Review of the movie "Kantai Collection": thrilling naval battles and fascinating characters

Review of the movie "Kantai Collection": thrilling naval battles and fascinating characters

A comprehensive review and recommendation of the movie KanColle - Gekijouban KanColle

overview

"Kantai Collection: The Movie" is an anime film released on November 26, 2016, based on the popular game "Kantai Collection -KanColle-" by DMM.com POWERCHORD STUDIO and the "Kantai Collection" Naval Base. It was directed by Kusakawa Keizo, animated by Diomedea, and distributed by KADOKAWA. It is a 91-minute single episode, and was shown as a theatrical version. Copyright belongs to "©2016 "Kantai Collection: The Movie" Combined Fleet Headquarters".

story

The story of "Kantai Collection: The Movie" is about the "Fleet Girls", anthropomorphized ships based on the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, fighting against enemies called the Abyssal Ships. The movie depicts the ship girls facing off against a new threat. With a particular focus on the main character, Shimakaze, the film realistically depicts the girls' growth and friendship, as well as the harshness of the battle.

character

There are many fascinating characters in "KanColle the Movie." The main characters are introduced below.

  • Shimakaze - The main character, a destroyer. She has a bright and cheerful personality and fights alongside her comrades. Her growth is a major theme of the movie.
  • Fubuki - A destroyer and Shimakaze's best friend. The story depicts battles and friendship from her perspective.
  • Kongou - A battleship and the leader of the shipgirls. Her bravery and leadership drive the story.
  • Akagi - An aircraft carrier, Akagi is a calm and calm character whose strategies will greatly contribute to the fleet's victory.

Animation and visuals

The animation of "Kantai Collection: The Movie" fully demonstrates Diomedea's technical capabilities. In particular, the depiction of the naval battle scenes is extremely realistic, with the shipgirls' movements and expressions drawn with great attention to detail. The backgrounds and effects are also beautiful, making it visually appealing. Additionally, the character designs faithfully reproduce the image of the original game, while adding the film's own unique charm.

Music and Sound

Music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of a movie, and it plays that role in "Kantai Collection: The Movie." The background music expresses the tension of battle and the warmth of friendship, and the theme song matches the theme of the story. In particular, the background music in battle scenes is powerful and has the power to draw the audience in. The voice actors' performances also convey the emotions of the characters realistically, adding depth to the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Kantai Collection: The Movie" has been highly praised not only by fans of the original game, but also as an anime movie. The story is moving, depicting the characters' growth and friendship. The animation is of high quality, and is full of visual appeal. The music and sound also add to the excitement of the story, making it an overall highly polished work. In particular, the scenes depicting Shimakaze's growth and the bonds between the shipgirls were very moving, moving many audience members to tears.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "Kantai Collection the Movie" are as follows:

  • Fans of the original game - If you're a fan of the original Kantai Collection -KanColle- game, you'll be able to see your favorite characters in action in the movie adaptation.
  • Animated Movie Lovers - Recommended for those who enjoy high quality animation and an inspiring storyline.
  • History and military buffs - This will appeal to those who are interested in the anthropomorphized ships of the Japanese Navy during World War II.
  • People who like stories of friendship and growth - This story of friendship and growth centered around Shimakaze will surely inspire many people.

Related information

Related information about "Kantai Collection: The Movie" is summarized below.

  • Public Media - Theatre
  • Original Media - Game
  • Release date - November 26, 2016 - January 1, 2000
  • Distributor : KADOKAWA
  • Duration - 91 minutes
  • Episode number - 1
  • Original work - DMM.com POWERCHORD STUDIO, "KanColle" Management Naval Base
  • Director : Keizo Kusakawa
  • Production - Animation Production/Diomedia
  • Copyright - ©2016 "Kantai Collection Movie" Combined Fleet Headquarters

Conclusion

"Kantai Collection: The Movie" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original game, but also as an animated film. The moving story, high-quality animation, music and sound all combine to draw in the audience. In particular, the scenes depicting Shimakaze's growth and the friendship between the shipgirls are deeply moving and will surely bring tears to the eyes of many viewers. Please be sure to watch it at the theater at least once.

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