The appeal and evaluation of Submarine 707R: A new standard for undersea adventure

Submarine 707R - The Story of Sea Warriors

"Submarine 707R" is a 2003 original video animation (OVA) based on a manga by Satoru Ozawa. It was released by Aniplex, directed by Shoichi Masuo, and produced by Group TAC. It is a short but dense story that unfolds in two episodes, each 54 minutes long, and tells the epic tale of a battle to protect the peace of the seas.

story

The story begins with the Peace Keeping Navy (PKN), a group of elite ships from around the world, being attacked at their founding ceremony by the Underwater Saboteur Republic (USR), an unknown organization plotting world domination. The PKN fleet struggles to fight against the USR submarine UX, led by Admiral Red, but the crisis is averted by the desperate maneuvering of Captain Hayami of the old Japanese ship No. 707.

A year later, after the old 707 is destroyed, the new 707II sets sail. Among the crew are the young boys Kenji, Goro, and Senta, who were once trainees. The PKN camp launches an operation with an anti-submarine fleet centered on the Great Guardian, America's most advanced ship, but the U submarine fleet's attacks are fierce and the PKN fleet is annihilated. Then the 707 arrives, and Red, overjoyed to be reunited with his nemesis, launches a fierce attack. The 707 hides in a valley while dodging the enemy's torpedoes, but the enemy's aim is to collapse the valley and cause a mudslide that will engulf the 707. In a pinch, the 707 escapes into a crater, but it is a layer of fresh water that submarines cannot surface. In a desperate situation, countless enemy torpedoes are fired at the 707...

cast

The cast of this work is a luxurious lineup of voice actors, including Tsutomu Hiura as Hayami Youhei, Hiroshi Ienaka as Vice-Chief Nangou, Kensho Ono as Mizuhaya Kenji, Akira Ishida as Kusaka Goro, Daisuke Sakaguchi as Umino Senta, Unsho Ishizuka as Red Terakaizo Omar, and Yumi Sudo as Hayami Ayumi. Their performances add depth to the story and draw the viewers in.

Main Staff

The original work was written by Ozawa Satoru, directed by Masuo Shoichi, scripted by Ohnogi Hiroshi, sound director Tashiro Atsumi, music by Wave Master, mechanical design by Miyatake Kazutaka, character design by Murao Minoru and Takagi Jun, special digital art by Kobayashi Makoto, opening direction by Anno Hideaki, animation production by Group TAC, and production by Aniplex, bringing together professionals from various fields to produce the series.

Main Characters

The crew of the 707 includes the three boys who have grown from trainees: Mizuhaya Kenji, Kusaka Goro, and Umino Senta. Kenji pilots Junior 1, Goro pilots Junior 2, and Senta works as a sonar operator. Veteran sonarman Suzuki-san, captain Hayami Yohei, first officer Nangou, Hayami's wife Miyuki, and daughter Ayumi also play important roles. Meanwhile, USR members include Admiral Red, Arthur McBen, Red's wife Yu, and their children Ai, Kei, and Ray. Their human drama also adds excitement to the story.

Main Robot Items

The 707 is a Japanese-made submarine, and although it is an old diesel-powered vessel, it plays an active role in the battle against the USR. The 707 Junior is a small submarine installed on the 707, and is characterized by having a canopy and being able to be operated by visual control. Two units are deployed, and Kenji and Goro are piloting them respectively.

subtitle

This work is made up of two episodes, MISSION:01 was released on September 26, 2003, and MISSION:02 was released on April 28, 2004. Each episode is full of tension, keeping viewers entertained.

Related Titles

"Submarine 707R" has a sequel called "MISSION: 02", so you can enjoy the continuation of the story. You can also get a deeper understanding of the work by reading the original manga.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Sea of ​​Memories" was composed and arranged by Yutaka Minobe, and brings out the image of a magnificent sea. The ending theme "Ichibanboshi" was written by Izumikawa Sora, composed and arranged by Yutaka Minobe, and sung by Yumi Sudo, and is a beautiful song that brings out the emotion of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Submarine 707R" has been highly praised as a work depicting a battle at sea. In particular, the tense battle scenes and the human drama of the characters are beautifully depicted, and have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the luxurious voice actors and the technical skills of the staff also enhance the quality of the work.

The recommended audience is those who like maritime action and military works, those who are interested in character growth and human relationships, and those who want to pay attention to animation techniques. It is especially perfect for those who want to enjoy a short but dense story.

Furthermore, to enjoy "Submarine 707R" more deeply, we recommend reading the original manga. The original manga contains more detailed settings and character backgrounds, and can supplement parts that are not clear from the OVA alone. You can also enjoy the continuation of the story by watching the related work "MISSION: 02" at the same time.

"Submarine 707R" is a moving story about the courage and bond between sea warriors. Please experience their adventure and growth through this work.