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Yokai Academy Y ~Encounter with N~ Review and Recommendation

"Yokai Academy Y: Encounter with N" is a TV anime series based on the game by Level-5, which aired on TV Tokyo from December 27, 2019 to April 2, 2021. It is a long series of 63 episodes, and has entertained many viewers as a gag-filled yokai adventure drama. In this review, we will go into detail about the overview, story, characters, staff, music, subtitles, etc. of the work, and also introduce recommended points.

Overview

"Yokai Academy Y ~Encounter with N~" is set at the super elite school Y Academy and tells the story of the "YSP Club" led by Terabayashi Jinpei, who faces various mysteries. The members of the YSP Club transform into "Yokai HEROs" and solve the mysteries of the school, and the story is full of gags and touching episodes. During the broadcast period, the broadcast was temporarily postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but it resumed on May 8, 2020.

story

Packed with gags, this is a mind-blowing yokai adventure! Solve the mystery of Y Academy! There are many mysteries at the ultra-elite school, Y Academy... The "YSP Club," led by Terabayashi Jinpei, takes on these mysteries. They can transform into "yokai heroes"! The YSP Club is given the biggest mystery solving mission in history! Packed with surprising gags! A moving story that will make you cry! A new experience you've never experienced before is waiting for you!

character

Jinpei Teraba (voiced by Mutsumi Tamura)

She has a strong sense of justice and doesn't sweat the small stuff. Even if something unpleasant happens, she forgets about it as soon as she goes to sleep!

Tamada Mataro (voiced by Inoue Marina)

He's a boy who has always "just happened to" be lucky, and he hangs out with Jinpei and the others.

Koma Sandayu (voiced by Aya Endo)

He entered Y Academy under the same YSP criteria as Jinpei. He has been Jinpei's friend since elementary school and has a good understanding with him.

Other characters with unique personalities include Himekawa Fubuki (voiced by Tomatsu Haruka), Raidou Mera (voiced by Masuda Toshiki), Kyuubi Ryusuke (voiced by Kobayashi Chiaki), Momo (voiced by Kozakura Etsuko), Bakera (voiced by Ono Yuki), Shishiguro Kazuma (voiced by Hino Satoshi), Daioji Emma (voiced by Taketatsu Ayana), Usumizawa Haruhiko (voiced by Seki Tomokazu) and Kirigakure Ranto (voiced by Fukuyama Jun).

staff

Creative producer, original concept, and series composition: Akihiro Hino

Original: Level-5

Serialised in: Monthly CoroCoro Comic

Director: Hojo Fumiya

Original monster and character design: Takuzo Nagano, Miho Tanaka, Yuriko Itabashi

Character design: Toshiya Yamada

Music: Kenichiro Saigo

Sound Director: Ryo Tanaka

Animation Production: OLM

subtitle

Episode 1: Shocking!! My first love was...

Episode 2: The Melancholy of Mr. Miyazawa, the Giant Salaryman

Episode 3: Back to the Morning - Don't step on it

Episode 4: The Guess Notebook: If your name is written in it, you will become a Guess

Episode 5: Long queue! Chalijing Chocolate Factory

Episode 6: If you stop the camera, you'll be cursed

Episode 7: HANAKO - Queen of Morassita La Dameria

Episode 8: Encounter with N Have you seen a UFO?

Episode 9: Prison Break! Akatentraz Detention Center

Episode 10: Run! Y Times News Department

Episode 11: Giant robots are youth!

Episode 12: 24-hour escape: Mecha saves the Earth

Episode 13: Lord of the Pink: Conquer Incinerator Mountain

Episode 14: A Must-See for Gamers! Assassin is Coming!!

Episode 15: The shocking final answer! Quiz showdown: Jinpei vs Kirigakure

Episode 16: Is it wrong for a fat guy to fall in love with a handsome guy?

Episode 17: First love is like having your heart not there

Episode 18: I started working part-time at a convenience store

Episode 19: The showdown of the century! YSP vs ESP

Episode 20: Forbidden love burns because it is forbidden

Episode 21: Even if I'm reborn, I want to be with you

Episode 22: You can be a YouTuber too!

Episode 23: Love, Youth, and Our Ruthless Battle

Episode 24: Seriously?! Heavy Metal for a Snake?!

Episode 25: Let's become a hacker! The truth about the disciplinary committee chairperson, Nayu Raise

Episode 26: The Beautiful Transfer Student, Kuuka Nanakumo's Circumstances

Episode 27: I want to be a hero too

Episode 28: The Walking Dead

Episode 29: Love Under the Moon is Overdrive

Episode 30: The Nine Tails Return to the Terrifying Mystery House

Episode 31: Koma-kun's mom has arrived!

Episode 32: The Silver Alien Mugen Multiplication Incident

Episode 33: Let's rebuild the Y Lab with excitement

Episode 34: Invading magical girl descends

Episode 35: Kirigakure Land: The Fierce Final Battle

Theme songs and music

OP1: Gingira Galaxy

Period: 1-28

Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Nayutan Seijin

Sung by: Strawberry Prince

OP2: Great Space Rendezvous

Period: 29~

Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Nayutan Seijin

Sung by: Strawberry Prince

ED1: Let's Go to Y Academy Waiwai Edition

Period: 2, 6, 11, 17, 22, 28, 33

Lyricist: Pinorino (Akihiro Hino)

Composer: Poko (Goya Imaizumi)

Singer: Ron

ED2: Let's Go to Y Academy - Sprint Edition

Period: 3, 7, 12, 18, 23, 29

Lyricist: Pinorino (Akihiro Hino)

Composer: Sho (Shoya Sunagawa)

Sung by: 96neko

ED3: Y Gakuen e Ikou Seishun Rock Hen

Period: 4, 9, 13, 19, 26

Lyricist: Pinorino (Akihiro Hino)

Composer: Goiserman (Kenichiro Saigo)

Singer: +α/Alfakyun.

ED4: Let's Go to Y Academy 8bit Edition

Period: 14, 20, 27, 31

Lyricist: Pinorino (Akihiro Hino)

Composer: Nekodon (Mine Kondo)

Sung by: Soraru

ED5: Let's go to Y Academy - School slapstick

Period: 5, 10, 15, 21, 24, 30, 32

Lyricist: Pinorino (Akihiro Hino)

Composer: Sakamov (Hideki Sakamoto)

Sung by: Riinu (Strawberry Prince)

ED6: Even if I'm reborn

Duration: 1

Lyricist: Akihiro Hino

Composer: Goya Imaizumi

Sung by: Kana Nozomihara (Kana Hanazawa)

ED7: Return to Earth

Period: 8, 16, 25

Lyricist: Akihiro Hino

Composer: Goya Imaizumi

Vocals: Haruka Tomatsu

ED8: Invading Demon Girl Elzemekia

Duration: 34

Lyricist: Akihiro Hino

Composer: Goya Imaizumi

Sung by: Elzemekia (Pmaru-sama.)

Recommended points

"Yokai Academy Y: Encounter with N" is a work that exquisitely combines comedy and emotion. In particular, the characters, including Terabayashi Jinpei, have distinctive personalities, and viewers can easily empathize with them as their growth, friendship, love, etc. are depicted. In addition, each episode contains different themes and gags, so you can enjoy the show without getting bored.

In terms of music, the opening and ending songs are very catchy and have the power to capture the hearts of viewers. In particular, the opening songs "Gingira Ginga" and "Daiuchuu Rendezvous" by Strawberry Prince help to liven up the atmosphere of the anime. In addition, the ending songs are performed by various artists, so you can enjoy a wide variety of music.

Furthermore, the storyline is also very clever, and in the process of unraveling the mysteries of Y Academy, viewers are able to experience new discoveries and surprises one after another. In particular, the scenes in which the members of the YSP Club transform into "Yokai HEROs" are visually very enjoyable.

This work is enjoyable for a wide range of people, from children to adults, and is especially recommended for those who like gag anime and action anime. Also, fans of the Yo-kai Watch series will find new charms in this work. Please give it a watch.