Ikemen Sengoku: Time Travels but Love Doesn't Begin - A thorough review of the fascinating characters and depth of the story

Ikemen Sengoku: Time Travels, But Love Doesn't Begin - A unique time slip anime depicting the unique Sengoku period

"Ikemen Sengoku: Time Travels, Love Never Begins," which aired in 2017, is a TV anime series based on a Cybird game. Although it has 12 episodes, each episode is only 5 minutes long, it is a work that is appealing for its unique world view set in the Warring States period and humorous story development. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal and highlights of "Ikemen Sengoku," as well as the attention to detail of the production team behind it.

story

The protagonist, Sasuke, lives in the present day as a graduate student, but one day, he suddenly finds himself transported back in time to the Sengoku period. However, this is a completely different world from the Sengoku period depicted in textbooks. Sasuke infiltrates the Oda army as a ninja of the Uesugi army, but what awaits him are Oda Nobunaga and other unique warlords.

The distinctive feature of this anime is that the battles of the Sengoku period are replaced with modern sports and entertainment such as tennis, beach flags, and rap battles. With Sasuke's suggestion, every day becomes a festival, and the warlords have fun while also changing the course of history. Don't miss the turbulent developments that arise from this major change in history.

character

"Ikemen Sengoku" features famous historical warlords such as Oda Nobunaga, Date Masamune, Sanada Yukimura, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Ishida Mitsunari, Takeda Shingen, and Uesugi Kenshin. They are depicted as unique characters, inheriting the handsome character settings from the original game.

A stellar cast of voice actors, including Tomokazu Sugita as Oda Nobunaga, Kazuki Kato as Date Masamune, and Kensho Ono as Sanada Yukimura, bring life to the characters. Kenji Akabane plays the main character Sasuke, realistically portraying his struggle in a parallel world during the Warring States period.

Production Team

The director is Masayuki Watanabe, and animation is handled by TMS Genies and TMS Entertainment. The series is written by Masayuki Kibe, and character design is by Junko Yamanaka. The music is by Keisuke Ito, and the theme song "Yes/No" is sung by Star☆Concerto.

The production team's focus was to bring out the best in the characters, even in a short film. In just five minutes, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the history of the Warring States period, while incorporating modern entertainment elements. In addition, the latest technology, including CG character design, 3D modeling, and effects, have been used to create a visually high-quality work.

Attractions

The biggest attraction of "Ikemen Sengoku" is its unique worldview that combines the history of the Warring States period with modern entertainment. Modern sports and entertainment such as tennis, beach flags, and rap battles are replaced with the battles of the Warring States period, and the sight of the warlords enjoying them is fresh and humorous. Also, do not miss the turbulent developments that arise from the major changes in history.

The individuality of the characters is also a big attraction. Famous historical warlords such as Oda Nobunaga, Date Masamune, and Sanada Yukimura are depicted as handsome men. Their unique characters and the performances of the gorgeous voice actors draw the viewers in.

Also, don't miss the fact that the story unfolds well despite its short length. In just five minutes, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the history of the Warring States period, while incorporating modern entertainment elements. This was only possible thanks to the dedication and high technical skills of the production team.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Ikemen Sengoku: Time Travels But Love Doesn't Begin" is a work that has a unique worldview that combines the history of the Warring States period with modern entertainment, unique characters, and a story that unfolds well even in a short time. In the short 5-minute time frame, the production team's commitment and technical skill shine in the story that draws the viewer in and brings out the charm of the characters to the fullest.

This anime is recommended for those who are interested in the history of the Warring States period, those who like modern entertainment, and those who like unique characters. Also, because the story unfolds firmly in a short length, even busy people can enjoy it easily. Please give it a watch.

Related information

"Ikemen Sengoku: Time Travels, but Love Never Begins" aired on TOKYO MX from July 12 to September 27, 2017. The original is a Cybird game, and the copyright belongs to ©CYBIRD/Ikemen Sengoku AP.

The theme song "Yes/No" is sung by Star☆Concerto, with lyrics by SAKI (CYNTIA) and music by AYANO (CYNTIA). This song is also an important element in livening up the worldview of the anime.

"Ikemen Sengoku" is a work that has a unique worldview that combines the history of the Warring States period with modern entertainment, unique characters, and a story that unfolds well even in a short time. Please watch it once and experience its charm.