DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA - In-depth review and recommended points

DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA - In-depth review and comprehensive guide

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ First appearance date

February 10, 2019 - April 10, 2019
0:00～

■ How it first appeared

Bandai Channel

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■Original Story

・Planning/Sunrise

■ Director

Takeshi Furuta

■ Production

・Production: Sunrise

■Works

©SUNRISE/DD PARTNERS

■ Story

In the city-state of Lisvalletta, where two suns rise, a dangerous drug called "Anthem" is circulating, and the Special Crimes Investigation Unit of the specialized investigative agency SEVEN-O is handling the case. Kirill Vrubel, a young police officer who dreams of becoming a hero, is assigned to SEVEN-O by chance, and teams up with veteran investigator Douglas Billingham as a "double-decker" to tackle various cases involving Anthem.

■Cast

・Doug/Tetsu Mikami・Kiril/Kohei Amazaki・Dina/Saori Hayami・Kay/Chika Anzai・Max/Yoh Daichi・Yuri/Atsumi Tanezaki・Travis/Rikiya Koyama・Sophie/Aya Endo・Apple/Takuma Nagatsuka・Derrick/Tsuyoshi Koyama・Mila/Yuki Fujiwara・Oya/Masako Isobe・Marc Berger/Hiroki Toji・Yousef/Yoshimasa Hosoya・Guillermo/Kenji Nomura・Olivia/Kohei Amazaki・Proprietress/Masako Isobe

■ Main staff

Director: Takeshi Furuta Series Composition: Tomohiro Suzuki Screenplay: Tomohiro Suzuki, Erika Yoshida Main Character Design: Masakazu Katsura Animation Character Design: Norihiro Itagaki Design Works: Masami Ozone Concept Design: Yohei Kodama, Kenji Ando Set Design: Takashi Miyamoto Series Director: Ryo Ando Color Design: Rumiko Nagai Art Director: Yusuke Mizuno Art Supervision: Junichi Azuma CG Director: Itsuki Ito CG Modeling Chief: Shotaro Takahashi, Kensuke Kushida Director of Photography: Haruhi Goto Editing: Eiichi Nishimura (Taback)
・Sound Director: Eriko Kimura ・Sound Effects: Katsuhiro Nakano ・Music Selection: Maiko Goda ・Music: Yuki Hayashi ・Producer: Kazuhiko Tamura ・Planning: Sunrise ・Production: Sunrise

■ Main Characters

Doug (Douglas Billingham)
An investigator belonging to SEVEN-O with the rank of Sergeant. Nicknamed "Veteran." A cynical theorist, he has a dry side to him, seeing work as just that - work. With his excellent insight, he has led many cases to resolution.
・Kirill (Kirill Vrubel)
A young police officer who admires heroes and aims to become a detective who bravely confronts even the most dangerous criminals. He is nicknamed "Kariage." He has such good looks that he is mistaken for a woman. He has a simple way of thinking and is easily moved to tears, combining the purity of a horse with the lightness of a deer.
・Dina (Dina Del Rio)
She is an investigator belonging to SEVEN-O with the rank of police inspector. She goes by the nickname "Pink." Her style is far from the image of a detective, with hot pink pigtails, a tight mini dress, and platform boots.
Kay (Catherine Rochefort)
A new recruit who will be paired with Dina at SEVEN-O. Nicknamed "Rookie." A well-behaved, honor student type. A studious person with a brilliant mind. Like Kirill, he still has a long way to go as a detective.
・Max (Maxine Silverstone)
A SEVEN-O investigator with the rank of sergeant, she has a punkish style and is nicknamed "Boxer." She is an active girl who enjoys motorbikes, and rushes to the scene of investigations with the elegant Yuri on the pillion seat.
・Lily (Yuri Fujishiro)
An investigator belonging to SEVEN-O and Max's partner. His rank is assistant inspector. He is nicknamed "Robot." He is caring and has a gentle demeanor, but he is a genuine robot. He has strong arms and is good at handling heavy weapons.
・Travis (Travis Murphy)
The inspector in charge of SEVEN-O. Although SEVEN-O is a police organization, it is under the control of the military, and Travis is constantly being asked to navigate the difficult situation. He advocates the "Double Decker" system at SEVEN-O, giving his subordinates nicknames and trying to get them to call him "Boss."
・Sophie (Sophie Gainsbourg)
SEVEN-O's radio operator. He radios the investigators at SEVEN-O headquarters to provide them with information about the investigation, and casually handles Travis as he creeps closer.
・Apple (Apple Beaver)
A genius scientist with an exceptional IQ, he is in charge of everything from developing to maintaining the equipment used by SEVEN-O's investigators.
・Derrick (Derrick Ross)
Doug's former partner. He was injured during an undercover investigation and was hospitalized, but he left SEVEN-O to pursue his long-held dream of becoming a bartender and opened Derrick's Bar. His cooking skills are not so good.
・Mira (Valery Vrubel)
Kirill's older sister. His parents died before Kirill was old enough to understand, so Mila was the only blood relative he had. However, Mila suddenly disappeared from Kirill's sight without telling him the reason. After some time, by a twist of fate, she reunites with Kirill at Derrick's Bar.
・Landlady The landlady of the house where Kirill lives. A bold woman, she never loses an argument with the blunt Kirill. Although they are always fighting, she is also very caring and sometimes gives Kirill advice when he is troubled. She knows Kirill's weaknesses, and when Kirill doesn't listen to her requests, she hints at it.

■Subtitle

・EX #01/The Daily Lives of Seven Detectives (February 10, 2019)
・EX #02/Infernal Unfair! (March 10, 2019)
・EX #03 / Detective Kariage: Steam Murder Case Files! (April 10, 2019)

■ Related works

DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Stereo and Monologue ・Song by Kirisame Undertaker ・ED
Buntline Special
・Song: Vickeblanka

DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA - In-Depth Review

"DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA" is a spin-off of the Sunrise anime series "DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill" and was released on the Bandai Channel in 2019. Although it is a short episode consisting of only three episodes, it inherits the charm of the main series while developing the story from a new perspective, making it a must-see for fans.

Story and setting

"DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA" is set in the city-state of Lisvalletta and depicts the activities of SEVEN-O investigators who crack down on the dangerous drug "Anthem". While the main series focused on the duo of Doug and Kirill, this EXTRA focuses on the daily lives of other investigators and the process of solving cases. In particular, it depicts how the members of SEVEN-O build teamwork and how each character grows, providing viewers with a new perspective.

The city-state of Lisvalletta, where two suns rise, has a unique atmosphere and skillfully blends science fiction elements with realistic social issues. The existence of the drug "Anthem" symbolizes the darkness of society and human desires, and the way the SEVEN-O investigators confront it deeply moves viewers.

Characters and cast

The appeal of this work lies in its unique characters. It is well worth watching the SEVEN-O members, including Doug and Kirill, as well as Dina, Kay, Max, and Yuri, as they use their individual personalities to tackle cases. In particular, Dina's pink twintails and Yuri's robot abilities make a strong visual impact, enhancing the appeal of the characters.

The cast is also impressive, with the cynical tone of Doug played by Satoshi Mikami and the purity and lightness of Kirill played by Kohei Amazaki perfectly matched. Other cast members, such as Dina played by Saori Hayami and Kay played by Chika Anzai, also bring their characters to life. In particular, the contrast between Yuri's calm robotic side and her human side, played by Atsumi Tanezaki, will leave a strong impression on viewers.

Production and staff

Director Furuta Takeshi and the rest of the staff have inherited the quality of the main series while proactively incorporating new initiatives unique to EXTRA. The team of series composer Suzuki Chihiro and scriptwriter Yoshida Erika has diversified the story's development, keeping viewers from getting bored. The designs of main character designer Katsura Masakazu and animation character designer Itagaki Norihiro bring out the individuality of the characters to the fullest. Additionally, the work of color designer Nagai Rumiko and art director Mizuno Yusuke visually expresses the unique atmosphere of Lis Valetta.

The music also plays an important role, and Yuki Hayashi's songs heighten the tension and emotion of the story. In particular, the opening theme "Stereo and Monologue" and the ending theme "Buntline Special" are masterpieces that give a deep sense of the worldview of the work.

Episode-by-episode review

EX #01 The Daily Lives of Seven Detectives

This episode shows how the members of SEVEN-O go about their daily lives. The partnerships between Dina and Kay, Max and Yuri, as well as the duo of Doug and Kirill, are explored in depth. In particular, Dina's shopping scene and Yuri's maintenance scene provide an opportunity to understand the characters' personalities more deeply. Travis' struggles as a leader and Sophie's role as a radio operator are also depicted, emphasizing the importance of teamwork within SEVEN-O.

EX #02 Infernal Unfair!

In this episode, SEVEN-O takes on a new case. A conspiracy surrounding the drug "Anthem" is revealed, and the investigators use their respective skills to solve the case. In particular, Dina's battle scenes and Yuri's handling of heavy weapons are worth watching, making for a strong visual impact. There are also many scenes that highlight Kirill's growth and Doug's insight, which will surely impress viewers.

EX #03 Detective Kariage: Steamy Murder Case Files!

In this episode, Kirill takes on a murder case that took place at a steamy hot spring resort. Kirill will be testing his abilities in an extraordinary place like a hot spring resort. In particular, the reunion scene with Kirill's sister Mila is touching and will leave a deep impression on viewers. In addition, Derrick's new life as a bartender and his interactions with his landlord are also depicted, and the characters' relationships are explored in depth.

Related works and recommendations

"DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA" is closely related to the main series "DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill". If you haven't watched the main series, it may be difficult to fully understand the story and character background of EXTRA. However, EXTRA can be enjoyed as a standalone episode, so you can enjoy it even if you haven't watched the main series.

The reasons for recommending this work are the unique characters, the detailed story development, and the visual beauty. In particular, the world view that skillfully combines science fiction elements with social issues will deeply move the viewer. Another point not to be missed is the work of the luxurious cast and staff.

When watching "DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA", we recommend watching the main series as well. By doing so, you will be able to understand the character development and the background of the story more deeply. You will also be able to feel the unique atmosphere of Lisvaletta and the conspiracy surrounding the drug "Anthem" more deeply.

summary

"DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA" is a short three-episode series that continues the charm of the main series while developing the story from a new perspective. The unique characters' exploits, intricate story development, and visual beauty will deeply move viewers. In particular, the world view that skillfully combines science fiction elements with social issues is sure to leave a strong impression on viewers. Watching it together with the main series will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the character growth and the background of the story. "DOUBLE DECKER! Doug & Kirill EXTRA" is a must-see for fans.