts the daily lives and humor of its characters.

"Mirital!" is packed with many elements in a short time, and its humor, action, and the personalities of its characters draw viewers in. By depicting the serious theme of war with a comedic touch, it offers a fresh perspective and makes viewers think while having fun. It is especially recommended for military otaku and those who like comedy anime. Be sure to experience the charm of "Mirital!" even more through the original manga, character songs, fan art, fan events, and more.