Nobunaga Sensei's Young Bride: What is the appeal of this unique anime that combines history and humor?

"Nobunaga Sensei's Young Bride": The appeal of an age-gap romantic comedy that blends the Sengoku period and modern times

"Nobunaga Sensei's Young Bride" is a TV anime series that aired in 2019 and is based on the manga of the same name by Konno Azure. The series depicts an age-gap love comedy between a girl who travels back in time from the Sengoku period and a modern-day teacher who loves dating games. It aired on AT-X and TOKYO MX from April 6 to June 22, 2019, with a total of 12 episodes. Each episode is short, only 10 minutes long, but is packed with a dense story and charming characters.

story

The main character, Oda Nobunaga, is a teacher who loves dating games, and dreams of a harem of girls surrounding him. However, in reality, he has never even had a girlfriend, and this is just a dream within a dream. One day, a 14-year-old girl named Saito Kicho, who has traveled back in time from the Sengoku period, suddenly appears before him. Kicho mistakes Nobunaga for Oda Nobunaga, and the story begins with a bizarre turn of events in which she pressures him into having a child.

The story is set in a time war where Kicho was supposed to marry Nobunaga in a political marriage during the Warring States period, but ends up traveling back in time to the present day. She believes Nobunaga to be Nobunaga, and tries to marry him in order to become husband and wife. This age gap romantic comedy between a teacher with a gal game brain and a princess with a Warring States brain is a story that is a mix of laughter and emotion.

character

Oda Nobunaga (CV: Sakai Kodai) is a teacher who loves gal games and is a descendant of Oda Nobunaga. His students call him "Nobunaga Sensei." His dream is to build a harem, but reality is harsh, and with the appearance of Kicho, his dream may come closer to reality, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.

Saito Kicho (voiced by Akari Uehara) is a 14-year-old girl from the Sengoku period who mistakes Nobunaga for Nobunaga and pressures him into having a child with her. The highlight of the story is how her purity and the values ​​of the Sengoku period blend into modern life.

Yoshino Ikoma (CV: Ari Ozawa) is a concubine of Nobunaga, a character who has been reincarnated from the Sengoku period to the present day. She died at the age of 29, but was reincarnated as a young woman and hopes to have a relationship with Nobunaga again. It will be interesting to see how her presence will affect Nobunaga.

Biwajima Mayu (CV: Konomi Yuzaki) is a student of Nobunaga who secretly has feelings for him. She also has a unique background as a BL fan, and the mystery of her hearing the voices of other people in her mind adds depth to the story.

Yuri Hoshigaoka (CV: Marika Tanaka) is a fellow teacher of Nobunaga, and is known for her large and beautiful breasts. She also has a mysterious ability to hear the voices of other people in her mind.

Anna Atsuta (voiced by Moe Toyoda) is Nobunaga's student and Biwajima Mayu's best friend. She is fearless and often makes harsh remarks to Nobunaga.

Ichika Oda (voiced by Suzuna Kinoshita) is Nobunaga's younger sister and is a character who worries about her dreamy brother. Seeing Nobunaga's actions from her perspective provides a new perspective to the story.

staff

The director is Teika Sasaki, the series composition is Yuzo Yo, the character design is Takashi Nishikawa, the prop design is Shunsuke Kikuchi, the art is NAMU ANIMATION, the color design is Naoto Kondo, the cinematographer and editor is Kazuto Horikawa, the sound director is Nobuyuki Abe, the sound production is Onreed, the music production is Updream, and the animation production is Animation Studio Seven. The original work is "Nobunaga Sensei's Young Bride" by Konno Azure (serialized in Futabasha's "Monthly Action").

episode

In episode 1, "My Wife Has Come, but It's Good" (2019/04/09), the story begins with a shocking turn of events in which Kicho appears before Nobunaga and pressures him to have a child. In episode 2, "Nobunaga's Decision" (2019/04/16), Nobunaga decides what to do about his relationship with Kicho. In episode 3, "Kicho Goes to School" (2019/04/23), Kicho experiences modern school life and shows her growth. In episode 4, "To Inabayama Castle" (2019/04/30), Kicho's past is revealed and her relationship with Nobunaga deepens. In episode 5, "The Second One" (2019/05/07), Ikoma Yoshino appears, and a new woman appears around Nobunaga. In episode 6, "I'll Wash Your Back" (2019/05/14), the relationship between Nobunaga and Kicho deepens even further. In episode 7, "The Third Person" (2019/05/21), Biwajima Mayu appears, and Nobunaga's harem expands. In episode 8, "The Fourth Person" (2019/05/28), Hoshigaoka Yuri appears, and more women are added to Nobunaga's circle. In episode 9, "The Reason for Love" (2019/06/04), the feelings of the characters who have feelings for Nobunaga are depicted. In episode 10, "The Fifth Person!?" (2019/06/11), Atsuta Anna appears, and more women are added to Nobunaga's circle. In episode 11, "Jitokuin and Onabe's Hope" (2019/06/18), the past of Ikoma Yoshino and Kicho is revealed, and the relationship with Nobunaga deepens. In episode 12, "My Wife Said She Won't Come Home" (2019/06/25), the story concludes with Kicho being forced to decide whether to stay in the present day or return to the Sengoku period.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Koi Seyo Minna, Hai!", was used from episode 1 to 11. The lyrics were written by Hata Aki, the music was composed and arranged by Tom-H@ck, and the song was sung by Pyxis. It was used as the ending theme for episode 1. The ending theme, "Returner Butterfly", was used from episode 2 to 12. The lyrics were written by Matsui Yohei, the music was composed by Shunryu, the music was arranged by Nakado Tomohiro, and the song was sung by Tachibana Rika. These songs add to the atmosphere of the story and capture the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Nobunaga Sensei's Young Bride" has been well received by many viewers as an age-gap romantic comedy that intertwines the Sengoku period and the present day. The unusual combination of a teacher who loves dating games and a princess from the Sengoku period has generated laughter and emotion, drawing viewers in. The characters' personalities stand out, and Kicho's purity and Nobunaga's dating game brain in particular add excitement to the story. Additionally, the dense story unfolds in a short 10-minute time slot, which has also been praised.

This work is recommended for those who like romantic comedies and those who want to enjoy the gap between the Sengoku period and modern times. It is also enjoyable for those who like dating games and time-slip stories. You can enjoy watching the characters grow and their relationships change, and although it is a short series of 12 episodes, it is a satisfying work.

In addition, the original manga of this work is also very popular, so fans of the original can also enjoy the anime version. The anime version firmly incorporates the essence of the original, but also includes special effects and additional scenes that are unique to anime, so even fans of the original will find something new.

Overall, "Nobunaga Sensei's Young Bride" is a love story about an age gap that is both funny and moving, and has been loved by many viewers. You can enjoy the gap between the Sengoku period and the present day, and follow the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships, so be sure to give it a watch.