The moving and critical reviews of "Spur to Glory - The Story of Chiharu Igaya"

A comprehensive review and recommendation of "Spur to Glory - The Story of Chiharu Igaya"

Overview

"Spur to Glory - The Story of Igaya Chiharu" is an animated film released on July 8, 1997. It is based on the children's author Wada Noboru's "Living for Skiing" and depicts the life of Igaya Chiharu. The director is Okuwaki Masaharu, the animation director is Kobayashi Yukari, the art director is Nakamura Mitsuki, the music is by Watanabe Toshiyuki, and the theme song is sung by Sada Masashi. This film is a moving and inspiring story that follows Igaya Chiharu's passion for skiing and his life.

story

In May 1931, adventurer, photographer and essayist Igaya Rokugoo gave birth to a boy. The boy was named Chiharu, and his father gave him rigorous training in skiing. When Chiharu entered elementary school, he achieved outstanding results in skiing competitions, and he was heralded as a "child prodigy." However, worried that he might become complacent, his parents imposed even stricter training on Chiharu, and his training continued without pause even during the war.

After the war, her father worked hard to rebuild Japan's skiing world, and Chiharu began to win numerous competitions. However, Japan, a defeated nation, was unable to participate in the international skiing world, and Chiharu's dream was temporarily thwarted. However, Chiharu did not give up and continued to work hard, eventually competing in the Olympics and achieving the glory of winning a gold medal. This is a moving story that depicts Chiharu's efforts, the support of her family, and her passion for skiing.

character

・Igaya Chiharu : The protagonist. She shows a talent for skiing from an early age, and grows by overcoming rigorous training. She eventually wins a gold medal at the Olympics.
・Igaya Rokugo : Chiharu's father. An adventurer who subjects Chiharu to rigorous ski training. He also works hard to rebuild the Japanese ski world.
・Igaya Chiharu's mother : She supports Chiharu. Together with her husband, she watches over Chiharu's growth and supports her in her rigorous training.
-Other characters : Chiharu's rivals, friends, mentors, etc. appear and play a role in supporting her growth.

Production background and staff

This animation is based on "Suki ni ikiru" (Living for Skiing) by children's author Noboru Wada, and was adapted from the book "Waga Jinsei no Shupuru" (The Tracks of My Life) by Chiharu Igaya. Director Masaharu Okuwaki is known for the TV special "Lupin the Third," while animation director Yukari Kobayashi has worked on films such as "Urusei Yatsura." Art director Mitsuki Nakamura is known for "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," and music composer Toshiyuki Watanabe has worked on NHK dramas such as "Children of the Earth." The theme song, "Kirameite," is sung by Masashi Sada, further enhancing the emotion of the work.

cast

・Akemi Okamura : role of Chiharu Igaya ・Tomohiro Tsuboi : role of Rokugo Igaya ・Akio Otsuka : role of narrator ・Atsuko Tanaka : role of Chiharu Igaya's mother ・Yuki Masuda : role of other characters ・Yasunori Iwata : role of other characters

Main Staff

Produced by Yoshito Ikeda and Yoshiaki Seto. Planning by Shigeaki Komatsu and Yutaka Tsubaki. Original story by Noboru Wada, "Living for Skiing"
・Screenplay : Toshiaki Imaizumi・Producer : Akira Ito・Director : Masaharu Okuwaki・Character Design : Yukari Kobayashi・Animation Director : Yukari Kobayashi・Art Director : Mitsuki Nakamura・Sound Director : Satoshi Kato・Music : Toshiyuki Watanabe・Production Manager : Toshiyuki Morii・Theme song : "Kirameite"
・Song : Masashi Sada

Ratings and Recommendations

"Glory Trails - The Story of Chiharu Igaya" is a moving work that depicts the life of Chiharu Igaya, and the story of her passion and hard work for skiing has touched many viewers. In particular, the scenes depicting Chiharu's growth and the support of her family are touching, and will give viewers courage and hope. In addition, the quality of the work has been highly praised, with a luxurious cast and staff coming together.

This film is recommended not only for those who are interested in skiing, but also for those who like stories about effort and passion. In particular, watching it with family and friends will give you a deeper impression. Masashi Sada's theme song, "Kirameite," is a wonderful piece that further enhances the impression of the film.

Additional Information

This work was released on July 8, 1997, and is a 90-minute long, self-contained episode. It was distributed by Space Eizo and its Eirin number is 115040. It was produced by JVC, Space Eizo, Mushi Production, Shin-etsu Broadcasting, and Matsushita Electric Industrial, and was completed with the cooperation of many companies.

Recommended points

- Inspiring story : The inspiring story of Chiharu Igaya's life gives courage and hope to viewers.
- Luxurious staff and cast : An all-star cast and staff including Masaharu Okuwaki, Yukari Kobayashi, Mitsuki Nakamura, Toshiyuki Watanabe, and Masashi Sada have come together to create the film.
- Passion for skiing : This story depicts the passion and effort behind skiing, making it a great choice for anyone interested in skiing.
- Family support : Scenes depicting family support leave a deep impression on viewers.
・Theme song : Masashi Sada's theme song "Kirameite" further enhances the moving impact of the work.

Conclusion

"Spur to Glory - The Story of Igaya Chiharu" is a moving work that depicts the life of Igaya Chiharu, and the story of his passion and hard work for skiing will move many viewers. With a luxurious cast and crew, the quality of the work has been highly praised. This work is recommended not only for those who are interested in skiing, but also for those who like stories that depict hard work and passion. You will be especially moved if you watch it with your family or friends. Please watch this work and experience the life of Igaya Chiharu and his passion for skiing.