The appeal and evaluation of "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me!": A masterpiece of soothing anime

The appeal and evaluation of "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me!": A masterpiece of soothing anime

The appeal and evaluation of "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me!"

"Watashinitenshigamaiorita" (An Angel Flew Down to Me!) is a TV anime series based on the manga by Nanatsu Mukugi. It aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X from January 8 to March 26, 2019, with a total of 12 episodes. The anime was animated by Doga Kobo and directed by Daisuke Hiramaki. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as other related information.

story

The story of "Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me!" begins when Hoshino Miyako, an otaku and shy female college student, falls in love at first sight with Shirasaki Hana, an elementary school friend brought home by her younger sister Hinata. Miyako struggles to become friends with Hana, but Hana treats her as someone to watch out for. This is a sketch comedy that depicts the process of Miyako trying to become friends with Hana. We see Miyako growing up through her interactions with the incredibly cute Hana.

character

The charm of this work lies in its unique characters. The main character, Hoshino Miyako, is a socially awkward female college student whose hobby is making cosplay costumes. Her younger sister, Hoshino Hinata, is a lively girl who loves her big sister and is also Hana's best friend. Shirasaki Hana is a fifth-grade elementary school girl who loves sweets. Although she appears to be a reliable girl, she also has a weak side, such as her weakness for sweets. In addition, there are many other attractive characters, such as Himesaka Noa, a half-Japanese girl who thinks that anything is okay as long as she is cute, Tanemura Koyori, who wants to become a cool adult that people can rely on, Konomori Natsune, who is kind to everyone and always has a smile on her face, and Matsumoto Kaori, Miyako's classmate from high school who has a stalker-like personality.

cast

The cast of this work is also attractive. Miyako Hoshino is played by Reina Ueda, Hana Shirasaki is played by Maria Sashide, Hinata Hoshino is played by Rika Nagae, Noa Himesaka is played by Akari Kito, Koyori Tanemura is played by Hitomi Owada, Natsune Konomori is played by Naomi Ozora, and Kaori Matsumoto is played by Lynn. These voice actors breathe life into the characters, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

staff

The production staff of Wataten! is also impressive. The original work is by Nanatsu Mukugi, the director is Daisuke Hiramaki, the series composition is Yuka Yamada, the character design is Hiromi Nakagawa, the prop design is Yuki Nakano, the chief animation directors are Hiromi Nakagawa, Mai Matsuura, Yuki Nakano, and Chisato Kikunae, the art director is Yukari Yasuda, the color design is Kei Ishiguro and Masahiro Wu, the director of photography is Yasushi Kudo, the editor is Kentaro Tsubone, the sound director is Takeshi Takadera, the music is Takuro Iga, the music production is Flying Dog, the animation production is Doga Kobo, and the production is by the Wataten! Production Committee. These staff members work together to improve the quality of the work.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode also add to the charm of the work. Each episode has a different theme: Episode 1 "A Weird Feeling", Episode 2 "Super Cute", Episode 3 "Imprinting", Episode 4 "Can I Tell You a Story?", Episode 5 "Just leave it to me!", Episode 6 "My-nee Has No Friends", Episode 7 "I Don't Know What My-nee Is Saying", Episode 8 "Sometimes It's Better Not to Know", Episode 9 "Stay Until I Go to Sleep", Episode 10 "I Said Something I Shouldn't Have Said Again", Episode 11 "So It's All Your Fault", and Episode 12 "The Gaze of an Angel".

Related Titles

There is also an OVA for Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! The OVA contains episodes that were not shown in the TV series, making it a must-see for fans.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs of this work are also attractive. The opening theme "Carefree Angels" has lyrics by ZAI-ON, music by Eternal Truth, arrangement by Iga Takuro and WEST GROUND, and sung by Wataten★5. The ending theme "Happy Happy Friends" also has lyrics by ZAI-ON, music by Eternal Truth, arrangement by Iga Takuro and WEST GROUND, and sung by Wataten★5. These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me!" is a work supported by unique characters, a fascinating story, and a gorgeous cast and staff. In particular, the episodes depicting Miyako's process of trying to become friends with Hana and the growth of the characters will move viewers. The OVA also depicts even deeper episodes, making it a must-see for fans. The theme song also adds to the atmosphere of the work and captures the hearts of viewers. This work is recommended for those who are looking for healing and those who want to enjoy the growth of the characters. Please give it a watch.

More Information

"Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me!" aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X from January 8 to March 26, 2019. It aired every Tuesday from 10pm for 30 minutes, with a total of 12 episodes. It is based on a manga by Nanatsu Mukugi, published in Comic Yurihime (Ichijinsha). Copyright © Nanatsu Mukugi, Ichijinsha / Wataten Production Committee.

Recommended points

The recommended points of this work are as follows:

  • Characters with unique personalities
  • Miyako's process of trying to become friends with Hana
  • Episodes that show character growth
  • Awesome cast and crew
  • Charming theme song
  • Deep episode in the OVA

These points are what make this work so fascinating. Please watch it and experience its charm for yourself.

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