The realistic appeal and reviews of "3D Kanojo Real Girl"

3D Kanojo Real Girl - A coming-of-age story where real love and the world of otaku intersect

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 4, 2018 - June 20, 2018
1:59～

■Broadcasting station

Nippon Television

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Nanami Mao

■ Director

Takashi Naotani

■ Production

・Production: Hoods Entertainment

■Works

©Mao Nanami/Kodansha and the Anime "3D Kanojo Real Girl" Production Committee

■ Story

Hikari Tsutsui, a third-year high school student, is what you might call an otaku boy. He thought he could live on his own as long as he had two-dimensional girls from games and anime... But then, he is suddenly confessed to by a super-beautiful 3D (real) girl, Iroha Igarashi, and they start dating! Tsutsui is led around by the free-spirited Iroha, but he falls more and more in love with her...

■Cast

・Igarashi Iroha/Serizawa Yu/Tsutsui Hikaru/Kanishi Teppei/Ito Yuto/Aoi Shouta/Ishino Arisa/Tsuda Minami/Takanashi Mitsuya/Terashima Takuma/Ayado Sumie/Ueda Reina/Ezomichi/Kanda Sayaka

■ Main staff

・Original work by Nanami Mao・Director by Naotani Takashi・Assistant Director by Asami Matsuo・Series Composition by Akao Deko・Character Design by Kurita Satomi・Chief Animation Director by Kurita Satomi and Yasuda Sachiko・Color Design by Nagasawa Ryoji・Art Director by Matsumiya Masazumi・Director of Photography by Kuno Mitsuhiro・Editor by Hasegawa Mai・Sound Director by Ito Takumi・Sound Effects by Shiraishi Yuika・Sound Production by HALF H・P ​​STUDIO
・Music: Akiyoshi Yasuda
・Animation Production: Hoods Entertainment

■ Main Characters

・Igarashi Iroha A flashy and popular real beauty. There are rumors around the school that she has a bad habit of flirting with men...
Tsutsui Hikaru Nicknamed Tsutsun. A high school boy who loves virtual reality. No tolerance for romance. Zero communication skills. But when he meets Iroha...?
Yuto Ito is a fellow otaku who loves cat ears. He seems to be interested in Ayado.
Arisa Ishino Tsutsui's first female friend. She's reliable, but sometimes too pushy.
・Mitsuya Takanashi A handsome, egocentric, carnivorous man who enjoys a fulfilling life. His feelings for Iroha lead him to take an unexpected action...
Ayado Junko is a junior of Tsutsui and a 2D otaku girl. She starts talking to Tsutsui due to a certain incident, but...
A magical girl who is the heroine of the Ezomichi anime. She sometimes appears in Tsutsui's fantasies.

■Subtitle

・Episode☆1/About how I met him.
・episode☆2/The time my chastity was in danger.
・Episode☆3/About the various complications that have arisen between me and a popular person in real life.
・episode☆4/About my dark period.
・Episode☆5/About my attempt to make summer memories.
・episode☆6/About how I apologize.
・episode☆7/About me and the two girls.
・Episode☆8/About how camping was a high-level event for me.
・episode☆9/About our misunderstandings.
・episode☆10/About my confession.
・Episode☆11/About my best friend's love life that I'm curious about.
・episode☆12/About the form of love between us and that guy.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period: 1-12
・Important Things・Lyrics by Shigeru Kishida・Composition by Shigeru Kishida・Singer by Quruli・ED1
・Period: 1-12
・HiDE the BLUE
・Lyrics by beat mints boyz
・Composer: Matsukuma Kenta ・Singer: BiSH

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Background and theme of the work

"3D Kanojo: Real Girl" is an anime based on the manga of the same name by Nanami Mao. It was broadcast on Nippon Television in 2018 and captivated many viewers as a youthful romantic comedy that depicts the contrast between real love and otaku culture. This work depicts self-growth and deepening human relationships through a love affair that transcends the boundaries between two and three dimensions. In particular, it is moving to see the protagonist Tsutsui Hikaru grow through his encounter with Igarashi Iroha.

■Story development

The story begins with Tsutsui Hikaru, an otaku boy immersed in the two-dimensional world, being confessed to by Igarashi Iroha, a beautiful, realistic girl, and the two entering into a romantic relationship. While Hikaru is at the mercy of Iroha's unrestrained personality, his love for her gradually deepens. Each episode depicts the development of Hikaru and Iroha's relationship, while also depicting their interactions with their friends and their individual growth, realistically expressing the bittersweetness of youth.

■Charm of the characters

Each character in this work is unique and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. In particular, Igarashi Iroha is a beautiful girl who appears flashy on the surface and is rumored to have bad habits with men, but she also has a sensitive and kind side to her, and this side gradually becomes clear through her relationship with Hikaru. Tsutsui Hikaru's purity as an otaku and his inexperience with romance also evoke sympathy. Furthermore, supporting characters such as Ito Yuto, Ishino Arisa, Takanashi Mitsuya, and Ayado Sumie also have their own worries and growth, adding depth to the story.

■Animation and visuals

The animation by Hoods Entertainment has beautiful character designs and background art, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work. In particular, Iroha is depicted as a realistic beautiful girl, making for a highly visually appealing film. Additionally, scenes such as Hikari's otaku room and school are also impressive, giving a sense of the realism of everyday life. The color design and cinematography are also highly skilled, making the animation easy to watch overall.

■Music and Sound

The music for this work is by Akiyoshi Yasuda, and the memorable melodies evoke the bittersweetness of youth. In particular, the opening theme "Daiji na Koto" (by Quruli) and the ending theme "HiDE the BLUE" (by BiSH) match the atmosphere of the story and capture the hearts of viewers. In addition, the sound effects and background music by sound director Takumi Ito and sound effects by Yuika Shiraishi also play a role in livening up the story's development.

■ Recommendation points

"3D Kanojo Real Girl" is a very appealing youth romantic comedy. In particular, by depicting a love affair that transcends the boundaries between two and three dimensions, it realistically expresses the contrast between otaku culture and real human relationships. The growth of the characters and the deepening of human relationships are also carefully depicted, evoking empathy from the viewer. Furthermore, the animation and music are of high quality, making it a work that can be enjoyed visually and aurally. This is a work that I would especially recommend to people who are interested in otaku culture and those who like youth romantic comedies.

■ Related information and recommended works

The original manga for "3D Kanojo Real Girl" is written by Nanami Mao and published by Kodansha. A sequel, "3D Kanojo Real Girl 2," has also been made into an anime, which allows you to enjoy an even deeper story. Other recommended works with similar themes include "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute" and "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU." These works can also be enjoyed as youth romantic comedies that depict otaku culture and real human relationships.

■How to watch

"3D Kanojo Real Girl" is available to watch on various video streaming services. It is especially available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, and other streaming services, so you can enjoy it easily. Blu-ray and DVD are also available, and you can purchase it as a permanent edition.

■ Summary

"3D Kanojo Real Girl" is a youthful romantic comedy that is loved by many viewers as it depicts a love affair that transcends the boundaries between two and three dimensions. The characters' growth and the deepening of their relationships are carefully depicted, making it an animation that can be enjoyed visually and aurally. This is a work that I would especially recommend to those who are interested in otaku culture and those who like youthful romantic comedies. Please watch it and experience its charm.