The Wings of Honneamise: Royal Space Force: A review of the epic story and fascinating characters

"Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise": The origin of Gainax and a masterpiece that depicts the gap between dreams and reality

■Overview of the work

The Wings of Honneamise: Royal Space Force is a 1987 Japanese animated film. It was Gainax's first feature film and was directed by Yamaga Hiroyuki. It was released theatrically and distributed by Toho-Towa. It was released on March 14, 1987, and has one episode and is 119 minutes long. It is an original anime by Yamaga Hiroyuki and produced by Gainax.

■ Story

■Explanation

■Cast

■ Main staff

■Detailed explanation and evaluation

Although "Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise" was Gainax's first work, it had a huge impact on the anime industry. Below, we will explain in detail the background of the work, the production process, evaluation, and recommended points.

Background and production process

This work was planned as Bandai's entry into the video business, and Gainax was established for that purpose. The production budget was 800 million yen, a massive amount at the time, and with music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, it attracted attention as an exceptionally large-scale production. Director Yamaga Hiroyuki and the rest of the staff were mostly in their 20s and had little experience in commercial animation, but they managed to achieve an astonishing level of animation and realistic portrayal.

During the production process, the youth and passion of the staff was greatly reflected in the work. In particular, the detailed drawings of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, who was in charge of character design and animation direction, set it apart from other anime works of the time. In addition, the skills of Hideaki Anno, who participated as a special effects artist, also contributed to enhancing the realism of the work.

Evaluation and impact

"Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise" was highly praised when it was released. In particular, the life-sized protagonists and realistic depictions drew attention as showing new possibilities for anime films. The film portrays humans torn between dreams and reality, deeply moving audiences.

This work had a major influence on Gainax's later works, especially the "Evangelion" series. The realistic depictions and life-sized character designs were often seen in later anime works. It also became the catalyst for Gainax staff to go on to be active in the anime industry, and had a major impact on the industry as a whole.

Recommended points

Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise can be recommended for the following reasons:

• Realistic depictions and detailed artwork : The artwork and realistic depictions, which exceed the standards of the time, have the power to draw the audience in. In particular, the setting of the Kingdom of Honneamise and the expressions of the characters are worth seeing.
• Life-sized protagonists : The protagonists, such as Shirotsugu and Riikuni, are not portrayed as heroic characters, but as life-sized people. This makes it easy for the audience to empathize with their troubles and growth.
• Between dreams and reality : the film depicts the difficulty of pursuing one's dreams and the strength of a person who never gives up, a theme that many people can relate to.
• Ryuichi Sakamoto's music : Ryuichi Sakamoto's music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the match between the scenes and the music in the play is excellent, stirring the emotions of the audience.

Related information

"Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise" was Gainax's first work, and it had a huge influence on their subsequent works. In particular, the works that followed, which were produced by staff such as Hideaki Anno and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, are must-sees. You can also enjoy Ryuichi Sakamoto's music in his other works.

Related Titles

• Evangelion series : An anime series produced by Gainax, characterized by realistic depictions and life-sized characters. It was directed by Hideaki Anno and had character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.
• "FLCL" : An OVA series produced by Gainax, characterized by its unique drawings and storyline. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was in charge of character design.
• Aim for the Top!: A series of original animations produced by Gainax, characterized by realistic depictions and detailed drawings. Directed by Hideaki Anno.

Related Music

• Ryuichi Sakamoto Albums : Ryuichi Sakamoto's music can be enjoyed in other works, but the soundtrack to The Wings of Honneamise is particularly good at recreating the atmosphere of the work.

Conclusion

"Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise" is Gainax's first work, but it is a masterpiece that had a huge impact on the anime industry. The realistic depiction, detailed drawings, life-sized protagonists, and a story that depicts the gap between dreams and reality deeply move the audience. Ryuichi Sakamoto's music is also an important element that enhances the atmosphere of the work. This work is recommended not only for anime fans, but also for everyone who loves movies and music.