The appeal and evaluation of "VIEWTIFUL JOE": A deep look into the masterpiece of action games

Viewtiful Joe: The Story of a Hero Who Saves the Movie World

The TV anime series "Viewtiful Joe", which aired from 2004 to 2005, was based on the Capcom game of the same name. The 51 episodes were broadcast every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:00 on TV Tokyo, captivating audiences. Set in the movie world of "Movie Land", the anime follows the exploits of the hero Viewtiful Joe as he struggles to protect the world from evil organizations.

story

After saving the movie world of Movieland from the evil organization Jado, Beautiful Joe returns to the real world for the first time in a long time. However, his father Jet informs him of a shocking situation. The film has been enveloped in a black miasma, and even the plot has been changed to a bad ending. Joe and his friends return to Movieland to investigate, where a new evil organization, Gedo, appears with a giant UFO. Gedo's ruler, Emperor Black, plans to paint all movies with tragedy, driving the audience to the brink of despair, and then take advantage of the opportunity to dominate the real world. After cornering Joe and his friends with his overwhelming power, Emperor Black emits a mysterious ray and transforms Captain Blue into "Blue Crank." Blue Crank, which is a condensed version of Blue's power, has the power to transform any object into a monster. Having lost his trustworthy Blue, Joe finds himself in an unprecedented pinch, but after winning the battle against Jado, the word despair is no longer in his dictionary. With the newly acquired transformation ability, Sylvia and Captain Blue Jr., Viewtiful Joe continues to fight today, until the day they rescue Captain Blue and crush Gedo's ambitions.

character

Joe, the main character, is a young man who loves superhero movies, and transforms into Beautiful Joe using the "V-Watch" given to him by Captain Blue. He loves justice and cheeseburgers more than anyone else, and fights to protect the peace of Movieland. Joe's girlfriend, Sylvia, is charmed by the contrast between her intelligent glasses and her intense love motions, and transforms into Sexy Sylvia using the "V-Watch" given to her by her father, Captain Blue. Captain Blue Jr. is a boy who co-starred with Captain Blue in the "Captain Blue" movie series, and fought against Jado with Joe to protect the peace of Movieland. He transforms into a hero using the "V-Yo-Yo" given to him by Captain Blue, and fights against the new enemy Gedo with Joe and Sylvia.

The evil organization Geddo is an organization that arrived on a UFO, and they plan to use Blue Crank to paint every movie with tragedy, drive the audience to the brink of despair, and take advantage of the opportunity to dominate the real world. The Black Emperor, who leads Geddo, is a mysterious figure hidden under his mask. Dr. Cranken, the terrifying electric man, is an octopus monster who has fused with a machine and uses his genius mind to come up with cruel schemes one after another. Bloody Rachel, the secret machine man, is ordered by Dr. Cranken to infiltrate every movie and use Blue Crank to turn movies into tragedies. Sprocket is a character who transferred from the evil organization Jado, which was defeated by Joe, to become an executive of Geddo, and has a businesslike and inflexible personality.

staff

The anime was directed by Ishiyama Takaaki and the series was composed by GGB. The character design was by Ohashi Sachiko, with character design assistance from Kusakari Daisuke, mecha design by Nagano Nobuaki, art direction by Akashi Seiko, color design by Saito Yuko, director of photography by Kubomura Masaki, sound director by Kobayashi Katsuyoshi, and music by Gokita Takehiko and Hayashi Yusuke. Animation was produced by Group TAC, and the production was done by TV Tokyo, MEDIA NET, and we've.

episode

This series consists of 51 episodes, each with a different subtitle. From episode 1, "That Man Joe!" to episode 51, "Tomorrow's Hero is You!", Joe and his friends' adventures and battles are depicted. Each episode is set in the world of a different movie in Movieland, so the story never gets boring.

Theme songs and music

The opening themes are "Brighter side" and "Spirit Awake", both of which were written, composed, arranged and sung by SaGa. The ending themes are "And You" and "Shangri-La", the former by SaGa and the latter by Amasia Landscape. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the anime.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Beautiful Joe" can be said to be a very successful anime based on a game. The story moves along at a consistent pace, depicting character growth, friendship, and the fight against evil. In particular, Joe's sense of justice and humorous character leave a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the setting, set in the world of the movie Movieland, is visually very appealing, and viewers can enjoy a different movie world in each episode.

This anime can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. It is especially recommended for those who like heroes and action. It will also be enjoyed by those who like anime based on games and those who like stories set in the world of movies. In addition, the music and character design are also carefully crafted, making it a work that is both visually and aurally satisfying.

"Beautiful Joe" is a moving story about heroism and friendship, and is a work that gives courage and hope to the audience. Please join us on the adventure at Movieland.