Bottleman: The appeal and evaluation of the new anime

Cap Revolution Bottleman - Cap Revolution Bottleman

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

Toys

■ First appearance date

October 9, 2020 - February 5, 2021
16:00~

■ How it first appeared

YouTube

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 25

■Original Story

Takara Tomy

■ Director

Itsuro Kawasaki

■ Production

Animation Production: Gaina

■Works

©TOMY Takara Tomy Co., Ltd.

■Explanation

Bottleman... it's a new form of entertainment that has revolutionized the world! In the virtual space of Drink World, serious Bottleman battles, called "Bottle Battles," are held every day! The protagonist, Koga Kota, meets his partner Bottleman, Colamaru, and aims to become the world's best Bottle King! Don't miss this exciting, fizzy, and refreshing story that unfolds with various rivals and new Bottlemen!

■Cast

・Koga Kota/Hirata Mana ・Hokari Ryo/KENN
・Goemon Ooi/Katsumi Fukuhara・Hunter Minezaki/Ryota Iwasaki・Judgena Natsu/Eriko Matsui・Judgena Momo/Hikari Yuki・Suezou Hokari/Tataya Kuroda・Mitsuya Saitana/Hiromi Igarashi・Iroha Mizuno/Ayano Shibuya・Dew Yamamoto/Dew Yamamoto

■ Main staff

・Original work / Takara Tomy・Director / Itsuro Kawasaki・Series composition / Qualia Writers, Tadao Yagi, Ken Shimomura, Makoto Segawara・Assistant director / Takeshi Ninomiya・Character design / Sayaka Ono・Sub-character design / Manami Minakata・Mecha design / Ryota Tamura・Mecha supervision / Toru Yoshida・Color design / Chie Yoshimura・Editing / Takao Sato・Art director / Hiroshi Kato, Izumi Hoki・Art setting / Hiroshi Kato, Mitsuki Maeda・Background / Totonyan・Director of photography / Mutsumi Usuda・Cinematography / Nexus
・2D work: Sho Ikeuchi, Yuji Takama, Jun Tamaya ・Music: HIROSHI WATANABE
・Sound director/Itsuro Kawasaki ・Sound production/JTB Next Creation
・Animation Production: Gaina

■ Main Characters

Koga Kota is a lively and cheerful person. After meeting his partner Colamaru, he aims to become the Bottle King.
Ryo Hokari is a Gold Rank Bottle Battler who is said to be the closest to becoming the Bottle King. He coolly seizes victory using aqua sports.
・Ooi Goemon A boy who has recently moved in. He sometimes gives advice to Kota in a Kabuki tone. He is good at sniping using Gyokurokku.
Hunter Minezaki is the leader of the "Baakujigari" group, aiming to dominate the world with vertical spinning. With his unique vertical launch BM "Wonder Grape" in hand, he takes a "Bachikari" victory in battle!
・Judgena A lively gal who is a high-performance AI and leads the matches in Natsu Drink World. She can be foul-mouthed at times.
・Judgena A high-performance AI who is a laid-back gal who manages the matches in Momo Drink World. She generally seems to be sleepy.
Suezou Hokari is Ryo's grandfather and the founder of BMBC, the company that created Bottleman and Drink World. He loves caps so much that he loses his mind.
・He is a friend of Mitsuya Saida and practices Bottleman together at his lectures. He is the straight man among his friends.
・Mizuno Iroha is a friend of Kota's who loves data analysis. Contrary to his image, he often reacts or plays the funny role.
Dew: Manager of the convenience store "Dew Yamato" in Yamamotocho. He loves Bottleman so much that he comes to watch the games instead of working at the store and gives commentary on them.

Cap Revolution Bottleman - Detailed Review and Recommendation

■ Overview of the work

"Bottleman: Cap Revolution" is an animated series based on a toy created by Takara Tomy, and was streamed on YouTube from October 9, 2020 to February 5, 2021. The series consists of 25 episodes, each five minutes long, but with a dense story. Set in the virtual world "Drink World," the series follows the protagonist Koga Kota as he grows through Bottleman battles, known as "Bottle Battles."

■ Story and Theme

The story of "Cap Revolution Bottleman" is simple, with the main character Kota aiming to become the Bottle King with his partner Colamaru, but it is filled with universal themes such as friendship, effort, and growth. Although Kota had no interest in bottle battles at first, he was drawn to their charm after meeting Colamaru, and gradually grows together with his friends. New rivals and Bottlemen appear in each episode, ensuring that viewers do not get bored. The show also depicts what Kota learns through bottle battles and how his bonds with his friends deepen, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

■ Characters

Each character in this series is unique and charming. The main character, Kota, has a lively and cheerful personality that is well liked by viewers. He also has a deep relationship with his partner, Colamaru, and the growth of the two is at the center of the story. Rivals Ryo Hokari, Goemon Ooi, and Hunter Minezaki also have different backgrounds and fighting styles that draw viewers in. Ryo's cool character and battles using aqua sports are particularly impressive. In addition, Judgerna's Natsu and Momo add color to the story as hosts of Drink World, entertaining viewers. Sub-characters such as Suezou Hokari, Mitsuya Saitana, Iroha Mizuno, and Dew Yamamoto also play their own roles and add excitement to the story.

■Animation and direction

The animation for "Bottleman" was produced by Gaina, and is characterized by its colorful and dynamic visuals. In particular, the bottle battle scenes feature realistic depictions of Bottleman's movements and effects, making for a visual treat. Director Itsuro Kawasaki's direction is also superb, creating a different tempo and atmosphere for each episode. Character designer Sayaka Ono and mecha designer Ryota Tamura's work is also superb, allowing the individuality of the characters and the design of Bottleman to be enjoyed visually.

■Music and Sound

The music was composed by HIROSHI WATANABE, and the impressive background music heightens the tension of the bottle battles and the emotions of the characters. In addition, the sound director is Itsuro Kawasaki, and the character voices and sound effects enhance the story. In particular, the sound effects and background music work together to draw the viewer in during the bottle battle scenes.

■ Recommendation points

"Bottleman: Cap Revolution" is an entertainment piece that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The following points are especially recommended:

• Short but dense story : Although each episode is only 5 minutes long, the story unfolds well and keeps viewers from getting bored.
• Attractive characters : The characters, including the main character Kota, are all unique and charming, making them well-liked by viewers.
• Realistic bottle battle : The movements and effects of the Bottlemen are depicted realistically, making it a visual treat.
• Themes of friendship and growth : The story is filled with universal themes as it shows what Kota learns through bottle battles and how the bonds he forms with his friends deepen.

■ Message to viewers

"Bottleman: Cap Revolution" tells the story of the main character Kota, who grows through battles using Bottleman. The short but dense story, charming characters, and realistic bottle battles will draw viewers in. Be sure to watch this work, which is filled with themes of friendship and growth. You too will surely be drawn into the world of Bottleman.