Review of "Wind Continent": The appeal of an epic adventure and a profound story

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Kaze no Tairiku - Kaze no Tairiku

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

July 18, 1992 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distributor: Shochiku Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., Bandai Visual Co., Ltd., Victor Entertainment Sales: Bandai Visual Co., Ltd.

■ Eirin Number

25776

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Mutsumi Inomata

■ Director

Koichi Mashimo

■ Production

Produced by: IG Tatsunoko Produced by: Kadokawa Shoten/Bandai Visual/Victor Music Industries

■Works

©1992 Takekawa Sei/Kadokawa Shoten, PLEX, Victor Music Industries

■ Story

Traveling through the continent of Atlantis, three adventurers - the magician Teeje, who has different colored eyes and who "holds the key to the fate of the world," the beautiful girl Rahxi who dresses as a man, and the strong freedom fighter Boyce - witness the death of a poor girl named Rifas who was attacked by bandits in the desert.
In search of water, the three wander into the cursed, dead city of gold, Azec Sistra. Thieves led by Lakm have invaded the city in search of its treasures, but the curse awakens and attacks Tee and the others.
Can they escape the blood-curdling attacks of the Living Mask and escape Azek Systra, which no one has been able to escape from?

*From the VHS package

■Cast

・Tee/Toshihiko Seki ・Rakshi (Arun Ada)/Minami Takayama ・Boyce/Yusaku Yara ・Arun Harad/Masashi Hironaka ・Balni Rifas/Hiroko Emori ・Gaten Lakme/Banjo Ginga

■ Main staff

・Original story/Takekawa Sei・Character design/Inomata Mutsumi・Director and scriptwriter/Mashita Koichi・Chief animation director/Kise Kazuya・Art director/Hirata Shuichi・Director of photography/Takahashi Akihiko・Sound director/Kanbara Hiromi・Music/Oshima Michiru

■ Related works

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A detailed review of the Continent of Wind - Kazenotairiku -

The animated film "Wind Continent," released in 1992, is loved by many fans for its unique worldview and charming characters. As the original work is a manga, the visual expression is very strong and you can feel a strong visual impact. Below, we will explain in detail the story, characters, production background, music, and recommended points.

story

The story of "The Continent of Wind" is set on the continent of Atlantis, and begins with the magician Tee, the beautiful girl Rakshi dressed as a man, and the freedom fighter Voice witnessing the death of a young girl named Rifas who was attacked by bandits in the desert. In search of water, they get lost in the cursed golden city of Azec Sistra, where they come face to face with the leader of the bandit gang, Rakum. The story revolves around a thrilling plot to escape from the cursed city, and is an exquisite blend of adventure and suspense.

The appeal of this work is that it is not just an adventure story, but also a deep depiction of the human drama of the characters. The inner conflicts of each character, such as Tiye's sense of mission as a magician, Rahxi's reason for cross-dressing, and Boyce's desire for freedom, enrich the story. In addition, the story begins with the tragic event of Rifas' death, which deeply moves the viewer.

character

Each character in "Wind Continent" is unique and charming. In particular, the magician Tiye, who has different colored eyes, plays an important role in determining the fate of the world, and his presence is overwhelming. Toshihiko Seki's voice acting is also excellent, expressing Tiye's character in greater depth.

The cross-dressing beautiful girl, Rakshi, is portrayed as a character with both strength and fragility through the voice acting of Minami Takayama. Her reasons for cross-dressing and her relationship with Tee are also important elements of the story. In addition, her strong, free fighter voice is expressed by Yusaku Yara's powerful voice, leaving a strong impression on the viewers.

Other than that, the powerful acting of Ginga Banjou as the leader of the bandit gang, Gaten Rakum, and the melancholy voice of Emori Hiroko as Rifas also add depth to the story. The acting of these characters raises the quality of the whole work.

Background

"Continent of the Wind" was produced by a stellar team, including author Takekawa Sei and character designer Inomata Mutsumi. Director and scriptwriter Mashimo Koichi skillfully portrayed the story's development and the characters' emotions, successfully drawing viewers in. In addition, a top-notch team of animation director Kise Kazuya, art director Hirata Shuichi, cinematographer Takahashi Akihiko, sound director Kanbara Hiromi, and composer Oshima Michiru brought together the team to raise the quality of the work.

The participation of IG Tatsunoko as a production company, along with Kadokawa Shoten, Bandai Visual, and Victor Music Industries, also contributed to the perfection of the work. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff and production companies, "Wind Continent" was highly praised for both its visuals and music.

music

The music for "Continent of the Wind" was composed by Michiru Oshima. Oshima's music not only enhances the atmosphere of the story, but also plays a role in deeply expressing the emotions of the characters. In particular, the background music that heightens the tension of the adventure and the music in the scene mourning the death of Lifas resonate strongly with the viewers. The songs used in the play also enrich the worldview of the story.

Recommended points

"Wind Continent" features a story that exquisitely blends adventure and suspense, attractive characters, high-quality production by a luxurious staff, and wonderful music by Michiru Oshima. It is especially recommended for those who like adventure fantasy and those who want to enjoy deep human drama. It is also highly regarded as a masterpiece of theatrical animation in the 1990s, and is recommended for those who want to experience the atmosphere of that time.

Furthermore, this work has a strong visual impact and is highly expressive in terms of visuals, making it suitable for those who enjoy the artistic quality of animation. The beauty of the character designs and background art leaves a strong impression on viewers, making them want to watch it over and over again.

"The Continent of Wind" is not only appreciated as an entertainment piece, but also as a work that depicts deep themes. The human drama of the characters enriches the story, such as the sense of mission of the magician Tee who decides the fate of the world, the inner conflict of the beautiful girl Rahxi who dresses as a man, and the thirst for freedom of the freedom fighter Voice. The combination of these elements makes "The Continent of Wind" a work that gives viewers deep emotion and satisfaction.

Above, we have provided you with a comprehensive review and recommendation of "Kaze no Tairiku". If you have not seen this work yet, please give it a watch. You will surely be drawn into the world woven with adventure, suspense, and deep human drama.