Ningen Kakumei
人間革命 / The Human Revolution
| Genres: Slice of Life | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Producers: Shinano Kikaku | |
| Rank: #21127 | |
| Popularity: #17206 | |
| Users Listed: 539 | |
| Users Scored: 69 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 05/12/2020 | |
| Aired: January 1, 1995 – November 1, 2004 (Winter) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 20 |
Synopsis:
Set against a backdrop of societal upheaval and technological advancement, this series explores the lives of individuals navigating a rapidly changing world. The narrative centers on characters grappling with questions of identity and purpose amidst evolving social structures and the implications of human augmentation. The story unfolds within a richly detailed environment where tradition clashes with innovation, prompting reflection on what it truly means to be human. Expect thoughtful character interactions, intricate plot developments, and a contemplative atmosphere as these individuals confront their place in a world undergoing profound transformation. The series delves into themes of belonging, memory, and the enduring power of human connection in the face of uncertainty.
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Characters:
- Toda, Jousei (Main) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Kiyoshi
Staff:
- Katsumata, Tomoharu (Producer, Director)
- Araki, Shingo (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Himeno, Michi (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Ikeda, Daisaku (Original Creator)
- Ishii, Isami (Key Animation)
- Matoba, Shigeo (Key Animation)
Reviews:
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User Perevodildo (Score: 10/10):
I came here expecting nothing, but I found the second best long-running OVA in existence, only ever surpassed by the LOGH. I would have liked to say something about the plot, but... it's effectively a documentary, so you cannot exactly judge it with your usual fictional story scale. It's just a story from the real life, which is exactly what makes it so beautiful. No actual plot to speak of, but just a story of a Buddhism branch. Realistic, not blown out of proportion, not feigned, not infatuated, simple, homely, earthbound story. And a great story at that, with a heartwarming finale as the icingon this cake. nBefore, I was as far from Buddhism as you can possibly be. This OVA had me doing an independent research on the matter which I don't think ever happened before. I can understand why it's unsubbed. I actually prefer it unsubbed, but what really brings shame on it is the existing raw video - 240p VHS(?)rip with episodes sometimes being cut midway and one of them missing altogether, if I'm not mistaken. Considering the price tag on the DVD set, it is kinda understandable, but still a shame. Should a proper video pop up, I wouldn't hesitate to translate it myself. nAnother pleasant surprise this OVA had in store for me is the visuals - despite the latter episodes coming out as late as 2004, eg deep into digital era, they look absolutely the same. If there was any stupid CGI in those, it has been woven in perfectly (then again, it's not so easy to tell when you're watching it in 240p), but I wouldn't be surprised to know they filmed this ova entirely with hand-drawn cells, because it goddamn deserves this kind of devotion and effort.nAnother interesting trivia - this ova was coming out since 1995, which is the tragic year of a sarin gas terrorist attack by another Japanese branch of Buddhism. I wonder if that event affected the sales in any way, or is it perhaps the reason behind this OVA being so obscure to this day.