The appeal and evaluation of "Bari Bari Densetsu": A monumental bike anime of the 80s

"Bari Bari Densetsu" - A youth film about the bike culture of the 80s

"Bari Bari Densetsu" is a Japanese animated film released in 1987, based on the manga of the same name by Shuichi Shigeno. This film depicts the youth and friendship of young people who ride motorcycles, and is a work that symbolizes the motorcycle culture of the 1980s. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this film, as well as recommended points.

Overview

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

August 1, 1987 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distributor: Herald

■Frequencies

85 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Shuichi Shigeno

■ Director

・Direction: Osamu Uemura, Yoshiyu Ikegami

■ Production

Produced by Kodansha and Studio Pierrot

story

The story of "Bari Bari Densetsu" is centered around the protagonist Katsuya Takamizawa's growth as he rides motorcycles. The film depicts the process of Katsuya finding his own dreams and goals through the friendships he has with fellow motorcycle riders and the competition with his rivals. The story also has a large visual impact, with many scenes of motorcycle races and street riding.

Katsuya's relationships with his friend Tetsuya Otomo and his rival Masumi Hayami are also important elements, and the interactions and conflicts with them add excitement to the story. Katsuya's relationships with his family and friends at school are also depicted, giving the film a strong coming-of-age feel.

character

The characters in "Bari Bari Densetsu" are all unique and attractive. Below are the main characters.

• Katsuya Takamizawa - The protagonist. A boy who grows as a person by riding motorcycles. The story depicts him pursuing his dreams.
• Tetsuya Otomo - Katsuya's best friend. The two are depicted growing together as motorcycle buddies.
• Masumi Hayami - Katsuya's rival. He is a top-notch motorcycle rider, and his rivalry with Katsuya is an important element of the story.
• Takamizawa Miwa - Katsuya's younger sister. She is portrayed as someone who watches over Katsuya as he grows up.

Background

The decision to make a film of "Bari Bari Densetsu" was made because the original manga was extremely popular. The original author, Shuichi Shigeno, gained support from many readers by depicting the youth of young people riding motorcycles. Studio Pierrot was in charge of production for the film version in order to bring out the appeal of the original work to the fullest.

Directors Osamu Uemura and Takayoshi Ikegami have succeeded in faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while incorporating the dynamic visual expression that is unique to film. In addition, with the cooperation of Kodansha, the film has been completed as a satisfying work for fans of the original work.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Bari Bari Densetsu" is highly regarded as a work that symbolizes the motorcycle culture of the 1980s. In particular, the motorcycle riding and racing scenes have a strong visual impact and have the power to draw the audience in. In addition, the story of the protagonist Katsuya's growth has resonated with many young people.

However, some critics have pointed out that the story is a bit monotonous. There are also opinions that the portrayal of the characters' inner thoughts is lacking compared to the motorcycle riding scenes. Nevertheless, overall it is a highly entertaining work that can be enjoyed by many audiences.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend "Bali Bali Densetsu":

• The motorcycle riding scenes are one of the highlights of the film, and offer dynamic visual expression.
• Youthful Friendship - The friendship between Katsuya and Tetsuya, as well as the rivalry between Katsuya and Masumi, give the film its appeal as a coming-of-age film.
• 80's Motorcycle Culture - A realistic depiction of 80's motorcycle culture, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of that time.
• Consideration for fans of the original work - The worldview of the original work has been faithfully reproduced, ensuring that fans of the original work will be satisfied.

Related Titles

The manga by Shuichi Shigeno, the original creator of "Bari Bari Densetsu", is also very popular. Other motorcycle-themed works include "Initial D" and "Arakure KNIGHT". These works also depict the youth of young people who ride motorcycles, and are recommended for fans of "Bari Bari Densetsu".

summary

"Bali Bali Densetsu" is loved by many fans as a youth movie depicting the motorcycle culture of the 1980s. The motorcycle riding scenes and the protagonist's coming-of-age story have the power to draw the audience in both visually and emotionally. This movie is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like motorcycles and youth movies. Please try watching this movie at the theater at least once.