Miss Bernard Says. The Appeal and Evaluation of the OVA: An In-Depth Review

The appeal of the OVA "Miss Bernard Says" and a detailed review

"Miss Bernard Says" is an OVA based on the original manga by Yuuki Shigawa. It was released by Dream Creation on January 20, 2017, and although it is only five minutes long, it is packed with a dense story and fascinating characters. In this article, we will introduce the detailed information and appeal of the OVA, and further delve into its background and related information.

Overview

"Miss Bernard Says" is a work that originated from the manga medium and was adapted into an OVA. It is directed by Hisayoshi Hirasawa and animated by Creators in Pack. The copyright belongs to Yuuki Shigawa, Ichijinsha, and the Dojo Library Committee.

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

January 20, 2017

■Release and sales

Dream Creation

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yuki Shigawa

■ Director

Hirasawa Hisayoshi

■ Production

・Animation Production/Creators in Pack

■Works

©Yuuki Shigawa/Ichijinsha/Dojo Book Committee

Story and Characters

The story of "Miss Bernard Says" is told from the protagonist Miss Bernard's unique perspective on various events that occur in daily life. Her unique words, actions and thoughts provide viewers with fresh surprises and laughter. In particular, her use of the word "says" is memorable and symbolizes her character.

Miss Bernard may appear to be an ordinary girl, but deep insight and humor are hidden inside. She is surrounded by friends who are at the mercy of her words and actions, and their reactions are also part of the charm of the work. The OVA depicts a scene from her daily life, and in that short time, her charm is brought out to the fullest.

Animation and performance

The OVA for "Miss Bernard Says" is a very high quality animation produced in a short time of just 5 minutes. It is a work that shows off the technical skills of Creators in Pack, and the detailed depiction of the character's movements and expressions is superb. In particular, the changes in Miss Bernard's expressions play an important role in expressing her inner thoughts.

Director Hirasawa Hisayoshi has faithfully recreated the atmosphere of the original work while adding a unique cinematic expression to create a work that can be enjoyed by fans of the original work as well as new viewers. In terms of direction, the simple yet effective camerawork and use of color are impressive, and he has succeeded in evoking the emotions of the viewer.

Comparison with the original

The original work, Miss Bernard Says, is a manga by Yuuki Shigawa, which has been serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yurihime since 2013. The original work is a short comedy that depicts the daily life of Miss Bernard, and her unique perspective and humor have made it popular. The OVA is a visual adaptation of one of the episodes from the original work, which retains the atmosphere of the original work while adding the unique charm of visuals.

The biggest difference between the original work and the OVA is the time constraints. The original work takes a long time to depict Miss Bernard's daily life, but the OVA condenses her charm into a short 5 minutes. Therefore, for those who have read the original work, the OVA will allow you to enjoy Miss Bernard from a new perspective. Also, for those who have not read the original work, the OVA will be an opportunity to pique your interest in the original work.

Viewer reactions and ratings

The OVA of "Miss Bernard Says" has been highly praised by fans of the original work. In particular, it has been praised for portraying Miss Bernard's character faithfully to the original work, and for bringing out her charm to the fullest in a short time. It has also been highly praised for filling in the gaps that could not be fully expressed in the original work through its visualization.

On the other hand, it has been pointed out that it was difficult to complete the story in the short time of five minutes. Some also say that it would have been possible to enjoy a deeper story by creating an original story for the OVA, rather than simply adapting the episodes from the original work. However, overall, it has been evaluated as a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original work, but also by new viewers.

Related information and recommendations

After enjoying the OVA of "Miss Bernard Says," be sure to read the original manga as well. The original manga contains many episodes of Miss Bernard's daily life and the people around her that are not depicted in the OVA. Also, if you check out other works by Yuuki Shigawa, you will be able to enjoy her unique worldview and humor even more.

We also recommend other works by Creators in Pack, who produced the OVA. In particular, their technical ability to produce high-quality animation in a short amount of time is demonstrated in their other works. Use the OVA of "Miss Bernard Says" as a starting point to check out other works by Creators in Pack.

summary

The OVA of "Miss Bernard Says" is a work that brings out the charm of Miss Bernard to the fullest in a short time of just 5 minutes. By faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work and adding expressions unique to the video, it is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original work but also by new viewers. Please use this OVA as an opportunity to experience the world of Miss Bernard.