The appeal and reviews of Space Battleship Tiramisu: A space voyage of laughter and adventure

Space Battleship Tiramisu: A tale of youth and battle at the edge of the universe

■Overview of the work

"Space Battleship Tiramisu" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Satoshi Miyagawa and Kei Ito. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and AT-X from April 3 to June 26, 2018, and was developed as a short anime consisting of 13 episodes. Although each episode is compact at 10 minutes, it depicts deep themes and fascinating characters.

■ Story

In an age when humanity expanded its living space and desires into space, people seeking freedom began to flow into space and live there. Their wisdom nurtured civilization and eventually transformed into a threat to the Earth. In the year 0156, the year the Earth Federation Government received the fourth contact in history (4th note) from the Grand Planet Grandmars, the conflict with the Metus people had intensified. An endless battle, ever-increasing casualties... In order to break the deadlock, a young man dashingly descended onto the battlefield. His name is Subaru Ichinose. He is a handsome, young, talented ace pilot of the space battleship Tiramisu with excellent grades. The hopes of all humanity are entrusted to him. But his true identity is that of a young man who cannot adapt to the communal life on board the Tiramisu ship and always stays shut up in the cockpit of his personal machine, Durandal...

■Explanation

"Who do you think is the biggest idiot among us?" The Earth was blue. Everyone was an idiot. This work is a story that questions the meaning of youth, friendship, and battle against the backdrop of the epic stage of a space war. Through the growth and struggles of the main character, Subaru Ichinose, the work will provide viewers with deep emotions and laughter. The technical capabilities of GONZO, who was in charge of animation production, and the unique direction of director Hiroshi Ikebata combine to create a visually fascinating work.

■Cast

・Subaru Ichinose/Kaito Ishikawa ・Isuzu Ichinose/Takahiro Sakurai

Kaito Ishikawa, who plays Subaru, realistically portrays the protagonist's delicate emotional movements, eliciting sympathy from the audience. Meanwhile, Takahiro Sakurai, who plays Isuzu, exquisitely portrays both the strictness and kindness of an older brother, adding depth to the story.

■ Main staff

・Original story: Satoshi Miyagawa and Kei Ito (serialized in Shinchosha's "Kurage Bunch")
Director: Hiroshi Ikehata; Series Composition: Yutaka Sato; Character Design: Ai Yokoyama; Mechanical Design: Tomokazu Sugimura; Art Director: Yuki Hatakeyama, Eiji Wakamatsu; Color Design: Ritsuko Utagawa; Monitor Graphics: Yosuke Nanjo; 3DCG Director: Masanari Kira; Director of Photography: Kojiro Hayashi; Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose; Music: Shunpei Ishige; Music Production: Nippon Columbia; Sound Director: Yuki Gobumi; Sound Production: Studio Mouse; Animation Production: GONZO

The splendor of the staff is also one of the charms of this work. In particular, the unique direction of Director Hiroshi Ikehata and the mecha design by Tomokazu Sugimura leave a strong visual impact. In addition, Shunpei Ishige's music plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

■ Main Characters

Subaru Ichinose is a genius ace pilot belonging to the Earth Federation. Unable to adapt to communal life on board a ship, he spends most of his time holed up in the cockpit of his personal machine, the latest all-purpose humanoid weapon, Durandal.
Isuzu Ichinose is Subaru's older brother. He joined the Earth Federation Army at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks, but left due to differences in his own principles. He is now a senior member of the opposing space immigrant organization, the Metus People, and is at odds with his younger brother, Subaru.

The brotherly relationship between Subaru and Isuzu is the central theme of the story, and the conflict and reconciliation between the two will leave a strong impression on viewers. Subaru's growth and Isuzu's conflict will surely leave a deep impression on viewers.

■ Main robot items

Neo Durandal: A state-of-the-art, all-purpose humanoid weapon created exclusively for Subaru by Subaru and Isuzu's father, Dr. Souichiro. Exclusively for Universe Sensers, it has the ability to transform.
Durandal: The Earth Federation's latest general-purpose humanoid weapon, Subaru's personal machine. It always goes out to battle with Subaru, sharing his fate with him.
・Caryceum
This is the next generation machine of the Metus people, born from the wisdom of the 5th Note, and is Colonel Isuzu's commanding officer's machine.

The design and function of each robot greatly influences the progression of the story. In particular, Neo Durandal's transformation function adds dynamic movement to battle scenes, providing visual enjoyment.

■Subtitle

・#1/FLY IN SPACE/NAKED DANCE(2018/04/02)
・#2/MY CUTE PUPPY/DO NOT DISTURB(2018/04/09)
・#3/BLUENESS/THE LAST VOLUME(2018/04/16)
・#4/STAND IN THE UNIVERSE/I'M NOT ALONE(2018/04/23)
・#5/DRIFTING WITHOUT SIDE DISHES(2018/04/30)
・#6/HOLY NIGHT SCRAMBLE/DIM MEMORY(2018/05/07)
・#7/LOST MEMORY/TRAGEDY IN THE LIQUID ROOM(2018/05/14)
・#8/SMALL SCRATCH/HELLO MR.ROBOT(2018/05/21)
・#9/RETURN OF THE ACE PILOT/A FRIEND OF MINE(2018/05/28)
・#10/BLACK IMPULSE/SUBARU, THE SPEED KING(2018/06/04)
・#11/NON-FICTION/REUNION WITH CHIBI(2018/06/11)
・#12/MAN'S WORLD(2018/06/18)
・#13/ATMOSPHERIC REENTRY/TO EARTH(2018/06/25)

The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story, allowing viewers to enjoy predicting the next development. In particular, episode 10, "BLACK IMPULSE/SUBARU, THE SPEED KING," is memorable as a highlight of Subaru's growth and battle scenes.

■ Related works

・Space Battleship Tiramisu II (2nd season)

"Space Battleship Tiramisu II" is a sequel to the first season, and features an even deeper story and character development. After watching the first season, be sure to check out the second season.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period/1～2nd Season Episode 1・Breakthrough
Lyrics: Yoshie Isogai; Composition: Takamitsu Ono; Arrangement: Chihiro Tamaki; Singer: Subaru Ichinose; ED1
・Period: 1-13
・DURANDAL
・Lyrics: hisakuni
・Composition: hisakuni
・Arrangement/hisakuni
・Song: Subaru Ichinose

The opening theme "Breakthrough" is an inspiring song that symbolizes Subaru's growth and determination to fight. The ending theme "DURANDAL" is a beautiful song that depicts Subaru's inner conflict and growth. Both songs are sung by Kaito Ishikawa, who plays Subaru Ichinose, and express the character's feelings deeply.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

Space Battleship Tiramisu is a short anime with deep themes and fascinating characters. In particular, Subaru Ichinose's growth and the conflict in his relationship with his brother leave a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the visuals and music by a stellar team of staff. Set against the backdrop of a spectacular space war, this work questions the meaning of youth, friendship, and battle, making it a work that can be recommended to a wide range of people. Please give it a watch.

■Detailed information and recommendations

"Space Battleship Tiramisu" is a story that questions the meaning of youth, friendship, and battle against the backdrop of a spectacular space war. The story will provide viewers with deep emotions and laughter through the growth and struggles of the main character, Subaru Ichinose. The technical capabilities of animation studio GONZO and the unique direction of director Hiroshi Ikebata combine to create a visually stunning work.

The appeal of this work lies above all in the depth and growth of its characters. Subaru Ichinose is a genius ace pilot, but he is unable to adapt to communal life on the ship, and spends most of his time holed up in the cockpit of his personal jet, the Durandal. His growth and struggles evoke strong sympathy from viewers. In addition, his relationship with his brother Isuzu Ichinose is a central theme of the story, and the conflict and reconciliation between the two deeply moves viewers.

Don't miss the mecha designs. The design and function of each robot, such as Subaru's exclusive, latest general-purpose humanoid weapon Neo Durandal, the Earth Federation Forces' latest general-purpose humanoid weapon Durandal, and the Metus people's next-generation robot Keryceion, greatly influence the progression of the story. In particular, Neo Durandal's transformation function adds dynamic movement to battle scenes, providing visual enjoyment.

The music is also one of the charms of this work. The opening theme "Breakthrough" is a song that symbolizes Subaru's growth and determination to fight, and it inspires the viewers. The ending theme "DURANDAL" is a beautiful song that depicts Subaru's inner conflict and growth. Both songs are sung by Kaito Ishikawa, who plays Subaru Ichinose, and express the character's feelings deeply.

Space Battleship Tiramisu is a short anime with deep themes and fascinating characters. In particular, Subaru Ichinose's growth and the conflict in his relationship with his brother leave a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the visuals and music by a stellar team of staff. Set against the backdrop of a spectacular space war, this work questions the meaning of youth, friendship, and battle, making it a work that can be recommended to a wide range of people. Please give it a watch.