The appeal and reviews of the Cheer Boys!! OVA: A special episode you can't miss

Cheer Boys!! OVA - A charming youth story

"Cheer Boys!!" depicts the youth through the sport of cheerleading and was developed into an OVA based on the original novel. The OVA was released by Bandai Visual on December 22, 2016, and although it is short but dense at 24 minutes in total, it is made up of two episodes. It is directed by Yoshimura Ai, animated by Brain's Base, and based on the original work by Asai Ryo.

Story and Characters

The story of "Cheer Boys!!" depicts the growth of male university students as they try out cheerleading. The main character, Yu Sakakibara, joins the cheerleading club at university and aims to compete in the national championships with his friends. The OVA focuses on the bond between Yu Sakakibara and his friends and their efforts.

Each character has their own unique personality, and Sakakibara Yu's leadership and compassion for his comrades, as well as the worries and growth of each of the other members are carefully depicted. In particular, the relationship between Sakakibara Yu and his best friend Hinata Shinnosuke is often depicted as a symbol of youthful friendship.

Animation and performance

Brain's Base's animation realistically reproduces the dynamic movements of cheerleading. In particular, the cheerleading performance scenes are visually enjoyable, with detailed depictions of the characters' movements and expressions. Director Yoshimura Ai's direction is captivating, with many scenes that evoke the brilliance of youth.

In order to portray the characters' feelings and growth within the short time of the OVA, effective cuts and use of color are used. In particular, the cheerleading competition scene is beautifully directed, conveying the tension and excitement.

Music and voice acting

Music plays an important role in enhancing the energetic atmosphere of cheerleading. The background music is chosen to match the emotions of the characters and the mood of the scene, and is particularly effective in raising tension during competition scenes. The ending theme of the OVA is also memorable, with a distinctive melody that makes you feel the end and beginning of youth.

The voice actors are also impressive, with a wide range of actors from young to veteran, including Kouki Uchiyama as Yu Sakakibara and Yuichiro Umehara as Shinnosuke Hinata. Their performances express the characters' feelings realistically and have the power to stir the emotions of the viewers.

Comparison with the original

The original novel is a coming-of-age novel written by Ryo Asai, depicting the brilliance and suffering of youth through cheerleading. The OVA firmly incorporates the essence of the original work, while bringing out new charms through the unique expressions of anime. In particular, a major attraction is that the cheerleading performance, which was depicted in words in the original work, can be enjoyed visually in the anime.

The OVA also explores the relationships and growth of the characters in the original work in greater depth, so even those who have read the original work will be able to enjoy "Cheer Boys!!" from a new perspective.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Cheer Boys!! OVA" has been highly praised as a work that depicts the brilliance of youth, friendship, and hard work. In particular, the growth of the characters depicted through the sport of cheerleading has touched many viewers. Furthermore, it has succeeded in telling a dense story in a short time, making it a work that makes the most of the OVA format.

I would especially recommend this work to those who like youth and sports. Also, even if you have read the original novel, you can enjoy the unique expressions of the anime, so please watch it. In addition, it is also recommended for those who are interested in cheerleading or are looking for a new sport.

Related information

"Cheer Boys!!" has not only been made into an original novel, but has also been made into a movie. In the movie version, Yokohama Ryusei plays the role of Sakakibara Yu, and his realistic cheerleading performance became a hot topic. It would be interesting to compare the OVA with the movie. In addition, the original novel was published by Shueisha, and multiple volumes have been released as a series. By reading the original novel, you can learn about episodes and character backgrounds that are not depicted in the OVA or movie.

In addition, the "Cheer Boys!!" fan community is very active, with many fans sharing information on social media and fan sites. You can get a variety of information, such as reviews of the OVA, character analysis, and discussions about cheerleading techniques. Interacting with other fans is also a fun part of the experience.

summary

"Cheer Boys!! OVA" is a moving work that depicts the brilliance, friendship, and hard work of youth. The growth of the characters depicted through the sport of cheerleading has touched many viewers. It has succeeded in telling a dense story in a short time, and can be said to be a work that makes the most of the OVA format. This is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like youth and sports stories, and those who are interested in cheerleading. Be sure to enjoy it along with the original novel and movie.