RPG Real Estate: An adventure to find a livable home in another world

RPG Real Estate - RPG Real Estate - Reviews and Recommendations

Overview

"RPG Real Estate" is a TV anime series that aired from April 6 to June 22, 2022, and is based on the manga "RPG Real Estate" by Houbunsha by Ken Mochiyo. The story is set in a world where the Demon King has been defeated and peace has been restored, and follows Kotone Kazeiro, who has been hired by the real estate company "RPG Real Estate," and her friends as they struggle to meet the needs of various customers. Animation was produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Tomoaki Koshida.

■ Story

15 years have passed since the Demon King was defeated and the world was at peace. Kazeiro Kotone visits "RPG Real Estate" in search of a new home, only to find out that she was employed there. Kotone's co-workers are the free-spirited and mischievous Fur, the strict priest Rufria, and the warrior Rakira, who looks cute but is strong. Kotone works together with the three to solve the unreasonable requests of the unusual customers who come to look for a home, while providing them with a new home.

■ Characters

The main character, Kazeiro Kotone, is a bright and honest girl who is a magician and has just started working at RPG Real Estate. She loves flowers and singing, and has a simple and naive side to her. Fur is a demi-human who was picked up in the forest and raised by the priest Satona, and has a cheerful and innocent personality. Rufria is a hardworking woman who is a priest and dreams of getting promoted and becoming a priest. While Rakira has overwhelming skills as a warrior, she also tries to act cute. These unique characters add excitement to the story.

■ Production and staff

Animation for "RPG Real Estate" was handled by Doga Kobo. It was directed by Tomoaki Koshida, with series composition by Yoshiko Nakamura and character design by Motohiro Taniguchi. Art direction was Masaaki Kawaguchi, color design by Genta Makabe, director of photography by Yui Fukuoka, editing by Daisuke Imai, sound direction by Takeshi Takadera and music by Makoto Miyazaki. Music production was handled by Nippon Columbia and the film was produced by the "RPG Real Estate" Production Committee.

■Broadcast information

"RPG Real Estate" was broadcast from April 6 to June 22, 2022. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and AT-X and consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. The broadcast schedule is as follows:

• AT-X: April 6, 2022 to June 22, 2022, every Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• TOKYO MX: April 6, 2022 to June 22, 2022, every Wednesday from 23:00 to 23:30
• TV Aichi: April 9, 2022 to June 25, 2022, every Saturday from 3:05 to 3:35
• KBS Kyoto: April 8, 2022 to June 24, 2022, every Friday from 1:00 to 1:30
• Sun TV: April 7, 2022 to June 23, 2022, every Thursday from 0:00 to 0:30
• BS Nippon Television: April 8, 2022 to June 24, 2022, every Friday from 0:30 to 1:00

It will also be streamed online and can be viewed on d Anime Store, ABEMA, Nico Nico Douga, GYAO!, Hikari TV, FOD, Bandai Channel, Hulu, TELASA, J:COM On Demand, Miru Plus Unlimited Premium, U-NEXT, Animehodai, Amazon, Rakuten TV, DMM.com, music.jp, Video Market, HAPPY! Video, and Crank-in! Video.

■Theme song

The opening theme "Make Up Life!" is sung by Kazeiro Kotone (Inoue Honoka), Fur (Kino Hina), Rufria (Kawaida Natsumi), and Rakira (Iwami Manaka). The lyrics are by Mizuno Genki, and the music is composed and arranged by Shitara Tetsuya. The ending theme "Awesome!" is sung by Maneki Keccha, with lyrics by Furuya Kan, and music is composed and arranged by Shimoda Kotaro.

■ Episode

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• 1st house: Welcome to RPG Real Estate! This is your first time looking for a room! (2022/04/06)
• 2nd house: A property in need of repairs! First business trip to the Demon King's Castle! (2022/04/13)
• 3rd store: There it was...! Dragons, ghosts, and amazing magic!? (2022/04/20)
• 4th house: Together forever! A room packed with pets, dreams, and friendship! (2022/04/27)
• 5th house: Summer! I found a great house that looks great in a swimsuit! (2022/05/04)
• 6th: A melody dedicated to the Grim Reaper!? We're friends! We all get along! (2022/05/11)
• 7th house: Door, door, door! When you open the door, phew♡ It's time for summer vacation! (2022/05/18)
• 8th house: How about you?! Can you find your destined room through fortune telling?! (2022/05/25)
• 9th store: Meow! Just one more store to reach our goal! Make your wish come true at the Millennium Star Festival! (2022/06/01)
• 10th house: Concerns about longevity! I want a house that is durable and long-lasting! (2022/06/08)
• 11th house: Fah, let's go home together (2022/06/15)
• 12th: Thank you everyone! RPG Real Estate is embarking on a new journey! (2022/06/22)

■Review

"RPG Real Estate" is an appealing work with its unique combination of fantasy in another world and real estate hunting. The story depicts the protagonist, Kazeiro Kotone, and other unique characters as they struggle to meet the needs of various customers. Each episode features fantasy properties such as underwater and above the clouds, entertaining viewers. The story also depicts the friendship and growth of Kotone and her colleagues, making it a heartwarming storyline.

The animation was produced by Doga Kobo, and the quality is high, with beautiful character designs and background art. The opening theme "Make Up Life!" and the ending theme "Awesome!" also match the atmosphere of the work and capture the hearts of viewers.

This work is especially recommended for those who like fantasy and other world stories. In addition, the unique setting, which replaces the realistic theme of real estate hunting with a fantasy world, is also attractive, and will be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Another point is that it is a compact structure of 12 episodes, so it can be watched easily.

■Recommendation

"RPG Real Estate" is a work that has an exquisite balance of fantasy and reality, and is attractive for its heartwarming story and unique characters. It is recommended not only for those who are interested in fantasy in another world and real estate hunting, but also for those who like stories about friendship and growth. Please give it a watch.