Hikawa Maru Monogatari
氷川丸ものがたり / Hikawa Maru Story
| Genres: Drama, Historical | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Studios: Mushi Production | |
| Rank: #19049 | |
| Popularity: #15335 | |
| Users Listed: 828 | |
| Users Scored: 56 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 05/04/2024 | |
| Aired: August 22, 2015 (Summer) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: book | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set aboard the historic Hikawa Maru ocean liner, this story follows Hirayama Jirou, a young man seeking a new life after the devastation of the Great Kanto Earthquake. Seeking stability, he joins the ship's galley staff alongside his father, finding a unique perspective on the vessel’s long and storied past. The narrative unfolds through Jirou’s experiences, offering glimpses into the lives of those who have sailed on the Hikawa Maru over its eight decades.
The anime explores themes of displacement, resilience, and the passage of time, portraying a world where history is subtly interwoven with everyday life. It's a quiet character study, emphasizing the human connections forged within the confines of the ship and the gentle unfolding of personal growth against a backdrop of shifting societal landscapes. The atmosphere evokes a sense of nostalgic reflection, capturing both the grandeur and the intimate details of a bygone era.
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Characters:
- Hirayama, Jirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Koumoto, Keisuke, Kusaka, Chihiro
- Morimoto, Seiichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kiyohiro
Staff:
- Ooga, Shunji (Director)
- Shimizu, Katsunori (Sound Director)
- Miura, Kouji (Script)
- Oohara, Minoru (Storyboard)
- Oda, Kazumasa (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement)
- Honda, Takashi (Art Director)
- Konno, Yasuyuki (Sound Effects)
- Nakaba, Yumiko (Editing)
- Takehara, Kenji (Director of Photography)
- Yamagata, Aki (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)