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The appeal and evaluation of "Chirururan 2/1 OVA"

"Chirururan Nibun no Ichi OVA" is an OVA released by Smiler Animation on May 26, 2017. The work is based on the original manga by Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura, directed by Fumie Muroi, and animated by Landock Studio. In just five minutes, it condenses the charm of the original work.

Relationship between the original work and the OVA

"Chirururan 2/1" is a historical manga set in the Edo period, depicting various battles and human relationships involving the protagonist, the master swordsman Yasunaga Tetsuta. The original work has gained many fans for its detailed depictions and storytelling, and the OVA faithfully reproduces that worldview. In particular, it has been praised for selecting episodes from the original work and summarizing them into a 5-minute episode.

Story and Characters

The OVA depicts Yasunaga Tetsuta and his friends facing hardships. Although it is a short film, the characters' personalities and relationships are well expressed, and fans of the original work will be satisfied with the content. In particular, the beauty of Tetsuta's swordsmanship and the bond with his friends are beautifully depicted.

Visuals and Music

In terms of visuals, Landock Studio's technical capabilities shine. The depiction of the Edo period landscapes and battle scenes is extremely beautiful, faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the OVA, with the background music and sound effects adding depth to the story.

Evaluation of the Director and Staff

Director Fumie Muroi has succeeded in drawing out the best in the original work. She has been particularly praised for her skill in skillfully portraying the emotions of the characters and the development of the story in a short amount of time. The staff at LANDOC Studio also provided high-quality animation, which has contributed greatly to the success of the OVA.

Fan reactions

"Chirururan 2/1 OVA" has been highly praised by fans of the original work. It has been especially praised for selecting episodes from the original work and condensing them into a 5-minute version, and for the strong portrayal of the characters' personalities. In addition, fans have praised the quality of the visuals and music, making it a highly polished OVA.

Recommendations and Future Outlook

"Chirururan 2/1 OVA" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to those who like historical and swordsman stories. Although it is a short work, it is a condensed version of the charm of the original work, making it a work worth watching. I hope that high-quality works like this OVA will continue to be produced in the future. There is also high expectation for the production of a sequel to the original work and a new OVA.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

May 26, 2017

■Release and sales

Smiley Animation

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Eiji Hashimoto, Shinya Umemura

■ Director

Fumie Muroi

■ Production

・Animation Production: LANDOK Studio

■Works

© Eiji Hashimoto, Shinya Umemura/NSP 2016, © Anime "Chirururan 2/1" Production Committee 2017

Related works and recommendations

For those who enjoyed "Chirururan Nibun no Ichi OVA," we also recommend the following works:

• "Chirururan 2/1" original manga - The manga that the OVA is based on allows you to enjoy the story and characters in greater depth.
• "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story" - Another anime about a master swordsman, it's an appealing work with a historical background and action.
• "Basilisk: The Koga Ninja Scrolls" - A ninja-themed work that beautifully depicts the human relationships and battle scenes of the Warring States period.

summary

"Chirururan 2/1 OVA" is a 5-minute work that condenses the charm of the original work, but the quality of the video and music is also high, and it has been highly praised by fans. It is a work that fans of history and swordsmen should definitely watch. With expectations growing for future developments, it is a work that can be enjoyed by fans of the original work and new viewers alike.