Sunday, August 7, 2011

Anime Review: Uta Prince No Sama: Maji Love 1000% Overview


Uta no Prince-sama is a 2010 Japanese dating game series targeted towards female gamers published by Broccoli. The game has been adapted into manga and anime series.

Plot

With dreams of becoming a composer and someday writing a song for her favorite idol, Haruka enters the Saotome Academy, a prestigious performing arts school. If successful there, she’ll be able to join the Shining Agency after graduation. However, it won’t be so easy when Haruka is already surrounded by potential idols and composers. On top of that, her homeroom teacher is a current idol, the headmaster was a record-breaking singer, and the academy itself is a chaotic place where anything can happen. To make things more difficult, romance is prohibited in the school! Which prince of song will be paired up with Haruka? Uta no Prince Sama is an exciting, coming-of-age romantic comedy that will be like sweet music to your eyes and ears!

Main Characters


Nanami Haruka Voiced by Sawashiro Miyuki

Wishing to compose a song for her idol, Hayato, to sing someday, Haruka enrolls into Saotome Academy. Prior to her enrollment, Haruka has no experience in reading sheet music despite being able to play the piano.




Ichinose Tokiya Voiced by Miyano Mamoru

A student in S Class, he bears a strong resemblance to Haruka's idol, Hayato. However, he's said to be Hayato's identical twin brother instead, and seems to bear a complex from being in his brother's shadow. He appears to be cold and aloof, as well as being a perfectionist. His character is reflected in his song, both his pitch and rhythm are perfect. However, everything is the fruit of his hard work. Ichinose is Otoya's (Class A) roommate.




Ittoki Otoya Voiced by Takuma Terashima

Haruka's classmate in A Class, he's a friendly and positive person who enjoys singing. He shares a room with Tokiya from Class S. In the anime, he stands up for Haruka when she was barred from taking the entrance exam due to being late.



Hijirikawa Masato Voiced by Suzumura Kenichi


Student of A Class, The oldest son and heir to the Hijirikawa Group. He was raised in a strict environment, making him very serious. His way of thinking is a little old-fashioned, and he’s unable to show his real self due to his serious nature. He seems to have some form of rivalry going on with Ren, whom he shares a room with. He plays the piano.



Jinguji Ren Voiced by Suwabe Junichi

Student in S Class, he is the third son of the Jinguji family, making him rivals with Masato, who is also the roommate. He is very flirtatious, and plays the saxophone. In the anime, he, along with Otoya, helps defend Haruka when the officials refused to let her take the entrance exam.




Kurusu Shou Voiced by Hiro Shimono

Another student of S Class, he is nicknamed "ochibi-chan" due to his short stature, much to his chagrin. He's very cheerful and energetic, and plays the violin. He has a twin brother, Kaoru. Shou is Natsuki's roommate. When he was five years old, he almost fell from a very high tower and developed a fear of heights. But he gets rid of his acrophobia with help from everyone.


Shinomiya Natsuki Voiced by Taniyama Kishou

Another of Haruka's classmate, he plays the viola, though he used to play the violin. He has an extreme fondness for cute things, leading him to take a liking to Haruka. In the anime, upon his first encounter with Haruka he calls her Elizabeth, saying that she reminds him of his dog. He shares a room with Shou, whom he claims to be as cute as Haruka and is very affectionate towards him. He likes cooking, yet his food are usually disastrous. He has a split personality and suffers from "gemini syndrome", his other and darker side goes by the name of Satsuki and is a very violent person, having put over 50,000 people in the hospital. However, he has a talent for composing and is considered a "genius" in this field.

Supporting Characters

Shibuya Tomochika Voiced by Imai Yuka

Haruka's best friend, classmate, and roommate.


Tsukimiya Ringo Voiced by Yuuichi Nakamura

The teacher assigned Haruka's class, Class A. He's a male idol who likes to crossdress as a female.

Aijima Cecil Voiced by Toriumi Kousuke

Hyouga Ryuuya Voiced by Yusa Kouji

The teacher assigned to Class S. He's also an actor.

Kurusu Kaoru Voiced by Yūki Kaji

He is Shou's younger twin brother.


Saotome Shining Voiced by Wakamoto Norio

The principal of the Saotome Academy, a prestigious idol school. He was an idol, and it was possible to build Saotome Academy because of his hit single, "Owing to Love".

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