Review of "Seven Stars of Subaru": Charming characters and a moving story

Seven Stars Subaru - Shichisei no Subaru - Detailed Review and Recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

July 6, 2018 - September 21, 2018
1:58～

■Broadcasting station

TBS, BS-TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Noritake Tao, Buta (illustration)

■ Director

Ninshoji Temple

■ Production

・Animation Production: Lerche

■Works

© Noritake Tao, Shogakukan / "Seven Stars of Subaru" Production Committee

■ Story

Subaru, a party of elementary school kids, became legendary in the once globally popular MMORPG, Union. However, when the game ended, Asahihime also died in real life. Union was shut down and the members of Subaru were scattered. Six years later, high school student Yoto logged into the new Reunion and reunited with his childhood friend, Asahihime, who was supposed to be dead. Is she an electronic ghost, or...? This is the story of a "promise" between childhood friends, told through an online game.

■Cast

・Amahashi Yoto/Takanashi Kengo ・Kuga Asahihime/Omori Nissara ・Usui Satsuki/Kitou Akari ・Mikado Takanori/Ishikawa Kaito ・Clive-Veverley/Terashima Takuma ・Kusaka Nozomi/Hanamori Yumiri ・Elysia/Anzai Chika

■ Main staff

・Original work: Noritake Tao (published by Shogakukan "Gagaga Bunko")
・Character design: Buta・Director: Yoshito Ninshouji・Series composition: Takao Yoshioka・Character design and chief animation director: Yumiko Yamamoto・Prop design: Takao Takegami, Hiroyuki Honda・Magic circle design: Katsuyoshi Kishi・Monster design: Tomohito Hirose・Spirit and familiar design: Hiroshi Kajiyama・Effects design and supervision: Takashi Hashimoto・Action supervision: Yuji Moriyama・3D director: Sadanori Kaneda・Color design: Dairo Kaguchi・Art director: Tomonari Suzuki・Director of photography: Naoki Serizawa・Editor: Rie Ito・Sound director: Satoshi Motoyama・Animation production: Lerche
・Production: "Seven Stars of Subaru" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・Amou Yoto Subaru's front-line and a central figure who is positive about everything. After Asahihime's death, he spent six empty years in a semi-dazed state. Sense: Fighting Spirit: Manipulates the aura that flows through the body. A sense suitable for an attacker, with excellent offensive and defensive abilities.
・Kuga Asahihime Subaru's rear guard, an incredibly cheerful girl. She dies during gameplay. Sense: Shinsou: A sense that influences people's hearts. Asahihime's unique sense, "Propheata", is said to be the ultimate form of this.
・Usui Satsuki Subaru's front line, a girl who used to be a tomboy. She was always concerned about the emotionally wounded Yosho. Sense Magic: A sense that allows one to make a contract with a spirit and use it to manifest magic. The number of spirits one can contract with depends on each person's aptitude.
・Mikado Takanori Subaru's front line, a calm boy. He has feelings for Asahihime, but after the incident, he began to hate Yoto. Senses Tenri: A sense that governs the laws of the world. In addition to analysis and decomposition, it is also possible to transport matter if mastered.
・Clive Vivaris Subaru's rearguard. He is a childhood friend and the only one who has logged in from outside the country. He has an elusive, free-spirited personality. Sense: Transfiguration: A sense that can change the properties and attributes of things. There are many players who are unexpected.
・Kusaka Nozomi Subaru's rear guard, a shy girl. Six years later, she has become a magazine reader model. Sense Dream World: A sense that makes imagination a reality. Dependent on the power of imagination, the ability that manifests varies greatly from person to person.
・Elysia A mysterious girl who appears before Yoto and his friends. She seems to know something about Asahihime's appearance...? Sense Shinsou: A sense that influences people's hearts. Elysia's unique sense "Shinki Fuin" has the power to seal the other person's senses.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Reunion and Reunion (2018/07/06)
・Episode 2/Secret Feelings (2018/07/13)
・Episode 3/The Promise of That Day (2018/07/20)
・Episode 4/Dissonance (2018/07/27)
・Episode 5: Swirling Conspiracies (2018/08/03)
・Episode 6/Shiryu, Fighting Together (2018/08/10)
・Episode 7/In Search of the Sword (2018/08/17)
・Episode 8/Choice of the Future (2018/08/24)
・Episode 9: The Stars We Meet (2018/08/31)
・Episode 10/The Disappearing Girl (2018/09/07)
・Episode 11/Crawling Nightmare (2018/09/14)
・Episode 12/A New Legend (2018/09/21)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・360° Star Orchestra ・Lyrics, composition, and editing: hisakuni
・Song: Petit Milady
・ED
・Starlight
・Lyrics and composition: Mayumi Kaneko
・Editor: Kiyoyoshi Sato ・Song: Ellie Yamazaki

Subaru of the Seven Stars - Detailed Review

"Seven Stars: Re:Zero" is an original anime series that aired in 2018. It is a touching story set in an MMORPG. It was written by Noritake Tao, the original character designs were by Buta, the director was Yoshito Ninshouji, and the animation was by Lerche. This work was loved by many viewers for its depiction of friendship and promises within a game, and the boundary between the real and virtual worlds.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Seven Stars: Reunion" depicts the reunion and growth of the members of "Subaru," a party of elementary school students who played an active role in the once globally popular MMORPG "Union." The story begins with the shocking development that Asahihime, who dies in the game, also dies in real life, and centers around their reunion six years later in the new "Reunion." This setting leaves a strong impact on viewers, presenting a profound theme that questions the boundary between games and reality.

The scene where Yosho reunites with Asahihime deeply touches the viewer's heart. The mystery of whether she is an electronic ghost or something else is revealed as the story progresses, drawing the viewer in. The childhood friends' adventure to fulfill their promise also portrays the importance of friendship and bonds, leading to a touching conclusion.

Character Appeal

The characters in "Seven Stars: Subaru" are all unique and attractive. The main character, Amano Yoto, is a positive boy with leadership skills, and even after Asahihime's death, he continues to live on, never forgetting his promise to her. His growth and determination evoke strong empathy from the audience.

Kuga Asahihime is a bright and lively girl, and her death is a major turning point in the story. Her unique sense of "future vision (Profeata)" is an important key to the story, and the story depicts how her existence affects Haruto and the others.

Satsuki Usui is a kind girl who cares for Yoto, and her sense of magic is the ability to manifest magic through a contract with a spirit. Her growth and compassion for Yoto add depth to the story.

Takanori Mikado is a complex character who, while calm and intelligent, comes to hate Yoto because of his feelings for Asahihime. His Sense, "Tenri," is an ability that allows him to not only analyze and decompose, but also to transfer matter, and plays an important role in key scenes of the story.

Clive Veverley has a free-spirited personality and is the only person to log in from overseas to join Subaru. His Sense "Transformation" is the ability to change the nature and attributes of objects, and his unpredictable behavior adds thrills to the story.

Nozomi Kusaka is a shy girl who, six years later, is now a magazine reader model. Her sense of "dream world" is the ability to make her imagination a reality, and her growth and change are depicted.

Elysia appears before Yosho and his friends as a mysterious girl who seems to know something about Asahihime's appearance. Her sense, "Shinki Fuin", has the power to seal the other person's senses and is an important key to the story.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Seven Stars of Reiwa" are beautifully drawn and colored by Lerche, bringing the world of the game to life. The character designs are by Buta, and they are all unique and charming. The designs of the magic circles, monsters, spirits, and more are also meticulously detailed, making the game visually appealing.

In terms of music, the opening theme "360° Star Orchestra" is performed by petit milady, with lyrics, composition, and editing by hisakuni. This song will capture the hearts of viewers with its beautiful melody that symbolizes the story's themes of friendship and promises. The ending theme "Starlight" is sung by Yamazaki Erii, with lyrics and composition by Kaneko Mayumi, and editing by Sato Kiyoyoshi. This song will stay deeply in the hearts of viewers with its gentle melody that complements the story's moving ending.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Seven Stars" is a wonderful work that combines a touching story set in an MMORPG with charming characters, beautiful visuals and music. In particular, the theme that questions the boundary between games and reality and the adventure to fulfill a promise between childhood friends will evoke strong empathy and emotion in the viewers.

This work is recommended not only for those who like MMORPGs and online games, but also for those who like stories that depict the importance of friendship and bonds. It is also a work that should be watched by those who want to enjoy beautiful visuals and music. "Seven Stars" is a work that is sure to give viewers deep emotion and satisfaction.