オリンポス

Olympos

Company: Frontier Works
Based on: Manga
Released: 2009.09.18


Based on the manga of the same name, this drama CD has two longer stories and one short bonus story. The first is story of Heinz, the second one is the story of Apollo.

In the first story Heinz (CV: Kaji Yuuki) is praying at a church to have his wish granted, to his surprise a god actually turns up and promises to grant his wish if Heinz completes a task for him. The god who turned uo is Apollo (CV: Ishida Akira), in order for his wish to be granted Heinz has to get a 'hikkikomori' (someone who has shut himself in) to go outside. Heinz is whisked away to a strange world where he has to convince someone to leave. It turns out that the person he has to convince to leave is Ganymedes (CV: Ono Daisuke), who has no intend of leaving, nor does he believe that it is possible to leave.

The second story tells about how Apollo first became interested in humans. Apollo who used to only be interested in his sister Artemis slowly develops an interest in a shrine maiden that attends his temple. Even though she doesn't know Apollo is listening she talks to him. At first Apollo only finds her annoying, but after a while he becomes interested in what she has to say.

Both stories take an interesting turn near the end. I liked the second one slightly better, it shows a different side of Apollo than the first one (where he is an absolute a**). Also, Poseidon (CV: Okiayu Ryoutarou) is hilarious in the second one.

In the short extra story Apollo and Poseidon are talking about that it became winter, but that the seasons don't matter much to the gods (even though they are wearing almost nothing). However Apollo noticed that the humans wear mufflers and suggests trying to wear one. The mental image alone is hilarious xD

Conclusion:
I really liked this drama CD. It has an interesting take on the ancient legends (btw; Ganymedes was abducted by Zeus to be his cup-bearer. I can't find a legend about Apollo speaking with one of his priestesses anywhere, but it feels like a plausible story. Besides, fiction is fun too :D
There is a second volume of the manga, and I would have really loved it if there would be a second drama CD, but I doubt it will ever be made. Sadly.