Irresponsible Captain Tylor Special Edition "A Lonely War" Review: What is the appeal of a lonely battle?

"The Irresponsible Captain Tylor": A fusion of humor and drama unfolding at the edge of space

"Irresponsible Captain Tylor Special Edition: The Lonely War" was released as an OVA in 1994 and is a sequel to the popular sci-fi comedy anime "Irresponsible Captain Tylor," which was based on the light novel series by Taira Yoshioka. This special edition is set in the year 6999 and depicts the threat of a new war between the United Planets Space Force and the Holy Ra'Argon Empire. Below, we will take a deeper look at the details of the work, its production background, characters, and its appeal.

story

In the year 6999, an incident occurred in which a new weapon developed by the Holy Raalgon Empire passed through the barrier and exploded inside the ship. This incident led the Planetary Federation Space Force to the brink of a new war, and they entrusted a top-secret mission to Justin Ueki Tyler, captain of the destroyer "Soyokaze." However, Tyler and his crew were quickly taken prisoner. In fact, the key to this top-secret mission was a secret meeting between Tyler and Emperor Azarin of the Holy Raalgon Empire. The Holy Raalgon Empire was frustrated, and the crew of the "Soyokaze" was anxious as prisoners of war. Meanwhile, the full picture of this war gradually becomes clear.

Commentary

"The Irresponsible Captain Tylor" is a popular sci-fi comedy TV anime based on the light novel series by Yoshioka Taira, published by Kadokawa Shoten's "Fujimi Fantasia Bunko". This special edition was produced in two parts about a year after the TV anime ended, and was produced by the same staff as the TV anime version. The production team of the TV anime version, including director, scriptwriter, and storyboard artist Mashimo Koichi, character designer Hirata Tomohiro, mechanical designer Ito Koji and Masuo Shoichi, and music composer Kawai Kenji, reunited, making this a long-awaited sequel for fans.

cast

The cast of this work continues from the TV anime version. The voice actors who play the unique characters are gathered, such as Koji Tsujitani as Justin Ueki Tyler, Shou Hayami as Makoto Yamamoto, Yuriko Amano as Yuriko Star, and Kotono Mitsuishi as Kyung-Hwa Kim. In addition, the characters of the Holy Raalgon Empire are also attractively portrayed, such as Hiroko Kasahara as Azalyn d'El Clan Raikun and Toshihiko Seki as Le Baraba Dom.

Main Staff

The production staff for this work is as impressive as the TV anime version. It brings together professionals from various fields, including the original author Yoshioka Taira, director, scriptwriter and storyboard artist Mashimo Koichi, director Sawai Koji, character designer Hirata Tomohiro, mechanic designers Ito Koji and Masuo Shoichi, animation director Hirata Tomohiro, art director Studio Biho, music composer Kawai Kenji, sound director Matsukawa Riku, animation production by Domu, and planning and production by Tyler Project. In addition, the ending theme "Tsunaide, Ten Billion Light Years Away" was written by Sugiyama Mariko, composed and arranged by Iizuka Masaaki, and sung by Sasaki Mari, adding to the atmosphere of the work.

Main Characters

Justin Ueki Tyler is a young man who joined the Planetary Union Space Force because he wanted to take it easy, and was promoted to captain of the destroyer Soyokaze. He is a troublesome man who stands out for his irresponsible behavior, but he is very active in battle. Makoto Yamamoto is the second captain of Soyokaze who supports Tyler, and is a strict military person, but is easily swayed by Tyler's free-spirited behavior. Yuriko Star is an intelligence officer who joins the crew of Soyokaze, and with her headstrong personality, she tries to change Tyler's personality, but gradually becomes a good understanding friend. Kyung-Hwa Kim is the radio operator of Soyokaze, and has a good and charming personality. Azarin Do El Clan Raikun is the young emperor of the Holy Raalgon Empire, and through her encounter with Tyler, she becomes aware of her role as emperor. Le Baraba Dom is a young captain of the Holy Raalgon Empire, entrusted with the shrewd command of a fleet.

Main Robot Items

The destroyer "Soyokaze" is an old fleet belonging to the Planetary Federation Space Force, but its combat record is highly regarded within the Space Force. The Type 95 MC Hammer is a Marine Corps close combat armored space suit, with legs that stretch like rubber and allow for free movement. Firearms are built into the arms, which play an important role in battle.

subtitle

This work is composed of two parts. The first part begins with Tyler and his friends receiving a top-secret mission, and the second part depicts the full details of the mission and the outcome of the war.

Related Titles

This work was produced as a sequel to the TV anime "The Irresponsible Captain Tylor." The TV anime version was popular for depicting Tylor's irresponsible behavior and the struggles of the crew of the "Soyokaze." The special edition inherits the characters and worldview of the TV anime version, but adds new stories and characters, making it an even deeper work.

Theme songs and music

The ending theme "Tsunaide, Ten Billion Light Years Apart" was written by Mariko Sugiyama, composed and arranged by Masaaki Iizuka, and sung by Mari Sasaki, and adds to the atmosphere of the work. The inserted song "Senobi" was written by Koichi Mashimo, composed and arranged by Kenji Kawai, and sung by Junko Hirotani, adding color to the development of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Special Edition: A Lonely War" is a long-awaited sequel for fans of the TV anime series, and is also appealing to new viewers. The story combines humor and drama, the unique characters, and the beautiful visuals and music will draw viewers into the far reaches of space. In particular, the relationship between Tylor and Azalin, and the full extent of the war will be revealed, deeply moving and exciting viewers. In addition, by inheriting the characters and worldview of the TV anime series, new elements have been added, further enhancing the appeal of the entire series.

This work is recommended for those who like science fiction comedies, those who like dramas set in space, and those who are interested in character growth and human relationships. In particular, those who have already seen the TV anime version should watch this special episode and rediscover the appeal of the entire series. Also, for new viewers, this is a work that will allow you to fully experience the appeal of the series, so be sure to give it a watch.

Further information and recommendations

Let's take a closer look at the background of the production of this work. Following the success of the TV anime version, fans' requests for a sequel increased, and the decision was made to produce a special edition. The production staff, the same team as the TV anime version, gathered together and did their best to meet the expectations of the fans. In particular, director Koichi Mashimo aimed to create an even deeper story and characters in the special edition based on the success of the TV anime version. In addition, character designer Tomohiro Hirata inherited the characters from the TV anime version while also creating new characters in an appealing way. Mechanical designers Koji Ito and Shoichi Masuo realistically depicted the mechanics of the destroyer "Soyokaze" and the Type 95 MC Hammer, pleasing the visuals of viewers. Musician Kenji Kawai based the music of the TV anime version on the music of the special edition, providing even more spectacular music, adding color to the development of the story.

One of the charms of this series is the balance between humor and drama. Tyler's irresponsible behavior and the struggles of the Soyokaze crew make viewers laugh, but at the same time, the depiction of the perils of war and the growth of the characters moves them deeply. Furthermore, the relationship between Tyler and Azarin offers viewers a new perspective as the full picture of the war becomes clear. In particular, the development in which Tyler, despite being a prisoner of war, finds a solution to the war through secret meetings with Azarin is deeply moving to viewers.

As a recommendation for this work, we recommend that you first watch the TV anime version and then watch the special edition. By understanding the characters and worldview of the TV anime version, you can feel the charm of the story and characters of the special edition more deeply. Also, by watching the first and second parts of the special edition consecutively, you can enjoy the development of the story all at once. In addition, try to feel the atmosphere of the story while listening to the ending theme of the special edition, "Tsunaide, Ten Billion Light Years Away," and the insert song, "Sailor." These songs are important elements that further enhance the appeal of the work.

Finally, as a related work to this work, we will mention the TV anime "Irresponsible Captain Tylor." The TV anime version depicted Tyler's irresponsible behavior and the struggles of the crew of the "Soyokaze," which gained popularity. The special edition inherits the characters and worldview of the TV anime version, but adds new storylines and characters, making it an even deeper work. By watching the TV anime version and the special edition together, you can fully experience the charm of the entire series, so be sure to watch both.