Kandagawa Jet Girls review: The thrill of water jet racing and the charm of beautiful girls

Kandagawa Jet Girls - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 8, 2019 - January 7, 2020
From 23:30

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

KJG BOOSTERS

■ Director

Hiraku Kaneko

■ Production

・Animation Production: TNK

■Works

©2019 KJG PARTNERS

■ Story

Namiki Rin, who dreams of becoming a jet racer, transfers to a high school in Asakusa. Soon after moving to Tokyo, she gets into some trouble, but is saved by Aoi Misa, who happens to be there. Later, Rin arrives at the dormitory and reunites with Misa, and they end up sharing a room. The next day, while Rin and Misa are fishing in the Kanda River, the Musashino Girls' Academy Jet Racing Club appears in front of them, and they decide to compete in a jet race against Shishuin Kaguya and her partner Manpuku Kuromaru, with the right to use the river at stake...

■Explanation

In this world, jet racing has become a major sport, with two people in a team: a "Jetter" who controls the machine, and a "Shooter" who attacks the opponent with a water gun. Rin Namiki, whose mother is a legendary Jetter and who dreams of becoming a jet racer herself, leaves her island hometown and travels to Asakusa, Tokyo. There, she meets a cool and beautiful girl, Misa Aoi, and the two become partners. As they race against their rivals, they gradually deepen their bond.

■Cast

・Rin Namiki／Yu Shinohara・Misa Aoi／Riko Obara・Kaguya Shishuin／Azusa Tadokoro・Kuromaru Manpuku／Aya Suzaki・Pan Tzuyu／Rumi Okubo・Pan Tina／Naomi Ozora・Jennifer Peach／Lynn
・Emily Orange/Fairouz Ai/Shiraishi Manatsu/Anzai Chika/Midorikawa Yuzu/Maeda Kaori/Tamaki Fuka/Asai Ayaka/Midori Inori/Uchida Aya

■ Main staff

・Original work: KJG BOOSTERS
・Original concept by Kenichiro Takagi ・Director by Hiraku Kaneko ・Series composition by Gyō Zappa ・Original character concept by Hanaharu Naruko ・Character design by Tsutomu Miyazawa ・Machine design by Koichi Mugiya (CHOCO), Shichishiki Yamamoto (SUDACCI)
・Prop design/Yutaka Miya
・Chief animation directors: Tsutomu Miyazawa, Junji Goto ・Art directors: Norifumi Nakamura, Aiko Taira ・Art setting: Ayumi Sato ・Color design: Aiko Matsuyama ・2D works: Wataru Kosakabe ・Monitor works: Tomofumi Hasegawa ・3DCG director/director of photography: Takuya Ogata, Akane Fushihara ・Editor: Yoshiko Kimura ・Music: Noisy Cloak ・Sound director: Takatoshi Hamano ・Sound effects: Noriko Izumo ・Sound production: Magic Capsule ・Music production: Lantis ・Produced by: EGG FIRM
・Animation Production: TNK ・Production: KJG PARTNERS

■ Main Characters

Rin Namiki moved from Ojika, Nagasaki to Asakusa Girls' High School in Tokyo. She has a simple, cheerful and honest personality, so she can get along with anyone. Her mother is a legendary jet racer and she has great taste, but she has never participated in an official race before, so she is a complete amateur when it comes to knowledge. She becomes Misa's partner.

・Misa Aoi is Rin's partner and a shooter. She quit her favorite jet race for a certain reason, but after meeting Rin, she decided to start again. She has a cool personality and doesn't actively try to get involved with people, but while she is confused by Rin who is constantly trying to get closer to her, she gradually becomes a good partner.

Kaguya Shishuin is the ace jet racer at Musashino Girls' Academy, a prestigious private school in the jet racing world. She's a confident and proud young lady, but she's also a hard worker, secretly training herself thoroughly. She has a great teamwork with her partner Kuromaru, but she also has an overly strong obsession with winning.

・Full Stomach Kuromaru A descendant of the ninja who has served the Shishuin family for generations. A highly skilled shooter who prefers sniper rifles, he has a carefree and innocent personality. He can withstand any rigorous training, but he is a big eater and is always eating, so he doesn't like dietary restrictions.

・Pan Tzuyu The older sister of the twin unit "Hell's Kitchen," who is attracting attention in the jet racing world as idols who can sing and run fast. Although she usually behaves like an idol, she is quite sarcastic behind the scenes. She is dissatisfied with the school's policy that emphasizes idol activities over racing, and wants to race seriously.

・Pang Tina Tzuyu's twin sister with a bun hairstyle. In addition to the combination of twins, she is a shooter with amazing balance by maintaining the same body type as her sister Tzuyu. She is an idol with a setting of "a whimsical cat", but like her sister, she sometimes shows a glimpse of her cool true feelings.

Jennifer Peach is a scholarship student at the Japanese branch of California Coast High School, a prestigious jet racing school in the United States. She is a jet racer who has been studying abroad with Emily since last fall. She loves Japanese culture, especially samurai, but since most of her knowledge comes from the internet and games, she often remembers things incorrectly.

Emily Orange: Like Jennifer, Emily Orange is an American who loves Japan and is very straightforward once she believes in something. Unlike Jennifer, who is a fan of samurai, Emily Orange admires ninjas and her catchphrase is "Gozaru." In jet races, she is in charge of the shooter and is good at destructive blows with her bazooka.

Manatsu Shiraishi is a dark-skinned gal who attends Takadanobaba Girls' Academy in Shinjuku Ward, and although her academic ability is not very high, she has a bright and cheerful demeanor. She is in charge of the jet race. She is always easygoing, but she also has a pure side that makes her blush when she hears her partner Yuzu's raw dirty jokes.

・Yuzu Midorikawa Manatsu's partner. She has a loose and erotic personality and likes to be the center of attention. She is a shooter who uses a shotgun and participates in jet races for the prize money. Although she usually looks lazy, she sometimes makes remarks that reveal her sadistic side.

Tamaki Kaede is a student at Hijiribashi University High School, where students who want to become priests go. She had few opportunities to go outside as a child and spent all her time reading books, so she speaks in a diary-like manner. She is usually polite, but when she gets in the machine, her personality changes drastically. She is Inori's partner.

Inori Midori is Kaede's partner and the daughter of a shrine. She is polite and kind to everyone, but she is also too serious and doesn't understand jokes. She is also the scariest type when she gets angry. In the jet race, she uses a Gatling gun as a shooter and supports Kaede.

■ Main robot items

・Jet Machine/Orcano
A balanced model that can handle any situation.

・Jet Machine/Tamakaze
This aircraft boasts outstanding top speed, but has poor acceleration performance and bundling is difficult, making it suitable for advanced pilots.

・Jet Machine/Les Soeurs SL
The extremely lightweight body gives it excellent acceleration, but its top speed is slower than other cars.

・Jet Machine/Cuisine2 (Kizi2)
Even if other specifications are lowered, this tricky feature is specialized for acceleration when using the boost function.

・Jet Machine/XUIVER
It is maneuverable and has excellent handling performance, but its top speed is not so good.

・Jet Machine/Messi THE HUNTER (Messi the Hunter)
It specializes in maximum speed at the expense of acceleration. It has high stability and decent handling.

■Subtitle

Episode 1 / The Kandagawa River is Calling Episode 2 / Ace's Pride Episode 3 / Onobo-rin Episode 4 / My Favorite Episode 5 / Idol Racer Episode 6 / What the Two of Us Are Missing Episode 7 / The Reason for Running Episode 8 / Nyu-nyu-sama Episode 9 / The Jetter's Sudden Change Episode 10 / Summer Bite Receive Episode 11 / Rin Goes Home Episode 12 / Our Jet Race

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・BULLET MERMAID
Lyrics: Makoto Furuya Composition: Takao Yanagawa Arrangement: Takao Yanagawa Music Production: Lantis Singers: Yu Shinohara, Riko Obara

・ED
・RIVALS
Lyrics: Sasa Ando Composition: John Kanda Arrangement: John Kanda Music Production: Lantis Singer: Azusa Tadokoro

Evaluation

"Kandagawa Jet Girls" is an anime series that aired from October 2019 to January 2020, and is set in the new sport of jet racing. This anime attracted attention because it was an original anime, with no original source material. It was directed by Kaneko Hiraku, produced by TNK, and the music was by Noisy Cloak. Below, we will provide a detailed review of the story, characters, direction, music, and more of this work.

story

The story of "Kandagawa Jet Girls" is about Namiki Rin, who dreams of becoming a jet racer, transferring to a school in Asakusa, Tokyo, where she meets Aoi Misa and challenges herself to a jet race as her partner. The story begins with the first meeting between Rin and Misa, and depicts the process by which the bond between the two deepens as they race against various rivals. In particular, the contrast between Rin's simple, cheerful personality and Misa's cool personality is appealing, yet the way they support each other is fascinating. Each episode also depicts a showdown with different rivals, and the tension and thrill of the races keeps viewers hooked.

Although the story is basically self-contained in each episode, you can feel the growth and change throughout the series. In particular, it is moving to see Rin learn about jet racing and grow, and Misa overcome the trauma of her past. In the final episode, the bond between Rin and Misa is tested, which left a strong impression on viewers.

character

The characters in "Kandagawa Jet Girls" are unique and charming, capturing the hearts of viewers. The main character, Namiki Rin, has a simple and cheerful personality, and the charm of being able to get along with anyone. It is also intriguing that her mother is a legendary jetter, and Rin herself has excellent taste, which influences the progression of the story. Meanwhile, Aoi Misa is a cool person who does not proactively try to get involved with people, but she is depicted changing after meeting Rin. Her past trauma and passion for jet racing resonate with viewers.

The rival characters are also fascinating, and the pairing of Shishuin Kaguya and Manpuku Kuromaru is particularly memorable. Kaguya is a proud and hardworking girl, while Kuromaru is a carefree and innocent character, but also a skilled shooter. The twin unit "Hell's Kitchen" consisting of Pang Tzuyu and Pang Tina are also noteworthy characters, and their activities as idols and their passion for racing are depicted. The American duo Jennifer Peach and Emily Orange are also humorously portrayed for their love of Japanese culture, entertaining viewers.

In addition, the pairings of Manatsu Shiraishi and Yuzu Midorikawa, and Fuuka Tamaki and Inori Midori are also unique, and the background and growth of each character are carefully depicted. The drama woven by these characters is one of the charms of "Kandagawa Jet Girls".

Direction

The direction of "Kandagawa Jet Girls" is elaborately crafted to visually express the sense of speed and tension of jet racing. In particular, 3D CG is used extensively in the racing scenes, visually conveying the realism of the movements of the machines racing across the water and the attacks with water guns. In addition, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, making it easy to visually understand their emotional changes and growth.

In addition, the production is also excellent, matching each episode's theme and the personality of the characters. For example, the episodes featuring Pan Tzuyu and Pan Tina emphasize their glamor as idols, while the episodes featuring Jennifer Peach and Emily Orange humorously portray their love for Japanese culture. These productions help viewers to understand the story more deeply.

music

The music for "Kandagawa Jet Girls" is handled by Noisy Cloak, and effectively brings out the sense of speed of the races and the emotions of the characters. In particular, the opening theme "BULLET MERMAID" features the powerful voices of Shinohara Yuu and Obara Riko, making it a song that makes you feel the thrill of the race. The ending theme "RIVALS" features the beautiful voice of Tadokoro Azusa, and is a song that brings out the drama of the characters.

In addition, the background music for each episode effectively conveys the tension of the race and the emotions of the characters, helping to bring out the emotions of the viewers. In particular, the background music during the race scenes has the effect of heightening the sense of speed and tension, helping to draw the viewers into the story.

Recommendation

"Kandagawa Jet Girls" is an anime series set in the new sport of jet racing, and is a fascinating work that features the drama of unique characters and the sense of speed and tension of the races. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the new sport of jet racing and those who want to enjoy the drama of unique characters. The music is also attractive and has the effect of evoking the emotions of the viewer. Please watch this work and enjoy the world of jet racing.