Prima Doll - Singing and Miraculous Autonomous Dolls In the summer of 2022, the original TV animation "Prima Doll", produced by VISUAL ARTS, Key, and Vibrant Animation Studio, was broadcast. This work is a story about autonomous doll (automata) girls finding new roles at a cafe against the backdrop of post-war peace. The moving drama woven by their singing voices and miracles captivated many viewers. In this article, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of "Prima Doll" and explain why this work is attracting attention. Overview "Prima Doll" aired for a total of 12 episodes from July 9 to September 24, 2022. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and AT-X, and each episode was 30 minutes long. It was created by VISUAL ARTS, Key, and Vibury Animation Studio, and was directed by Tensho. Animation was produced by Vibury Animation Studio, and the Prima Doll Production Committee is in charge of production. story The story is set in a coffee shop called "Kuroneko-tei" in a corner of the Imperial Capital's 5th Ward. The girls who work here are autonomous dolls made with the latest technology. They were created as weapons in the great war that ended several years ago, but are now searching for new roles in the post-war peace. Now restored to like new and clad in shiny kimonos, they begin their new lives singing with loud voices. Viewers will be able to spend a wonderful time with them. character The charm of "Prima Doll" lies in its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below. - Haizakura - 138cm tall. Her favorite food is sweet bean buns, and her dream is to know her role. She is a serving doll at Kuroneko-tei, and is a hard worker with a strong sense of curiosity. She loves singing, and she loves both singing herself and listening to other people's songs.
- Karasuba - 155cm tall. Her favorite food is rich peanut butter shakes, and her dream is to protect Kuroneko-tei. She is the leader of Kuroneko-tei, and is serious, responsible, and a bit competitive. She is caring and well-liked by those around her, but she is not good at new things or unexpected situations.
- Gekka - 128cm tall. Her favorite food is taiyaki, and her dream is to get a new mission. She used to be a reconnaissance doll, and her prosthetic body has been lightened, so at first glance she looks like a child. A remnant of her time in the military, she has a blunt tone of voice and keeps her words to a minimum. She faithfully carries out what she is told, but does not want to have any further contact with people.
- Houkiboshi - Height 158cm. Her hobbies are writing diaries and letters, and her dream is to sing loudly. She is in the kitchen at Kuroneko-tei, and her cooking skills are outstanding. A gentle, polite, and elegant doll, she is always cheerful and acts like an older sister, putting the mind of those around her at ease. She is a prolific writer, and keeps a meticulous diary every day.
- Retzel - 142cm tall. Her favorite thing is knives, and her dream is to be given a mission. An autonomous doll made by Lowelia, she was taken in by the Black Cat House at the request of the Imperial Army for research and observation. Although she has an elegant demeanor that gives off a sense of dignity, she can be quite nasty at times. Being the only one born in a foreign country, she sometimes shows signs of loneliness.
- Haikagura - Height 133cm. What she likes is her older sister? And her dream is unknown. She is an autonomous doll of unknown origin that Karasuha found at the station and took home. Her memory is vague, and she speaks haltingly like an innocent child, but her abilities are high, and she absorbs various things from Kuronekotei.
- Nagi Tooma - Owner of Kuroneko-tei and a doll technician. He is also in charge of general maintenance. Although he has an easy-going demeanor and an elusive personality, he believes in the potential of dolls more than anyone else. He once served on the battlefield as a military technical officer.
- Chiyo - Haizakura's friend, a lively and energetic girl. Born overseas, she returned to Japan after the war, relying on her relatives. She is a strong and self-sufficient girl.
- Okumiya Otome - A soldier of the Imperial Army, she always maintains a dignified demeanor and is strict with herself and others. She belongs to the military police force that enforces military discipline, and keeps a close eye on the pro-war soldiers. She is a comrade of Nagi.
- Yugiri - A former military autonomous doll who served as an older sister to Chiyo in the overseas territories. Currently undergoing repairs in the basement of Kuronekotei.
- Ouka - The world's first autonomous doll, and the first generation doll that became the basis for all its successors. The Imperial Army, noticing its performance, deployed it to the front lines as a decisive battle weapon. After fighting in various places, it attempts a desperate plan to turn things around, but...
staff Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Prima Doll." Below are the main staff members: - Original story- VISUAL ARTS, Key
- Original work - VISUAL ARTS, Key, Bibury Animation Studio
- Director : Tensho
- Series composition and scriptwriting - Toya Okano, Kai
- Original character designs : Na-Ga, Fujichoco, Yui Hara, Madoka Morikura, lack
- Sub-character draft : Minami Sugihara, Takeyasu Kurashima
- Character design and chief animation director : Akane Yano
- Original mechanics : Makoto Ishiwata (Nitroplus)
- Color design : Yui Ota
- Art setting : Kazuhiro Arai, Yuri Sanami
- Art Director : Masakazu Miyake
- CG Director : Ryoji Minowa
- Director of Photography - Kai Yuusa
- Edited by Mutsumi Takemiya
- Sound Director : Masaki Tsuchiya
- Sound Production - Dax Production
- Music Production - VISUAL ARTS, NBCUniversal Entertainment
- Music producers : Donmaru, Naotaka Fujihira
- Producers : Kazuaki Takahashi, Hiroyuki Aoi, Toya Okano, Toshihiro Suzuki, Emi Kashimura, Shingo Akita, Ryohei Yamashita, Yuko Matsui, Chuo Saito
- Animation Producer : Masahiro Obata
- Animation production : Bibury Animation Studio
- Produced by Prima Doll Production Committee
Theme songs and music The music of "Prima Doll" is also one of its great attractions. Below are the theme song and insert songs. Opening Theme- Tin Toy Melody
- Lyrics and composition: Jun Maeda
- Arrangement: MANYO
- Sung by: Chat Noir (Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakajima, Akari Kito)
Ending Theme- Pale cherry blossoms
- Lyricist: Toya Okano
- Composer: Shinji Orito
- Arrangement: Shinpei Nasuno
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki)
- Waiting for the Moon
- Lyricist: Soflan Daichi
- Composed and arranged by: Yamaguchi Tako
- Sung by: Moonlit (Miyu Tomita)
- Star Guidance ~Hoshishirube~
- Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
- Composition and Arrangement: Shigenobu Okawa
- Sung by: Broom Star (Yuki Nakajima)
- Patchwork
- Lyricist: Soflan Daichi
- Composition/Arrangement: Maiko Iuchi
- Sung by: Karasuha (Tomori Kusunoki)
- Stray cat in the rain
- Lyricist: Toya Okano
- Composition and Arrangement: bermei.inazawa
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki), Retzel (Akari Kito)
- Yumesaki * Special Stage
- Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
- Composition and Arrangement: Shuhei Mutsuki
- Sung by: Chat Noir (Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakajima, Akari Kito)
- Dream Lamp
- Lyricist: Kai
- Composer: Shinji Orito
- Arrangement: Yamaguchi Tako
- Sung by: Chat Noir (Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakajima, Akari Kito)
Insert song- Pale cherry blossoms
- Lyricist: Toya Okano
- Composer: Shinji Orito
- Arrangement: Shinpei Nasuno
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki)
- Chamomile Song
- Lyricist: Toya Okano
- Composition and Arrangement: rionos
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki), Chiyo (Misaki Kuno), Yugiri (Mikako Komatsu)
- Patchwork
- Lyricist: Soflan Daichi
- Composition/Arrangement: Maiko Iuchi
- Sung by: Karasuha (Tomori Kusunoki)
- Flower Haori
- Lyricist: Kai
- Composition and Arrangement: MANYO
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki), Karasuha (Tomori Kusunoki)
- Stray cat in the rain
- Lyricist: Toya Okano
- Composition and Arrangement: bermei.inazawa
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki), Retzel (Akari Kito)
- Waiting for the Moon
- Lyricist: Soflan Daichi
- Composed and arranged by: Yamaguchi Tako
- Sung by: Moonlit (Miyu Tomita)
- Moonlight
- Lyricist: Soflan Daichi
- Composition and Arrangement: Tomoo Osumi
- Sung by: Moonlit (Miyu Tomita)
- Celebration song
- Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
- Composition and Arrangement: Shigenobu Okawa
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki)
- Yumesaki * Special Stage
- Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
- Composition and Arrangement: Shuhei Mutsuki
- Sung by: Chat Noir (Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakajima, Akari Kito)
- Ice cream song
- Lyricist: Toya Okano
- Composition and Arrangement: Ryo Mizuki
- Sung by: Haizakura (Azumi Waki), Chiyo (Misaki Kuno)
- The Cradle of Time
- Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
- Composition and Arrangement: Tsuyoshi Watanabe
- Sung by: Sakuraka (Mai Nakahara)
- Clockwork Hymn
- Lyrics and composition: Jun Maeda
- Arrangement: MANYO
- Sung by: Chat Noir (Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakajima, Akari Kito)
Broadcast information "Prima Doll" was broadcast on the following stations. It is also available online. TV Broadcast- TOKYO MX - July 9, 2022 to September 24, 2022 (every Saturday from 0:30 to 1:00)
- Mainichi Broadcasting System - July 9, 2022 to September 24, 2022 (every Saturday 2:55-3:25)
- BS Asahi - July 10, 2022 to September 25, 2022 (Every Sunday 23:00-23:30)
- AT-X - July 11, 2022 to September 26, 2022 (Mondays from 23:30 to 0:00)
Online distribution Monthly unlimited viewing service- ABEMA - July 3, 2022 (every Sunday from 23:30, exclusive advance distribution)
- d Anime Store - July 9, 2022 ~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- U-NEXT - July 9, 2022 ~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- Animehodai- July 9, 2022~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- FOD - July 9, 2022 ~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- Bandai Channel - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- Hulu - From July 9, 2022 (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- TELASA - From July 9, 2022 (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- au Smart Pass Premium - From July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- J:COM On Demand Mega Pack - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- milplus - July 9, 2022 ~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- Hikari TV - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- WOWOW On Demand - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- TVer - July 9, 2022 - (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- MBS Dougaism - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- GYAO! Store - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- dTV - July 9, 2022 ~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- Anime Times - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- DMM TV - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
Individual billing service- Amazon Prime Video - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- Bandai Channel - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- TELASA - From July 9, 2022 (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- J:COM On Demand - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- milplus - July 9, 2022 ~ (Every Saturday from 1:00)
- Hikari TV - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- Video Market - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- music.jp - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- GYAO! Store - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- HAPPY! Video - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- Niconico Channel - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
- Rakuten TV - July 9, 2022 (every Saturday from 1:00)
Evaluation and Impressions "Prima Doll" has been highly praised by many viewers for its unique worldview, deep storyline, and charming characters. Below are some reviews and opinions of the show. story The story of "Prima Doll" is set in a time of peace after the war, and follows the process of autonomous doll girls finding new roles. While dealing with the heavy theme of war, it is moving to see the girls pursue their hopes and dreams. In particular, the growth of the girls and the deepening of their bonds depicted in each episode warms the hearts of viewers. The subtle emotions expressed through the songs are also impressive, and there are many moving scenes where the music and story come together. character Another major feature of Prima Doll is the appeal of its characters. The autonomous doll girls, such as Haizakura, Karasuha, Gekka, Houkiboshi, Retzel, and Haikagura, each have their own unique personalities and backgrounds, leaving a deep impression on the viewer. Their growth, conflicts, friendships, and love are carefully depicted, making them easy to empathize with. Sub-characters such as Tooma Nagi, Chiyo, Okumiya Otome, Yugiri, and Ouka also add depth to the story. music Music is an important element of Prima Doll, and the theme songs and insert songs used in each episode add excitement to the story. In particular, the opening theme "Tin Toy Melody" and the ending themes "Usuhanazakura," "Machiyozuki," "Hoshishirube," "Tsugihagi," "Ame no Mayoineko," "Yumesaki * Harebutai," and "Okato" feature beautiful melodies and lyrics that resonate with the hearts of viewers. Many of the insert songs also reflect the feelings of each character, stirring emotions as the story progresses. animation The animation quality is also high, highlighting the technical capabilities of Vibury Animation Studio. The characters' expressions and movements, as well as the detailed depiction of the backgrounds, all add to the visual beauty of the story. The design of the autonomous puppets and the depiction of their mechanics are also superb, enriching the worldview. Reasons for recommendation "Prima Doll" is a film that can be recommended to many viewers for the following reasons: - Deep story - The story is about war and peace, hope and dreams, and is a moving one. The characters' growth and deepening of their bonds in each episode will warm your heart.
- Charming Characters - The unique, autonomous doll girls and supporting characters add depth to the story, making it easy to empathize with them.
- Beautiful music - The theme songs and insert songs used in each episode add excitement to the story and touch the hearts of viewers.
- High-quality animation - Beautiful animation highlighting the technical prowess of the Vibury Animation Studio provides visual appeal.
Conclusion "Prima Doll" is a touching story about autonomous doll girls finding new roles against the backdrop of post-war peace. A deep story, charming characters, beautiful music, and high-quality animation all combine to draw viewers in. Please watch this wonderful work and experience their singing voices and miracles. |
