Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san: A thorough analysis of this harem comedy about a charming ghost girl!

"Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san" - A heartwarming comedy about hot springs and ghosts

"Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san" is a TV anime series based on the popular manga by Miura Tadahiro. It aired from July 14 to September 29, 2018, and was available on TOKYO MX and BS11. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, directed by Nagasawa Tsuyoshi and produced by XEBEC. It is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest while entertaining viewers with the unique expressions that only anime can offer.

story

The protagonist, Fuyuzora Kogarashi, is a physical psychic struggling with debt. He decides to live in "Yuragi-sou," a former hot spring inn rumored to have extremely cheap rent, and comes to the steamy hot springs resort. However, there is a rumor that "the ghost of a high school girl who committed suicide" appears in Yuragi-sou, which is the reason why people do not come near it. Kogarashi is eager to exorcise the ghost and find a place to live in peace, but the ghost that appears is Yunohana Yuuna, who is cute and a little clumsy, a good-natured earthbound spirit with no ill intentions. Thus begins the exciting cohabitation life of earthbound spirit Yuuna and psychic Kogarashi in Room 4 of Yuragi-sou.

character

There are many unique characters in Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san. The main character, Fuyuzora Kogarashi, is a high school student with physical psychic abilities, and because he is possessed by various spirits, he has many special skills. Yunohana Yuuna is a female high school student who is a ghost of Yuragi-sou, and has the unique ability to generate poltergeists when she is embarrassed. Miyazaki Chisaki is Kogarashi's classmate and is a beautiful girl of idol-level, but she also has a tendency to have slightly erotic delusions. Amano Sagiri is a member of the Chuuma Ninja Army, a group of psychic ninjas who punish monsters, and is actually quite shy. Arahato Nonko is a sexy older woman who is always drinking alcohol, and is a demon descended from Shuten-doji. Fushiguro Yayo is a cat-like girl who always looks sleepy, and is loved by the cat god, and has cat ears and a tail. Nakai Chitose, despite her young appearance, is the oldest zashiki-warashi in Yuragi-sou, and can control people's fortunes. Oboro Shinto is a Shinto who serves the Ryuga family and is planning to have a child with Kogarashi for the Ryuga family. Koyuzu Shigaraki is a monster tanuki girl who admires Chisaki and studies her breasts.

cast

The voice actors who play each character are also impressive. Yuki Ono plays Fuyuzora Kogarashi, Miyuri Shimabukuro plays Yuuna Yunohana, Eri Suzuki plays Chisaki Miyazaki, Rie Takahashi plays Amano Sagiri, Ai Kakuma plays Nonko Arahato, Yui Ogura plays Fushiguro Yaya, Ayaka Harada plays Chitose Nakai, Mikako Komatsu plays Shintou Oboro, and Anzu Haruno plays Shigaraki Koyuzu. Their acting makes the characters even more appealing.

staff

The original work is by Tadahiro Miura, the director is Tsuyoshi Nagasawa, the character designer is Kyoko Takeya, the series composition is Hideaki Koyasu, the sound director is Jin Aketagawa, and the music is by Tomoki Kikutani. The teamwork of each staff member has brought out the unique charm of anime while faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work.

episode

The subtitles of each episode are also appealing. Starting with episode 1, "Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs," episode 2, "Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Table Tennis," episode 3, "Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Go to School," episode 4, "Yokai Watching! Sagiri/Yaya, Cautiously," episode 5, "Yuuna and the Physical Examination/Nonko and the Battlefield," episode 6, "Nakai and the Secret Adventure/A Sweet Day Off with Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs," episode 7, "Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Spirited Away," episode 8, "Oboro and the Haunted Hot Springs," episode 9, "Chisaki and the Haunted Hot Springs," episode 10, "Overly Aggressive Sagiri/Seaside School and Kogarashi," episode 11, "Cheek Dance and Yuuna and the Final Exams," and episode 12, "Yuragi-sou and Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs." Each episode is different.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Pink Typhoon" with lyrics by Otsuka Rie, music by Fujii Mariko, arrangement by Saku, and vocals by Haruna Luna. The ending theme is "Happen ~Blown by the Cold Wind~" with lyrics by Kawada Mami, music and arrangement by Nakazawa Tomoyuki, and vocals by Yunohana Yuuna, Miyazaki Chisaki, and Ameno Sagiri. These songs are also important elements that add to the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san" is a heartwarming comedy anime with themes of hot springs and ghosts. It brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest while entertaining viewers with expressions that are unique to anime. The charms of the series lie in the dialogue between the unique characters and the humorous episodes set in hot springs. The voice actors' performances and theme song also add to the charm of the series. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes hot springs, ghosts, and comedy anime.

Furthermore, this work will satisfy even fans of the original manga. It has been highly praised for faithfully recreating the worldview of the original while adding new charms that are unique to anime. In addition, the backgrounds and relationships of each character are carefully depicted, and the storytelling that draws the viewer in is excellent.

"Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san" is a heartwarming comedy about hot springs and ghosts, and has been loved by many viewers. Please watch it once and experience its charm.