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Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation of Planet Samidare - Hoshino Samidare

■Overview of the work

"Hoshino Samidare" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Satoshi Mizukami. A total of 24 episodes were broadcast from July 9 to December 24, 2022, and could be viewed on MBS, TBS, and other networks every Saturday night. There are also many online streaming services, such as Amazon Prime Video and d Anime Store, which have pre-released the series, and it can also be viewed on monthly unlimited streaming services such as ABEMA and Hulu. In addition, it can be enjoyed on free streaming services such as GYAO! and TVer.

■ Story

One day, Amamiya Yuhi, an ordinary college student, is asked by a talking lizard to help save the Earth from a "crisis." Before he can refuse, Yuhi becomes a member of the Beast Knights, and with the power of the ring, he is given supernatural powers and a domain of control, but he is soon attacked by the enemy. At that moment of desperation, he is saved by a girl named Samidare, who lives next door. He thinks she is the savior, but in fact, Samidare is a demon king who is plotting to conquer the Earth... Attracted by her absurd strength and demonic charm, Yuhi becomes her servant and ends up participating in another of her desires.

■ Characters

The protagonist of this work, Amamiya Yuhi, is voiced by Enoki Junya. He is chosen as the Lizard Knight and pledges loyalty to Samidare's ambitions. Ozora Naomi, who plays Samidare, plays a lively girl who speaks in a Kansai dialect and has explosive offensive power thanks to the power of the spirit Anima. In addition, many other unique characters appear, such as Tsuda Kenjiro as Noi-Crezant and Iwase Shuhei as Shinonome Hangetsu.

■ Staff

The director was Nobuaki Nakanishi, and the series was composed by Satoshi Mizukami and Yuichiro Momose. The character design was by Hatakeyama Hajime, the sub-character design was by Mayumi Fujita, and the prop design was by Shiori Shirasaki. The music was by Takatsugu Wakabayashi, and the production was by NAZ and produced by The Order of the Ring at a Certain Age.

■Broadcast information

The broadcast period was from July 9 to December 24, 2022, and it was broadcast every Saturday late at night on MBS, TBS, and other networks. It was broadcast on TBS and BS11, and consists of 24 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It is also available online, with early distribution on Amazon Prime Video and d Anime Store, and it can also be viewed on monthly unlimited viewing services such as ABEMA and Hulu. It could also be enjoyed on free distribution services such as GYAO! and TVer.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening themes are "Gyoukou" and "BE the HERO", sung by Half time Old and Raon, respectively. The ending themes are "Reflexion" and "ZERO", sung by SpendyMily and Sano ibuki. These songs reflect the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, and are elements that draw the viewers' hearts.

■ Evaluation

"Hoshino Samidare" has attracted many viewers with its unique worldview and attractive characters. In particular, the relationship between the protagonist Amamiya Yuhi and Samidare is the central theme of the story and deeply moved viewers. In addition, the personalities and abilities of each character are skillfully portrayed, allowing viewers to empathize with their growth and changes.

The animation quality is also high, with the battle scenes and character expressions carefully drawn down to the smallest detail. In particular, the visual expression of the grasped area was extremely beautiful and left a strong visual impact. Music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, with the theme song and background music enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

The storyline is well-developed, and there are many ingenious ideas to keep viewers interested. In particular, the build-up to the final episode was spectacular, and viewers were drawn into the story until the very end. The content was also satisfying for fans of the original work, and the anime adaptation has succeeded in attracting a new fan base.

■Recommendation

"Hoshino Samidare" is a work that has a unique world view, attractive characters, and a clever story development. It is especially recommended for those who like works that depict psychic battles and character growth. In addition, fans of the original work will be able to enjoy the story from a new perspective by making it into an anime.

There are many ways to watch it, not only on TV but also through online streaming services. In particular, early distribution on Amazon Prime Video and d Anime Store is convenient because even busy people can watch the latest episodes immediately. In addition, with monthly unlimited viewing services such as ABEMA and Hulu, you can watch all episodes at once.

In addition, there are many free streaming services available, and you can watch it for a limited time on GYAO! and TVer. By using these services, you can easily enjoy this work.

Overall, "Hoshino Samidare" has become a beloved work by many viewers due to its unique charm and high-quality production. Please take this opportunity to watch it.