Amanchu! The appeal and evaluation of the short anime

"Amanchu! Short Animation" - A masterpiece depicting the charm of the sea and the brilliance of youth

"Amanchu! Short Anime" is an OVA based on the popular manga "Amanchu!" by Kozue Amano. It was released by Shochiku on October 26, 2016, and depicts a youth story with the theme of the sea and diving. This short anime has 6 episodes, each of which is 5 minutes long, and condenses the growth and friendship of the main characters, as well as the beauty of the sea.

Overview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

October 26, 2016

■Release and sales

Shochiku

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■Original Story

Kozue Amano

■ Director

Junichi Sato

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF

■Works

©2016 Kozue Amano / Mag Garden Yumegaoka High School Diving Club

story

"Amanchu! Short Anime" depicts the daily life of the main character Kohinata Teru and his friend Nakama Nanami, who are members of the Yumegaoka High School diving club. Taking advantage of the short anime format, each episode unfolds a different episode. Not only does it convey the beauty of the ocean and the fun of diving, it also moves viewers by depicting friendship, growth, and the brilliance of youth.

character

Teru Kohinata

The main character is a bright and energetic girl. She loves diving and invites Nanami Nakama to join the diving club. Her smile and energy attract people around her, and she is the central character of the story.

Nanami Nakama

Teru's best friend, she wasn't interested in diving at first, but Teru's influence led her to join the diving club. Her growth and the deepening of their friendship are important elements of the story.

Other characters

The diving club's advisor and members also appear, each portrayed as a unique character. Their presence adds color to Teru and Nanami's youth.

Background

"Amanchu!" is a manga by Kozue Amano that was serialized in Monthly Comic Blade from 2008 to 2013. This work, which has a theme of the sea and diving, was well received by many readers and was even made into an anime. The short anime was created to bring out the charm of the original work even more, and was animated by JCSTAFF under the direction of Junichi Sato.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Amanchu! Short Anime" has succeeded in telling a dense story in a short time. It realistically depicts the beauty of the ocean and the fun of diving, conveying their charm to the viewer. It also conveys the brilliance of youth by depicting the growth of the main characters and the deepening of their friendship. Director Junichi Sato's direction and JCSTAFF's careful animation have also been highly praised.

The viewers' reactions to the show have been very positive, with many expressing how they were particularly moved by the beauty of the ocean and the diving scenes. They have also commented that the show makes viewers empathize with Teru and Nanami's friendship and growth, and makes them want to enjoy their own youth to the fullest.

Recommended points

"Amanchu! Short Anime" is recommended not only for people who like the sea and diving, but also for people who like works depicting youth stories and friendship. You can enjoy a dense story in a short time, and after watching it, you will feel a heartwarming emotion. In addition, the beautiful sea scenes and the depiction of diving are visually enjoyable elements.

Related Titles

Be sure to check out the original manga and TV anime of "Amanchu!". The original manga depicts Teru and Nanami's youth in more detail, and the TV anime offers a different charm from the short anime. Also, the "ARIA" series by Kozue Amano is recommended as a beautiful work set at the sea or near water.

summary

"Amanchu! Short Anime" is a gem of a work that depicts a youth story with themes of the sea and diving. You can enjoy a dense story in a short time, and after watching it, you will feel a warm and moving feeling. It will deeply move the viewer by depicting the beauty of the sea, the fun of diving, and the growth and deepening friendship of the main characters. Please watch this work and feel the brilliance of youth.