Review of "Queen of the Millennium": A grand tale where history and fantasy intersect

The full story and appeal of the 1000-year Queen - Sennenjo-o

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

March 13, 1982 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toei

■ Eirin Number

110521

■Frequencies

121 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Reiji Matsumoto

■ Director

・Direction: Masayuki Akehi

■ Production

Produced by: 1000 Year Queen Production Committee, Toei Animation

■ Story

In 1999, the eerie planet Rammetal was approaching the Earth. In an apartment in Tokyo, teacher Yukino Yayoi heard a report from Professor Amemori of Tsukuba Astronomical Observatory about the return of an exploration craft from the planet Rammetal. She was valued for her knowledge of astronomy and helped out at the observatory. In fact, Yayoi was disguised as a teacher, but she was the 1000-Year Queen, Rammetal's messenger who had been watching the Earth for 1000 years since the time of Princess Kaguya. At that moment, an emergency call came in and the new 1000-Year Queen announced her succession. As Yayoi looked gloomy, saying that she had something left to do on Earth, Amemori Hajime appeared from outside the window. Hajime is a student of Yayoi's who works part-time as a window cleaner and is an astronomy boy. Yayoi's younger sister Selene came in and told her that Rammetal was planning to take over the Earth. Around that time, Hajime's parents died in an explosion at the factory they managed, and he went to live with his uncle, Professor Amemori. Meanwhile, Rammetal was approaching the Earth with each passing moment. When it approached Jupiter, Rammetal's icy shell melted, and the Rammetal people appeared. A little while later, Rammetal's meteorite belt fell to the Earth as countless fireballs. Tokyo was also thrown into a devastating panic. Hajime ran to an apartment building to save Yayoi, but the manager guided him underground. It was an evacuation site directly below Tokyo that Queen 1000 Years had built several centuries ago, and there were tens of thousands of refugees there. Hajime was told that this underground cavern was like Noah's Ark, and people and animals could escape from the Earth with it on board. Then the Earth rumbled, and suddenly a large fault ran through the outer periphery of the Kanto Plain, and the land began to slowly rise. A large cavern ship, Noah's Ark led by Queen 1000 Years, appeared. Meanwhile, Rammetal has also sent a large fleet to Earth to attack. "Rametal, please don't tell me, the Queen, what you're planning," the Queen thought gloomily. The battle became fierce, and the Earth forces gradually gained the advantage, finally defeating Rammetal.

■Explanation

The story depicts the exploits of the Millennium Queen, who protects the Earth from the planet Rammetal. The animation of the same name by Matsumoto Leiji is currently being serialized and aired in the Sankei Shimbun and Fuji TV, with the script written by Fujikawa Keisuke and directed by Akehi Masayuki. It is characterised by Matsumoto Leiji's unique worldview and grandiose storytelling, and has been praised for its visual beauty and deep themes. In particular, the character of Millennium Queen is depicted with complex emotions torn between the Earth and Rammetal, leaving a strong impression on the audience. In addition, by depicting the crisis facing the Earth, it also contains messages about environmental issues and human survival.

■Cast

Keiko Han, Keiko Toda, Akio Nojima, Ichiro Nagai, Yoko Asagami, Mami Koyama, Toru Furuya, Eiko Masuyama, Kazuko Sugiyama, Kenichi Ogata, Shunji Yamada, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Nachi Nozawa, Reiko Muto, Masako Ikeda, Minori Matsushima, Ryoko Kurumiya

■ Main staff

Executive Producer: Tomonori Imada, Planning: Reiji Matsumoto, Ken Ariga, Original Story: Reiji Matsumoto, Storyline: Reiji Matsumoto, Producer: Kenji Yokoyama, Screenplay: Keisuke Fujikawa, Director: Masayuki Akehi, Animation Director: Yasuhiro Yamaguchi, Music: Kitaro, Art: Koichi Kakuta, Geki Katsumata, Assistant Production: Masahisa Saeki, Theme Song: Della Sedaka, Production Cooperation: Toei Animation

The charm and evaluation of 1000-year Queen - Sennenjou

Released in 1982, "Queen Millennium" is a spectacular science fiction animated film based on the original work by Reiji Matsumoto. Through the story of the Queen Millennium who fights to protect the Earth, this work makes us think deeply about the relationship between humans and the universe, and the future of the Earth. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Queen Millennium" revolves around the eerie planet Rammetal, which approaches Earth in the year 1999. The protagonist, Yukino Yayoi, lives a life as a teacher on the surface, but in reality she plays an important role as the Queen Millennium. This setting is a key element in giving viewers a deeper understanding of her double life and the conflicts she faces.

The story depicts the approach of Rammetal and the resulting crisis on Earth, maintaining a sense of tension while also depicting Yayoi's inner conflict and growth. In particular, her gloomy expression when she is told she will be replaced by the New 1000 Year Queen, and her feeling that she has something left to do on Earth, paint a deep picture of her humanity. Additionally, the strong visual impact of the appearance of the Rammetal people and the meteorite falling on Earth draws the viewer in.

Furthermore, in the second half of the story, a large cavernous ship similar to Noah's Ark appears and is led by the Queen of Millennium, and a scene is depicted in which they escape from Earth. This scene contains a profound message about the crisis on Earth and the survival of humans, and leaves a strong impression on the viewers. The fierce battle with Rammetal also conveys hope and courage through the struggle and victory of the Earth Army.

Character Appeal

The characters in this work are centered around Yukino Yayoi, the 1000-Year Queen. She has been watching over the Earth for 1000 years since the time of Princess Kaguya, and her deep history and background are what make her so appealing. Her complex emotions, her love for the Earth, and her relationship with Rammetal are carefully portrayed, making her a character that viewers can sympathize with.

The character of Amemori Hajime also plays an important role. He is Yayoi's student and is portrayed as an astronomy boy. His tragic background, in which Hajime's parents died in a factory explosion and he took refuge with his uncle, Professor Amemori, also deepens his character. His attitude of trying to help Yayoi and his actions in the underground cavern are also elements that move the viewers.

In addition, various other characters such as Yayoi's sister Selene and the Rammetal people appear and enrich the story. In particular, the Rammetal people are depicted as enemies who try to take over the Earth, but their background and goals are clearly described, making them deep characters rather than mere villains.

Visual and musical appeal

The visuals of "Queen Millennium" are characterized by beautiful artwork that reflects Leiji Matsumoto's unique worldview. In particular, scenes such as the melting of the ice shell of Rammetal, the falling meteorite, and the appearance of the large hollow ship have a strong visual impact and draw the viewer in. The character design of Queen Millennium also expresses her mysterious aura well, making it highly visually appealing.

The music was composed by Kitaro, whose beautiful melodies add excitement to the story. The music, especially in tense and moving scenes, is an important element in evoking the emotions of the viewers. The theme song was also composed by Della Sedaka, whose beautiful voice deeply expresses the theme of the story.

Evaluation and impact

"Queen Millennium" has been highly praised since its release, especially for Leiji Matsumoto's unique worldview and deep themes. The visual beauty and musical appeal of the film also leave a strong impression on viewers. This work is not only praised as a science fiction animation, but also for the messages it conveys about environmental issues and human survival.

This work has also had a great influence on later science fiction animations and movies, especially works depicting the crisis on Earth and works that deal with the relationship between humans and the universe. Furthermore, the character of the 1000-Year Queen is loved by many viewers, and her story is still told by many people today.

Recommendations and related works

"Queen Millennium - Sennen Ziou" is a must-see for fans of science fiction animation and Reiji Matsumoto. It is also recommended for those interested in environmental issues and human survival, as it is a thought-provoking film. Below, we will introduce other works related to this work.

Related Titles

1. **Galaxy Express 999** - A science fiction animation based on the original work by Reiji Matsumoto. It depicts deep themes about the future of the Earth and human survival, and has many elements in common with 1000-Year Queen - Sennen Ziou.

2. **Space Battleship Yamato** - A science fiction animation depicting the crisis on Earth. It features a grand story and visual beauty, and is recommended for fans of 1000-Year Queen - Sennen Ziou.

3. **Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind** - A science fiction animation directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It depicts deep themes about environmental issues and human survival, and has many elements in common with 1000-Year Queen - Sennen Ziō.

Just like "Queen Millennium - Sennenziou," these works allow you to enjoy the charm and deep themes of science fiction animation, so be sure to check them out.

Conclusion

"Queen Millennium - Sennen Ziou" is a science fiction animation film that is appealing due to Leiji Matsumoto's unique worldview and deep themes. Through the story of the Queen Millennium who fights to protect the Earth, it makes viewers think deeply about the relationship between humans and the universe, and the future of the Earth. The visual beauty and appeal of the music also leave a strong impression on viewers. This work is recommended not only for fans of science fiction animation and Leiji Matsumoto, but also for those interested in environmental issues and human survival. We hope you will experience this epic story.