Ahare! Meisaku-kun Season 1 - A moving review that rediscovers the charm of a masterpiece

The appeal and evaluation of the first season of "Ahare! Meisaku-kun"

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is an anime series that began airing on NHK Educational TV (E-Tele) on April 8, 2016. This work was produced as an original anime, with Pie in the sky in charge of the original story and animation production. It was directed by Taketo Shinkai, and has 39 episodes, each five minutes long, but packed with content. Here we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of the first season of "Ahare! Meisaku-kun."

Overview

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is a short anime that gives a modern twist to classic literature and historical masterpieces. Each episode takes up a different masterpiece and depicts its essence in a comical way, conveying the charm of classics to viewers. The show aired from April 8, 2016 to March 31, 2017, every Friday from 6:55pm to 7:00pm.

Story and Themes

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" introduces different classical literature and historical episodes in each episode. For example, it focuses on masterpieces of Japanese literature such as "The Bamboo Cutter," "The Tale of Genji," and "The Tale of the Heike." By looking at these works from a modern perspective and depicting them with a touch of humor, it brings out new charms in the classics.

The theme of the show is "rediscovering the classics." Many people find classical literature difficult and intimidating, but this anime removes that barrier and introduces the classics in a way that anyone can enjoy. Also, by featuring a different masterpiece in each episode, viewers can gain a wide range of knowledge.

character

In "Ahare! Meisaku-kun," different characters appear in each episode, but there are also some characters that appear throughout the series. For example, the character Meisaku-kun appears as the navigator in each episode, and plays the role of conveying the charm of classics to the viewers. In addition, many of the main characters and supporting characters in each episode are modern adaptations of characters from the original work, making them easy for viewers to relate to.

Animation and performance

The animation of "Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is characterized by Pie in the sky's unique touch. It is colorful, has smooth movements, and is visually enjoyable. In addition, since each episode features a different masterpiece, the direction is diverse and viewers will not get bored.

In terms of production, we provide laughter to the audience by depicting the essence of classics in a comical way. For example, in "The Bamboo Cutter," the bamboo cutter is portrayed as a modern-day office worker, eliciting sympathy from the audience. Also, in "The Tale of Genji," we provide a new perspective to the audience by depicting Genji's love life in the style of a modern love drama.

Music and Sound

The music in "Ahare! Meisaku-kun" enhances the atmosphere of each masterpiece. For example, Japanese-style music is used in "The Bamboo Cutter," giving viewers a classical feel. Classical music is used in "The Tale of Genji," giving viewers a sense of the sweetness of love.

In terms of sound, different voice actors are used for each character in each episode, providing viewers with familiar voices, and the sound effects are also different for each episode, giving viewers a taste of the classic world.

Recognition and Awards

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" has been highly praised for its theme of rediscovering classical literature and for offering viewers a new perspective. In particular, by featuring a different masterpiece in each episode, viewers were able to gain a wide range of knowledge and rediscover the charm of the classics. The humorous direction of the show was also well received by viewers, and the laughter it provides has made it an anime that is easy for viewers to relate to.

In terms of awards, the series received the Association of Japanese Animation Award in 2016. This award is one of the most prestigious in the Japanese animation industry, proving the high acclaim for Ahare! Meisaku-kun. It also won the Excellence Award in the Animation category at the 2017 Japan Media Arts Festival organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, where its theme of rediscovering classical literature was highly praised.

Response from viewers

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" received a great response from viewers. In particular, even viewers who had no interest in classical literature were able to rediscover the charm of classics through this anime. Also, by featuring a different masterpiece in each episode, viewers were able to gain a wide range of knowledge and experience the world of classics.

Comments from viewers indicate that many viewers enjoyed the anime, such as "I never thought classical literature could be this interesting," "I was able to gain a wide range of knowledge by focusing on a different masterpiece in each episode," and "The humorous direction was interesting." Many viewers also discussed the anime on social media, and the theme of rediscovering classical literature became a hot topic.

Recommendations and related works

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is a work that is recommended not only to those who are interested in classical literature, but also to those who have no interest in classical literature. In particular, by featuring a different masterpiece in each episode, viewers can gain a wide range of knowledge and experience the world of classics. In addition, the humorous direction has been well received by viewers, and the laughter it provides makes it an anime that is easy for viewers to relate to.

Related works include "The World of Classical Literature" and "Historical Masterpieces," which feature classic literature and historical masterpieces. These works will also be a good opportunity to rediscover the charm of classics. Other works by Taketo Shinkai, the director of "Ahare! Meisaku-kun," will also be a good opportunity to provide viewers with a new perspective.

Conclusion

"Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is a work that offers viewers a new perspective with the theme of rediscovering classical literature. By featuring a different masterpiece in each episode, viewers were able to gain a wide range of knowledge and experience the world of classics. The humorous direction was also well received by viewers, and by providing laughter, it became an anime that viewers could easily relate to. The response from viewers was great, and even viewers who had no interest in classical literature were able to rediscover the charm of classics through this anime. "Ahare! Meisaku-kun" is a work that is recommended not only to those who are interested in classical literature, but also to those who had no interest in classical literature.