Orient Awaji Island Fierce Battle Edition: A thorough analysis of the fierce battle and the deepening bond

Orient Awaji Island Fierce Battle Edition - Deep story and fascinating characters

"Orient: Awaji Island Fierce Battle" is a TV anime series that aired from July 13 to September 28, 2022. It is based on the manga "Orient" by Shinobu Ohtaka, which is currently being serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. The story is set in Hinomoto, where the demons have taken control due to an attack by demons, and follows Musashi and Kojiro Kanemaki as they form the "strongest samurai group" and take on the demons. Here, we will introduce the detailed information and appeal of the work, and delve deeper into its background and related information.

story

The Awaji Island Fierce Battle arc begins when Musashi and Kanemaki Kojiro form the Kanemaki Samurai Corps with Hattori Tsugumi, whom they meet during their journey, and obtain the Onitetsuto, the only weapon capable of defeating demons. They encounter the Uesugi Samurai Corps, led by Uesugi Tatsuomi, in Harima, and set out to defeat the giant demon, the Cannon Dragon Yamata no Orochi. Other participants in the battle include the Takeda Samurai Corps, led by Takeda Naotora, Shimazu Akihiro and Amako Katsumi, samurai of the same age as Musashi, and Saruwatari Michiru, a shy princess. As various motives intersect, Musashi and his friends are faced with a new battle.

The Yamata no Orochi is an impenetrable demon that has never been hurt, and Musashi and his friends' battle becomes more intense than ever. The story continues to draw viewers in as it depicts the growth and bond between Musashi and his friends as they defeat the demon.

Commentary

"Orient" is the latest work by Shinobu Ohtaka, the creator of "Magi," and is set in a turbulent era when the hegemony of Hinomoto shifted from "humans" to "demons" due to an invasion by demons. Musashi and Kojiro vow to achieve their dream of forming the "strongest samurai group" and set out to defeat the demons. The anime adaptation will feature a star-studded cast including Yuuma Uchida as Musashi and Soma Saito as Kojiro, and will feature a classic battle action set in the "neo-Sengoku" era.

This work deeply moves viewers by depicting friendship, growth, and the meaning of battle. Another appealing aspect of the work is the worldview that combines the fantasy element of demons with a historical background.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Musashi: Yuuma Uchida
• Kojiro Kanemaki: Souma Saito
• Tsugumi Hattori: Rie Takahashi
• Michiru Saruwatari: Kiyono Yasuno
• Takeda Naotora: Hino Satoshi
• Sanada Aoshi: Haruki Ishiya
• Yamamoto Spring Thunder: Saori Onishi
• Tatsuomi Uesugi: Tomoaki Maeno
• Naoe Kenryu: Hanae Natsuki
• Kuroko Usami: Youko Hikasa
• Masanori Amakasu: Yoshiki Nakajima
• Keigo Kakizaki: Jun Kasama
• Nagao Tamekuni: Kosuke Okamoto
• Sadakuni Nagao: Junichi Yanagida
• Akihiro Shimazu: Takaki Uchiyama
• Haruhisa Shimazu: Kengo Kawanishi
• Natsuki Shimazu: Atsushi Tamaru
• Shimazu Shigure: Komada Wataru
• Shimazu Tadayuki: Kumagai Kentaro
• Fuyuie Shimazu: Yuichi Hoyo
• Katsumi Amako: Takehito Kajiwara
• Morika in the mountains: Takeo Otsuka
• Sanae Satsukigawa: Saho Shirasagi
• Yokomichi Hikaru: Sakata Shogo
• Kiyohide Teramoto: Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
• A thorny story in the bush: Kohei Yanagi
• Yuki Sakakibara as Kiji Noguchi
• Tanegashima Shige: Matsuda Risae
• Tanegashima Protection: Sora Tokui
• Inuta Yatagarasu: Tomokazu Sugita
• Inukai Shiro: Hiro Shimono
• Inukawa Seiroku: Araki Tarusuke
• Minami: Yu Serizawa
• Rock Waves: Kohei Amazaki
• Mishima: Watercolor Kiyoshi
• Kanemaki Jisai: Katsuyuki Konishi
• Akihiro Shimazu (childhood): Riho Sugiyama
• Shimazu Haruhisa (childhood): Fujiwara Natsumi
• Akihiro Shimazu's father: Ryo Sugizaki
• Obsidian Goddess: Houko Kuwashima
• Musashi (childhood): Shizuka Ishigami
• Narration: Katsuyuki Konishi

These voice actors express the individuality of the characters and liven up the story. In particular, the performances of Yuuma Uchida and Souma Saito realistically portray the friendship and growth of Musashi and Kojiro.

Main Staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of "Orient: Battle on Awaji Island."

• Original author: Shinobu Ohtaka (serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine/Kodansha)
• Director: Tetsuya Yanagisawa
• Series Composition: Mariko Kunisawa
• Character design: Takahiro Kishida, Fumio Matsumoto
• Chief animation director: Fumio Matsumoto, Sayuri Sakimoto
• Action Supervision: Shigeyuki Suga
• Prop design: Kimura Hidefumi
• Color design: Mika Funahashi
• Art setting: Yuichi Asami
• Art director: Hirofumi Sakagami
• Director of photography: Hidenori Manaka
• Edited by: Ayumi Yamagishi (REAL-T)
• Sound Director: Ryosuke Naya
• Sound Production: Studio Mouse
• Music: Hideyuki Fukasawa
• Sound effects: Kiyotaka Kawada
• Music Production: Avex Pictures
• Music producers: Kanji Ohgo, Nozomi Isowa
• Chief producers: Shin Furukawa, Kanji Ohgo
• Producers: Masahiro Hibi, Naoya Sato, Nozomi Isowa, Jianli Yang, Yukari Kuwayama, Yuzuru Saito, Shuka Nishimae
• Animation producers: Shojiro Abe, Seiji Suzuki
• Animation production: A.C.G.T.
• Produced by: "Orient" Production Committee

All of these staff members worked together to complete "Orient: Battle on Awaji Island." In particular, director Tetsuya Yanagisawa skillfully portrayed the development of the story and the growth of the characters, moving the audience.

Main Characters

Below are details about the main characters:

• Musashi
  A boy born into a farming family in Tatsuyama Town. He lost his parents at a young age, but was later taken in by Kojiro Kanemaki's father, Jisai. Perhaps due to the environment he grew up in, he is a man who reads the mood and tries to fit in with those around him. He currently lives as the top student at the mining school, keeping to himself and fitting in with those around him. However, deep in his heart burns a burning desire to fulfill the dream he swore to his friend Kojiro when they were young: to form the strongest "band of warriors" together.
• Musashi (Awakened version)
  The awakened form of the obsidian goddess that lies dormant within Musashi.
• KOJIRO KANEMAKI
  A boy who is the only samurai in Tatsuyama Town. After the death of his father, Kanemaki Jisai, he lives alone in a rundown hut on the outskirts of town. As a hated samurai, he has been persecuted by the townspeople, but he has grown up with Musashi, the only one who has treated him without discrimination since childhood, as if they were brothers. Perhaps because of his environment, he has a somewhat detached and cool-headed personality, and shows a cold attitude when Musashi invites him to form a "samurai group," but what is his true intention...?
• Tsugumi Hattori
  A samurai girl who belongs to the "Kosameda Samurai Corps" led by Kosameda Hideo. Her fighting skills are solid, and even Musashi and Kojiro acknowledge them. When in trouble, she can take the enemy by surprise using a "certain method" taught to her by her older sister. She has the temperament of a spoiled youngest child, and is always dependent on others. She is especially attached to and obeys her adoptive father, Hideo.
• Michiru Saruwatari
  She is the princess of the Saruwatari Bushidan, an affiliate of the Uesugi Alliance. She is so cute that she makes Musashi, who likes older women, fall in love with her. However, she is shy and calls herself a hikikomori. She says she cannot join in conversations with more than three people. On her father's orders, she was heading to the port of Harima to take part in a decisive battle that would decide the fate of the country, when she met Musashi and his friends.
• Takeda Naotora
  He is the leader of the "Takeda Samurai Corps." Accompanied by unique warriors such as Sanada Seishi and Yamamoto Shunrai, he travels around the country in a flying, mobile "castle," fighting every day to take back Hinomoto from the hands of the "Demon Gods." His abilities and bright, cheerful personality have earned him the respect of his fellow members, who adore him like an older brother. However, Musashi seems to feel some resentment towards Naotora's personality.
• AOSHI SANADA
  A young man who is a member of the "Takeda Samurai Corps." He is one of the members who admires the leader of the group, Takeda Naotora.
• SHUNRAI YAMAMOTO
  A female member of the "Takeda Samurai Corps." She can restrain enemies with her green whip-like attacks. Like Aoshi, she is one of the members who admires the leader of the Corps, Takeda Naotora.
• Tatsuomi Uesugi
  He is one of the "Five Great Generals," known as the strongest in Hinomoto, and the leader of the "Uesugi Samurai Corps," which unites the Uesugi Alliance. He has been friends with Takeda Naotora, another of the "Five Great Generals," since childhood. He places great importance on family and lineage, and is very cherishing of those he recognizes as family. On the other hand, he also has a ruthless side, and will easily discard anyone outside his family. He has gathered his warriors at the port of Harima to defeat one of the most powerful "Demon Gods."
• Kaneta Naoe
  A senior vassal in charge of accounting for the Uesugi samurai. He likes things to be in their proper place, and is usually swamped with paperwork. His small stature and dull appearance give him a hard-to-look-like samurai image, but he is loved by his subordinates and is also trusted by his lord, Tatsuomi. In fact, his wives have run away from him and he has been divorced seven times.
• Kuroko USAMI
  He is a military strategist for the Uesugi Samurai Corps, with his black hair in a ponytail and a sword scar running down his right eye. He excels in both tactics and strategy, and sometimes goes to the battlefield, using his demonic iron sword only to protect his comrades. His way of relieving stress is to spend money.
• Masanori Amakasu
  He is a member of the "Uesugi Samurai Corps" and a subordinate of Kaneryū. He has a straightforward and easygoing personality, and is often scolded by Kaneryū, who is very strict about everything. While Masaki himself worries about the inflexible Kaneryū, he respects him more than anyone else.
• Akihiro Shimazu
  The son of the head of the Shimazu Samurai Group, an affiliate of the Uesugi Alliance. He is so emotionless that he seems expressionless. The members of his group are his brothers, with whom he has shared joys and sorrows since childhood. He considers it his mission to lead them to great military feats. He is skilled in swordsmanship that focuses on footwork.
• Katsumi Amako
  He is the son of the head of the Amako Samurai Corps, which was based on Awaji Island. He was raised as the heir to the family from a young age, so he is very caring and has a strange tolerance, contrary to his rational appearance. The members of the Amako Samurai Corps call him "Young Lord" and love him.
• KIJINOSUKE NOGUCHI
  A young man who is extremely weak when it comes to strong people and authority. Because he is small and not very good looking, he is rarely seen as a samurai. However, he pretends to be an intelligent man, as he speaks a little Nanban language and is well-informed about the inner workings of the "Uesugi samurai group."
• Shiro Inukai
  A mysterious samurai who belongs to an unknown samurai group. He calls himself "a pet dog with no name to give away." He is an avid sword lover, and when surrounded by his collection of swords, he calls them beautiful and takes pleasure in them. He is a mysterious person whose conversation seems to flow smoothly, yet somehow does not. His favorite food is pheasant.
• Seiroku Inukawa
  He is one of the "Eight Obsidian Men", a mysterious group that opposes the samurai. He is highly tactical and uses various strategies to achieve his goals. He also has a friendly side, such as when he invites his fellow "Eight Obsidian Men" member, Inukai Shiro, out drinking with him. He carries three demon swords on his waist.
• Nanao Inusaka
  A girl of unknown samurai affiliation who accompanies Inukai Shiro. She calls Shiro "master" and takes care of him in various ways, while calmly and accurately remarking on his behalf. She seems to be interested in Musashi, who was kind to her when they first met. Although she appears to be a reliable person, she actually has some gaps...
• YATARO INUDA
  He is one of the mysterious group "The Obsidian Eight". He has an arrogant personality and is ruthless, even if he is a family member, and will immediately discard them if he judges them to be of no use. On the other hand, he shows a servile attitude towards strong opponents such as Shiro and Seiroku. He talks to Nanao in a sweet voice, but Nanao herself finds him creepy.
• Hideo Kosameda
  The leader of the Koameda Samurai Corps. He has been entrusted with the area around Samidare Castle by Tokugawa. He considers the people of the samurai corps to be his family, and he takes a special interest in Tsugumi, who lost her family and is left all alone, as his "daughter." At first glance he seems like a friendly, good-natured person, but behind his smile, a cruel side can be seen.
• JISAI KANEMAKI
  Kojiro's father. In Tatsuyama Town, he was persecuted by the townspeople as a descendant of a samurai who was considered to be evil and cruel. He lived with the young Kojiro in a rundown house on the outskirts of town, and for a time he also looked after Musashi, but he has since passed away. He is characterized by a large scratch on his face.
• Obsidian Goddess
  A mysterious female being sleeping inside Musashi. She is the master of sword energy, able to draw it and use it freely.

These characters have their own backgrounds and personalities that enrich the story. The friendship and growth of Musashi and Kojiro in particular deeply moves the viewer.

Main Robot Items

The following main items and robots appear in "Orient Awaji Island Fierce Battle".

• A picture scroll belonging to Kojiro's father, Kanemaki Jisai. It tells of demons, the history of the samurai, and the samurai's mission.
• The people of Kiryuzan Town worship him as a god. However, in reality, in the paradise that is the Ryuzan Mine, the Nekomata Oni tears apart miners who offer ore.
• The act of a sword-hunting samurai killing the owner of a Onitetsuto in order to steal its power.
• A ritual to become able to use the Onitetsuto . If the Onitetsuto recognizes one as its master, one can use the Onitetsuto. There is a sense of the sword entering one's body, and some people are shown events from the past.
• The leader of the Kanemaki Samurai Group was Kanemaki Kojiro. The members were Musashi and Hattori Tsugumi. Like the Takeda Samurai Group and the Koameda Samurai Group, the name of the samurai group was given with the family name, so the "Kanemaki" part of "Kanemaki Kojiro" was added.
• The most powerful of the demons . He has overwhelming power compared to other demons. A giant red demon, Enku Tengu, has appeared in Tatsuyama Town.
• Onitetsu is a fragment of the body of a demon . When a demon dies and its body shatters into pieces, it produces iron sand. Onitetsu has a mysterious power, and the samurai use it to fight demons.
• Onitetsuki A motorcycle -like vehicle powered by onitetsu. Kojiro's onitetsuki was inherited from his father, Jisai, and is a very fine piece of equipment.
• A sword made from Onitetsu . The only weapon capable of slaying demons.
• The black ore that emerged from Musashi's body during the "Sword Test." Those with a black soul color are rejected by any demon sword and are called "cursed people."
• Miner's School A school for miners where they dig for "ore," the main food source for demons. In Ryuzan Town, where Musashi and his friends live, miners are considered elites. Musashi graduates from the school at the top of his class.
• Black demon
  The first demon god appeared in Hinomoto 150 years ago. Currently, it fills half of the land of Hinomoto.
• The Five Great Generals are five warriors who are said to be the strongest in Japan. They are said to be the ones closest to unifying the country.
• Kodama Demon Blue Low-level demon "Kodama". Each one is weak, but when they gather in a group and surge forward, they exert destructive power like a giant tsunami.
• If the soul color sword test is successful, gemstone wings will appear from the whole body, and the color of the stone is called the soul color "soul color". There are five soul colors: blue, green, yellow, white, and red. They are called blue sword users and red sword users.
• A consolation prize given to Musashi by Takeda Naotora. If you look through it, you can see demons. A tool used to find the location where demons appear.
• Daito Mine is a mine in Mimasaka (near present-day Okayama Prefecture). Musashi and his friends head there because they've heard that a blue demon appears there.
• The town where Musashi and his friends were born and raised is in Aki , Tatsuyama Town . There is a mine there, and demons are worshipped as gods.
• The sacred treasures return to the hands of the strongest warrior who defeated the strongest demon. That is... the unification of the world (from the picture scroll).
• When the user grasps the handle of the Demon Sword, the sword energy emanates from the body and the Demon Sword.
• A low-level wild demon, such as the Stray Demon Wood Spirit Demon (single unit). Weak.
• There is a port where samurai from the Harima Uesugi alliance gather.
• In the town of Tatsuyama, Kojiro is a great criminal who resists the rule of demons and is hated by the people. However, he is actually the only person who can stand up to the demons. Kojiro is a descendant of a samurai.
• The samurai group continues to fight demons to take back the human world from the demons. They move towards the demons in a flying castle called a "mobile fortress." There are various samurai groups, and the leader of the Takeda samurai group is Takeda Naotora.

These items and robots play an important role in the progression of the story, drawing the viewer in. In particular, the "Demon Iron Sword" is a key item in defeating demons, and its power is depicted growing as Musashi and his friends grow.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Orient: Awaji Island Fierce Battle" are as follows:

• Episode 13 (Episode 1) / Uesugi Samurai Corps (2022/07/12)
• Episode 14 (2) / Humiliation on the Ship (2022/07/19)
• Episode 15 (Episode 3) / Intermediate (2022/07/26)
• Episode 16 (Episode 4) / God of War (August 2, 2022)
• Episode 17 (Episode 5) / Memory of Stone (2022/08/09)
• Episode 18 (Episode 6) / Strategist Showdown (2022/08/16)
• Episode 19 (Episode 7) / What was entrusted to me (2022/08/23)
• Episode 20 (Episode 8) / Proof of Existence (2022/08/30)
• Episode 21 (Episode 9) / Shimazu Breakdown (September 6, 2022)
• Episode 22 (Episode 10) / Older Brother and Younger Brother (2022/09/13)
• Episode 23 (Episode 11) / Great Sword of the Black Goddess (2022/09/20)
• Episode 24 (Episode 12) / Oath (2022/09/27)

These subtitles indicate the content of each episode and give a glimpse into how the story will unfold. In particular, "The Great Sword of the Black Goddess" and "The Oath" are important episodes that lead up to the climax of the story.

Related Titles

"Orient: Battle on Awaji Island" is the sequel to "Orient: Departure from Aki (1st season)". These works depict the journey and growth of Musashi and Kojiro, leaving viewers with deep emotions. In particular, "Departure from Aki" depicts the process by which Musashi and his friends formed the "Kanemaki Bushidan", so by watching it together with "Battle on Awaji Island", you can gain a deeper understanding of the overall story.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Orient: Awaji Island Fierce Battle" are as follows.

• OP1
  ・Break it down
  ・Lyrics: Sota Hanamura, Lil' Fang
  ・Composition: Sota Hanamura, Tomoki Fukuda ・Arrangement: Ryutaro Fujinaga ・Singer: Sota Hanamura & Lil' Fang
• ED1
  ・Different colored threads ・Lyrics by Motokiyo
  ・Composer: Motokiyo
  Arrangement: Hinako Tsubakiyama Vocals: Takehito Kajiwara

These theme songs and music enhance the atmosphere of the story and leave a deep impression on the audience. In particular, "Break it Down" expresses the fighting spirit of Musashi and his friends, while "Different Colored Threads" sings of the depth of friendship and bonds.

Broadcast information

"Orient Awaji Island Fierce Battle" was broadcast and streamed on the following media:

• TV Broadcast
  • TV Tokyo: July 12, 2022 to September 27, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:00
  • AT-X: July 12, 2022 to September 27, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) every Tuesday from 23:00 to 23:30
  • BS TV Tokyo: July 15, 2022 to September 30, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) Every Friday from 0:30 to 1:00
• Online distribution
  • Advance release
    • dTV: July 12, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Wednesday from 2:00
    • Anime Times: July 12, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Wednesday from 2:00
    • Hulu: July 12, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Wednesday from 2:00
  • Unlimited streaming
    • Animehodai: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • U-NEXT: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • Bandai Channel: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • TELASA (unlimited viewing plan): July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • J:COM On Demand Mega Pack: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • Smart Pass Premium: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • milplus Unlimited Viewing Pack: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • Hikari TV: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • Disney+: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • ABEMA: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • d Anime Store: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
  • Pay-per-view delivery
    • Rakuten TV: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • DMM.com: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • Video Market: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • GYAO! Store: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • music.jp: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • Niconico Channel: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • HAPPY! Video: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 12:00
    • MOVIE FULL: July 19, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Tuesday from 12:00
    • Crank-in! Video: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • TELASA (rental): July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • J:COM On Demand: July 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Saturday from 0:00
    • milplus: July 16, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Saturday from 0:00
  • Other distribution
    • GYAO!: July 17, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Sunday from 12:00
    • ABEMA: July 18, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Monday from 1:30 (Free for one week after broadcast)

You can watch "Orient Awaji Island Fierce Battle" by referring to this broadcast and distribution information. Internet distribution is especially convenient because it can be viewed according to the viewer's lifestyle.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Orient: Battle on Awaji Island" is a work that deeply moves viewers by depicting friendship, growth, and the meaning of battle. In particular, the friendship and growth of Musashi and Kojiro resonates with viewers and enriches the story. Another attraction is the world view that combines the fantasy element of demons with a historical background.

This work has been evaluated for the following points:

• The story of Musashi and friends' growth and bond through defeating demons continues to draw viewers in. In particular, the "Awaji Island Fierce Battle Arc" depicts Musashi and friends' new struggles and growth, deeply moving viewers.
• Characters Musashi, Kojiro, Tsugumi, Michiru and other unique characters add excitement to the story. The friendship and growth of Musashi and Kojiro in particular deeply moves viewers. Characters such as Takeda Naotora and Uesugi Tatsuomi also add depth to the story.
• The world of Hinomoto, where the demons have taken control due to an attack by demon gods, combines fantasy elements with a historical background, making it appealing and drawing viewers in. Items such as the Demon Iron Sword and Demon Iron Knight in particular play an important role in the progression of the story, drawing viewers in.
• The theme songs and music such as "Break it Down" and "Iro-Chino-Iro-No-Ito-Tsuna" enhance the atmosphere of the story and leave a deep impression on the viewers. In particular, "Break it Down" expresses the enthusiasm of Musashi and his friends in battle, while "Iro-Chino-Iro-No-Ito-Tsuna" sings of the depth of friendship and bonds.

"Orient: Battle on Awaji Island" is a work that deeply moves viewers by depicting friendship, growth, and the meaning of battle. In particular, the friendship and growth between Musashi and Kojiro resonates with viewers and enriches the story. Another attraction is the world view that combines the fantasy element of demons with a historical background. Please watch it and experience the emotion for yourself.