Review of "Chief Prince": What is the unexpected side of the workplace hero?

"Chief Prince": A grand symphony of music and space

The anime series "Kachou Ouji" was broadcast on WOWOW in 1999 and is still loved by many fans today as a work with a unique worldview that combines music and science fiction. The story is about a salaryman who once pursued his musical dreams, but picks up his guitar again at the request of an alien and takes on a space war. Below, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of this work and explore why it is still popular with so many people today.

story

The protagonist, Oji Tanaka, was once a guitarist in the popular band Black Heaven, but his dreams were shattered and he was living his days as an ordinary office worker. One day, however, an alien named Layla suddenly appears before him. Knowing that Oji was the former guitarist of Black Heaven, Layla begs him to pick up the guitar again to save their planet. Oji will once again pick up his Flying V and strum its strings as a hero of justice who will save the world from the space war.

Commentary

"Kachou Ouji" is a science fiction animation with a music theme. The subtitles for each episode use the song titles of overseas rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and Queen, making it a particularly familiar work for music fans. At the same time, it was also made into a comic book titled "Kachou Ouji Gaiden," which was developed in conjunction with the original anime.

cast

• Oji Tanaka: Koji Ishii
• Leila: Yamada Miho
• Yoshiko Tanaka: Kae Araki
• Gen Tanaka: Rikako Aikawa
• Rinko: Ayako Kawasumi
• Eriko: Miwa Yanagihara
• Kotoko: Atsuko Enomoto
• Fomalhaut: Jouji Nakata
• Hamill: Rika Fukami

Main Staff

• Planning and concept: Hiroki Hayashi
• Director: Yasuhito Kikuchi
• Series Composition: Toshihisa Arakawa
• Character design: Kazuto Nakazawa
• Mechanical design: Murata Goro
• Instrument design: Kodai Iwata
• Design works: Hideki Futamura, Keiichi Sasajima
• Art director: Satoru Kuwahara
• Director of photography: Hideo Okazaki
• Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka
• Music: Koichi Korenaga
• Produced by: AIC, APPP

Main Characters

• Oji Tanaka: The protagonist, an office worker. In his younger days, he was the guitarist for a band called "Black Heaven."
• Layla: Alien. She is also a major in the justice army, fighting against the evil alien army.
• Yoshiko Tanaka: Wangji's wife. She used to be a fan of Wangji.
• Gen Tanaka: Ouji's only son. He is not fond of Ouji because he does not babysit.

Main Robot Items

Flying V: The guitar used by the genius guitarist Michael Schenker. This guitar appears as an important item in the story.

subtitle

• Episode 1: Stairway to Heaven (1999/07/08)
• Episode 2: All Night Long (1999/07/15)
• Episode 3: Hot House (1999/07/22)
• Episode 4: Space Child (1999/07/29)
• Episode 5: Glorious Days (1999/08/05)
• Episode 6: Walk Away (1999/08/19)
• Episode 7: In Need (1999/08/26)
• Episode 8: All Right Now (1999/09/02)
• Episode 9: A lonely world (1999/09/09)
• Episode 10: The Phantom Decade (1999/09/16)
• Episode 11: The Desire to Do It (1999/09/23)
• Episode 12: Into the Arena (1999/09/30)
• Episode 13: The End (1999/10/07)

Theme songs and music

• OP1: "CAUTIONARY WARNING" Composer: John Sykes
• IN1: "into the arena" Composer: Michael Schenker Group
• ED1: "After all, women are better" Lyrics, composition and singing: Konaka Yu

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Kachou Ouji" is how it skillfully combines the two elements of music and science fiction. The scene where the main character, Oji Tanaka, plays the guitar leaves a strong impact on the viewer. Also, the subtitles for each episode use the titles of songs by overseas rock bands, which is a big attraction for music fans. Furthermore, the science fiction elements of interaction with aliens and space warfare add depth and breadth to the story.

Character Appeal

Tanaka Oji is a character who, after his dreams are shattered, lives as an ordinary office worker, but then picks up his guitar again and takes on a space war. His growth and struggles are depicted, making it easy for viewers to empathize with his life. Additionally, characters such as Layla, Tanaka Ryoko, and Tanaka Gen each have their own distinct personalities and backgrounds, adding excitement to the story.

Background

"Kachou Ouji" was produced as an original anime work. It was produced by a team of many talented staff members, including director Yasuhito Kikuchi, character designer Kazuto Nakazawa, and music composer Koichi Korenaga. The collaboration between two production companies, AIC and APPP, also contributed to the high quality of the work.

Broadcast information

"Kachou Ouji" was broadcast on WOWOW every Thursday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. from July 8 to October 7, 1999. The series consisted of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

Evaluation and impact

"Kachou Ouji" was highly praised for its unique worldview that combines music and science fiction, its attractive characters, and its skillful storytelling. It was also made into a comic book at the same time, and the fact that it was developed in conjunction with the original anime also contributed to the popularity of the work. It is a work that continues to be loved by music and science fiction fans even today.

Recommendation

"Kachou Ouji" is especially recommended for those who like music and science fiction. You will definitely be drawn into the epic story of the protagonist Tanaka Ouji's growth and struggles, as well as his interactions with aliens and space wars. Also, the subtitles for each episode use the names of songs by overseas rock bands, which will be a big attraction for music fans. Please give it a watch.

Related Titles

"Kachou Ouji Gaiden": This work was made into a comic at the same time, and was developed in conjunction with the original anime. Please check this out as well.

summary

"Kachou Ouji" is still loved by many fans as a work with a unique worldview that combines music and science fiction. You will definitely be drawn into the epic story of the protagonist Oji Tanaka's growth and conflict, his interactions with aliens, and space wars. Please give it a watch.