The appeal and evaluation of "Blood Type-kun! 2": Unique characters and a deeper story

All-round evaluation and recommendation of Blood Type-kun! 2 - Ketsuekigatakun 2 -

Overview

"Blood Type-kun! 2" is a TV anime series that aired in 2015, based on the manga series "Blood Type-kun!" by Real Crazy Man. Although each episode is only 5 minutes long and has 13 short episodes, the story is full of humor and insight, with characters who personify the characteristics of blood types. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX, as well as streamed on KBS Kyoto and Niconico Channel. It is directed by Yoshihisa Oyama, animated by Assefino Fabric and Feel, and produced by Earth Star Entertainment.

■ Story

"Blood Type-kun! 2" depicts the characteristics of blood types in a humorous way, with each episode dealing with a different theme. Below is an overview of each episode.

• #1 Charming points of each blood type - An episode exploring the charming points that girls find in boys of each blood type. The sensitivity of type A, the freedom of type B, the leadership of type O, and the mysteriousness of type AB are depicted.
• #2 Presents for the Blood Type Boys - An episode depicting the reactions of the blood type boys when they receive presents. The characteristics of each blood type are highlighted, with Type A being happy with a carefully selected present and Type B being creative and using it well.
• #3 Campus Life of Blood Type Girls - An episode depicting the college life of blood type girls. Type A studies hard, type B lives freely, type O shows leadership, and type AB enjoys campus life from a unique perspective.
• #4 Blood Type Boy and Tomorrow's Girlfriend - An episode depicting the love lives of blood type boys. Type A is careful, type B is free, type O is proactive, and type AB is mysterious in their love lives.
• #5 Blood Type's Important File - An episode about the Blood Type Boys protecting a file that is important to them. Type A is careful, Type B is free, Type O shows leadership, and Type AB protects the file in their own way.
• #6 Blood Type Boys' Space Exploration - An episode in which the blood type boys go into space. Type A explores the universe carefully, type B freely, type O shows leadership, and type AB mysteriously.
• #7 Blood Type Family Move - An episode about a family with different blood types moving. Type A is careful, Type B is free, Type O shows leadership, and Type AB goes about the move in their own way.
• #8 Blood Type Girls and their Favorite Teacher - An episode where the blood type girls spend time with their favorite teacher. Type A is careful, type B is free, type O shows leadership, and type AB is mysterious with the teacher.
• #9 Blood Type Boys are Best Friends - An episode depicting the friendship between the blood type boys. Type A is careful, type B is free, type O shows leadership, and type AB deepens friendship in their own way.
• #10 Shower Time for Blood Type Boys - An episode depicting the shower time of the blood type boys. Type A is careful, type B is free, type O shows leadership, and type AB enjoys the shower mysteriously.
• #11 The Girls' Dorm Where Blood Type Girls Live - An episode depicting the lives of girls with different blood types in a girls' dormitory. Type A is careful, type B is free, type O shows leadership, and type AB enjoys dorm life in their own way.
• #12 Three PM Promise - An episode in which the blood types make it to an appointment on time. Type A keeps the promise carefully, Type B keeps it freely, Type O shows leadership, and Type AB keeps the promise mysteriously.
• #13 Blood Type Boys' Deserted Island Life - An episode about blood type boys surviving on a deserted island. Type A is careful, type B is free, type O shows leadership, and type AB survives on a deserted island in their own way.

■Cast

The cast of "Blood Type-kun! 2" is made up of voice actors who play the characters of each blood type with individuality. The main cast is introduced below.

• Type A - Fukuyama Jun
• Type B -Yuuichi Nakamura
• Type O - Akira Ishida
• AB type - Tetsuya Kakihara
• Type A - Aoi Yuki
• Type B-chan - Yui Horie
• Blood Type O-chan - Kobayashi Yu
• AB type -Mai Nakahara

■ Main staff

The following main staff members are involved in the production of "Blood Type-kun! 2".

• Director : Yoshihisa Oyama
• Animation production : Assefino Fabric, Feel
• Produced by Earth Star Entertainment
• Planning - Kazuhiro Makuuchi
• Producers : Yutaka Goto, Satoshi Hirata
• Original work - Real Crazy Man "Blood Type-kun!" series (published by Earth Star Entertainment)
• Series Composition : Kenichi Yamashita
• Screenplay : Kenichi Yamashita
• Character design : Yoshihiro Hiramine
• Photography - Yoshihisa Oyama
• Color design : Hiroshi Iwaida
• Edited by Rumi Maruyama and Daisuke Hiraki
• Assistant Director : Yoshihiro Hiramine
• Author/Management- LEEONSMART Co.,ltd.

■ Main Characters

The main characters of "Blood Type-kun! 2" are unique characters who personify the characteristics of blood types. Below we will introduce the characteristics of each character.

• Type A-kun, Type A-chan - They have difficulty withstanding sudden changes around them and troubles in relationships. They are often perfectionists who proceed very carefully when starting something new. They are also patient and good at controlling their emotions. Keywords are kindness, sensitivity, gentleness, self-preservation, caution, solidity, order, diligence, clinginess, cooperation, safety, frustration, service-mindedness, indecisiveness, vegetarianism. They go well with vegetables, and chicken and fish are recommended over beef.
• Type B-kun, Type B-chan - Not bound by formal rules or interference, they express their opinions in a straightforward manner! They are free-thinking and always full of ideas! They are particular about things that interest them. They are fickle and lack the romantic side, but are kind-hearted. Keywords are frankness, ingenuity, free-spirited, hedonistic, individuality, kindness, insensitive, flexible, wasteful, childish, optimistic, positive, percentage of people from Tokyo University, and dairy products. As for food, they go well with dairy products such as milk and cheese, but it is better to avoid shellfish as they have a constitution that makes them difficult to digest.
• O-kun, O-chan - They have a strong desire to improve their lives, and are idealistic and realists at the same time. They tend to get attached to one thing, but once they lose interest, they are quick to let go. They have a strong desire to win and are emotional, but never dwell on it. Keywords are active, curious, sociable, competitive, romantic, possessive, leader, self-exhibitionism, profit and loss calculation, wealth accumulation, ambitious, and excessive stomach acid. They do not go well with dairy products such as milk and cheese, and have a lot of stomach acid, so they digest meat well.
• AB-kun, AB-chan - The calm personality of Type A and the free-spirited personality of Type B coexist. They have high negotiation skills. They are also critical types, and can hit the nail on the head in other people's "sore spots." But what's great about them is that they're right on the mark. They try to keep a certain distance in relationships. Keywords are mysticism, wisdom, mysterious, idealistic desire, calmness, negotiation skills, many hobbies, distance, spirituality, thirst for knowledge, bookworm, sarcastic, legumes, and lots of sleep. Legumes are recommended as food, and tofu is the best food for them. They have a constitution that is generally easy to digest, but they tend to accumulate fat, so care should be taken.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Blood Type-kun! 2" are as follows.

• #1 Blood Type Boy's Charm Point
• #2 Blood Type-kun’s Present
• #3 Blood Type Girl's Campus Life
• #4 Blood Type-kun and Tomorrow's Girlfriend
• #5 Blood Type-kun’s Important File
• #6 Blood Type Boy's Space Exploration
• #7 Blood type family moving
• #8 My blood type and my favorite teacher
• #9 Blood Type-kun is my childhood friend
• #10 Blood Type Boy's Shower Time
• #11 The girls' dormitory where blood type girls live
• #12 Promise at 3pm
• #13 Blood Type Boy's Deserted Island Life

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Blood Type-kun! 2" are as follows.

• OP1 - Blood Type Heartbeat (episodes 1-12)
  • Lyricist: Masayoshi Oishi
  • Composer: Masayoshi Oishi
  • Arrangement - Masayoshi Oishi
  • Sung by Earth Star Dream (Yuki Nakajima, Aina Saito, Maria Tanijiri, Saori Murakita)
• ED1 - Happy∞Effect (episodes 1-12)
  • Lyricist: Yoshie Isotani
  • Composer: Takamitsu Ono
  • Arrangement - Chihiro Tamaki
  • Sung by Earth Star Dream (Takao Kanade, Koide Hikaru, Aihara Arisa, Arai Izumi, Sogabe Eri)

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Blood Type-kun! 2" is an appealing work with humorous and insightful stories woven by characters who are personifications of blood type characteristics. Each episode deals with a different theme, depicting the characteristics of blood types in a comical way, providing viewers with laughter and empathy. In addition, the voice actors who play the characters of each blood type with individuality are also superb, enhancing the appeal of the work.

In particular, episodes depicting the prudence of Type A, the freedom of Type B, the leadership of Type O, and the mysteriousness of Type AB provide viewers with new perspectives and make them think deeply about the characteristics of their blood types. In addition, the stories woven by the characters of each blood type provide viewers with laughter and empathy, allowing them to learn about the characteristics of their blood types while having fun.

In addition, the theme songs and music also enhance the appeal of the work, allowing viewers to learn about the characteristics of blood types while having fun. In particular, the OP1 "Blood Type ☆ Heartbeat" and the ED1 "Happy∞Effect" are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the work.

"Blood Type-kun! 2" is an appealing work with humorous and insightful stories woven by characters who personify the characteristics of blood types. Each episode deals with a different theme, depicting the characteristics of blood types in a comical way, providing viewers with laughter and empathy. In addition, the voice actors' performances, which allow each blood type character to be portrayed with individuality, are superb, enhancing the appeal of the work. Furthermore, the theme song and music also add to the appeal of the work, allowing viewers to learn about the characteristics of blood types while having fun.