Bakumatsu no Spasibo
幕末のスパシーボ / Bakumatsu no Supashiibo
| Genres: Historical | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Studios: Magic Bus | |
| Rating: 6.65 / 10 | |
| Rank: #6323 | |
| Popularity: #12344 | |
| Users Listed: 1,925 | |
| Users Scored: 516 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 05/30/2025 | |
| Aired: September 20, 1997 (Summer) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing 19th-century Japan, this anime explores the complexities of international relations during a period of profound transition. Following the forced opening of Japan's borders by foreign powers, the narrative centers on Toshiakira Kawaji, tasked with negotiating a treaty with the Russian Empire. His efforts are complicated by the volatile personality of Commander Yevfimy Vasilyevich Putyatin and the looming shadow of a devastating earthquake.
The series examines themes of cultural misunderstanding, political maneuvering, and the potential for shared humanity amidst conflict. The story unfolds within a richly detailed setting, depicting both the formal halls of negotiation and the immediate aftermath of natural disaster. It presents a nuanced portrayal of diplomacy, highlighting the challenges of forging alliances in an era of shifting power dynamics and unforeseen circumstances.
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Characters:
- Putyatin, Yevfimy Vasilyevich (Main) - Voice Actors: Katou, Seizou
Staff:
- Matsuzaki, Yoshiyuki (Producer)
- Dezaki, Tetsu (Director, Script)
- Shimizu, Katsunori (Sound Director)
- Hattori, Ichirou (Key Animation)
- Hyoudou, Takashi (Key Animation)
- Kataoka, Kouji (Key Animation)
- Morishita, Shougo (Key Animation)
- Nakajima, Yuuki (Music)
- Ootsubo, Yukimaro (Key Animation)
- Sakamoto, Shuuji (Assistant Animation Director)
- Sakurai, Konomi (Key Animation)
- Shigematsu, Shinichi (Key Animation)
- Shimada, Hideaki (Assistant Animation Director)
- Tanahashi, Kazunori (Assistant Director)
- Tsuzuki, Yukako (Key Animation)
- Waki, Takeshi (Art Director)
- Yagi, Motoki (Key Animation)
Reviews:
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User zettai-jin-stray (Score: 7/10):
Bakumatsu no Spasibo has a lot of value simply in the historical importance of the narrative, for Japanese international relations and in capturing the approach to diplomacy and negotiations at that time. Getting a small look into the complexities of both the Russian and Japanese interests was interesting but moreover is other excitements such as with the Russians communicating with the Japanese commoners, natural disasters, and Western and Japanese ship construction. The visuals are a brand of Tetsu Dezaki economical, frankly it’s fairly jank and low end for 1997, I can see this being a big detriment for some. Tetsu Dezaki is not as muchof an all-out visual stylist like his brother, although some scenes have beautifully dramatic intense lighting and postcard memories. I won’t make so many excuses for the quality, but the consistent limited animation has a charm. The art direction is quality and pull things together nicely and the music has the dreamy, 80’s preset sound that gives it a cozy, educational VHS feel. The movie can be found in VHS rip with english subtitles.