Space Adventure Cobra: Explore the fascination and adventure of space

Space Adventure Cobra: The ultimate in space fascination and adventure

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

July 3, 1982 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toho Towa

■Frequencies

99 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Buichi Terasawa

■ Director

Osamu Dezaki

■Works

©BUICHI TERASAWA／ART TEKNIKA・TMS

■ Story

Cobra, who is interested in Jane, a bounty hunter, introduces himself to her as Cobra, a wanted man with a bounty of 7 million beetles. Jane doesn't believe him at first, but when she finds out that he is the real pirate Cobra, she asks him for help in finding her long-lost triplet sisters, Catherine and Dominique. She heads out to rescue Catherine, who is being held captive by Crystal Boy, but Catherine, who loves Crystal Boy, betrays Jane...

■Cast

Cobra: Shigeru Matsuzaki / Jane: Akiko Nakamura / Catherine: Yoshiko Fujita / Lady: Yoshiko Sakakibara / Toporo: Akira Kume / Crystal Boy: Goro Mutsumi / Sandra: Reiko Tajima / Dominique: Jun Kazebuki and others

■ Main staff

Producers: Yutaka Fujioka, Tetsuo Katayama / Producer: Tatsuo Ikeuchi / Screenplay: Buichi Terasawa, Haruya Yamazaki / Animation Director: Akio Sugino / Art Director: Shichiro Kobayashi / Cinematographer: Hirotaka Takahashi / Editor: Masatoshi Tsurubuchi / Sound: Satoshi Kato / Music: Osamu Tojibayashi / Production Manager: Yoichi Ikeda / Assistant Director: Hiroo Takeuchi / Technical Cooperation: Far East Continental Co., Ltd., Mikio Mori

■ Theme songs and music

[OP] Song: Didream Romance / Singer: Shigeru Matsuzaki / Lyrics: Tetsuya Chiaki / Composer: Kisaburo Suzuki [ED] Song: Stay / Singer: EVE / Lyrics: Tetsuya Chiaki / Composer: Kisaburo Suzuki

■ Review

Space Adventure Cobra, released in 1982, is an anime film based on the manga of the same name by Buichi Terasawa, and is known as a work that brings out the charm of space adventure to the fullest. This film, which combines visual beauty with depth of story, truly embodies the fascination and adventure of space.

First, let's look at the visual aspects. Director Osamu Dezaki uses colorful backgrounds and dynamic camerawork to depict the vastness and beauty of space. The spaceship battle scenes and planetary landscapes in particular have the power to draw the audience in. Additionally, the characters drawn under the direction of animation director Akio Sugino are unique yet have realistic movements, which contribute to the film's visual appeal.

Next, about the story. Cobra is a wanted man who has a sense of justice, and his humanity is explored through his relationships with the female characters Jane and Catherine. In particular, the scene in which Catherine betrays Jane because she loves Crystal Boy so much is a very moving human drama. Also, Jane's mission to find her triplet sisters is not just action, but also depicts themes such as family love and friendship.

The music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of this film. Osamu Toji's music perfectly expresses the vastness of space and the thrill of adventure, and the opening theme "Did Dream Romance" in particular captures the audience's hearts with Shigeru Matsuzaki's powerful singing voice. The ending theme "Stay" is the perfect finale that leaves the story with a lingering impression, along with Eve's beautiful singing voice.

Let's also talk about the cast. Shigeru Matsuzaki, who plays Cobra, perfectly balances the coolness and humanity of the character, while Akiko Nakamura, who plays Jane, charmingly plays a character who combines strength and kindness. Yoshiko Fujita, who plays Catherine, realistically expresses complex emotions, leaving a deep impression on the audience.

This movie is one of the most highly acclaimed animated films of the 1980s and is beloved by many fans for its perfect blend of visual beauty, deep story, charming characters and music. In particular, the theme of a space adventure has the power to appeal to a wide range of audiences, from children to adults.

This film faithfully recreates the world of Buichi Terasawa's original manga while adding its own unique appeal as an anime film. Fans of the original will be able to enjoy the world of the original from a new perspective, and new fans will be drawn into the appeal of space adventures.

Furthermore, this film is an example of the technical advances made in 1980s animation. The colorful backgrounds and dynamic camerawork are particularly impressive, showcasing the technological capabilities of the time. The music and sound effects also contribute greatly to the progression of the story, drawing the audience in with both their eyes and their ears.

Finally, here are some recommended points for this movie. First of all, it is definitely recommended for those who are interested in the theme of space adventure. The visual beauty and thrilling action scenes bring out the charm of space to the fullest. In addition, it is recommended for those who value storytelling, as it depicts themes such as deep human drama, family love, and friendship. In addition, it is recommended for those who want to feel the technical advancement of 1980s anime movies and fans of the original manga by Buichi Terasawa.

"Space Adventure Cobra" is a work that embodies the ultimate space adventure, with a perfect blend of visual beauty, deep story, attractive characters and music. Please experience its charm at the theater once.