The appeal of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya" and impressions of "Prisma☆Phantasm"

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Prisma☆Phantasm - Fate Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Prisma Phantasm

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Release date

June 14, 2019 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Kadokawa Animation

■Frequencies

63 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Hiroyama Hiroshi, TYPE-MOON

■ Director

Onuma Heart

■ Production

・Animation production: SILVER LINK.

■Works

©2019 Hiroyama Hiroshi, TYPE-MOON/KADOKAWA/Prisma☆Phantasm Production Committee

■Explanation

The slapstick comedy starring all the cast members of Prisma☆Illya begins here! Characters from the "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya" series gather together across the boundaries of parallel worlds! A completely new original episode supervised by Hiroshi Hiroyama, the original author. Another story of the girls is depicted.

■Cast

・Illyasviel von Einzbern/Mai Kadowaki・Miyu Edelfelt/Kaori Nazuka・Chloe von Einzbern/Chiwa Saito・Nanagame Moriyama/Mariya Ise・Ryuko Takemazawa/Emiri Kato・Jakka Kurihara/Kanae Ito・Mimi Katsura/Satomi Sato・Magical Ruby/Naoko Takano・Magical Sapphire/Yumi Kakazu・Shirou Emiya/Noriaki Sugiyama・Rin Tohsaka/Kana Ueda・Luviagelita Edelfelt/Shizu Itou

■ Main staff

・Director: Shin Onuma ・Screenplay: Kenji Inoue, Hazuki Minase ・Character design: Kazuya Hirata ・Sound director: Masaki Tsuchiya ・Sound effects: Noriko Izumo ・Sound production: Glovision ・Music: Tatsuya Kato, TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND

■ Main Characters

Illyasviel von Einzbern: A fifth grade elementary school student who was tricked by the Magical Ruby and turned into a magical girl.

Miyu Edelfelt Another magical girl who has a contract with Magical Sapphire.

Chloe von Einzbern: A dark-skinned girl born from Illya. Nicknamed Kuro.

- Rin Tohsaka A magician who was the former master of Magical Ruby. She is Luvia's eternal rival.

Luviagelita Edelfelt: A magician and former master of Magical Sapphire.

Magical Ruby: A special magical outfit called the "Kaleidostick" that can supply the user with infinite magical power. She skillfully persuaded Illya to become a magical girl.

Magical Sapphire: One of the "Kaleidosticks" and Magical Ruby's younger sister. She currently has Miyu as her master.

Shirou Emiya is Illya's stepbrother who attends the high school division of Homurahara Academy. To Illya, he is a kind and reliable older brother.

・Nanagame Moriyama
Among the four, he is the straight man. His tsukkomi, especially towards Ryuko, tends to be excessive.

・Takemazawa Ryuko A foolish character with overwhelming power. She behaves in an eccentric way and is constantly teased by everyone.

・Kurihara Suzuka She has a mature appearance and seems intelligent, but it seems that she is not. Like Nanakame, she is a straight man character.

・Mimi Katsura
Although she has the quietest personality of the four, she is sociable and the most sensible girl.

■ Theme songs and music

Kaleido☆Festival!
Lyricist: Yohei Matsui
Composer: Tsukasa Yatoki (Arte Refact)
Arrangement: Tsukasa Yatoki (Arte Refact)
Sung by: Everyone in the Homurahara Academy Elementary School Illyasviel von Einzbern (CV: Mai Kadowaki), Miyu Edelfelt (CV: Kaori Nazuka), Chloe von Einzbern (CV: Chiwa Saito), Mimi Katsura (CV: Satomi Sato), Ryuko Takemazawa (CV: Emiri Kato), Jakka Kurihara (CV: Kanae Ito), Nanakame Moriyama (CV: Mariya Ise)

After School Route Lyrics by Yohei Matsui
Composer: Yuki Honda (Arte Refact)
Arrangement: Waki ​​Masatomi (Arte Refact)
Sung by: Illyasviel von Einzbern (voiced by Mai Kadowaki), Miyu Edelfelt (voiced by Kaori Nazuka), Chloe von Einzbern (voiced by Chiwa Saito)

Review

"Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Prisma☆Phantasm" is a slapstick comedy film that brings together characters from "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya," a spin-off of TYPE-MOON's popular series "Fate." It was released on June 14, 2019, and was highly anticipated by fans. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal, highlights, and recommended points of this work.

Story and setting

"Prisma☆Phantasm" was produced as a completely new original episode under the supervision of Hiroyama Hiroshi, the original author. The story is a slapstick comedy featuring characters from the "Prisma☆Illya" series who come together across the boundaries of parallel worlds. Familiar characters such as Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, and Chloe von Einzbern go about their daily lives as magical girls, but they also get caught up in all sorts of troubles.

The greatest appeal of this work is that all the characters from the series come together in one place. By having characters who usually play an active role in separate stories act together, new chemical reactions are created, and there are plenty of scenes that fans cannot miss. In addition, it is also commendable that it has been designed to be enjoyable as a gag comedy while respecting the worldview of the original work.

Characters and cast

Each character in this work has their own unique and attractive characteristics. Illyasviel von Einzbern is a fifth grade elementary school student who was tricked by Magical Ruby into becoming a magical girl, and is charming for her innocent and cheerful personality. Miyu Edelfelt is another magical girl who made a contract with Magical Sapphire, and is characterized by her calm and steady personality. Chloe von Einzbern is a dark-skinned girl born from Illya, and is known for her free-spirited behavior.

The cast of these characters is also impressive, with the acting skills of the voice actors, such as Mai Kadowaki as Illya, Kaori Nazuka as Miyu, and Chiwa Saito as Chloe, bringing out the charm of the work. In addition, characters from the original series, such as Noriaki Sugiyama as Shirou Emiya, Kana Ueda as Rin Tohsaka, and Shizuka Itou as Luviagelita Edelfelt, also make an appearance, which is a pleasant surprise for fans.

Production and staff

"Prisma Phantasm" was directed by Shin Onuma and written by Kenji Inoue and Hazuki Minase. Character design was by Kazuya Hirata, sound direction by Masaki Tsuchiya, sound effects by Noriko Izumo, sound production by Glovision, music by Tatsuya Kato and TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND. This work, produced by this team of staff, faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms.

In particular, the work of character designer Kazuya Hirata is superb, not only recreating the characters from the original work in animation, but also skillfully incorporating deformations to suit the gag comedy. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and the music by Tatsuya Kato and TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND further enhances the slapstick comedy.

Theme songs and music

The theme song for this work, "Kaleido☆Festival!", was written by Matsui Yohei, composed and arranged by Yatoki Tsukasa (Arte Refact), and sung by the students of Homurahara Academy Elementary School. Characters such as Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, Chloe von Einzbern, Katsura Mimi, Takemazawa Ryuko, Kurihara Jakka, and Moriyama Nanakame all sing together to express the work's theme of "bonds with friends."

The insert song "After School Route" was written by Matsui Yohei, composed by Honda Yuki (Arte Refact), and arranged by Wakita Masatomi (Arte Refact), and is sung by Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, and Chloe von Einzbern. This song plays during scenes depicting the daily lives of magical girls, delving deeply into the emotions of the characters.

Recommended points

"Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Prisma☆Phantasm" can be recommended for the following reasons.

1. **A must-see character gathering for fans of the series**: The scenes where all the characters from the original series come together are a highlight that fans cannot miss. Characters who usually play an active role in separate stories act together, bringing out new charms.

2. **Perfection as a comedy**: It is commendable that it has been devised to be enjoyable as a comedy while respecting the worldview of the original. The slapstick comedy of the characters provides both laughter and emotion at the same time.

3. **Amazing cast and staff**: The acting skills of the voice actors, such as Mai Kadowaki as Illya, Kaori Nazuka as Miyu, and Chiwa Saito as Chloe, enhance the appeal of the work. In addition, the work of the staff, including director Shin Oonuma, screenwriters Kenji Inoue and Hazuki Minase, and character designer Kazuya Hirata, is also impressive.

4. **Memorable theme songs and music**: Songs such as "Kaleido☆Festival!" and "After School Route" add to the atmosphere of the series. The lyrics and melodies that delve deeply into the characters' feelings are a touching point for fans.

summary

"Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Prisma☆Phantasm" is a slapstick comedy film that brings together all the characters from "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya," a spin-off of TYPE-MOON's popular "Fate" series. This film respects the worldview of the original while successfully bringing out new charms, making it a must-see for fans of the series. The stellar cast and staff, as well as the memorable theme song and music, are also points not to be missed. Be sure to experience its charm at the theater.