The Magnificent Kotobuki: A thorough review of the fascinating aerial adventures and character depth

The Magnificent Kotobuki - A tale of girls soaring through the sky

The Magnificent Kotobuki is a TV anime series that aired in 2019, directed by Mizushima Tsutomu and produced by GEMBA. This anime is an original anime, and was developed as a new story without an original media. It was broadcast from January 13 to March 31, 2019, on TOKYO MX and BS11 every Sunday from 22:30 for 30 minutes. It consists of 12 episodes, and provided viewers with a new world view and the adventures of the characters.

story

The setting of The Magnificent Kotobuki is the world of Ijitsu, which is covered with wilderness. In this world, one day, the bottom of the world suddenly fell out, and various things started falling. Among them, something called "Yuhang" had a huge impact, and the existence of airplanes in particular greatly changed people's lives. Since then, the world has shifted to the sky.

Time passed, and the skies became filled with a variety of people, including merchant ships and their bodyguards, and rough air pirates. The Kotobuki Squadron, the bodyguards employed by the Ouni Company, is a group of skilled pilots made up entirely of girls who love to fly. Today, they continue to soar through the skies with their Hayabusa to protect their customers' precious cargo.

cast

The members of the Kotobuki Squadron are played by a stellar cast of voice actors, including Sayumi Suzushiro as Kirie, Eri Yukimura as Emma, ​​Ayaka Nakatani as Kate, Asami Seto as Leona, Hibiki Yamamura as Zara, and Miyu Tomita as Chika. Other important characters include Akiko Yajima as Madame Lulu, Keiji Fujiwara as Saneatsu, Misaki Yoshioka as Anna, Miho Okazaki as Maria, Miyuri Shimabukuro as Adi, Aoi Koga as Betty, Natsumi Kawaida as Cindy, Rumi Okubo as Natsuo, Youji Ueda as Johnny, and Nao Toyama as Liliko.

Main Staff

The director and sound director was Mizushima Tsutomu, the assistant director was Kobe Hiroyuki, the series composition was Yokote Michiko, the character design was Sugai Sho, the music was produced by Lantis, the production was Digital Frontier, the animation was produced by GEMBA, and the production was The Magnificent Kotobuki Production Committee. These staff members worked together to create a fascinating story and characters.

Main Characters

Kirie is a pilot with precise piloting skills and spatial awareness, and can fully utilize the aircraft's performance. Emma speaks politely but is actually very sarcastic. She is Kirie's childhood friend. Kate is a genius pilot who calmly performs tricky maneuvers that are impossible for ordinary people and shoots down enemies with machine-like precision. Leona is a calm, collected, and experienced captain of the Kotobuki Squadron, and has the longest piloting career in the squadron and is highly trusted by the other members. Zara is the vice captain of the Kotobuki Squadron who loves alcohol. She is like an older sister who watches over the team from a distance, and during battles she uses her wide field of vision to grasp the battle situation and give instructions to her allies. Chika is the youngest member of the Kotobuki Squadron, and is extremely energetic. Her body moves before she thinks, and she toyed with the enemy with unexpected attacks.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Moonlit night bodyguard
• Episode 2: The Wandering Six
• Episode 3: Lahama's Long Day
• Episode 4: Elite Fortress
• Episode 5: The Magnificent Areshima
• Episode 6: The Homeless
• Episode 7: Nasarin's 1 pound coin
• Episode 8: The Great Airship Robbery
• Episode 9: The Wanderer of the Red Dragonfly
• Episode 10: The Merciless Bomber
• Episode 11: Duel at Ikesuka
• Episode 12: The Kotobuki Squadron in the Sunset

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Soranone," was written, composed, arranged, and sung by ZAQ and was used from episode 1 to 11. The ending theme, "Those with Wings," was written, composed, and arranged by ZAQ and sung by Kotobuki Squadron members Kirie (Suzushiro Sayumi), Emma (Yukimura Eri), Kate (Nakaya Ayaka), Leona (Seto Asami), Zara (Yamamura Hibiki), and Chika (Tomita Miyu). The ending theme was used from episode 2 to 12.

Evaluation and Impressions

The Magnificent Kotobuki has attracted many viewers with its unique worldview and charming characters. In particular, the story of the adventures and friendship of the girls soaring through the sky moved and excited the viewers. In addition, the subtitles and story development of each episode were very well thought out, so the content did not tire the viewers.

The personalities of the characters were also very attractive, with each having their own unique charm: Kirie's precise piloting skills, Emma's sharp tongue, Kate's tricky piloting, Leona's calmness, Zara's attitude of watching over her team, Chika's energy, etc. The growth of these characters and the deepening of their friendships were also major highlights for viewers.

Music was also an important element in enhancing the appeal of this anime. The opening theme "Soranone" and the ending theme "Tsubasa Motsu Mono" by ZAQ resonated deeply with viewers and further enriched the worldview of the story. In particular, the ending theme was sung by the members of the Kotobuki Squadron, which succeeded in creating a sense of unity with the viewers.

Recommendations and related works

The Magnificent Kotobuki is recommended for those who like airplanes and adventures in the sky, and for those who like stories of girls' friendship and growth. Other works that also depict airplanes and adventures in the sky include "Strike Witches" and "Sky Girls." These works also allow you to enjoy airplanes and adventures in the sky, so they are definitely worth checking out for fans of The Magnificent Kotobuki.

Furthermore, if you are interested in the world and characters of The Magnificent Kotobuki, you should check out the official setting materials and character song CDs. Through these related products, you can enjoy the world of the work even more deeply.

Conclusion

The Magnificent Kotobuki is a wonderful work that has attracted many viewers with its unique worldview, charming characters, and moving storyline. It is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes airplanes, adventures in the sky, and stories of girls' friendship and growth. Please check out related works and related products to enjoy the world of this work even more deeply.