Video animation book: Stories of great people: The appeal and evaluation of animations depicting historical figures

Video Animation Book Great People's Stories - Video Animation Book Ijinden

The original animation video (OVA) "Video Anime Book Ijinden: Tales of Great People" was released on March 10, 1989. It is an anime series that depicts the lives of great people in history. It was produced by WC and Nippon Television Music and released as a series of six short animated episodes. Each episode features a different great person and tells the story of their life and achievements.

Public Media

OVA

Original Media

Anime Original

release date

March 10, 1989

Number of Episodes

Episode 6

Production

WC, Nippon Television Music

cast

subtitle

Overview of the work

"Video Animation Book Ijinden" is an animated series with an emphasis on educational elements, aimed at a wide audience from children to adults. Each episode is about 30 minutes long, and not only depicts the life of a great person, but also delves deeply into their achievements and thoughts. The animation is simple yet carefully drawn, making it visually appealing.

Details of each episode

1. Helen Keller (The Miracle of Love)

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing due to an illness when she was a child, but she learned to read and write under the guidance of educator Annie Sullivan and became an active social activist. This episode depicts Helen Keller's life, her encounter with Miss Sullivan, and how she overcame her difficulties. Etsuko Ishikawa plays Helen Keller and Masako Katsuo plays Miss Sullivan. The story is moving and gives viewers courage and hope.

2. Thomas Edison (The Hardworking Inventor)

Thomas Edison is a great inventor known for inventions such as the light bulb and the phonograph. This episode depicts Edison's efforts and challenges from his childhood to his youth. Yoshiko Ota plays Edison as a child, and Tetsuya Yamazaki plays Edison as a young man. His efforts and indomitable spirit are emphasized, as symbolized by Edison's words, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."

3. Columbus (the indomitable explorer)

Christopher Columbus is an explorer known for discovering the New World. This episode depicts Columbus' adventures and journeys of exploration from his childhood to his youth. Yoshiko Ota plays Columbus as a boy, and Atsushi Goto plays Columbus as a young man. Columbus's indomitable spirit and his challenges in the new world are depicted, stimulating the viewer's spirit of exploration and adventure.

4. Hideyo Noguchi (patience, hard work and dedication)

Hideyo Noguchi was a Japanese bacteriologist known for his research into yellow fever. This episode depicts the life of Hideyo Noguchi and how he overcame obstacles to pursue his research. Mayumi Tanaka plays the role of Hideyo Noguchi. Hideyo Noguchi's perseverance, hard work, and dedication are highlighted, leaving viewers in awe.

5. Madame Curie (Living for Science and Love)

Marie Curie is a scientist who won a Nobel Prize for her research on radioactivity. This episode depicts the life of Marie Curie and how she got started in science. Manami Maruyama plays the role of Marie Curie. The episode depicts Marie Curie's passion and love for science, which is very moving for the viewers.

6. Lincoln (The American Dream and Conscience)

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and a man who worked hard to abolish slavery. This episode depicts Lincoln's life from childhood to adulthood and how he pursued the American dream and conscience. Shinobu Adachi plays Lincoln as a boy, and Satoshi Shimada plays Lincoln as a young man. Lincoln's sense of justice and leadership are emphasized, leaving viewers in awe.

Evaluation of the work

"Video Animation Book: Stories of Great People - Video Animation Book Ijinden" has great educational value and provides a good opportunity to learn about the lives of great people in history. Each episode is moving and gives the viewer courage and hope. The acting by the cast is also excellent, evoking the emotions of the viewer. The animation is simple yet carefully drawn, making it visually appealing.

Recommendation

This work is recommended for a wide range of audiences, from children to adults. It is especially a must-see for those who are interested in history and great people. It is also recommended for those who are looking for an inspiring story. It has high educational value and will give viewers courage and hope, so please give it a watch.

Supplementary Information

This work is an OVA released in 1989, and can now be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. It may also be available online, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out. The production companies for this work, WC and Nippon Television Music, also produce many other educational anime works, so if you're interested, be sure to check those out too.

Related Titles

Similar to "Video Animation Book Ijinden," there are other animated works depicting historical figures, such as the "Biography of Great People" series and the "Great People in History" series. These works also have high educational value and are inspiring to viewers, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out.

summary

"Video Animation Book Ijinden" is an educational animated series that depicts the lives of great people in history. Each episode is inspiring and gives viewers courage and hope. The acting by the cast is excellent and the series is visually appealing. This series is recommended for a wide range of audiences, from children to adults, so please give it a watch.