The appeal and reviews of "Fantasy Story Elcia": An invitation to the fantasy world

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Gensojotan Elcia

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

October 23, 1992
"Fantasy Story Elcia Complete Edition" was released on April 22, 1994.

■Release and sales

Nippon Victor

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 4

■Original Story

JAM.CREATION

■ Director

Junyasu Furukawa

■ Production

・Produced by JCSTAFF
Produced by Nippon Victor

■Works

© 1993 JVC/JAM CREATION/JCSTAFF

■ Story

The small country of Megalonia has begun to subjugate its neighboring countries using the technology of an ancient civilization. Following the continent, the Megalonian army controls the southern Four God Islands. However, on the southernmost island, Aja, an ancient document predicting the collapse of Megalonia was left behind. This ancient document may be the key to crushing Megalonia's ambitions. Ayla, Donner, Christel and others rise up to protect this ancient document and to protect the island from Megalonia's invasion. Their adventure unfolds in a magnificent fantasy world. How will they stop Megalonia's ambitions as ancient heritage and modern battles intersect? In the process, they find friendship, courage and hope. The story depicts a grand scale and deep human drama that draws viewers in.

■Cast

・Eila/Ikura Kazutoshi・Donner/Tsujitani Kouji・Christel/Orikasa Ai・Ferkis/Shiozawa Kaneto・Funk/Takagi Wataru・Flack/Uemura Noriko・Sil/Emori Hiroko・Nupure/Mizuhara Rin・Nera/Yokoyama Chisa・Meyard/Hisakawa Aya・Naboth/Maruyama Eiji・Ganac/Ginga Banjō・Eruri/Matsumoto Yasunori・Sarah/Mizutani Yuko・Guku/Kakegawa Hirohiko・Shinshin/Maruo Tomoko・Chief of the fairy tribe/Shimaka Yu・Officer A/Sawaki Ikuya

■ Main staff

・Original work: JAM.CREATION
・Produced by: Hasegawa Makoto ・Planning and Produced by: Miyata Tomoyuki (JCSTAFF)
Producers: Abe Michihisa, Komatsu Shigeaki, Odomegawa Hiroyuki

・Director, scriptwriter: Yoshiyasu Furukawa ・Character design, animation director: Yasuomi Umetsu ・Mechanic design: Yasuyasu Moriki ・Art director: Hiroaki Sato ・Color setting, color design: Yoshie Murakami ・Special effects: Go Abe (Grell Studio)
・Director of photography: Akihiko Takahashi ・Editors: J Film, Shuichi Kakesu, Yoshiaki Wada ・Sound director: Noriyoshi Matsuura ・Sound production: Present ・Music: Tatsumi Yano ・Music directors: Shiro Sasaki, Masao Ito ・Music production: Victor Entertainment ・Music production cooperation: Imagine ・Production desk: Takashi Yokoi

・Produced by JCSTAFF
Produced by Nippon Victor

■ Theme songs and music

・TM
・Rainbow Bridge・Lyrics by Yuho Iwasato・Composition by Tatsuya Yamada・Arrangement by Telepias・Song by Telepias

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Gensojotan Elcia" was released as an OVA in 1992 and is characterized by its grand fantasy world and deep storytelling. The work depicts the ambition of the small country of Megalonia, which tries to dominate neighboring countries using the technology of an ancient civilization, and depicts Eila, Donner, Christel, and others rising up against it. The story depicts universal themes such as friendship, courage, and hope through adventures and battles surrounding an ancient document that predicts the collapse of Megalonia.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its grand worldview and intricate setting. As the legacy of an ancient civilization intersects with modern battles, viewers are drawn into the epic scale and deep human drama. In particular, the battle to protect the island from the Megalonian invasion leaves a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, the character growth and changes in relationships are also not to be missed, and through the adventures of Eila, Donner, Christel and others, viewers can feel their growth and deepening friendships.

The cast is also impressive, with voice actors including Ikura Kazutoshi, Tsujitani Kouji, and Orikasa Ai. In particular, Ikura Kazutoshi's role as Eila captures the hearts of viewers with his exquisite portrayal of the protagonist's strength and kindness. Tsujitani Kouji's role as Donner also portrays a character who combines calmness and passion, adding depth to the story. Orikasa Ai's role as Christel also leaves a strong impression on viewers, expressing her purity and strength.

The production staff is also impressive, including director and scriptwriter Furukawa Junyasu, character designer and animation director Umezu Yasuomi, and mechanic designer Moriki Yasuyasu. In particular, Furukawa Junyasu's direction and scriptwriters skillfully depict the development of the story and the growth of the characters, and have the power to draw the viewer in. Umezu Yasuomi's character designs also bring out the individuality and charm of the characters, capturing the hearts of viewers. Moriki Yasuyasu's mechanic designs also realistically depict the technology of ancient civilizations, adding depth to the story.

Music is also an important element, and Yano Tatsumi's music enhances the grand fantasy world. The theme song "Rainbow Bridge" resonates with viewers when sung by Telepias. The lyrics by Iwasato Yuho, the composition by Yamada Tatsuya, and the arrangement by Telepias also enhance the charm of the theme song.

"Fantasy Story Elcia" is a work that combines a magnificent fantasy world, deep storytelling, a luxurious cast and staff, and moving music. It is a work that I would highly recommend to those who like fantasy anime, those who want to enjoy deep storytelling, and those who want to enjoy works with a luxurious cast and staff. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a battle using the technology of an ancient civilization, and a work that depicts the growth of characters and the deepening of friendships.

This work was released as an OVA in 1992, and then in 1994, "Fantasy Story Elcia Complete Edition" was released, which made it even more popular with viewers. Even now, it is highly regarded as a masterpiece of fantasy anime and is supported by many fans. Please watch this work and enjoy the magnificent fantasy world and deep storytelling.