The appeal and reviews of World Dystar: experiencing anime from a new perspective

World Daistar - The Road to a Shining Stage

The TV anime series "World Die Star", which aired from April 9 to June 25, 2023, attracted attention as an original anime work. It is broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11, and is broadcast every Sunday from 11:00 pm for 30 minutes, and consists of 12 episodes. This work is based on the Sirius "Theater Girls" project and Bandai Namco Filmworks, directed by Kinome Yu, animated by Lerche, and produced by Project WDS. Copyright © Sirius/Project WDS.

story

"World Dystar" is a girls' story with a theater theme. The story depicts the girls as they grow together with their friends, despite facing various difficulties in the pursuit of their dreams. Their goal is to win the global theater contest "World Dystar". The story revolves around the girls' struggle to make their dreams come true.

The story is set in the fictional city of Starlight City. There are many drama schools and theater companies in this city, and it is depicted as a place where young people pursue their dreams. The main characters, girls, attend drama schools in Starlight City and grow through daily practice and performances. The series is full of elements that draw viewers in, including the friendships, rivalries, and love affairs between the girls.

character

There are many unique characters in "World Dystar". The main characters are introduced below.

・Main character: Hikaru Hoshino

A bright and positive girl. She has a strong passion for theater and is a leader who inspires her peers. Her dream is to win the global theater contest "World Die Star".

Best friend: Tsukishima Yuuna

A childhood friend of Hikaru. She is calm, intelligent, and has great acting skills, but she doesn't show her emotions. She supports Hikaru as she pursues her dreams together with her.

・Rival: Amamiya Rin

A girl with genius acting skills. She is proud and often clashes with Hikaru and the others, but she is moved by Hikaru's acting and the story depicts her growth.

Teacher: Misaki Sakurai

A teacher at a drama school. She trains her students with strict instruction, but she also has a kind side and supports their dreams. She herself used to be active in the world of theater.

Animation and Music

The animation of "World Die Star" is visually enjoyable with Lerche's beautiful drawings and smooth movements. In particular, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail in the theatrical scenes, drawing the viewer in. The background art also brings out the charm of Starlight City, enriching the worldview of the story.

In terms of music, the opening theme "Shine Bright" and the ending theme "Starry Night" are memorable. The opening theme is an up-tempo song that expresses the passion of the main characters as they chase their dreams, and the ending theme is a ballad that depicts their friendship and bonds. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

"World Die Star" has been highly praised as a girls' story with a theater theme. In particular, the characters' growth, friendships, and rivalries are carefully depicted, making it a work that moves viewers. In addition, the beautiful animation and music of the theater scenes have been praised, making it a visual and audio treat.

However, some viewers felt that the story development was a bit predictable, and that it was difficult to delve deeper into the character backstories and relationships within the short 12 episode broadcast period. Nevertheless, overall, the show was praised for its moving story and beautiful animation, and won many fans.

Recommendations and related works

If you enjoyed "World Dyster," we also recommend the following works:

・"K-ON!"

A girls' story with a music theme. A touching work that depicts friendship and growth.

・"Sound! Euphonium"

A coming-of-age story with a brass band theme. The characters' growth and friendships are carefully depicted.

・"SHOW BY ROCK!!"

A work with themes of music and battle. The unique characters and music are appealing.

Just like "World Die Star," these works also feature moving stories depicting the growth and friendship of characters and beautiful animation. Be sure to check them out.

summary

"World Dystar" is a girls' story with a theater theme that has touched many viewers. The characters' growth, friendships, and rivalries are carefully depicted, and the beautiful animation and music add excitement to the story. "World Dystar" left a strong impression on viewers during its short broadcast period of 12 episodes, and is definitely worth watching.

Many viewers were touched by the girls' dream-chasing and were inspired by this work. While cheering on these girls on their path to a bright stage, it will also be an opportunity to reaffirm your own dreams and goals. "World Die Star" is a heartwarming work dedicated to such viewers.