The appeal of 21 Emon and its worldviewThe TV anime series "21 Emon," which aired from 1991 to 1992, is based on the original work by Fujiko F. Fujio and tells a humorous and adventurous story set on the future Earth and in space. Although this anime only ran for 39 episodes, it left a strong impression on viewers and spawned many fans. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of "21 Emon" and its worldview, as well as provide an evaluation and recommended points. Story and settingThe story of "21 Emon" is set in Tokyo City in the year 2051. In this era, the Earth has entered the "space tourism era" where it welcomes tourists from space. The main character, 21 Emon, is the heir to Tsuzureya, a long-established inn that has been in business for 450 years since the Edo period, but his dream is to become a space pilot. While helping to run the inn, he works part-time jobs to save money and strives to make his dream come true. A unique cast of characters, including aliens and robots, gather around Emon, and the story depicts their adventures and growth. The initial setting of the anime begins in July 1999, when the meteorite-shaped spaceship of the Daioh Alien falls to Earth. This incident triggers Earth to welcome tourists from space on a large scale. However, Tsuzureya is a rundown hotel that doesn't even have automatic doors, and the number of customers is sparse. Meanwhile, Emon faces various difficulties with his family and friends while pursuing his dream. Character IntroductionThe main character, 21 Emon, is an innocent boy who pursues his dreams. He is voiced by Nozomu Sasaki, whose bright and lively voice brings out the character of Emon. Emon's friend, Mongar, is voiced by Ikue Otani, and is a humorous character who adds excitement to the story. Many unique characters appear, including Gonsuke (voiced by Naoki Tatsuta), Luna (voiced by Yumi Touma), Papa (voiced by Yosuke Naka), and Mama (voiced by Minori Matsushima), each of whom adds depth to the story. Production staff and background"21 Emon" was created as a joint production by Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, and ADK. The original story was written by Fujiko F. Fujio, the animation directors were Yoshihiko Takakura and Noriyuki Tsutsumi, the art setting was Ken Kawai, the art director was Naomi Hoshino, the cinematographers were Hideko Takahashi and Akio Saito, the sound directors were Yasuo Urakami and Akira Okuma, the music was Kohei Tanaka, the chief director was Keiichi Hara, and the series composition was Ken Okeya. These staff members worked together to create the unique worldview of "21 Emon." In terms of the production background, many efforts were made to recreate the humor and adventurous spirit of Fujiko F. Fujio's original work in an anime format. In particular, the setting of the future Earth and space gave viewers a fresh surprise. Also, the appearance of different aliens and robots in each episode adds variety to the story. Episodes and subtitlesEach episode of "21 Emon" is accompanied by a unique subtitle. Starting with episode 1, "I'm Doraemon and my friend Emon's great space adventure!", 39 episodes were broadcast until episode 39, "The secret of a great adventure! Invited to become Century Boy?". Each episode depicts a different adventure or event, depicting the growth of Emon and his friends. Particularly memorable episodes include episode 11, "Leaving the atmosphere, there's no going back!! Emon to an unknown world?" and episode 23, "Earth is destroyed! Superhuman Emon is lost in another dimension pocket?" These episodes depicted Emon's struggle between his dreams and reality, as well as the bonds he has with his friends, which moved viewers. Evaluation and recommendation points"21 Emon" has been highly praised by many viewers for its unique worldview and humorous story. In particular, the setting of the future Earth and space gave viewers a fresh surprise and added depth to the story. In addition, the depiction of the growth and bonds between Emon and his friends touched viewers' hearts. The recommended points are as follows:
"21 Emon" is a humorous and adventurous story set on Earth and in space in the future, and is a work that will surprise and inspire viewers. It has been particularly praised for its unique worldview, humorous storyline, and the portrayal of character growth and bonds. Be sure to watch this work and enjoy the adventures of Emon and his friends. |
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