Gotoubun no Hanayome returns with spectacular animation and cuteness

This morning the opening sequence of the special episode of the Gotoubun no Hanayome ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) franchise was revealed, which premiered in theaters in Japan last July and has yet to be released on television and streaming services. . Since it had only been projected on movie screens until now, it is the first time that the fan community has been able to see this sequence.

Let's remember that this special episode adapted some stories from the original manga that had to be omitted from the main adaptation, specifically the summer vacation arc. However, this new project was entirely produced by SHAFT studios, rather than Bibury Animation Studios, so it's also a glimpse into what the Nakano Quintuplets' story would have been like if it had been produced by another studio.

This new opening sequence definitely caught the eye on social media, not only because of the spectacular animation offered by the production team, but because there are a number of glimpses of the quintuplets' butts. This was perhaps due to the fact that Yukihiro Miyamoto was in charge of directing , who has participated in a large number of Monogatari Series projects in collaboration with SHAFT studios themselves . The sequence also featured Hiroto Nagata , the main animator for Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden .

Let's review some of the community feedback:

« This opening sequence is beautiful, you will have to see it several times ».
« Only this opening has better animation than the two seasons combined ».
" What the fuck, the opening looks so good that it seems that Hiroto Nagata animated the entire sequence in his characteristic style ."
« I have seen beautiful things, but this type of animation deserved it from the beginning of this franchise. It's just a spectacular sequence ."
« Aaaah! It's too budget! ».
" It's insane how much cuteness there is in this opening sequence, more than in the entire series combined ."
« How beautiful, we will see our quintuplets once again. The opening is undoubtedly sublime, a visual delight this anime ».
« How wonderful! By far the best animation the quintuplets have ever had. And it's just the opening! The first three seconds alone already surpass in animation anything that had been done to date ».
" SHAFT studios always impress with their anime projects ."

Sinopsis of Gotoubun no Hanayome

Fuutarou Uesugi is an excellent high school student, but he leads a difficult life. His aloof personality and reclusive nature have left him friendless, and his father is in debt, forcing his family to fight for survival. One day, during their lunch break, Uesugi argues with a transfer student who has claimed "her seat" from her, causing the two to dislike each other. That same day, he is presented with a golden opportunity to pay off his family's debt: a private tutoring job for the daughter of a wealthy family, at a salary five times the market price. He accepts the proposal, but is horrified to discover that the client, Itsuki Nakano, is the girl he faced earlier!

After unsuccessfully trying to get Itsuki's approval, Uesugi discovers that his problems don't end there: Itsuki is actually a quintuplet, so in addition to her, he must also tutor his sisters: Miku, Yotsuba, Nino, and Ichika. “That, despite the very real threat of failing, they want nothing to do with a tutor. However, his family's livelihood is at stake, so Uesugi presses on, steadfast in his determination to rid the sisters of their hatred for studying and successfully lead them to graduation.

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