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"PrePrePreAdesu 4" review and recommendation

"Pure Pure Plea Desu 4" is a mini-anime broadcast as part of the TV anime series based on Maruyama Kugane's novel "Overlord". A total of 13 episodes were broadcast from July 5 to September 27, 2022, and in a short time of just 2 minutes per episode, the new challenge of the combat maid corps "Pleiades" of the Great Tomb of Nazarick was depicted. In this review, we will start with an overview of the work, and go into detail about the story, characters, production staff, and recommendations for viewers.

Overview

"Pure Pure Plea Desu 4" was broadcast every Tuesday and Wednesday on stations such as AT-X and TOKYO MX. The broadcast time is very short, with each episode being a compact 2-minute format, and aims to provide laughter and healing to viewers. The original work is the "Overlord" series by Kugane Maruyama, and the animation production was handled by Studio PuYUKAI.

story

The story of "Pre-Pre-Prea Desu 4" begins when Ainz Ooal Gown, the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, issues the order to his sous chef to "have the Pleiades learn the hospitality business." Will the Pleiades, known as combat maids, be able to successfully complete this new mission? The various episodes that occur in the process are depicted with humor and warmth.

The subtitles of each episode are named after alcoholic drinks, and each episode shows how the Pleiades try their hand at the hospitality business. For example, in "Spumoni," the Pleiades learn how to serve ice cream, and in "Martini," they learn how to make cocktails. These episodes successfully highlight the personalities and comical sides of the Pleiades.

character

In "Pre-Pre-Prea Desu 4", many of the main characters from the Great Tomb of Nazarick appear. Of particular note are the members of the combat maid corps "Pleiades". The main characters are introduced below.

• Ainz Ooal Gown (Momonga) : Head of the guild Ainz Ooal Gown and ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. When the DMMO-RPG Yggdrasil comes to an end, he is transported to another world with his skeletal avatar. His voice actor is Satoshi Hino.
• Albedo : One of the NPCs who served the 41 Supreme Beings, she is the head guardian of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and stands at the top of all NPCs. She is a beautiful woman worthy of being called a peerless beauty, but perhaps because some of her settings were changed by Ainz, she has a very unfortunate side to her... Her voice actor is Yumi Hara.
• Shalltear Bloodfallen : One of the NPCs who served the Supreme 41, she is the guardian of the 1st to 3rd floors of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. She is a so-called vampire and looks like a young girl, but she is the strongest among the floor guardians in one-on-one combat. She has special hobbies and interests, and loves Ainz with all her heart. She is voiced by Sumire Uesaka.
• Aura Bella Fiora : One of the NPCs who served the Supreme 41, she is the guardian of the 6th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. She is a girl with different colored eyes, but the player who created Aura had her dress up as a boy out of a sense of fun. She is always full of energy and has a bright personality. Mare is her twin brother. She is voiced by Kato Emiri.
• Mare Bello Fiore : One of the NPCs who served the Supreme 41, he is the guardian of the 6th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Like Aura, he is a boy with different eye colors, but the player who created Mare made him cross-dress as a joke. He is timid and always timid, and is unable to disobey his sister. Aura is his twin sister. He is voiced by Yumi Uchiyama.
• Demiurge : One of the NPCs who served the 41 Supreme Beings, and the guardian of the 7th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. He has an exceptional intellect and is involved in various operations and plans related to Nazarick. He has sworn absolute loyalty to Momonga and will not tolerate anyone who gets in his way, even if they are family. He is voiced by Masayuki Kato.
• Cocytus : One of the NPCs who served the Supreme 41, he is the guardian of the 5th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. A deformed guardian with a gigantic body. His appearance is reminiscent of a bipedal insect. His behavior and personality are worthy of being called a warrior, and he respects anyone who has the spirit of a warrior, no matter how inferior their opponent is. He is voiced by Miyake Kenta.
• Sebastian : One of the NPCs who served the Supreme 41, he is the butler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. He commands the combat maid squad "Pleiades". In terms of rank, he is on the same level as the floor guardians, and is not inferior in terms of combat. He is also a man of character, and believes in saving the weak. He is voiced by Shigeru Chiba.
• Yuri Alpha : Vice-leader of the Pleiades. She has an intelligent beauty that suits her glasses, and is like an older sister to the unique members of the Pleiades. Her voice actor is Hiromi Igarashi.
• Lupusregina Beta : One of the Pleiades. Ainz has ordered her to watch over Carne Village and protect important people. She has a cheerful and friendly demeanor and seems to get along well with the villagers. Her voice actress is Mikako Komatsu.
• Narberal Gamma : One of the "Pleiades", a group of six maids with combat abilities in the Great Tomb of Nazarick. She has a contemptuous ideology for humans, which is common to many of Nazarick's NPCs. She is not very patient, has a short temper and is sharp-tongued. Although her true form is a deformed creature, she is usually a beautiful black-haired woman with good looks. She is voiced by Numakura Manami.
• Shizu Delta : One of the Pleiades. She basically keeps her facial expression constant, and her green eyes never show any emotion. She is familiar with all of Nazarick's gimmicks and how to deactivate them. Her voice actor is Seto Asami.
• Solution Epsilon : One of the Pleiades. Because she can act while hiding her feelings, she lives in a human town with Sebas as a young lady and works to gather information. On the other hand, she despises humans as inferior lifeforms and enjoys tormenting and killing them. Her voice actor is Sakura Ayane.
• Entoma Vasilissa Zeta : One of the Pleiades. A pretty girl who looks good in a chignon. She is a talismanic user and an insect user who summons and controls various insects. She does not have any particular ill feelings towards humans, and seems to see them as nothing more than food. She is voiced by Kei Shindo.

Production Staff

The production staff of "PrePrePreaDesu 4" has consistently produced high-quality work, from the original story to animation production. The main staff members are introduced below.

• Original author : Kugane Maruyama ("Overlord" / published by KADOKAWA)
• Character design : so-bin
• Director : Minoru Ashina
• Petit character design : Takehara Minoru
• Animation Director : Bonde
• Title logo design : Miyahiko
• Animation Production : Studio PuYUKAI

These staff members worked together to create a work that faithfully reproduced the worldview of the original work while adding the humor and warmth that only a mini-anime can have. Director Minoru Ashina's direction in particular succeeded in bringing out the best in the characters in a short amount of time. Studio PuYUKAI's animation production also perfectly matches high quality with comical expression.

Recommendation to viewers

"PrePrePreaDesu 4" is recommended not only for fans of the original "Overlord", but also for viewers who like mini anime and comedy anime. It is especially recommended for the following viewers:

• Fans of the Overlord series : You can enjoy seeing new sides of the characters from the original work. In particular, the humorous episodes of the Pleiades will provide fresh surprises and laughs for fans of the original work.
• For fans of mini anime and comedy anime : This series provides laughter and healing in its short two-minute episodes, making it perfect for when you want to take a break from your busy daily life.
• Those who want to enjoy the individuality and growth of the characters : You can feel the individuality and growth of the Pleiades girls as they try their hand at the customer service industry. In particular, the charm of the characters is highlighted, such as Yuri Alpha's leadership and Narberal's sharp tongue.

Related Titles

"PrePrePreaDesu 4" is a work produced as part of the "Overlord" series. Related works include the following:

• Prepreprea 1-3
• Pre-pre-prea Special Edition
• Plepleplea OVA
• Pre-pre-prea: Clementine's escape
• Overlord I-IV
• Overlord: The Undead King
• Overlord: The Dark Hero
• Overlord the Movie: Holy Kingdom Arc
• Isekai Quartet 1-2
• Isekai Quartet the Movie: Another World

By watching these works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the background and character details of "Pure Pure Plea Desu 4." Also, the Isekai Quartet series is a crossover work in which characters from "Overlord" co-star with characters from other alternate world works, making it something fans can't miss.

Conclusion

"PrePrePreaDesu 4" is a very successful mini-anime that provides laughter and healing in a short time. The characters from the original "Overlord" show new sides to themselves, and the humorous episodes of the Pleiades provide viewers with fresh surprises and enjoyment. It is especially recommended for fans of the original work and viewers who like mini-anime and comedy anime. Also, by watching related works, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the background of the work and the details of the characters. Please enjoy this work.