The Testament of Sister New Devil review: A fascinating story and deep character exploration

The Testament of Sister New Devil - Shinmai Maou no Testament - Review and Recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Broadcast period

January 7, 2015 - March 25, 2015

■TV Broadcast

• TOKYO MX / January 7, 2015 - March 25, 2015 / Wednesdays 25:35 - 26:05
• Sun Television / January 7, 2015 - March 25, 2015 / Wednesdays 26:00 - 26:30
• Gifu Broadcasting / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursday 25:45 - 26:15
• Mie Television / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursday 26:20 - 26:50
• BS11 / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursday 27:00 - 27:30
• Teletama / January 11, 2015 - March 29, 2015 / Sunday 24:30 - 25:00
• Chiba TV / January 11, 2015 - March 29, 2015 / Sunday 24:30 - 25:00
• tvk / January 11, 2015 - March 29, 2015 / Sunday 24:30 - 25:00
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting / January 13, 2015 - March 31, 2015 / Tuesday 27:05 - 27:35

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Tsutomu Uesugi

■ Director

Hisashi Saito

■ Production

・Animation production: Production Iams

■Works

©2015 Tsutomu Uesugi・Nitroplus / Published by KADOKAWA Kadokawa Shoten / "The Testament of Sister New Devil" Production Committee

■ Story

"Hey - you said you wanted a little sister, right?"
Tojo Basara was taken aback by the sudden question from his father.
To make matters worse, his unconventional father announces that he is remarrying, bringing home two beautiful girls who will become his step-sisters, and before he knows it, he is gone on a business trip overseas.
However, the true identities of the two girls, Mio and Maria, are that of the previous Demon King's daughter and a succubus!
Basara nearly enters into a master-servant contract, but accidentally makes a "reverse" contract, with Basara becoming the master.
On top of that, because of the contract, Basara finds himself finding himself in one erotic situation after another.
Meanwhile, Mio's life is being threatened by other demons and heroes...!?

The ecstasy battle action of the strongest contractor!

■Explanation

The original work is a light novel written by Tsutomu Uesugi with illustrations by Nekosuke Okuma (Nitroplus).
It has been published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko since 2012, and six volumes have been published to date.
Described as "the ultimate desire action that pushes beyond the limits of light novels," the classic, stylish action and extreme depictions of ecstasy became a hot topic, and the work was also adapted into manga in the comic magazines "Monthly Shonen Ace" (manga by Miyako Kashiwa/KADOKAWA Shoten) and "Young Animal Arashi" (manga by Kiso Fumihiro/Hakusensha).
The current total number of copies of the paperbacks and comics has exceeded 800,000. The momentum is unstoppable, and it has surpassed the realm of light novels and comics, and it has finally been decided that it will be made into a TV anime in January 2015!

■Cast

・Tojo Basara/Nakamura Yuichi/Naruse Mio/Asai Ayaka/Nonaka Yuuki/Bridcutt Sarah Emi/Naruse Maria/Fukuhara Kaori/Hasegawa Chisato/Asakawa Yu/Tojo Jin/Fujiwara Keiji/Takigawa Yahiro/Sugita Tomokazu/Nonaka Kurumi/Nomizu Iori/Hayase Takashi/Inoue Tsuyoshi/Shiba Kyoichi/Hirakawa Daisuke/Zest/Yoshida Seiko/Sakazaki Mamoru/Tsuda Kenjiro

■ Main staff

・Original illustration by: Pandasuke Okuma (Nitroplus)
・Planning/Takeshi Yasuda・Director/Hisashi Saito・Series composition, script/Takao Yoshioka・Character design/Yoshihiro Watanabe・Chief animation directors/Yoshihiro Watanabe, Hong Shen・Main animators/Masami Imai, Kazuya Morimae・Action animator/Eiji Ishimoto・Monster design/Shimpei Kobayashi・Design works/Masami Imai, Mina Otaka, Takehiro Ishimoto・Color design/Takao Kanakubo (TripleA)
・2D design, special effects/Tomoki Murakami ・Art director/Ryoka Kinoshita (Mimine)
・Art setting/Saya Kinjo (Mimine)
・ Art direction: Miho ・ Director of photography: Tsubasa Yokoyama (T2 studio)
・Photography: T2 studio
Edited by Yoshiaki Kimura (IMAGICA)
・Executive Producer: Takeshi Yasuda ・Producer: Chiaki Kurakane ・Animation Producer: Niyuu Oki ・Production Producer: Naoto Awano ・Animation Production: Production Iams

■ Main Characters

Tojo Basara: "An older brother is someone who will protect his sister even if the whole world is against him!"
A male student who lives with his father. He is confused by his sudden new step-sister. His true identity is that of a former hero and he vows to use his powers to protect the sisters.
- Naruse Mio "Please, stay like this... If you move, I'll kill you a hundred times."
A stubborn, busty beauty who became Basara's step-sister. She is actually the daughter of the previous Demon King and has inherited his powers.
- Naruse Maria "What other use is there for a step-sister besides training her?"
Basara's step-sister. Her true identity is a succubus, and despite her loli appearance, she does naughty things to Basara and Mio.
Nonaka Yuuki: "Basara, I thought you were angry. Because... you didn't look happy even though I hugged you."
Basara's childhood friend. He has an emotional reunion with Basara, who has just transferred to the school, but...
・Tojo Jin "My little sister is great. She's cute, kind, and gentle. And she wakes me up in the morning."
Basara's father, a highly skilled photographer who travels the world. But what is his true identity...?
- Chisato Hasegawa "The problem isn't the number...it's the quality of your allies"
The beautiful school nurse at Seiseizaka Academy, where Basara and his friends attend.
- Takikawa Yahiro "Too bad for you, Basachi. You're very much mistaken if you think you can have it easy by yourself."
A classmate of Basara and friends. He is friendly with Basara, who feels out of place at school after transferring there, but...
Nonaka Kurumi: "You have no idea what my sister has been thinking these past five years!"
Yuzuki's younger sister. An assassin from the Hero Clan who is after Mio. She thinks Basara, who is trying to protect Mio, is a traitor.
Zest: "The scheme worked just as Your Excellency had planned."
A trusted subordinate of the demon Zolgia, who killed Mio's adoptive parents.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: The day I got my little sisterEpisode 2: My first master-servant contractEpisode 3: Between reunion and trustEpisode 4: Until the sadness is goneEpisode 5: My sister's invincible demon lord in the morningEpisode 6: With growing feelingsEpisode 7: At the end of revengeEpisode 8: The rampaging erotic succubusEpisode 9: The merits and demerits of master-servant relationshipsEpisode 10: A sorrowful betrayalEpisode 11: The spy (Esbionage)... what lies beyondEpisode 12: For this night, for this moment

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Blade of Hope
1 to 12
Lyrics: Genki Mizuno Composition: Shuhei Mutsuki Arrangement: Shuhei Mutsuki Singer: sweet ARMS

・ED1
・Still Sis
1 to 12
Lyrics: Nobutaka Ishii Composition: Nobutaka Ishii Arrangement: Yujiro Okano, Shunsuke Takizawa Singer: Kaori Sadohara

review

"The Testament of Sister New Devil" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2015 and is based on the light novel by Tsuzuru Uesugi. This work has attracted many viewers as entertainment that skillfully combines elements of fantasy and ecstasy. Below, we will review this work in detail from various perspectives, including story, characters, production, animation, and music.

story

The story of "The Testament of Sister New Devil" begins when the protagonist, Tojo Basara, suddenly gets a step-sister. Basara's father remarries and two beautiful girls, Naruse Mio and Naruse Maria, come to Basara's house. Their true identities are that of the demon king's daughter and a succubus. From this setting, the story immediately draws you into a fantasy world.

The story unfolds at a rapid pace, with new characters appearing one after another and the relationship between Basara and his step-sisters deepening. In particular, the scene in which Basara accidentally makes a "reverse" contract is not only surprising to viewers, but also a central element of the story. This contract makes Basara a Master, further complicating his relationships with Mio and Maria.

In addition, the suspenseful element of Mio's life being targeted by the demon tribe and the hero tribe adds tension to the story. This work combines ecstasy and battle action, and its storytelling is characterized by its never-ending storytelling. In particular, the developments towards the final episode are not to be missed. As Basara and Mio's bond is put to the test, the intentions of various characters intersect, leading to a moving conclusion.

character

The characters in "The Testament of Sister New Devil" are all unique and charming. In particular, the protagonist Tojo Basara's struggle to protect his step-sisters is memorable. Nakamura Yuichi's voice acting is also excellent, realistically portraying Basara's growth and conflicts.

Naruse Mio captures the hearts of viewers as a stubborn, busty beauty. Ayaka Asai's voice acting is also excellent, skillfully expressing Mio's strength and vulnerability. As Mio's past and her powers as the Demon King are revealed, her character gains depth, which is impressive.

Naruse Maria is unique in that she is a succubus, and Kaori Fukuhara's voice acting is also fascinating. Maria's erotic situations and her provocations towards Basara are elements that entertain the viewers. Another point of interest is how her character will affect the story.

Many other characters, including Nonaka Yuzuki, Hasegawa Chisato, and Takigawa Yahiro, also add excitement to the story. In particular, Nonaka Yuzuki's character is deeply drawn as a childhood friend of Basara, and her presence has a great impact on the story. Hasegawa Chisato's character as the beautiful school nurse is also impressive, and her actions have a great impact on the development of the story.

Production and animation

"The Testament of Sister New Devil" was produced by Production Iams. Director Hisashi Saito skillfully controls the pace of the story and successfully draws viewers in. Takao Yoshioka, who was in charge of the series composition and scriptwriting, also does a great job of storytelling, keeping viewers hooked.

The character designs are by Yoshihiro Watanabe, and are distinctive in that they highlight the individuality of each character. In particular, the designs of Mio and Maria have captured the hearts of viewers. Yoshihiro Watanabe and Shen Hong are also in charge of the general animation directors, raising the quality of the animation.

The action scenes are superbly animated by Eiji Ishimoto, and are powerful enough to draw the viewer in. The monster designs by Shinpei Kobayashi are also impressive, emphasizing the fantasy elements of the story. The colors used by Takao Kanakubo, who was in charge of color design, are also beautiful, enhancing the visual appeal.

The art by art director Ryoka Kinoshita and art setting designer Saya Kinjo is also superb, and brings out the worldview of the story in a rich way. Additionally, the highly skilled cinematographer Tsubasa Yokoyama and editor Yoshiaki Kimura add to the visual appeal. Overall, the animation quality is very high, and it really draws the viewer in.

music

The music of "The Testament of Sister New Devil" is especially memorable for its opening and ending songs. The opening song "Blade of Hope" is sung by sweet ARMS and is a powerful song that symbolizes the theme of the story. It is a song that shows off the talents of lyricist Mizuno Genki and composer and arranger Mutsuki Shuhei.

The ending theme song "Still Sis" is sung by Kaori Sadowara and is a beautiful song that brings out the emotional scenes of the story. It is a song that highlights the talents of Nobutaka Ishii (lyricist and composer) and Yujiro Okano and Shunsuke Takizawa (arrangers). The background music also adds to the atmosphere of the story and plays a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewer.

Recommendation

"The Testament of Sister New Devil" is a work that attracts many viewers as entertainment that skillfully combines elements of fantasy and ecstasy. In particular, various elements such as the development of the story, the charm of the characters, the quality of the animation, and the beauty of the music have been highly praised. Below, we will explain in detail why we recommend this work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "The Testament of Sister New Devil" skillfully combines elements of fantasy and ecstasy to create entertainment that draws many viewers. In particular, the storytelling is notable for its ability to keep viewers hooked, as seen in the deepening relationship between Basara and his step-sisters, and the suspenseful elements in which Mio's life is threatened by the demons and heroes. The developments leading up to the final episode are not to be missed. As the bond between Basara and Mio is put to the test, the intentions of various characters intersect, leading to a moving conclusion. The appeal of this story is one of the reasons why we recommend this work.

Character Appeal

The characters in "The Testament of Sister New Devil" are all unique and charming. In particular, the protagonist Tojo Basara is particularly impressive as he struggles to protect his step-sisters. The characters of Naruse Mio and Naruse Maria are also charming and capture the hearts of viewers. Many other characters, including Nonaka Yuzuki, Hasegawa Chisato, and Takigawa Yahiro, also add excitement to the story. The charm of these characters is one of the reasons why I recommend this work.

Animation quality

The animation of "The Testament of Sister New Devil" is a work that shows off the technical capabilities of Production I.G.S. In particular, various elements such as character design, action scenes, monster design, color design, art, photography, and editing have been highly praised. The quality of the animation is one of the reasons why I recommend this work.

The beauty of music

The music of "The Testament of Sister New Devil" is particularly impressive for its opening and ending songs. In particular, the opening "Blade of Hope" and ending "Still Sis" are powerful and beautiful songs that symbolize the theme of the story. The background music also adds to the atmosphere of the story and plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer. The beauty of the music is one of the reasons why I recommend this work.

Conclusion

"The Testament of Sister New Devil" is a work that attracts many viewers as entertainment that skillfully combines elements of fantasy and ecstasy. It has been highly praised for various elements, such as the development of the story, the charm of the characters, the quality of the animation, and the beauty of the music. There are many reasons why we recommend this work, including the charm of the story, the charm of the characters, the quality of the animation, and the beauty of the music. Please watch this work and experience its charm.