Review of the movie "DanMachi" and "Orion's Arrow": An adventure that exceeds expectations

"Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? The Movie: Orion's Arrow": A Feast for the Gods and the Birth of a Hero

For fans of the "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" series, the release of the film on February 15, 2019 was a long-awaited moment. "Orion's Arrow" is a film adaptation of the anime series based on the original light novel, offering fans new adventures and excitement. The film has a script written by the original author, Fujino Omori, but it unfolds as an original anime story that is not found in the original novel. As such, it is enjoyable not only for existing fans, but also for new viewers.

story

The story is set in the labyrinth city of Orario, where the Divine Moon Festival, a tradition that dates back to before the age of the gods, is held. This festival is a special night when the entire city is bustling with colorful stalls and events, and enveloped in moonlight that illuminates the darkness of the night. Meanwhile, adventurer Bell Cranel, known as Little Rookie, and his goddess Hestia find themselves in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. However, far above the hustle and bustle of the city, the moon stands silently, waiting for the birth of a hero and the beginning of a new adventure.

Commentary

Although "Orion's Arrow" is an original story not found in the original novel, the screenplay was written by the original author Fujino Omori, so it has firmly inherited the charm of the world view and characters of the series. Directed by Katsushi Oumi, and animated by JCSTAFF, it has realized beautiful visuals and dynamic action scenes. In addition, by depicting the festival of the gods, it once again highlights the importance of "encounters" and "adventures," which are the themes of the series.

cast

Bell Cranel will continue to be voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Hestia by Inori Minase, making the cast familiar to fans of the series. In addition, the new character Artemis will be voiced by Maaya Sakamoto, who charmingly portrays her stern and disciplined character. Other notable voice actors include Maaya Uchida as Liliruca Arde, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Welf Crozzo, Soma Saito as Hermes, Saori Hayami as Ryu Lion, and Ai Kayano as Asfi Al Andromeda, all adding to the excitement of the series.

Main Staff

The original story and script are by Fujino Omori, the director and storyboard artist is Katsushi Oumi, and the directors are Katsushi Oumi, Shingo Uchida, and Yuta Takamura. The original character designs are by Suzuhito Yasuda, with character design assistance from Kunieda, and character design, prop design, and general animation director is Shigeki Kimoto. In addition, the monster designs and monster animation director are Hiroyasu Oda, sub-monster design is by Mitsuru Chiba, and the animation directors are Shigeki Kimoto, Ryoichi Oki, Masahiro Fujii, Yohei Yaegashi, Mika Takahashi, Yuriko Maeda, Masaaki Yamamoto, Yoshifumi Terai, Teppei Okuda, Isamu Fukushima, Kenji Terao, and Hiroyasu Oda. Assistant animation directors are Asuka Hayashi and Ryo Ishimaru, art director is Yasuhiro Okumura, color design is Tomomi Ando, ​​cinematographer is Shingo Fukuyo, editor is Kentaro Tsubone, sound director is Jin Aketagawa, music is Keiji Iuchi, planning is by Hiroyuki Ikeda, Yoshikuni Murata, Shuji Kitamura, Muneyuki Kanbe, Tsuneo Takechi, Shingo Kunieda, Masato Yoshida, Ryosuke Watanabe, Nobuhiro Osawa, Tomoyuki Miyata, chief producers are Nobuhiro Osawa, Seiji Miyazaki, Kohei Kawase, Yuji Matsukura, producers are Yuichiro Shiji, Noriyuki Akita, Ryutaro Kawakami, associate producers are Satoshi Fukao, Misato Aoki, Souji Miyagi, Yoshinori Hasegawa, Kyoko Endo, Yutaka Takeda, and animation producer is Mitsuho Matsuo. It is produced by EGG FIRM and GA Bunko, animation by JCSTAFF, special sponsors are SoftBank and Daiichi Kosho, distribution is by Warner Bros. Pictures, and the production company is the Movie: DanMachi Production Committee.

Main Characters

Bell Cranel is a boy who came to the labyrinth city of Orario with dreams of becoming a hero, and he achieved the feat of ranking up the fastest in history, growing into an adventurer who stirs up excitement in the city as the "Fastest Rabbit in History (Record Holder)". His nickname is "Little Rookie". Hestia is a goddess commonly nicknamed "Loli Big Breasts", and perhaps because she finds Bell so cute, she is reluctant to increase the number of members of her group other than him. She is said to be one of the three great virgin goddesses. Artemis is one of the three great virgin goddesses, and is a strict deity who values ​​discipline. She is said to be especially strict when it comes to love and romance. She is unusual for a god, as she is also willing to take up a sword and go to the front lines herself...

Main Robot Items

Orion's Arrow is a divine weapon that Artemis summoned from heaven to the mortal world and appears as an important item in the story. This weapon symbolizes Artemis' power and will, and plays an important role in the climax of the story.

Related Titles

The "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon" series includes the TV anime series "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon" and "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon II," as well as the spin-off "Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Side Story." These works delve deeply into the worldview and characters of the series, so by enjoying them together with "Orion's Arrow," you will be able to gain a greater understanding and be moved by them.

Theme songs and music

The ending theme "Under the Same Sky" was written by Satomi, composed and arranged by Watanabe Takuya, and sung by Iguchi Yuka. The inserted song "Moon Mirror" was written by Yozuki Manyo, composed and arranged by Iuchi Keiji, and sung by sana (sajou no hana). These songs deeply express the emotions of the story and resonate with the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Orion's Arrow" is a long-awaited new adventure for fans of the series, and a good opportunity for new viewers to discover the charm of the series. Although it is an original story not found in the original novel, it has been highly praised for firmly retaining the charm of the world view and characters of the series. In addition, it has been praised for its beautiful visuals, dynamic action scenes, and depiction of the festival of the gods, once again highlighting the importance of "encounters" and "adventures," which are the themes of the series.

The reasons for recommending this film are, first, that it offers fans of the series new adventures and excitement. Second, it is a good opportunity for new viewers to discover the appeal of the series. Third, the beautiful visuals, dynamic action scenes, and depiction of a festival for the gods once again highlight the importance of the series' themes of "encounters" and "adventure." Fourth, the stellar cast of voice actors and staff add to the excitement of the film. Fifth, the ending theme and insert songs deeply express the emotions of the story. Based on these points, it can be said that "Orion's Arrow" is a film that can be recommended to many viewers.

In conclusion, Orion's Arrow is a long-awaited new adventure for fans of the series, and a good opportunity for new viewers to discover the appeal of the series. It has also been praised for its beautiful visuals, dynamic action scenes, and depiction of the festival of the gods, which once again highlights the importance of the series' themes of "encounters" and "adventures." The stellar cast of voice actors and staff liven up the work, and the ending theme and insert songs deeply express the emotions of the story. From these points, it can be said that Orion's Arrow is a work that can be recommended to many viewers.