Three bubbly, childhood friends
Riko, Ayumi and Jun have formed an amateur detective agency
(“Circle”) called the “Yuyake Tantei Dan”
(Sunset Detective Agency ). Together they investigate the
various unusual events that seem to surround their sleepy
hometown of Soregamachi. Yet things always seem to invariably
get out of control and they find themselves in and above their
heads in trouble. When that happens, they are assisted by
the mysterious magical super heroine “Otasuke Girl”
who seems to appear out of nowhere to help them. Unbeknownst
to Ayumi and Jun, Otasuke Girl is actually their cheery friend
Riko.
Who is Otasuke Girl?
“Otasuke Girl” is the alter ego of Sakaguchi Riko,
a student at the all-girl’s school “Alps Jyou
Gakuen” (Alps Girls’ School). She is part of the
“Yuyake Tantei Dan” (Sunset Detective Agency)
an amateur detective agency that investigates unusual or alleged
supernatural occurrences around their hometown.
Riko is your typical Japanese teenage girl, who love all
thing cute and is carefree to a fault. She has a good heart
and is always protective of her friends. She can be a bit
naïve at times but has
a such a strong sense of optimism that it is hard not to like
being around her.
It is not known how Riko came about gaining her powers but
what is known is that her powers are magic-based and stem
from the “Otasuke Stick” that she carries.
The “Otasuke Stick” is a magical baton that enables
Riko to transform into Otasuke Girl. In order to transform
into her alter ego, Riko must chant the following verse: “Otasuke
– Imakousou Otome No Jyunshin” (Rescue –
Now Is The Time For A Maiden’s Pure Heart).
Once the verse is uttered, a magical swing (bronco) appears
which she rides into battle as her red and white costume magically
materializes on her body. Her battle cry is the following:
“Kita Zou, Kita Zou, Akuma No Zanmai…Otasuke Girl–
Kenzan!” (Here I Come, Here I Come, Evil Twilight <Samdhi>
- Otasuke Girl – Here I Am).
The “Otasuke Stick” is not only the source of
her magical powers but is her primary defensive weapon. It
has a number of special attributes:
- It can grow and elongate to twice or even triple its size.
In this form Otasuke Girl can use it as a battle staff weapon
or a javelin.
- Her “Gift Wire” (which is shot out from the
Otasuke Stick’s base) is a ribbon-like rope which can
ensnare opponents.
In addition to her Otasuke Stick, Otasuke Girl has small
glass “marble-like” throwing objects called “Ohajiki
Bread” (Flat Marble Game Pieces) that she can throw
at opponents to blind them.
Otasuke Girl has a number of super powers chief among them
being her increased agility. Her main attacks are the “Hip
Punch”, where she “bumps” her opponents
with her hips and her “Otasuke Kick” which she
can kick an opponent with incredible force.
She doesn’t seem to be particularly adapt in hand-to-hand
combat, although she can handle herself in a fight and her
strength level is also normal for a girl her size (except
for her kicks).
Who are the Yuyake Tanteidan?
The “Yuyake Tantei Dan” (Sunset Detective Agency
) is very similar to “Mystery, Inc.” in Hanna
Barbera’s “Scooby Doo” or “The Teen
Angels” in “Captain Caveman” in that they
are amateur sleuths who go around solving mysteries which
involve either supernatural circumstances or outlandish criminals.
They were formed by three childhood friends who all go to
the same high school (Alps Jyou Gakuen <Alps Girls School>)
in the town of Soregamachi. They don’t have any official
headquarters but regularly meet at the local snack shop “Usagiko”
(Little Rabbit) which is run by friendly shop owner Sachiho.
They mostly look through the tabloids and newspapers for their
cases but sometimes get involved in mysteries through their
police contact Detective Sengoku, much to his chagrin.
Aside from Riko/Otasuke Girl, the other members include:
Moroi Ayumi
Riko’s tomboyish girlfriend. Athletic and tall, she
is the more opinionated member of the group and usually is
the one with the quickest temper. She is always jumping into
action without thinking and likes confrontation. Strong-willed
and tough when it comes to solving crime but vulnerable when
it comes to matters of the heart. She is always on the hunt
for the perfect boyfriend.
Kawai Jun
Kind hearted but extremely naïve and trusting, she seems
to always get herself into trouble. Tends to be a bit clumsy.
Is the team’s “spirited” mischief maker
and comedienne.
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