The Carl Vinson Family: A moving story about family ties and adventure

Space Family Carl Vinson - Space Family Carl Vinson

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 21, 1988

■Frequencies

45 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yoshito Asari

■ Director

Mitsuru Shimada

■Works

©Yoshito Asari/Tokuma Shoten

■ Story

In the year 1972 of the space calendar, the ship of the traveling entertainer troupe Carl Vinson, touring through space, collides with an unknown spaceship. A baby is rescued from the crashed spaceship, and the traveling entertainer troupe takes responsibility and takes care of it. They name the baby Corona and raise it with great care, as if it were family. Time passes, and Corona-chan grows up and turns five. Surrounded by strange aliens, they spend their days catching dragonflies, attending sports days, and living happily.

■Explanation

The story of Corona-chan, a bright, energetic and very cute girl who just turned 5 years old, and her troupe of traveling space performers. This is an animated version of Asari Yoshito's "The Space Family Carlvinsons," which was serialized in "Monthly Shonen Captain" (published by Tokuma Shoten). The director is veteran Yabuki Kimiro, known for "Puss in Boots" and other works.

■Cast

・Corona / Mayumi So ・Belka / Yuko Mizutani ・Father / Tesshō Genda ・Mother / Yoshiko Fujita ・Tar-kun / Akira Kamiya ・Andy / Yuji Mitsuya

■ Main staff

・Original work: Yoshito Asari (serialized in Monthly Shonen Captain, published by Tokuma Shoten)
・Screenplay: Mitsuru Shimada ・Director: Kimiro Yabuki ・Character design and animation director: Masahiro Sekino ・Art director: Mitsuki Nakamura

Review

"The Carlvinsons" was released as an OVA in 1988, and its unique worldview and the charm of its characters are still loved by many fans today. This work is the story of a traveling troupe of performers set in space, and it particularly depicts the growth of Corona-chan as she turns five and her family's love.

First, let's talk about the story. The setting, 1972, brings the Showa era into space, giving it a sense of nostalgia and newness at the same time. The plot, in which a traveling troupe of entertainers collides with a strange spaceship and ends up rescuing a baby named Corona, is a good opportunity to depict a family bond that begins by chance. The process of Corona growing up as a member of the family gives viewers a warm feeling and makes them realize the importance of family.

The characters are also not to be missed. The main character, Corona-chan, is a bright, energetic and cute character, and her growth is at the center of the story. Mayumi So, who plays Corona, also gives a fantastic voice performance, and her voice brings out Corona's charm even more. The members of the traveling troupe of entertainers are also unique, and they play the role of a family that watches over Corona with kindness. In particular, the performances of Tesshō Genda, who plays the father, and Yoshiko Fujita, who plays the mother, make you feel the warmth of a family.

Visually, the film also deserves high praise. Character designer and animation director Sekino Masahiro's work meticulously depicts the characters' expressions and movements, bringing out the film's maximum visual appeal. Art director Nakamura Mitsuki's background art also expresses the vastness and beauty of space, making a strong visual impact. In particular, the spaceship designs and planetary landscapes have the power to draw the viewer in.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of this work. The background music and theme song play a role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and eliciting emotions from the viewer. In particular, the music in the scenes depicting Corona's growth and the family ties is very moving.

The team of directors Shimada Mitsuru and Yabuki Kimiro is also superb. Shimada Mitsuru's script skillfully constructs a story depicting family ties and growth, and has the power to draw the viewer into the story. Meanwhile, Yabuki Kimiro's skill as a director has succeeded in bringing out the beauty of the images and the charm of the characters to the fullest. Their collaboration is what supports the success of this work.

"The Carlvinsons" is a heartwarming story about family love and growth, and is a visually and musically excellent work. Released as an OVA, it only has one episode, but in that short time it succeeds in conveying deep emotion. I would especially recommend this work to those who want to feel the importance of family and the joy of growth.

Recommended

Here are some recommended points to help you enjoy "The Carlvinsons."

1. A heartwarming story about family love

This work is a heartwarming story about family ties and growth. The process of Corona-chan growing up as a member of a traveling troupe of entertainers gives viewers a warm feeling and reminds them of the importance of family. It is especially recommended for those who want to feel the value of spending time with their family.

2. Unique characters

The characters, including Corona-chan, are unique and charming. The charm of the characters, such as Corona's cheerfulness and energy, and the warmth of the members of the traveling troupe of performers, adds excitement to the story. This is a work that will be particularly enjoyable for those who are interested in character growth and human relationships.

3. Beautiful images and music

The quality of the visuals, including the character designs, background art, and music, is also high. The images that make you feel the vastness and beauty of the universe and the music that resonates in your heart have the power to draw the viewer into the story. I would especially recommend this to those who value visual beauty and music.

4. You can experience deep emotions in a short time.

Because it was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but in that short time it succeeds in conveying deep emotion. It is a work that can be easily enjoyed even by busy people, yet it provides a memorable story. It is especially perfect for those who want to feel moved in a short amount of time.

5. A setting that feels both nostalgic and new

The setting of the space calendar year 1972 brings the Showa era into space, giving it a sense of nostalgia and newness at the same time. This is a work that will be especially enjoyable for those who like the Showa era atmosphere and those who are interested in science fiction works.

supplement

"The Carlvinsons" is based on a manga by Yoshito Asari and was serialized in "Monthly Shonen Captain." For fans of the original work, the animated version of this work will be a joy to watch. In addition, director Kimiro Yabuki is a veteran known for "Puss in Boots" and other works, so this is a work that fans who follow his work should not miss.

Furthermore, this work was released during the OVA boom of the 1980s, and you can feel the characteristics and appeal of OVA works from that time. The freedom and experimental nature of the OVA format is reflected in this work, providing viewers with a fresh experience.

Let's also talk about the cast. Mayumi Sho, who plays Corona, was a child voice actress and has appeared in many productions since then. The cast is filled with a stellar cast of voice actors, including Yuko Mizutani as Belka, Tesshō Genda as the father, Yoshiko Fujita as the mother, Akira Kamiya as Tar-kun, and Yuji Mitsuya as Andy. Their performances bring out the charm of the characters and liven up the story.

Finally, let's touch on the background of this work. In the late 1980s, Japan was in the midst of a bubble economy, and culture and entertainment were diversifying. A new media format called OVA appeared, and works of various genres were produced. "The Carlvinsons" was one of them, and it can be said that it is a work that reflects the social background and culture of the time.

Above are the reviews, recommendations, and additional information for "The Carlvinsons." This is a heartwarming story about family love and growth, and is a visually and musically excellent work. I hope many people will enjoy it.