Evaluation and impressions of "Passion from the Fingertips -My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter-" Complete Edition

Appeal and evaluation of "Passion from the Fingertips - My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter - Complete Edition"

"Genuine Passion from His Fingertips - My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter - Complete Edition" (hereinafter "Genuine Passion from His Fingertips") is an 8-episode web anime that was distributed on ComicFesta Anime Zone from July 8 to September 1, 2019. It is based on the manga of the same name by Kawano Tanishi, and was animated by studio HōKIBOSHI. It is directed by Watase Toshihiro, written by Tonbo, and character designed by Sato Katsuyuki. While this work is a romantic comedy about the love affair between a childhood friend who is a firefighter and an office lady, it also includes tense scenes such as fires and rescue missions.

story

The protagonist, Fujihashi Ryo, is an office lady working for a manufacturing company, and is loved by those around her for her positive personality and leadership. Her childhood friend, Mizuno Souma, is a firefighter who is constantly going to group dates, and although he acts frivolous, he is a serious young man at heart. Although Ryo is fed up with Souma's frivolousness, he continues to ask her to set up group dates. However, one day, Ryo's apartment catches fire and she ends up staying at Souma's room. While spending time under the same roof, Ryo sees Souma's injury and can't help but approach him. Feelings that go beyond childhood friends begin to sprout, and the distance between the two gradually closes.

character

The charm of this work lies in the characters, who are full of individuality. The main character, Fujihashi Ryo, is a positive woman who strives to enrich both her work and private life, and the story depicts her growth and love life. Mizuno Souma, despite his frivolous behavior, also shows a serious and reliable side, such as when he saves Ryo from a fire. Izumi Tomoki, Souma's colleague, is a cheerful mood maker, and his love life as he is looking for a girlfriend is one of the things to look forward to. In addition, Hase Jun, a senior to Souma and Izumi, is a feminist who is kind to women, and his tact adds color to the story. Watanabe Midori, Ryo's junior, is a younger woman who is good at being spoiled, and the episodes about her who loves to talk about love are also fascinating. In addition, Shinoda Ayako, an office lady at a different company from Ryo, is a fun and straightforward adult woman, and Sasahara Emi, Ryo's colleague, is a hardworking and friendly woman. The human relationships and love life woven by these characters are the highlights of this work.

Production Staff

The production staff of "Genuine Passion from the Fingertips" worked hard to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest. Director Watase Toshihiro directed the film with attention to detail in order to recreate the atmosphere of the original work in the anime. Screenwriter Tonbo faithfully reproduced the story of the original work while incorporating developments unique to anime. Character designer Sato Katsuyuki portrayed the characters of the original work in an attractive way in the anime, and chief animation director Sato Katsuyuki and Gai Kakuto consistently unified the character designs. Color designer Washimi Junpei focused on the colors in order to recreate the atmosphere of the original work in the anime. Art setting designer Uegaki Yukiko and art director Miyake Masakazu focused on the art in order to recreate the world view of the original work in the anime. Director of photography Chojuro focused on the photography in order to recreate the atmosphere of the original work in the anime. Editor Shinkai Kouki focused on the editing in order to recreate the story of the original work in the anime. Sound director Takahiro Enomoto and sound production studio Studio Mouse focused on the sound in order to recreate the atmosphere of the original work in the anime. Thanks to the efforts of these staff members, "Yubisaki Kara Honki no Netsujou" has become a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

Ending Theme

The ending theme "BLAZING LUV!!" is a song written by Rei Hinooka, composed and arranged by Koichi Morita, and sung by trI☆Fighter (Souma Mizuno (CV: Margarine Tengu), Tomoki Izumi (CV: Kinniku Ii), and Jun Hase (CV: Yu Asagi)). The lyrics and melody of this song symbolize the love story between Souma and Ryo, making it a song that will resonate with viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Yubisaki Kara Honki no Nesshou" has been highly praised as an anime that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, the depiction of the love lives and relationships of the unique characters has been well received by viewers. It also includes tense scenes such as fires and rescue missions, making it a work that can be enjoyed not only as a romantic comedy, but also as a suspenseful work. Furthermore, the ending theme "BLAZING LUV!!" is a song that resonates with viewers, making it a highly polished work overall.

This work is recommended for viewers who like romantic comedies and love stories, people who like unique characters, and people who like tense scenes such as fires and rescues. It is also recommended for people who like the ending theme "BLAZING LUV!!". "Yubisaki Kara Honki no Nesshou" is an anime work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, and is loved by many viewers.

More Information

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

comics

■ First appearance date

July 8, 2019 - July 8, 2019
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■ How it first appeared

ComicFesta Anime Zone

■Frequencies

3 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 8

■Original Story

Kawano snail

■ Director

Toshihiro Watase

■ Production

・Animation production: studio HōKIBOSHI

■Works

©Tanishi Kawano/Suiseisha Inc.