Review of "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir": A story woven with charming characters and epic battle scenes

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Juou Mujin no Fafnir - Juouumujin no Fafnir -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Broadcast period

January 9, 2015 - March 27, 2015

■TV Broadcast

TBS / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursday 26:16 - 26:46

CBC / January 8, 2015 - March 26, 2015 / Thursday 27:30 - 28:00

BS-TBS / January 11, 2015 - March 28, 2015 / Saturday 25:30 - 26:00

Tulip TV / January 11, 2015 - March 28, 2015 / Saturday 25:53 - 26:23

Sun Television / January 12, 2015 - March 29, 2015 / Sundays 25:30 - 26:00

TBS Channel 1 / January 26, 2015 - April 11, 2015 / Sundays 25:30 - 26:00

■Broadcasting station

TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Tsukasa

■ Director

Keizo Kusakawa

■ Production

・Animation Production: Diomedea

■Works

©Tsukasa, Kodansha / Jyuou Mujin no Fafnir Production Committee

■ Story

What the dragon that will destroy the world seeks is a "Girl of D" to mate with.

25 years ago, the world changed dramatically with the sudden appearance of monsters collectively known as dragons.
Eventually, girls with special powers called "D" who possess the powers of dragons are born among humans.
Mononobe Yuu, the only male "D" in the world, is forcibly sent to Midgar, a school where "D" girls gather.
By chance, Yuu sees the naked body of a student girl, Iris, and is then reunited with his long-lost sister, Mizuki, and ends up enrolling in the school...!?

A dropout girl and a boy who was destined to become the strongest assassin take on seven dragons that threaten the world!

■Cast

・Mononobe Yuu/Matsuoka Yoshitsugu・Iris Freya/Hidaka Rina/Mononobe Mizuki/Numakura Manami/Lisa Highwalker/Kanemoto Hisako/Firil Crest/Hanazawa Kana/Ariella Lu/Tokui Sora/Ren Miyazawa/Uchimura Fumiko/Tear Lightning/Sakura Ayane/Kiri Surt Muspelheim/Inoue Marina/Tachikawa Honoka/Hayami Saori

■ Main staff

・Original work: Tsukasa "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" (published by Kodansha Ranobe Bunko)
・Original illustrations by Riko Korie・Manga illustrations by Saburouta・General director by Keizo Kusakawa・Director by Jun Takahashi・Series composition and script by Yui Enatsu・Character design and general animation director by Sachiko Yasuda・Creature design and action animation director by Naoki Aisaka・Art by Studio Jack・Color design by Yuki Hayashi・Animation production by Diomedea

■ Main Characters

Mononobe: A man in the Yuu World who is a "D". However, the characteristic of "D" is that the amount of higher elements produced is low. However, he can precisely reproduce firearms and the like. He is Mizuki's older brother, and once faced off against a dragon. His military rank is second lieutenant.
Iris Freybrunhilde: Classroom attendance number 7. When generating higher elements, she uses a magical staff called the "Keryukeion", an imaginary weapon. However, she has trouble controlling it and causes anything to explode. She is a dropout at school.
・Younger sister of Mitsuki Yu Mononobe. Student council president of Midgar. Attendance number 3 in the Brunhilde classroom. She has an outstanding talent for generating and controlling higher elements, and uses the fictional weapon "Five-Flash Divine Bow (Brünnag)". She is the only one who can generate antimatter.
Lisa Highwalker: Number 1 in attendance in the Brunhilde classroom. When generating higher elements, she uses a fictional weapon called "Gungnir", a golden spear. She calls her classmates like family, and has not forgiven Mitsuki's actions during the dragon attack in the past.
・Firil Crest Brunhilde Classroom attendance number 2. When generating higher elements, she uses a magic book called "Necronomicon." Her hobby is reading. She always carries a book with her and is reading it. She is a member of the royal family of a certain country.
Ariella Rubrunhilde: Attendance number 5 in the classroom. A boyish girl. When generating higher elements, she uses a shield called the "Fang Shield (Aegis)." Since she hated dragons from an early age, she has studied martial arts and trained in combat since she was a child.
Ren Miyazawa is the sixth student in the Brunhilde classroom. When generating higher elements, he uses a giant hammer called "Mjolnir", a fictional weapon. He is always using a computer, and his intelligence has reached genius levels, allowing him to skip grades.
Tear Lightning: A "D" girl who transferred to Brunhilde's classroom. She was taught by the dragon worshippers that she was a dragon's child. She was taken in by Basilisk and taken into Midgar's care.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Midgar in the Dragon Garden Episode 2: White Leviathan Episode 3: Roaring Fafnir Episode 4: Dragon-Man Tear Episode 5: Calamity Flame Muspelheim Episode 6: Crimson Winged Tiamat Episode 7: Scarlet Innocent Episode 8: Invasion of Basilisk Episode 9: Frontline in the Distant Sea Episode 10: Red Catastrophe Episode 11: Fall of Misteltein Episode 12: Unlimited Fafnir

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・FLYING FAFNIR
1 to 12
Lyrics: Sayaka Kanda Composition: Sayaka Kanda Arrangement: Billy
・Song: TRUSTRICK

・ED1
・Ray of bullet
1 to 11
Lyrics: Tomoya Sonoda Composition: Tomoya Sonoda Arrangement: Tomoya Sonoda Singer: Iris Freya (Rina Hidaka), Mitsuki Mononobe (Manami Numakura)

・ED2
・Ray of bullet
12
Lyrics by Tomoya Sonoda Composition by Tomoya Sonoda Arrangement by Tomoya Sonoda Sung by Iris Freya (Rina Hidaka), Mitsuki Mononobe (Manami Numakura), Lisa Highwalker (Hisako Kanemoto), Ariella Lu (Sora Tokui), Ren Miyazawa (Fumiko Uchimura), Tear Lightning (Ayane Sakura)

A comprehensive review of Juou Mujin no Fafnir - Juouumu Jinno Fafnir

"Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Tsukasa, which was broadcast in 2015. The story is about "D" girls with special powers and Mononobe Yu, the only male "D", who fight together at a school called Midgar, as monsters called dragons threaten the world. Below, we will provide a detailed evaluation of the story, characters, production, music, and audience reactions of this work, and provide a recommendation.

Story and setting

The story of "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" begins with a setting in which the world was changed 25 years ago by the sudden appearance of dragons. In this world, girls called "D" who possess the powers of dragons are born and train at an academy called Midgar. The protagonist, Mononobe Yu, is sent to this academy as the only male "D", where he meets his sister Mizuki and various other "D" girls and fights dragons together.

The appeal of this work lies in the exquisite blend of the fantasy element of dragons and the everyday element of school life. The chaotic scenes when Yu first arrives at school and the scenes where each character's personality stands out have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the battle with the dragon and the gradual revelation of each character's past and secrets never tire of the viewer.

Of particular note is that a different dragon appears in each episode, and the strategies for fighting each dragon and character growth are depicted. For example, episode 2, "White Leviathan," depicts a battle with a giant sea dragon, and episode 5, "Muspelheim of Calamity," depicts a battle with a fire dragon. These episodes are visually very impactful, adding depth to the story.

character

Each character in "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" is unique and charming. In particular, the protagonist, Mononobe Yuu, is a special man with the "D" status, but he is also depicted growing through his relationships with his sister Mizuki and the other "D" girls. Yuu's character has an excellent balance between his calmness in battle scenes and his humorous side in everyday life.

Each "D" girl is also a charming character in her own way. Iris Freya is a dropout girl who uses a magic wand that she can't control properly and causes explosions, but her cheerfulness and hard work endear her to viewers. Mononobe Mizuki is Yu's younger sister, but she also has the leadership skills to unify the school as student council president and the special ability to generate antimatter. The personalities and backgrounds of each character, including Lisa Highwalker, Firil Crest, Ariella Lu, Ren Miyazawa, and Tia Lightning, enrich the story.

Don't miss the relationships between the characters. The story is made more exciting by the drama between the characters, such as the brother-sister relationship between Yu and Mitsuki, the friendship between Yu and Iris, and the conflict between Liza and Mitsuki. In addition, the fictional weapons and the ability to generate higher elements that each character possesses are also visually enjoyable elements.

Production and visuals

Diomedea was in charge of the production of "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir." Diomedea puts a lot of effort into character design, creature design, and action scene drawings, resulting in a work with a strong visual impact. In particular, the battle scenes with the dragon have beautiful colors and movements that draw the viewer in.

Character design was handled by Sachiko Yasuda, and each character's personality is reflected in their visuals. The charm of each character is conveyed through their visuals, such as Yu's cool expression, Iris' bright smile, and Mitsuki's dignified appearance. Additionally, the work of Naoki Aisaka, who was in charge of creature design and action animation supervision, is also superb, with the dragon design and the intensity of the battle scenes standing out.

The art is by Studio Jakku, who beautifully depicts the backgrounds of Midgar's school and the fields where the dragons appear. The color design is by Yuki Hayashi, who chose colors that enhance the atmosphere of each scene. These visual elements combine to make Jyuou Mujin no Fafnir a visually stunning piece of work.

music

The music of "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The opening theme "FLYING FAFNIR" is an up-tempo song sung by TRUSTRICK, and expresses the sense of adventure and tension of the story. The powerful melody and lyrics by Sayaka Kanda, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, make the viewer feel a sense of anticipation for the story.

The ending theme "Ray of bullet" is a beautiful ballad sung by Rina Hidaka, who plays Iris Freya, and Manami Numakura, who plays Mitsuki Mononobe, and it brings out the touching scenes of the story. In the final episode, the version sung by everyone, including Hisako Kanemoto, who plays Lisa Highwalker, Sora Tokui, who plays Ariella Lu, Fumiko Uchimura, who plays Ren Miyazawa, and Ayane Sakura, who plays Tia Lightning, is used, livening up the climax of the story.

The background music also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. Music that heightens tension is used in battle scenes, while music that expresses the characters' feelings is used in everyday scenes, enhancing the viewers' emotions. These pieces of music help to make the worldview of the story more deeply felt.

Reactions from viewers

The response to "Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" from viewers was very positive. In particular, the charm of the characters, the beauty of the visuals, and the wonderful music were highly praised. In addition, the dragon battle scenes and the drama between the characters attracted viewers, and the series gained many fans.

However, some viewers felt that the story development was a bit predictable. In addition, some felt that the short 12 episodes did not fully explore the backgrounds of the characters and the depth of the story. These points could be pointed out as areas for improvement.

Recommendation

"Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" is a work that exquisitely combines the fantasy elements of fighting dragons with the everyday elements of school life. It is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy the charm of the characters, the beauty of the visuals, and the wonderful music. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the dragon battle scenes and the drama between the characters.

When watching this film, we recommend paying attention to the personalities and backgrounds of each character. Also, during the dragon battle scenes, you will enjoy it even more if you pay attention to the beauty of the visuals and music. Furthermore, if you pay attention to the development of the story and the growth of the characters, you will be able to feel the depth of the film.

"Juuou Mujin no Fafnir" is recommended for those who like fantasy and school life, those who want to enjoy the charm of the characters and the beauty of the visuals, and those who want to feel the greatness of the music. Please watch this work and enjoy the adventures of the "D" girls who fight dragons and Mononobe Yu, the only male "D".