Detailed review and evaluation of the special edition of "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" with Blu-ray

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest OVA 13 Special Edition with Blu-ray - Detailed Review and Recommendation

Overview

"Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" is an alternate world fantasy work based on the light novel by Shirome Ryo. This OVA is included in "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest 13 Special Edition with Blu-ray", which was released on September 25, 2022. It consists of one 43-minute episode, directed by Iwanaga Akira, and animated by ASREAD and studio MOTHER.

story

After conquering the Melusine Undersea Ruins, the protagonist Nagumo Hajime was worried about parting with Mew as the journey resumed. To make some memories before the journey, he goes on an adventure with Mew to explore the "Seven Great Legends of Erisen," but all of them end in failure. However, on the seventh and final adventure, he encounters a mysterious giant creature and is sent to a world of ruined cities. Hajime begins to search for the separated Mew, and there he has a miraculous encounter. This OVA is a long-awaited work that has been released as the "strongest" otherworldly fantasy.

character

There are many fascinating characters in this OVA. The main characters are introduced below.

Hajime Nagumo

Voice actor: Toshinari Fukamachi

"I'll kill even God if he's my enemy."

A high school student who was summoned from modern Japan to another world, with a non-combat occupation of [Alchemist]. Due to some malice, he falls into the abyss of the Great Orcus Labyrinth, which is filled with powerful enemies. In order to survive in this dire situation and return to his hometown, he vows to kill all the enemies that stand in his way.

Yue

Voice actor: Yuuki Kuwahara

"...Hmmm. From today onwards, Yue. Thank you."

A beautiful girl who Hajime unsealed in the Abyss of the Great Orcus Labyrinth. A vampire, she has lived for far longer than she appears. She has a rare talent for magic, and does not require a magic circle. From then on, she travels with Hajime.

Shea Hauria

Voice actor: Minami Takahashi

"You can change your future if you try hard enough."

She is a Hauria girl, a tribe of rabbit people, and has the unique magic of "future vision." Her vocation is [Fortune Teller].

Theo Klarus

Voice actor: Youko Hikasa

"Fufufu, looks like it's going to be a fun trip."

The strongest black dragon of the dragon race, he is a proud descendant of Klarus. His calling is [Guardian].

Kaori Shirasaki

Voice actor: Saori Onishi

"I will protect Nagumo-kun."

She is a classmate of Hajime's who is immensely popular with both men and women. She started to care about Hajime after a certain past incident, and believes that Hajime, who fell into the abyss, is still alive, so she begins to act to reunite with him. Her vocation is a healer.

Mew

Voice actor: Ogura Yui

"Thank you so much."

She is a Sea-people girl who gets separated from her mother and is captured by an underground organization. She barely manages to escape, but is saved by Hajime, who she begins to call "Papa."

Lemia

Voice actor: Sayaka Ohara

She is a member of the Sea People and Miu's mother. She has a gentle personality and is a widow, but she is happy for Miu to call Hajime "Papa."

Milady Reisen

Voice actor: Yukana

"Everyone loves it! It's Milady Reisen-chan!"

He is the founder of the Great Raisen Labyrinth, one of the Seven Great Labyrinths, and the leader of the "Liberators." He has an annoying personality and bestows the ancient magic of "gravity magic." He's just annoying.

Oscar Orcus

Voice actor: Takuma Terashima

"My name is Oscar Orcus. I am the creator of this labyrinth."

He is the founder of the Great Orcus Labyrinth, one of the Seven Great Labyrinths. He tells Hajime and Yue the truth about this world after they reach the deepest part of the abyss, and bestows on them the power of "creation magic," one of the ancient magic spells.

Mail Melusine

Voice actor: Chiwa Saito

He is the founder of the Melusine Undersea Ruins, one of the Seven Great Labyrinths. He bestows the power of "Regeneration Magic," one of the ancient magic spells.

staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of this OVA:

original work

Shirayone Ryo (Published by Overlap Bunko)

Illustration

TakayaKi

director

Akira Iwanaga

Series Composition and Script

Katsuichi Sato

Character design and chief animation director

Tomoka Kojima

music

Ryo Takahashi

Animation Production

asread., studio MOTHER

Production

Arifureta Production Committee

subtitle

The subtitle of this OVA is "Phantom Adventure and Miraculous Encounter". It was released on September 25, 2022.

Related Titles

The "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" series includes the following related works:

• Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest 1st season
• Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest 1st season OVA
• Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest 2nd season
• Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest 2nd season OVA

Evaluation

"Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest OVA 13 Special Edition with Blu-ray" is a must-see for fans of the series. In particular, the episode focusing on the relationship between Hajime and Miu will deeply touch viewers. It depicts Hajime's growth and his bond with the characters around him, giving a sense of the depth of the story.

The animation quality is also high, especially in the scene at the underwater ruins of Melusine, where the beautiful backgrounds and detailed character designs stand out. The battle scenes are also powerful and provide a visual treat. The voice actors' performances are also excellent, and they convey the characters' emotions realistically.

The story unfolds smoothly and keeps viewers engaged. The encounter with the mysterious giant creature and the miraculous encounter in the ruined city keep viewers interested. In particular, the reunion between Hajime and Miu in the final scene is a touching and memorable moment.

The music also adds to the atmosphere of the work, and Ryo Takahashi's soundtrack plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer, especially the tension in the battle scenes and the gentle melodies in the moving scenes, which give a deeper feeling to the story.

Recommendation

"Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest OVA 13 Special Edition with Blu-ray" is recommended not only for fans of the series, but for anyone who loves fantasy stories set in another world. This work, which depicts Hajime's growth and his bond with the characters surrounding him, will provide viewers with deep emotion and excitement.

This is a must-watch episode for those who have watched the previous series, and it will also be a great opportunity for those new to the series to experience Hajime's adventures and the charm of the characters.

This OVA is released as a special edition with Blu-ray, so the video and sound quality are very high, allowing you to enjoy the viewing experience to the fullest. If you are a fan of the series, this is a must-have item to add to your collection.

Furthermore, you can gain a deeper understanding and enjoyment by watching this OVA together with the other works in the series. Be sure to check out this OVA to fully experience the world view and charm of the characters of "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest."