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in 1998. The title distinguishes the anime from the similarly titled but unrelated OVA series of the same title, ''Kakyūsei'', also produced by Pink Pineapple, but earlier, in 1995. It had a TV series produced in 1999, after the success of the OVA. The 14th episode of the TV series was never aired on television. A television series based on ''Kakyūsei 2'' was also released in 1997, as well as 2006–2007 OVA sequels and spin-offs based on ''Kakyūsei 2'', that were considerably more explicit than the TV version.

''Elf-ban Kakyūsei'' OVA

Plot

The story revolves around Mizuho Yuuki, whose best friend Miko has fallen in love with Tohru. Miko is fairly innocent and comes from a strict background so Mizuho tries not to get in the way of their relationship despite her growing awareness of Tohru who is currently boarding with her family, and accepts going on a date with the wealthy Haruhiko. There is also outside interference from Ai, a younger student in their school, who also likes Tohru.

Characters

* Mizuho Yuuki - voiced by: Riko Sayama (Japanese) - active with a strong personality, she enjoys playing tennis. * Miko Kamiyama - voiced by: Miwa Yanagihara (Japanese) - innocent, comes from a strict family background. * Tohru Nagase - voiced by:

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(Japanese) - popular and well liked, he is currently boarding with Mizuho's family as well as being her class mate. * Haruhiko Satake - voiced by:

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(Japanese) - comes from a rich family and has strong feelings for Mizuho. * Tatsuya Yuuki - voiced by: Hiroko Takemasa (Japanese) - Mizuho's little brother. * Ai Minamizato - voiced by: Minako Sango (Japanese) * Mahoko Mochida - voiced by:

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(Japanese) * Miyuki Iijima - voiced by:

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(Japanese) * Minatsu Yamashita - voiced by: Hiroko Kajimura (Japanese) * Reiko Shindou - voiced by: Ikumi Nagase (Japanese) * Nana Minagawa - voiced by: Kanoko Hatamiya (Japanese) * Minoru Goto - voiced by:

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(Japanese) * Shizuka Mitsuki - voiced by: Rena Yukie (Japanese) * Mizuho's mother - voiced by:

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Anime

* ''Elf-ban Kakyūsei'' (OAV): adaptation of the game * ''Kakyūsei'' (TV): an alternative retelling * ''Kakyūsei 2'' (TV): an adaptation of ''Kakyūsei 2'' game * ''Kakyūsei 2: Anthology'' (OAV): an alternative retelling of ''Kakyūsei 2'' (TV) * ''Kakyūsei 2: Sketchbook'' (OAV): a spin-off from ''Kakyūsei 2'' (TV) series

External links

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''Kakyūsei'' OVA site
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