The appeal and evaluation of the OVA "Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me!": A special episode that fans must see

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

"Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! OVA" is an OVA based on the original manga by Nanatsu Mukugi, and was released by KADOKAWA and Media Factory on May 24, 2019. It is a work that succeeds in bringing out the best of the original work in a short 23-minute episode. This OVA was widely accepted not only by fans of the original work, but also by anime fans in general. Below, we will take a closer look at the story, characters, production staff, and appeal of this work.

story

"Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! OVA" is made up of four episodes. Each episode was selected to bring out the charm of the original work, and depicts the daily lives and growth of the characters.

EPISODE 01 "It doesn't disappoint"

This episode begins with the girls heading to camp in Chizuru's car. In contrast to Hinata, Hana, and Noa, who are excited by the magnificent nature they can see from the car, Miyako is the only one who is not excited. This episode is an important scene that not only highlights the personalities of the characters, but also deepens their friendship and bonds. A highlight of the episode is watching Miyako gradually open up in the extraordinary environment of camping.

EPISODE 02 "Always Together"

The second episode depicts Miyako's first year of high school. It begins with a scene in which Matsumoto Kaori is shocked to see Miyako concentrating silently on her work in the clothing club room. This episode delves deeper into Miyako's passion for making cosplay costumes and her friendship with Kaori. In particular, the scene in which Miyako confesses her hobby to Kaori for the first time is an important point in understanding her inner world.

EPISODE 03 "Let's change into this!"

The third episode depicts a scene in which the characters take part in a neighborhood Halloween event. It begins with Miyako preparing cookies to give to the children and imagining what Hana would look like in cosplay. This episode not only depicts Miyako's love for cosplay and her friendship with Hana, but also allows us to see new sides of the characters through the Halloween event. In particular, the scene in which Hana appears in cosplay is a major highlight for viewers.

EPISODE 04 "I'm the Big Sister"

The final episode depicts the story of Miyako before her little sister Hinata was born. It starts with Miyako expressing her eagerness to meet her new little sister, and then follows Hinata's birth and Miyako's encounter with the newborn. This episode delves deep into the sisterly love between Miyako and Hinata, and is packed with touching scenes that will leave viewers in awe. In particular, the scene where Miyako holds Hinata for the first time is so moving that it is impossible to watch without crying.

character

The appeal of "Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! OVA" is, above all, the individuality and growth of the characters. Below, we will explain in detail the characteristics and charms of the main characters.

Miyako Hoshino

Miyako is a socially awkward female college student whose hobby is making cosplay costumes. She is captivated at first sight by Hana, who Hinata brings home, and tries to become friends with her, but Hana treats her as a person to watch out for. Miyako's character resonates with viewers by depicting her introverted and socially awkward side, as well as her passion for cosplay and her love for her sister. The OVA in particular delves deeper into her growth and friendships, making her an even more fascinating character than in the original work.

White Flower

Hana is a fifth-grade girl who absolutely loves sweets. Although she appears to be a strong-willed girl who will put up with most things for the sake of sweets, she also has a weak side, such as her weakness for sweets. Hana's character is comforting to viewers by depicting her cuteness and love for sweets. In particular, the OVA portrays her friendships and growth, making her an even more charming character than in the original work.

Hinata Hoshino

Hinata is Miyako's younger sister and Hana's best friend. She is a lively girl who loves her big sister, Miyako, and puts her first in everything. She can get along with anyone, and her honest personality means she will say what she thinks no matter who it is. Hinata's character moves viewers by depicting her lively nature and sisterly love. In particular, the OVA delves deeper into her growth and sisterly love, making her an even more fascinating character than in the original work.

Himesaka Noa

Noa is a half-Japanese girl who thinks that anything is okay as long as she's cute. She was spoiled by her parents and those around her growing up, so she thinks she's the cutest in the world. She is easily hurt and easily gets depressed, but she also bounces back quickly. Noa's character resonates with viewers by portraying her cuteness and vulnerability. In particular, the OVA portrays her growth and friendships, making her an even more attractive character than in the original work.

Tanemura Koyori

Koyori is a girl who wants to become a cool adult that others can rely on. She and Kanon have been best friends since they were old enough to understand. She tries her best to become someone others can rely on, but because she's clumsy, it doesn't go well at all. Koyori's character resonates with viewers by depicting her efforts and friendships. In particular, the OVA portrays her growth and friendships, making her an even more appealing character than in the original work.

Konomori Natsune

Natsune is a girl who is kind to everyone and always has a smile on her face. She has been best friends with Koyori since they were old enough to understand. She understands Koyori better than anyone else and knows that she can really be relied upon. Natsune's character brings healing to viewers by depicting her kindness and friendship. In particular, the OVA portrays her growth and friendship, making her an even more charming character than in the original work.

Kaori Matsumoto

Kaori was Miyako's classmate in high school. She had a crush on Miyako at the time and became a stalker. She often goes for walks on her days off (around Miyako's house or the convenience store she frequents). Kaori's character brings laughs to viewers by depicting her stalker behavior and her admiration for Miyako. In particular, the OVA portrays her as a more charming character than in the original work by depicting her growth and friendship.

Production Staff

The production staff of "Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! OVA" worked hard to bring out the best in the original work. Below, we will explain in detail the roles and contributions of the main staff members.

Director: Daisuke Hiramaki

Director Daisuke Hiramaki focused on portraying the characters' personalities and growth in order to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, scenes depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love for Hinata are sure to impress viewers. In addition, by showing new sides to the characters through events such as camping and Halloween, he has created a work that is even more fascinating than the original work.

Screenplay: Yuka Yamada

Based on the original story, scriptwriter Yuka Yamada chose four episodes to depict the characters' personalities and growth. In particular, the scenes depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love with Hinata created a story that moved viewers. In addition, by showing new sides of the characters through events such as camping and Halloween, she created a story that is even more fascinating than the original.

Storyboard: Michio Fukuda

Storyboard artist Michio Fukuda focused on depicting the characters' personalities and growth in order to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, he created storyboards that moved viewers in scenes depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love for Hinata. He also created storyboards that showed new sides of the characters through events such as camping and Halloween, making them even more appealing than the original work.

Directed by: Ryoki Kamitsubo and Daisuke Hiramaki

In order to maximize the appeal of the original work, directors Ryoki Kamitsubo and Daisuke Hiramaki focused on depicting the individuality and growth of the characters. In particular, they created scenes that moved the audience, depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love for Hinata. They also created a production that was even more appealing than the original work, by showing new sides of the characters through events such as camping and Halloween.

Chief animation directors: Hiromi Nakagawa, Chisato Kikunaga, Masayoshi Kikuchi, Hitomi Umiho

Chief animation directors Hiromi Nakagawa, Chisato Kikunaga, Masayoshi Kikuchi, and Hitomi Kaiho focused on depicting the characters' personalities and growth in order to bring out the best in the original work. In particular, they created moving illustrations for scenes depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love for Hinata. They also created illustrations that are even more appealing than the original work by showing new sides to the characters through events such as camping and Halloween.

Animation directors: Takuro Sakurai, Shohei Usami, Nicoti, Mayumi Fujita, Michiyo Sugawara, Luho Kin, Sayaka Ueno, Ken Miyano, Fumihiro Nagata, Hatakeyama Gen, Masaaki Yamano, Momoko Yano, Mariko Kubo, Noriko Tateguchi, Hiroyuki Ogura, Jun Yamazaki, Tomoya Hiratsuka

The animation directors, Takuro Sakurai, Shohei Usami, Nicoty, Mayumi Fujita, Michiyo Sugawara, Luho Kin, Sayaka Ueno, Ken Miyano, Fumihiro Nagata, Hatakeyama Gen, Masaaki Yamano, Momoko Yano, Mariko Kubo, Noriko Tateguchi, Hiroyuki Ogura, Jun Yamazaki, and Tomoya Hiratsuka, focused on depicting the individuality and growth of the characters in order to bring out the best in the original work. In particular, they created animations that moved viewers in scenes depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love with Hinata. They also created animations that were even more appealing than the original work by showing new sides of the characters through events such as camping and Halloween.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! OVA" is a work that has succeeded in bringing out the charm of the original work to the fullest. Not only does it move viewers by depicting the characters' personalities and growth, but it also shows new sides of the characters through events such as camping and Halloween, creating a work that is even more appealing than the original. In particular, the scenes depicting Miyako's passion for cosplay and her sisterly love with Hinata not only move viewers, but also delve deeply into the characters' growth and friendship, making it a work that is even more appealing than the original.

This work was well received not only by fans of the original work, but also by anime fans in general. In particular, it not only moved viewers by depicting the personalities and growth of the characters, but also showed new sides to the characters through events such as camping and Halloween, making it even more appealing than the original work. Therefore, this work is highly recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to anime fans in general.

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"Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me! OVA" is based on the original manga by Nanatsu Mukugi. The original manga is published by Ichijinsha and is loved by many fans. In addition to the OVA, it has been developed in various media such as a TV anime version and a movie version. In particular, the TV anime version is highly regarded as a work that has succeeded in bringing out the charm of the original work to the fullest, and by watching it together with the OVA, you can gain a deeper understanding of the characters' growth and friendship.

Above, we have explained in detail the appeal and evaluation of Wataten! OVA. This work has been widely accepted not only by fans of the original work but also by anime fans in general, and not only does it move viewers by depicting the personalities and growth of the characters, but it also shows new sides of the characters through events such as camping and Halloween, making it even more appealing than the original work. Therefore, this work is highly recommended not only to fans of the original work but also to anime fans in general.