The appeal and evaluation of "Oishinbo: The Ultimate vs. the Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!!""Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!!" is a TV special that aired on Nippon Television on December 11, 1992, and is an anime based on the manga "Oishinbo" by Kariya Tetsu. The 112-minute long work centers on the showdown between the ultimate chef, Yamaoka Shiro, and the supreme chef, Tozan Toujin, and tells a story of warming people's hearts through cooking. Overview"Oishinbo" is a popular manga that was serialized in "Big Comic Spirits" from 1983 to 1997, and has won many fans with its cooking-themed story and charming characters. In particular, the showdown between the ultimate chef, Yamaoka Shiro, and the supreme chef, Tozan Tojin, is one of the most popular episodes in the original work. This TV special animates one of the most memorable episodes, the "Longevity Cooking Showdown." storyThe story of "Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!!" is about the ultimate chef, Shiro Yamaoka, and the supreme chef, Tozan Toto, competing in a cooking contest on the theme of longevity. Based on their respective culinary philosophies, the two create dishes that will please people who wish for a long life. Through this showdown, not only culinary techniques are depicted, but also the thoughts that are put into the food and the bonds between people. Shiro Yamaoka has overcome his feud with his father, Ohara Daizo, and aims to heal people's hearts through cooking. Meanwhile, Tozan Tonin values the artistry and tradition of cooking and pursues the ultimate cuisine. The showdown between these two men moves viewers not only by their culinary skills, but also by depicting the feelings that go into cooking and the bonds that people have with it. characterThe characters in "Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!!" have been animated while retaining the charm of the original work. In particular, the voice acting of Kazuhiko Inoue, who plays the main character Shiro Yamaoka, realistically expresses the character's feelings, deeply moving the audience. In addition, the voice of Kosei Tomita, who plays Tozan Tojin, also conveys the character's dignity and kindness. Other than that, the cast is full of great voice actors such as Mayumi Sho as Yuko Kurita, Osamu Saka as Okura Ohara, Saeko Shimazu as Mariko Niki, Keiichi Nanba as Isamu Chikashiro, and Norio Otsuka as Yuzan Umihara. The performances of these voice actors bring out the charm of the characters. Production StaffThe production staff of "Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!!" are also working hard to bring out the best in the original work. Director Hiroo Takeuchi has faithfully reproduced the story of the original work while incorporating expressions unique to anime, providing viewers with new excitement. In addition, screenwriter Haruya Yamazaki has skillfully constructed the episodes of the original work, successfully conveying it to viewers in an easy-to-understand way. Masaaki Kawanami, who was in charge of character design and animation direction, has given the original characters meticulous design when animating them. Also, art director Akira Furuya is in charge of background art that brings out the beauty of the food, providing visual appeal to the viewers. Cinematographer Akio Saito and sound director Yasuo Urakami enhance the viewers' immersive experience by finishing the animation's images and sounds to a high quality. Music director Kazuo Otani provides beautiful background music that matches the cooking scenes, enhancing the viewers' emotions. Ratings and Recommendations"Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!!" is highly acclaimed as an anime work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, the cooking scenes are depicted more realistically than in the original work, giving the viewer an appetite. In addition, the careful depiction of the characters' feelings and relationships provides a deep emotional impact to the viewer. This work is recommended not only for people who love cooking, but also for those who are looking for human drama and moving stories. In particular, watching it with family and friends will help you reaffirm the importance of bonds formed through cooking. Also, for fans of the original work, it is a must-see as it is a valuable work that has been animated based on an episode from the original work. Related informationOishinbo: Ultimate vs Supreme Longevity Cooking Showdown!! is a TV special that aired on Nippon Television on December 11, 1992, and is a co-production between Shin-Ei Animation and Nippon Television. It is based on the manga Oishinbo by Kariya Tetsu, and is directed by Takeuchi Hiroo, written by Yamazaki Haruya, with character design and animation director Kawanami Masaaki, art director Furuya Akira, director of photography Saito Akio, sound director Urakami Yasuo, and music by Otani Kazuo. The cast includes a stellar lineup of voice actors, including Inoue Kazuhiko as Yamaoka Shiro, Sho Mayumi as Kurita Yuko, Saka Osamu as Ohara Daizo, Tomita Kousei as Tozan Tojin, Shimazu Saeko as Niki Mariko, Nanba Keiichi as Chikashiro Isamu, and Otsuka Norio as Umihara Yuzan. This work is loved by many people as an anime that deeply moves viewers through the beauty of cooking and a moving story. Please watch it at least once and experience its charm. |
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