The appeal and reviews of "Fly! Isami": A thorough analysis of the moving aviation story

"Fly! Isami": A look back at the classic anime of the '90s

"Fly! Isami" was an anime series that was broadcast on NHK ETV on Saturday evenings from 1995 to 1996 and was loved by many children. This work is an original anime based on the original story by Yuichi Hasegawa and directed by Gisaburo Sugii and Tatsuo Sato. Although it is a long series of 51 episodes, each episode features a different adventure and mystery solving, and there are many ingenious ideas to keep the audience interested.

Story and Characters

The protagonist of "Fly! Isami" is a lively girl named Isami Hanaoka (voice: Michiyo Nakajima). She forms the "Shinsen-gumi" with Toshi Tsukikage (voice: Yoshiko Kamei), Soushi Yukimi (voice: Noriko Hidaka), and Kei Tsukikage (voice: Yuko Mita) and solves various cases. The story begins with the opening of a secret door, and centers around a confrontation with a mysterious organization called Kuro Tengu.

Isami and his friends go on adventures involving ghosts appearing at school, a mission to rescue a kidnapped princess, and even science fiction elements such as UFOs and robots. What's particularly impressive is that each episode has a different subtitle, making viewers excited to see what happens next. For example, a new adventure awaits in every episode, such as "The Secret Door Has Opened!", "The Shinsengumi and the Sword of Justice" and "Follow the Shadow of the Black Tengu!".

Production background and staff

"Fly! Isami" was jointly produced by NHK and NHK Enterprises 21, with animation by Group TAC. Director Gisaburo Sugii succeeded in bringing out the unique worldview and appeal of the characters, which earned high praise from viewers. Director Tatsuo Sato also focused on the direction of each episode, achieving storytelling that draws viewers in.

The main staff includes some of the industry's leading creators, including storytellers Hideo Takayashiki and Tomoko Kaneharu, character designer Kazuaki Mori, chief animation director Hiroko Kazui, art director Takashi Miyano, cinematographer Hirotaka Takahashi, and sound director Fusanobu Fujiyama. Thanks to their efforts, "Fly! Isami" has maintained a consistent quality and attractive visuals.

Broadcast and audience reaction

"Fly! Isami" was broadcast every Saturday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. from April 8, 1995 to March 30, 1996. The broadcast time was 25 minutes, and it was set at a time when children could enjoy it before dinner. This choice of time slot contributed greatly to the increase in viewer ratings, and many children looked forward to this anime.

The response from viewers was very positive, and many children were particularly moved by Isami's bravery and the friendship of the Shinsengumi. The confrontation with the mysterious organization, Kuro Tengu, provided thrills and excitement for viewers, and more fans looked forward to the weekly broadcasts. Furthermore, the subtitles and story development for each episode were cleverly designed, providing viewers with the fun of predicting the next episode.

Evaluation and influence of the work

"Fly! Isami" is one of the most highly acclaimed anime works of the 1990s. The story development, the appeal of the characters, and the technical skills of the production staff were highly praised, and it gained support from many viewers. Also, although this work is an anime for children, it has gained support from a wide range of age groups by incorporating science fiction and mystery elements.

The influence of this work can be seen in subsequent anime works. In particular, the setting of teaming up for an adventure and the story development of a confrontation with a mysterious organization had a major impact on later anime works. In addition, the incorporation of viewer participation elements allowed viewers to become deeply involved in the work, contributing to the formation of a fan community.

Recommendations and related works

For viewers who enjoyed "Fly! Isami," we also recommend the following works:

• "Sailor Moon" : A story about girls who team up to fight, depicting friendship and growth.
• "Dragon Ball" : A work depicting adventure and battle, depicting the protagonist's growth and friendship.
• "Detective Conan" : A work that incorporates mystery elements, allowing you to enjoy solving mysteries and solving deductions.

Like "Fly! Isami," these works will provide viewers with excitement and emotion, and fans will be able to find new enjoyment in them.

Conclusion

"Fly! Isami" is one of the most brilliant anime works of the 90s, and was praised for its story, characters, and the technical skills of the production staff. The work provided viewers with emotion and excitement, and created many fans. This work has had a major influence on subsequent anime works, and will continue to be loved by many viewers in the future.