Make My Day (TV series)
| Make My Day | |
| Genre | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Yasuo Ohtagaki |
| Original net animation | |
| Directed by | Makoto Honda |
| Written by | Yumiko Yoshizawa |
| Music by | Kensuke Ushio |
| Studio | 5 Inc. |
| Licensed by | Netflix |
| Released | February 2, 2023 |
| Episodes | 8 |
Make My Day is a Japanese animated television series produced for Netflix. It features an original story by Yasuo Ohtagaki. Makoto Honda was the director for the series, and 5 Inc. animated and provided character designs. The series was released on February 2, 2023.
Premise
A prison has been established on a freezing cold planet where the prisoners are forced to work in a large mine. One day mysterious creatures come up from the mine and attack the prisoners.
Voice cast
| Character | Cast | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | English | |
| Jim | Masaomi Yamahashi | Zeno Robinson |
| Marnie | Ayahi Takagaki | Angel Malhotra |
| Walter | Kazuhiro Yamaji | Tony Pasqualini |
| Commander Bark | Akio Otsuka | James C. Mathis III |
| Cathy Beck[1] | Atsuko Tanaka | Pilar Uribe |
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Takahiro Tanaka | February 2, 2023 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Kentarō Fujita | February 2, 2023 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Tatsuji Yamazaki | February 2, 2023 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Takahiro Tanaka | February 2, 2023 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Kentarō Fujita | February 2, 2023 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 5 Inc., Kohei Sugatani | February 2, 2023 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 5 Inc., Grace Chen, Mntn Chang | February 2, 2023 |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 5 Inc., Yuichi Abe | February 2, 2023 |
Production
Release
Make My Day was originally announced as an animated film, but in January 2023, Netflix announced that it would be a series instead. The series was released in full on February 2, 2023.[5]
Reception
Make My Day receivied mixed reviews. The series was praised for having an character development[6] and impactful narrative, despite seeming to take on too much,[7][8][9] but it was also called formulaic and predictable.[10] The animation was called "subpar",[9][6] yet it was also highlighted for its ability to convey real emotions for a breathtaking and immersive experience.[8]
References
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (January 24, 2023). "Make My Day Anime Reveals Trailer, Key Art, New Cast Member, February 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- Bloody Disgusting!.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (June 10, 2021). "Netflix Announces Make My Day Anime Film Adaptation of Original Story by Yasuo Ohtagaki". Anime News Network.
- ^ 太田垣康男×Netflix「MAKE MY DAY」2023年2月配信、音楽は牛尾憲輔 [Yasuo Otagaki x Netflix Make My Day to be distributed in February 2023, music by Kensuke Ushio]. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ Collins, Natalie (January 24, 2023). "Make My Day Anime Announces It Will Now Be A Series Instead Of Film". MSN.
- ^ a b Wilson, Jonathon (February 2, 2023). "Make My Day Season 1 Review - Great characters overshadow lacklustre animation". Ready Steady Cut.
- ^ Hartford, Charles (February 2, 2023). "Make My Day Review - But Why Tho". But Why Tho?.
- ^ a b Das, Hrishita (February 2, 2023). "Make My Day Review: Humanity's Fight for Survival in an Unknown Terrain | Leisurebyte". Leisure Byte.
- ^ a b Acosto, Nelson (February 2, 2023). "Make My Day Review: An Great Sci-fi Story Brought Down by Subpar Animation". Fiction Horizon.
- ^ Abdul, Nadeem (February 2, 2023). "Make My Day (2023) review: Formulaic and predictable survival series". The Envoy Web.
External links
- Make My Day on Netflix
- Make My Day at IMDb
- Make My Day (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
