đľ"Knees drawn close in the corner of the room.
Always trembling from unease
Afraid of learning the "truth," I tightly shut the door.
Within gentle lies, I found a place to belong and escaped into dreams.
The lonely sea that no one knows is dyed a deep azure blue.
Single-minded feelings hide loneliness.
Yet they hurt your heart.
The secrets deep within your eyes, the truth hidden behind that smile that seems capable of drawing one in
I will deliver this soft and peaceful love.
A warmth that feels as though it would shatter upon touch is now overflowing as it leaves behind the past.
I'll always stay by your side, so don't be misled by those sorrowful shadows.đľ
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The OP of 'Magical Girl Nanoha,' 'Innocent Starter,' was a song perfectly suited to the theme of the work.
For this opening theme, KamiyÄ Yuu had only modified some of the melody, shifting the overall style toward a more sorrowful tone while making the musical flow smoother and more pleasant to listen to.
It was worth mentioning that the original singer of this song was the famous Japanese voice actress and singer Nana Mizuki. Even though ShindĹ Tsukasa had spent a considerable sum hiring a top-tier voice actress from a voice acting agency, the overall effect still fell slightly short of the original version.
After the OP ended, the actual episode of 'Magical Girl Nanoha' officially began.
Whether compared to the original work or the mainstream Japanese anime of this world, the difference in animation quality was immediately obvious. The level of detail in the scenery and the presentation of lighting and shadow effects possessed a kind of refinement beyond its era. For the Japanese anime industry of this world, the visual quality alone made 'Magical Girl Nanoha' feel like a stunning high-budget production.
Besides the visual detail, the smoothness of the animation was also far superior to ordinary Japanese anime.
Theoretically, animation requires twenty-four frames per second in order for the human eye to perceive movement naturally. Most Disney animated films and shows, like 'Tom and Jerry,' used this frame rate. However, most Japanese commercial anime reduced that number to twelve frames per second due to budget concerns, using appropriate storyboards and camera transitions to lessen the stiffness caused by fewer frames.
Knowing Japanese anime production from his previous world, KamiyÄ Yuu had an exceptionally precise grasp of this aspect.
Compared to the original, the pacing of the first episode was much tighter. When introducing supporting characters, more emphasis was placed on Nanoha's personal feelings in order to deepen the portrayal of their personalities.
To be honest, as an anime, the pacing of the first season of 'Magical Girl Nanoha' had originally been extremely dragged out. Many supporting characters became completely irrelevant later on, and by the second and third seasons, the unnecessary side characters had practically "disappeared."
Nanoha's parents and friends were prime examples, so it was fine to reduce their screen time appropriately.
The world was introduced through Nanoha's perspective, while Nanoha's personality was portrayed through the introduction of the world itself. After a brief, lighthearted daily-life segment filled with cute moments, the story quickly entered the main plot.
The female-version silver beast, Yuno Scrya, collapsed injured in the park and was taken in by Nanoha. Amazed by Nanoha's magical talent, it entrusted her with the Intelligent Device 'Raising Heart' and requested her help in recovering the Jewel Seeds.
Compared to the original work, KamiyÄ Yuu placed far greater emphasis on the combat portions. As a result, by the time the first battle began, only half the episode had passed.
KamiyÄ Yuu also omitted the embarrassingly awkward transformation sequence from the original version. Instead, the transformation was depicted simply by passing through a magic circle, instantly completing the transformation. The combat outfit was also made more heroic and stylish.
After all, Takamachi Nanoha was destined to become the magical girl known as the "White Devil."
Under Yuno Scrya's on-site guidance, Takamachi Nanoha learned how magical girls fought while simultaneously confronting the disasters caused by the Jewel Seeds.
For the combat sections, KamiyÄ Yuu did not follow the original work. Instead, he refined the entire magical combat system. The battle methods were dazzling to behold and simultaneously showcased Nanoha's astonishing combat aptitude.
In terms of battle scenes alone, 'Magical Girl Nanoha' lacked some of the impact of 'RWBY,' but surpassed it in expressive force and grand spectacle.
The perfect combination of 2D animation and 3D effects produced a visual impact comparable to major productions from around 2015 in his previous world's Japanese anime industry, such as 'Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works' and 'Tales of Zestiria the X.'
The first episode ended with the two sides engaging in a final clash, leaving viewers wanting more and eager to continue watching the second episode.
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Lounge room. The internal preview screening of the first episode of 'Magical Girl Nanoha' had ended.
This kind of team meeting was extremely necessary during anime production. Creating anime was not a one-person job. No matter how outstanding KamiyÄ Yuu's personal abilities were, one Zhuge Liang was still inferior to three ordinary cobblers working together.
"So-so. Only the battle scenes are worth watching."
YĹŤki Chinatsu, sitting on the sofa with her arms crossed, was the first to voice her opinion.
However, from the slight curl of her lips and the way her feet swung beneath the table, it was obvious she was actually very satisfied with the first episode. Seemingly realizing her expression was inappropriate, she immediately stiffened her adorably youthful face to keep the others from noticing the change in her expression.
Besides, the battle scenes were also the only area where the 3D department had truly contributed in the first episode.
"Yes, yes, I'll take that as praise." KamiyÄ Yuu laughed helplessly after hearing her comment. Looking around at everyone present, he continued, "If anyone else has opinions, now's the time to bring them up. If there are no objections, we'll officially archive it and send it to the TV station in July."
"A splendid production. The battle scenes are also extremely powerful in presentation." Kumamoto Alice gave her quiet evaluation.
After watching the anime, the satisfied sparkle in her eyes clearly revealed how pleased she was with the work. Many of the finer details throughout the animation visibly carried her own strong artistic style.
Dressed in a light blue kimono, Uehara Etsuki lightly nodded toward KamiyÄ Yuu. "No objections."
The quality of the first episode of 'Magical Girl Nanoha' had already exceeded everyone's expectations. Continuing to nitpick would serve no purpose other than increasing work pressure.
"There are still two weeks left. I'm really looking forward to seeing how our work performs once it airs on television." Kumamoto Alice placed down her delicate English teacup, her tone filled with anticipation.
Inside the lounge, only she and Uehara Etsuki maintained perfectly upright and elegant sitting postures even while seated on the sofa. One possessed the refined beauty unique to the East, while the other resembled a medieval princessâgraceful and noble.
"Everyone feels the same way about that." Uehara Etsuki smiled softly as she spoke gently to the group.
Standing behind KamiyÄ Yuu, Morishita Aoi confidently and calmly said, "The quality of our work is extremely high. There's no need to worry about the results."