TaReQ's in Animeland: Re: Cutie Honey OVA Part 1

Re: Cutie Honey (OAV) Part 1 of 3

I missed like 2 weeks of update.. or did i.. Emotional distress drains our minds more the a physical strain.. damn.. but, best way to recover, is fulfilling our passion.. haha.. watever.. so, i bring you some reviews.. well, some might have watched it, some haven't.. so, you can torrent them by searching it online.. i think theres stil people seeding them.. It does have plenty of fanservice so called, the story line is ok and the artwork is kinda retro like.. even the music is catchy and very the 70's type of music.. i like.. Plenty to laugh about in a very colorful n cheerful way.. Enjoy..

Genres: action, adventure, comedy, magic, romance, science fiction
Themes: ecchi, fanservice, magical girl, yuri
Age rating: Mature (May contain sex, drugs, and extreme graphic violence)
Plot Summary: A mysterious organization known as Panther Claw make their presence known by terrorizing Tokyo and giving the cops a run for their money. Police are further baffled by the appearance of a lone cosplaying vigilante who thwarts all of Panther Claw's evil schemes before disappearing. That cosplayer is Honey Kisaragi, the result of the late Professor Kisaragi's prize experiment. A master of disguise, Honey can magically alter her physical appearance and outfits. But with a push of the heart-shaped button on her choker, she transforms herself into Cutie Honey, the scantily-clad, sword-wielding warrior of love and justice.
Running time: 45 minutes per episode
Number of episodes: 3
Episode titles: We have 3
Vintage:
2004-07-24
2005-01-20 (Italy - Future Film Festival)
Releases: We have 3
Opening Theme:
"キューティーハニー (Cutie Honey)" by Kumi Koda (eps 1-2)
Ending Theme:
#1: "Into your heart" by Kumi Koda (eps 1-2)
#2: "キューティーハニー (Cutie Honey)" by Kumi Koda (ep 3)
Official website:
Gainax Re: Cutie Honey (Japanese)
Reキューティーハニー Official Web Site (Japanese)

Source : Anime News Network

Re: Cutie Honey is a three-episode OVA (original video animation) series based on the 2004 tokusatsu (live-action) film Cutie Honey. The series was co-produced with Gainax and Toei Animation, directed by Hideaki Anno, and shown on the Animax satellite television network in 2004. The first episode aired on July 24, two months after the live-action film was released.[1] DVD releases for each episode followed, with the first released on September 21.[2] The series tells the same story as the film, but contains nudity and additional character development.[3]
A mysterious organization known as Panther Claw make their presence known by terrorizing Tokyo and giving the cops a run for their money. Police are further baffled by the appearance of a lone cosplaying vigilante who thwarts all of Panther Claw's evil schemes before disappearing. That cosplayer is Honey Kisaragi, the result of the late Professor Kisaragi's prize experiment. A master of disguise, Honey can magically alter her physical appearance and outfits. But with a push of the heart-shaped button on her choker, she transforms herself into Cutie Honey, the scantily-clad, sword-wielding warrior of love and justice.

Honey Kisaragi / Cutie Honey
Voiced by: Yui Horie
Kisaragi Honey works as a temp at an office in Tokyo. She's also an android out to get revenge against Panther Claw for killing her father. Her weapons are a boomerang, a fleuret, a lance, and the power of Love.
Seiji Hayami
Voiced by: Hideo Ishikawa
Hayami Seiji claims to be a newspaper reporter, but he seems to know a good deal about the technology that Cutie Honey utilizes, and seems to be studying her closely.
Natsuko Aki / "Nat-chan"
Voiced by: Junko Noda
Inspector Aki Natsuko is in charge of bringing Panther Claw to justice. She has incredible aim with firearms and can be fearless even if it is raining bullets.
Granny
Granny is the janitor at Honey's work who's always bringing onigiri for her. Granny's food is the best because it is made with love.
Panther Claw
Gold Claw
Voiced by: Noriko Uemura
The Club of the Four Gods, Gold Claw is the first truly powerful foe that Honey faces. Heavily armed and armored, Honey needs to be resourceful to find a way to defeat her. Gold Claw has Destroyer Panther, Doctor Panther, and Scope Panther as goons.
Cobalt Claw
Voiced by: Mami Kingetsu
The Diamond of the Four Gods, Cobalt Claw has a pair of tentacles that extend out of her mask that can wrap around a foe and generate an incredible amount of electrical current. Cobalt relishes the opportunity to show off her strength to Sister Jill and defeating Cutie Honey.
Scarlet Claw
Voiced by: Hiromi Konno
The Heart of the Four Gods, Scarlet Claw is a pint-size villain with an umbrella that can vaporize a foe. Very manipulative, Scarlet Claw is able to turn the general populace against Honey. Scarlet's goons include Tank Panther, Bazooka Panther, and Sky Panther.
Black Claw
Voiced by: Yumi Touma
The Spade of The Four Gods, Black Claw's primary attack is with vocal sound waves that she amplifies with her microphone and staff. As much as she tries to comprehend, she can't figure out what Sister Jill truly desires.
Sister Jill
Voiced by: Kazue Ikura
Sister Jill is the leader of Panther Claw. The Four Gods of Panther Claw act to realize her wishes. Her preferred weapon is a whip which can summon shadow hands. Jill is served by The Four Gods of Panther Claw as well as a mysterious butler.

(source: Wikipedia)

The Cutie Honey theme song appears through out all the anime incarnations of the character. In the original 1973 television series, it was performed by Yoko Maekawa. In Cutie Honey Flash, it is performed by SALIA. In the New Cutie Honey OVA, the original song is performed by les-5-4-3-2-1, and the English language version by mayukiss. Koda Kumi performed it for the Re:Cutie Honey OVA and its live-action adaptation. In Cutie Honey The Live, the theme is sung by Minami Kuribayashi as part of Wild 3-Nin Musume.

(source: Anime Wikia)