The appeal and reviews of "O Maidens in Your Savage Season": Realistic portrayal of youth and depth of characters

"O Maidens in Your Savage Season": A coming-of-age drama depicting the conflicts of youth and sexual awakening

"O Maidens in Your Savage Season" is a TV anime series that aired in 2019 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mari Okada and Nao Emoto. The series is a coming-of-age drama that follows the struggles and growth of five high school girls in their sexual and romantic relationships through a series of events that begin with the topic of "what they want to do before they die."

story

One day, the five members of the Literature Club, Onodera Kazusa, Sugawara Niina, Sudo Momoko, Hongo Hitoha, and Sonezaki Rika, get excited about the topic of "what they want to do before they die." When Niina mentions that she wants to have sex, it makes them think deeply about sex. Each of them has their own values ​​and worries as they survive the rough seasons of adolescence.

character

The main character, Onodera Kazusa, is an ordinary girl with a delusional heart, who is in love with her childhood friend, Norimoto Izumi. Niina's words lead her to think more deeply about sex. Sugawara Niina is a mysterious beautiful girl, whose words "I want to have sex" are a turning point in the story. Sudo Momoko is Wasa's best friend, and is a pure-hearted character who has never had a romantic relationship before. Hongo Hitoha pursues her dream of becoming a writer and struggles to deepen her understanding of sex. Sonezaki Rika is the president of the literature club, and her obsessive-compulsive nature makes her averse to talking about sex.

Production Team

The series is directed by Masahiro Ando and Takuro Tsukada, and written by Mari Okada. Character design and general animation director is Kaori Ishii, and music is by Moe Hinata. Animation was done by Lay-duce, and the series aired on MBS and TBS. It aired from July 6 to September 21, 2019, with a total of 12 episodes, every Saturday from 2:25 a.m. for 30 minutes.

Theme song

The opening theme, "Otomedomo Yo.", was written, composed, and edited by HoneyWorks, and sung by CHiCO with HoneyWorks. The ending theme, "Yume Cinderella," was also written, composed, and edited by HoneyWorks, and sung by Momo Asakura. Both songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the work.

episode

Each episode depicts their daily lives and their inner thoughts, while also depicting their gradually deepening understanding of sex and romance. In episode 1, "The Taste of Pork Soup," the members of the Literature Club gather together and Niina's words emerge from the conversation on "what to do before you die." In episode 2, "Sexual Abduction," the girls are confused by the topic of sex, but gradually deepen their own thoughts. In episode 3, "Gas Explosion on the Bus," their friendship and trust are put to the test. In episode 4, "The Existence of Books," Hitoha tries to deepen her understanding of sex in order to write her own novel. In episode 5, "Something that Unknowingly Changed Me," Wasa begins to realize that she is in love with Izumi. In episode 6, "The Maiden in the Forest," the girls reflect on themselves through the time they spend in nature. In episode 7, "Beyond the Waves," the girls' inner waves are depicted, and their understanding of sex and romance is deepened. Episode 8, "Legend of Love," is an episode in which the girls gain a deeper understanding of love. Episode 9, "The Fox's Razor," depicts a scene in which their friendship and trust are put to the test. Episode 10, "The Hole," is an episode in which the girls gain a deeper understanding of sex. Episode 11, "No Dating Between Boys and Girls," depicts the girls sticking to their beliefs despite rebelling against the school rules. The final episode, "The Various Faces of a Maiden's Heart," depicts a scene in which the girls deepen their friendship and trust while each going their own way.

Ratings and Recommendations

"O Maidens in Your Savage Season" has been highly praised for its realistic portrayal of the struggles of adolescence and sexual awakening. In particular, the characters' psychological portrayals and growth processes are carefully depicted, deeply moving viewers. The anime also faithfully reproduces the unique atmosphere of the original work, which has earned it strong support from fans.

This work is recommended for those who like coming-of-age dramas and anime, and those who are looking for deep insight into sex and love. It is also a great work for those who enjoy stories of character development and friendship. In particular, it is a must-see for those who like the setting of a literary club and works that depict the struggles and joys of youth.

Related information

The original work of this work is a manga serialized in Kodansha's "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine", and is a collaboration between Mari Okada and Nao Emoto. When it was made into an anime, the atmosphere of the original work was preserved, but the anime added its own interpretation and direction. In addition, interviews with the cast and staff and behind-the-scenes stories of the production are also available, so it is full of interesting information for fans.

In addition, Blu-rays, DVDs, character song CDs, official guidebooks, and other related products have been released, allowing viewers to enjoy the world of the work even more. The latest information, fan art, and information on fan events are constantly updated on the official SNS and fan sites, and the fan community is very active.

summary

"O Maidens in Your Savage Season" has been well received by many viewers as a work that realistically depicts the conflicts of youth and sexual awakening. It depicts a story of character growth and friendship, as well as deep insights into sex and love, making it a must-watch for fans of youth dramas and anime. There are also plenty of related products and fan communities, allowing you to enjoy the world of the work even more deeply. We hope you will enjoy this work and live through the rough seasons of youth together.