A comprehensive review and recommendation of "Passion from the Fingertips -My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter-"Overview"My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Tanishi Kawano. It aired on TOKYO MX from July 8 to September 23, 2019, and attracted attention as a short anime consisting of 11 episodes. Each episode is only three minutes long, and depicts the love story between childhood friends, firefighter Mizuno Souma and office worker Fujihashi Ryo. story"See, I'm a bit of a playboy?" Ryo's childhood friend, firefighter Souma, asks him to set up parties every day. One day, when he thought that such a frivolous guy was not a love interest, his apartment caught fire and he ended up staying at Souma's place! Living under the same roof, he tries to keep his distance, but when he sees the injury he sustained when he saved him from the fire, he can't help but get closer - it would have been better if he had just been a childhood friend. He can't refuse the passionate gaze he's seeing for the first time. cast
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Appeal and evaluation of the workThe greatest appeal of "Genuine Passion from the Fingertips - My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter" is how it develops a dense story in a short amount of time. Within the constraints of three minutes per episode, it skillfully portrays the relationships and psychological portrayals of the main characters. In particular, the changes in the relationship between Souma and Ryo have the power to draw the viewer in. In addition, the show portrays the heroic actions in emergency situations and the human relationships in everyday life of a firefighter, creating a sense of realism for the viewers. The contrast between Souma's frivolous behavior and his serious nature also enhances the charm of the character. The acting of the cast is also superb, especially Ito Kento's role as Souma, who has an excellent balance of frivolousness and seriousness. Takamori Natsumi's role as Ryo also does a great job of portraying a character who is both strong and fragile. The supporting characters are also unique, adding color to the story. The technical skills of the staff are also highly praised. Visual elements such as character design, color design, and art setting add excitement to the story. In particular, scenes that create a sense of tension and romance, such as the fire scene and the night pool scene, are impressive. Recommended pointsHere are some reasons why I recommend this work:
Comparison with related works"Genuine Passion from the Fingertips - My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter" is a short anime that is often compared to "Orange" and "Your Lie in April" as a love story. However, it is unique in that it is set against the backdrop of the profession of firefighter and the story unfolds in a short 3-minute time frame. It also has a common appeal with "Hyouka" and "Hyouka" in that it depicts the gaps and growth of the characters. Impressions after watchingMy thoughts after watching the show were that I was impressed by the ability to portray deep emotions in such a short amount of time. I was moved by the changes in the relationship between Souma and Ryo, and by Souma's attitude as a firefighter. I also enjoyed the memorable subtitles for each episode, which gave me a sense of how the story would unfold. Overall, the visual beauty and appeal of the music combined to make this a very satisfying production. summary"Passion from the Fingertips - My Childhood Friend is a Firefighter" is a fascinating work that develops a dense story in a short time. The realistic portrayal of the love affair between childhood friends and the background of the profession of firefighter, the gap and growth of the characters, and the beautiful visuals and music have the power to draw viewers in. Please watch it once and feel its charm. |
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