The appeal and reviews of "Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru: Three Twinkle Stars": A thorough analysis of the touching story and character depth

"Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru 3 Tsuki Rabi" OVA review and details

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Release date

January 28, 2022

■Release and sales

・Sold by: KINEMATICS

■Frequencies

21 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: Caramel BOX ^{A virgin is in love with her older sister: Three shining stars ・Caramel BOX}

■ Director

Director: Fumio Ito

■ Production

・Production: EXNOA LLC

■Works

©2021 EXNOA LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

■ Story

"I want you to protect my 'daughter' who is enrolled at this school."
Jinsei Corporation is a corporate group that spans the globe.

"Kazehayaorihime" was born as a daughter into the founder's family.
The protagonist, Hisoka Yuki, was given the task of secretly guarding him.

While carrying out her duties, Mitsu comes into contact with her target, Orihime, Mirei Masaki, and others, but her biggest secret, which she shares with the academy, is revealed.

Even after his gender is revealed, Orihime and Mirei don't change their attitude and seek a rendezvous with Mitsu...
In response to that, Mitsu...

■Explanation

The first game in the series, "Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru" (18+), was released as a PC game by Caramel BOX in 2005. It was praised by fans for its storyline and production, and the following year it was made into a TV anime series titled "Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru" and released on PlayStation®2 and PlayStation Portable®.
The second game in the series was released in 2010, titled Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru Futari no Elder. It was also popular due to being ported for consumer devices and also through media tie-ups such as an OVA series.
Then in 2018, the long-awaited third numbered title, "Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru ~Mitsu no Shining Stars~" (18+) was released.

■Cast

・Yuki Mitsuru/Shihatoba・Kazesa Orime/Mizuki・Masaki Mirei/Kotori Yuuka・Ibara Kyoko/Kusuhara Yui・Izumi Hana/Yomogisufure・Hatanaka Minami/Yuzuhara Miu

■ Main staff

・Original work: Caramel BOX
・Character design and animation director / Tatsuya Takahashi ・Color setting / Shinobu Hirayama ・Director of photography / Kyoka Kasumi ・Editor / Keisuke Yanagi ・Sound director / Yosuke Morita ・Sound production and sound production / Brave Hearts Inc. ・Music / ZIZZ STUDIO
・Production: EXNOA LLC

■ Main Characters

・Yuki The protagonist of the main story of the Secret. When he was young, he lost his single mother who raised him, and was raised under the protection of his mother's friend, Kazehaya Yukitaka, as the adopted son of his subordinate, Yuki Daisuke. He considers Yukitaka and Daisuke to be his great benefactors, and in response to Yukitaka's words, "I hope you will be useful in the future," he has been training hard in the arts and literature to repay their kindness. He enrolled in the academy as a guardian for Orihime.
Kazehaya Orime is the only daughter of Kazehaya Yukitaka, the current head of the family that founded the Jinsei Corporate Group, a global corporate group, and is seen as the next successor to the Jinsei Group. A resolute and excellent student, she is a rich young lady who has been trained in the art of rulership, and can be a little arrogant in her words and actions. However, she never forgets kindness. She is famous in Saint Cellar as a "princess."
A female student who is a rival of Orime. For two years, she has always been the top-ranked student in terms of grades, but after Mitsu transferred to her school, she has viewed both Mitsu and Orime as rivals. Her father is a well-known private investor, and she is disgusted by the instability of his job and his bullish, arrogant personality, so Mirei herself longs for a stable life.
A colleague of the protagonist on the infiltration mission, she transferred to the academy a year ago and has been on the mission since. She is quiet and has a sharp tongue, but she is also skilled and often saves Mitsu from trouble. Although she behaves as a colleague, there are aspects of her behavior that Mitsu cannot see.
Izumi: A junior at the Hana dormitory who is in charge of looking after Mitsu. She is the daughter of a small business owner in the countryside, and transferred to the school in her first year at the recommendation of her mother, an alumna. She lacks confidence and is spoiled, but has a strong core. She is a bit absent-minded, but she is a hard worker.
Minami Hatanaka is a student at the Kimiria dormitory and was last year's student council president. She is short and has a somewhat reclusive personality, and is a computer nerd who loves both digital and analog games.

■Subtitle

・#1／Weaving Girl (2022/01/28)
・#2/Mirei edition (2022/01/28)

"Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru: 3 shining stars" OVA review

"Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru: 3 Tsuki Raboshi" was released as an OVA in 2022 as the latest work in CaramelBOX's popular series. This work is a long-awaited new development for fans of the series, and it is attractive to existing fans as well as new viewers. Below, we will provide a detailed review of this OVA, as well as a detailed explanation of the background of the entire series, a deep dive into the characters, and recommended points.

Story and development

The story of "Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru: 3 shining stars" is about the protagonist, Yuki Mitsu, who infiltrates St. Cellar Academy as a bodyguard for Kazehaya Orime. Mitsu lost her mother at a young age and grew up under the protection of Kazehaya Yukitaka. In order to protect Yukitaka's daughter, Orime, Mitsu transfers to the academy, but in the process, her gender is revealed, which is a highlight of the story.

This OVA is made up of two episodes, the first one is "Orihime Arc" and the second one is "Mirei Arc", focusing on each character. The Orihime Arc portrays the relationship between Mitsu and Orihime in depth, highlighting Orihime's kindness and strength. Meanwhile, the Mirei Arc portrays the rivalry between Mitsu and Mirei, showing Mirei's inner conflict and growth.

The story unfolds very smoothly and keeps viewers entertained. In particular, the reactions of Orihime and Mirei after Mitsu's gender is revealed, and Mitsu's response to it, are realistic and moving. For fans of the series, it will be a fresh experience to see a new side of the existing characters.

Character Appeal

The greatest appeal of this OVA is the depth and growth of the characters. In particular, the protagonist, Mitsuru Yuki, has a realistic portrayal of her past, having lost her mother, and the inner conflict of her gratitude towards Yukitaka. Mitsuru's character continues to grow throughout the series, and this growth can be felt in this OVA as well.

Kazehaya Orime is a character who is consistently kind and strong throughout the series. Her kindness behind her arrogant behavior and her consideration for Mitsu capture the hearts of viewers. Her sense of responsibility as the next successor to the Orime family and her position as a "princess" at the school are also depicted, highlighting the multifaceted nature of her character.

Masaki Mirei is a character who is a rival to Orihime, but on the inside she has complicated feelings towards her father and desires to live a stable life. After Mitsu's transfer, her character also grows significantly, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

The supporting characters, such as Kyoko Ibara, Hana Izumi, and Minami Hatanaka, also have their own unique personalities, adding depth to the story. In particular, Kyoko's taciturn and sharp-tongued personality, Hana's spoiled side, and Minami's reclusive personality provide viewers with new perspectives.

Production and direction

The OVA was directed by Ito Fumio and written by Tosaka Miri. Ito's direction portrays the characters' emotions in detail, deeply moving the viewer. Tosaka's script moves the story forward smoothly and naturally depicts the characters' growth.

Character design and animation direction is by Tatsuya Takahashi, and the characters' expressions and movements are incredibly realistic and beautiful. Color settings are by Shinobu Hirayama, and his use of color enhances the atmosphere of the story. Cinematographer Kyoka Kasumi's camerawork also skillfully guides the viewer's gaze, heightening the tension of the story.

With the cooperation of sound director Yosuke Morita and sound production company Bravehearts Inc., the sound quality is also high. In particular, the background music by ZIZZ STUDIO plays an important role in enhancing the emotions of the story.

Recommended points

"Otome wa Onee-sama ni Koishiteru: 3 shining stars" is a must-watch for fans of the series. You can see new sides to existing characters, and the story unfolds smoothly and is very moving. It will also appeal to new viewers, as the characters have depth and growth.

I highly recommend this work to those who are interested in the growth of characters and changes in relationships, and to those who want to enjoy beautiful drawings and direction. Also, for those who are particular about sound and music, this work is recommended as it allows you to enjoy the background music and the voice actors' performances.

This OVA will be widely accepted not only by fans of the series but also by new viewers, so I hope that many people will watch it.