Slime Boukenki: Umi da, Yeah!

スライム冒険記 ~海だ,イエー~ / Slime Adventures - Yay, the Sea! / Slime Adventures - Yeah! The Sea!
Slime Boukenki: Umi da, Yeah!
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Strategy Game
Themes: Strategy Game
Studios: Production I.G
Producers: Shueisha
Rating: 5.58 / 10
Rank: #12153
Popularity: #12500
Users Listed: 1,822
Users Scored: 466
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/18/2022
Aired: July 30, 1999 (Summer)
Type: special
Source: game
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This short animated work, crafted by Yuasa Masaaki and brought to life by Production I.G., presents a curious reimagining of a familiar fantasy creature. The narrative centers on a Slime, a staple monster from the Dragon Quest series, navigating an unfamiliar world. The animation style evokes a dreamlike quality, blending vibrant visuals with moments of unsettling realism. Rather than focusing on traditional heroic narratives, the story explores themes of adaptation and identity as the Slime confronts its place within a society that struggles to comprehend it. The experience is less about action and more about observing the subtle interactions and emotional landscape of an outsider attempting to find belonging. It offers a unique perspective on fantasy tropes, prioritizing atmosphere and character study over grand spectacle.

Staff:

  • Terakawa, Hidekazu (Producer)
  • Yuasa, Masaaki (Director)
  • Amiya, Masaharu (Script)
  • Asano, Kyouji (Key Animation)
  • Hamana, Takayuki (Key Animation)
  • Higuchi, Kaori (Key Animation)
  • Kaiya, Toshihisa (Character Design)
  • Kajiura, Yuki (Music)
  • Kaneko, Osamu (Original Creator)
  • Matsumura, Masahiro (Editing)
  • Miyazawa, Yasunori (Key Animation)
  • Nabeta, Kayoko (Key Animation)
  • Ogura, Hiromasa (Art Director)
  • Ohira, Shinya (Key Animation)
  • Ootsuka, Shinji (Key Animation)
  • Takigasaki, Makoto (Production Manager)
  • Yoshihara, Masayuki (Key Animation)

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