Sonny Boy (TV series)

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Music

Shinichiro Watanabe, known for his evocative use of music in his work, was the musical advisor for Sonny Boy Shinichiro-Watanabe-20090703-Japan-Expo-01-cropped.jpg
Shinichiro Watanabe, known for his evocative use of music in his work, was the musical advisor for Sonny Boy

Natsume decided to have Shinichirō Watanabe as a musical advisor for the series. Watanabe introduced artists and bands that he considered had an appropriate style for the anime, but he explains that Natsume was the one to decide which ones to include in the soundtrack. [6] Ging Nang Boyz  [ ja ] performed the series' theme song "Shōnen Shōjo", [1] with Sunset Rollercoaster, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, The Natsuyasumi Band, Ogawa & Tokoro, Mid-Air Thief, Kaneyorimasaru, toe and Conisch providing additional original songs created exclusively for the anime. [6]

Themes

Sonny Boy has been noted for its metaphorical and symbolical use of supernatural elements for social commentary, [5] and as catalysts for conflicts between the characters, [2] dealing with topics such as alienation, loneliness, social expectations, freedom and identity. [5] [2] [4] [13] Director Shingo Natsume declared in an interview that one of his main objectives was to show the friction between maintaining order and individual freedom, saying "[t]he story is inspired by the illogicalities that can sprout through rules". He furthers explains the symbolism used in the series, and how these elements reflect the psychology and growth of the protagonists. He considers Nagara to mirror his feelings during his teenage years, reflecting how he was always constrained back then. [2] Collider's David Lynn comments how the show "addresses themes of capitalist exploitation, social isolation, and the power of community", constantly presenting many different philosophical topics, and "not so much answering any questions as much as asking and then pondering on them" [13]

In their honors thesis, Inoue and Provencher (2023) comment how Sonny Boy reflects people's desire for maintaining order, specially in times of crisis. In the first episode, the leaders of the school student council send a "Group Talk" invitation to the rest of students, inviting them to choose a leader to follow and assigning tasks for everyone with the purpose of maintaining order, which echoes the rigid structure of Japanese schooling system, where the students are expected to follow rules first and foremost without causing any trouble nor deviating from the norm. [14] : 11–13  They also comment on the growth of protagonist Nagara throughout the series, deeming it the main message of the show: he starts as an apathetic individual with a very nihilistic outlook of life, but changes to a more optimistic attitude later on due to his interactions with Nozomi, who has a more positive disposition from the start, which is reflected symbolically in her superpower, a “compass” that allows her to “see the way out” of the darkness surrounding the school in order to return home. [14] : 7–9 

Release

The anime television series was announced on April 28, 2021. While the first episode was given an early premiere on June 19, 2021, [15] the series officially aired from July 16 to October 1, 2021, on Tokyo MX and other channels. [7] [lower-alpha 2]

The series was licensed outside of Asia by Funimation. [17] On September 14, 2021, Funimation announced the series would receive an English dub, which premiered on September 16. [8] Following Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, the series was moved to Crunchyroll. [18] Medialink licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia and streamed it in their YouTube channel. [19]

On December 16, 2022, a Blu-ray box was announced, which includes scenes from the last episodes that were not used, together with some previews of the anime and recordings of the songs. [20] [21]

Episodes

Sonny Boy
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Key visual of Sonny Boy
Genre
Created by Shingo Natsume
No.Title  [22] [lower-alpha 3] Directed by  [22] Written by  [22] Storyboarded by  [22] Original air date  [24] [lower-alpha 2]
1"The Island at the Far End of Summer"
Transliteration: "Natsu no Hate no Shima" (Japanese: 夏の果ての島)		Shingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16) [lower-alpha 4]
2"Aliens!"
Transliteration: "Eirianzu" (Japanese: エイリアンズ)		Tomoya KitagawaShingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeJuly 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)
3"The Cat Who Wore Sandals"
Transliteration: "Geta o Haita Neko" (Japanese: 下駄を履いたネコ)		Keiichirō SaitōShingo NatsumeKeiichirō SaitōJuly 30, 2021 (2021-07-30)
4"The Great Monkey Baseball"
Transliteration: "Idainaru Monkī Bēsubōru" (Japanese: 偉大なるモンキー・ベースボール)		Imu GahiShingo Natsume Yoshiaki Kawajiri August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
5"Leaping Classrooms"
Transliteration: "Tobu Kyōshitsu" (Japanese: 跳ぶ教室)		Rei IshikuraShingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
6"The Long Goodbye"
Transliteration: "Nagai Sayonara" (Japanese: 長いさよなら)		Tomoya KitagawaShingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeAugust 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)
7"Road Book"
Transliteration: "Rōdo Bukku" (Japanese: ロード・ブック)		Kento MatsuiShingo NatsumeYoshiaki KawajiriAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
8"Laughing Dog"
Transliteration: "Warai Inu" (Japanese: 笑い犬)		Keiichirō SaitōShingo NatsumeKeiichirō SaitōSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
9"This Salmon Chazuke Is Missing Its Salmon Nya"
Transliteration: "Kono Sake Chazuke, Sake Wasureteru Nya" (Japanese: この鮭茶漬け、鮭忘れてるニャ)		Atsushi KashiwaShingo NatsumeKeisuke KojimaSeptember 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)
10"Summer and the Demon"
Transliteration: "Natsu to Shura" (Japanese: 夏と修羅)		Tomoya Kitagawa
Kento Matsui		Shingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeSeptember 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)
11"The Young Man and the Sea"
Transliteration: "Shōnen to Umi" (Japanese: 少年と海)		Nichika ŌnoShingo NatsumeNorifumi KugaiSeptember 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)
12"Two Years' Vacation"
Transliteration: "Ni Nenkan no Kyūka" (Japanese: 二年間の休暇)		Shingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeShingo NatsumeOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)

Soundtrack

The Sonny Boy Soundtrack was released on September 8, 2021. [26] [27] Shinichirō Watanabe served as the musical advisor. [6]

TV ANIMATION "Sonny Boy" original soundtrack [lower-alpha 5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."少年少女 (shōnen shōjo)"Ging Nang Boyz1:34
2."Broken Windows" Sunset Rollercoaster 1:42
3."Seagull"Sunset Rollercoaster2:33
4."Summer Storm"VIDEOTAPEMUSIC3:10
5."Tune from diamond"The Natsuyasumi Band4:36
6."夜釣り (yozuri)"mitsume3:13
7."Let There Be Light Again"Sunset Rollercoaster3:47
8."Beacon"Ogawa & Tokoro2:50
9."Yamabiko’s Theme" Mid-Air Thief 10:35
10."Kodama’s Theme"Mid-Air Thief3:20
11."Soft Oversight"Ogawa & Tokoro1:44
12."ソウとセイジ"mitsume4:10
13."今日の歌 (kyo no uta)"Kaneyorimasaru3:56
14."Lightship"The Natsuyasumi Band5:15
15."Spear (スペア)"mitsume4:57
16."Sonny Boy Rhapsody (サニーボーイ・ラプソディ)" toe 4:05
17."Lune" Conisch 1:45
18."Jugement"Conisch1:39
19."Tour"Conisch3:18
20."Soleil"Conisch2:36
21."旅立ちの日に (tabidachi no hi ni)"Conisch4:54
Total length:1:15:40

Reception

Critical reception

Sonny Boy has received favorable reviews, having been called one of the best anime of its season [28] [29] and of its year, [13] [30] [31] and it has been noted as particularly original within the isekai genre. [32] [5] [4] CBR 's Maria Remizova considers the show to be the best modern anime overlooked by the audiences, writing that it "encapsulates the allure of anime’s more bizarre and experimental side, utilizing unconventional storytelling and visual techniques to craft a perfect mystery narrative", and further explaining that, while confusing at first, the story becomes very rewarding as it develops. [33] Evan D. Mullicane from Screen Rant proposes that Sonny Boy is a deconstruction of the main theme of isekai, writing that "Far from the fun getaway of many isekai anime, Sonny Boy's This World keeps its residents as captives and prevents them from growing." thus making a critique of the escapism that is ever-present in the genre. [5] In Den of Geek , Vernieda Vergara comments on the non-standard storytelling of the anime, remarking how the series doesn't offer clear-cut answers to all the mysteries that the characters encounter, and even though that might put some people off, it offers "something fresh and unique", that stands in contrast with the more straightforward mainstream blockbuster animes that came out the same year. [3] Collider's David Lynn comments that although some initial parallels to Lord of the Flies can be drawn, the series "expands far beyond simple comparisons to its inspirations" addressing many different social and philosophical topics "ultimately challenging its characters to consider the very purpose of life". Lynn also notes that while the non-traditional narrative might be off-putting for some, the show still offers compelling stories without falling into "despondent nihilism". [13]

Sonny Boy has been praised for its original production, featuring a very distinctive style of animation and surreal visual elements. [5] [34] Lynn commends how the animation work helps to accentuate the otherworldly settings of the series, calling the show "a poster child for productions that can only be done justice in animation". [13] Mullicane called it "one of the most gorgeous-looking anime of the past few years", commending the way that the animation helps to relate a "deeply personal story". [5] Ayaan Shams Siddiquee from The Daily Star comments on its "[b]reath-taking visuals, art, and animation", which he finds "more realistic and surreal than most modern anime", also complimenting the use of its "eccentric soundtrack" interspersed within the silence. [34]

Accolades

Sonny Boy received the Excellence Award in the animation category at the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival. [35] The series was nominated in two categories in the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Anime of the Year and Director of the Year. [36] The series was also nominated for the Anime Trending Awards in four categories "Best in Original Screenplay", "Best in Sceneries and Visuals", "Mystery or Psychological Anime of the Year" and "SciFi or Mecha Anime of the Year". [37] [38]

Explanatory notes

  1. ↑ The series utilizes multiple tracks by several composers throughout its run and does not credit any specific composers for the series' OST as a whole (with the exception of Conisch who composed the musical score for Episode 10). [1] [6]
  2. 1 2 Tokyo MX listed the series premiere at 24:30 on July 15, 2021, which is July 16 at 12:30 a.m. [16]
  3. ↑ All English titles are taken from Funimation. [23]
  4. ↑ This episode was pre-screened on June 19, 2021. [25]
  5. ↑ Tracklist from the official CD and Spotify tracklist.

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