The emotion and evaluation of the special episode of Star of the Giants, "Father Ittetsu": A deep look into episode 12

"Star of the Giants [Special Edition] Father Ittetsu" - A moving story where nostalgia and newness intersect

"Star of the Giants" was a huge hit in the 1960s. Written by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Noboru Kawasaki, the human drama depicted through the sport of baseball captured the hearts of many people. In 2007, a special edition was broadcast that focused on Hoshi Ittetsu, a particularly memorable character from the story. This special edition not only re-edited the original story, but also included newly added scenes, making it a moving story where nostalgia and newness intersect.

Overview

"Star of the Giants [Special Edition] Father Ittetsu" is a TV anime series that aired on NTV Plus & Science from April 3rd to June 26th, 2007. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and depicts the life of Ittetsu Hoshi and the drama that followed by it, by re-editing episodes from the original work and adding new scenes. Animation was produced by Tokyo Movie, and production and copyright were handled by TMS Entertainment.

Cast and crew

Seizo Kato voices the role of Ittetsu Hoshi, and Toru Furuya voices the role of Hikaru Hoshi. The original work is "Star of the Giants" (Kodansha) by Ikki Kajiwara and Noboru Kawasaki, the adaptation was done by Tsunehisa Ito, the storyboard was done by Osamu Kobayashi, the director was Mitsumasa Yabuki, and the direction and animation were done by Hitoshi Oda.

Main Characters

Hoshi Ittetsu <br> A father who entrusts his son with the dream of becoming a "Star of the Giants" that he was unable to achieve, and drills him with an elite baseball education. His intense training, which is both passionate and strict, often draws resentment from his family, and it is common for the household to become chaotic. However, behind his strictness lies deep love and expectations for his son.

Hikaru Hoshi <br> A powerful pitcher with precise control who throws lightning-fast balls. He hates to lose and has a clear personality of "100 or 0". He's fine when he's doing well, but when he's frustrated he tends to push himself to the brink. His relationship with his father, Ittetsu, is also an important element of the story.

episode

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: A father is his son's compass (2007/04/03)
• Episode 2: Dad is the best in Japan (2007/04/10)
• Episode 3: The Very Parent Lion (2007/04/17)
• Episode 4: V Sign to Parent and Child Star (2007/04/24)
• Episode 5: Canvas Spikes (2007/05/01)
• Episode 6: My Child Takes Off (2007/05/08)
• Episode 7: The Age of Fire Daruma (2007/05/15)
• Episode 8: The Challenge of Demon Coach Ittetsu (2007/05/22)
• Episode 9: The Demon Child's Counterattack (2007/05/29)
• Episode 10: Breaking the Ties of Friendship (2007/06/05)
• Episode 11: Unconsciousness, the tears of the demon (2007/06/12)
• Episode 12: The Magic Ball of Life No. 3 (2007/06/19)
• Episode 13: Aim for the eternal star! (2007/06/26)

Appeal of the work

The biggest appeal of this special edition is that it focuses on the character of Hoshi Ittetsu. In the original work, the story was centered on Hiyoma's growth, but in this special edition, the story progresses from Ittetsu's perspective, depicting his suffering and passion in greater depth. In particular, the newly added scenes delve deeper into Ittetsu's past and his relationship with his family, providing new emotions for viewers.

In addition, by re-editing episodes from the original work, the drama surrounding the people around Hiyuma is also depicted. Not only can we see Hiyuma's growth, but we can also see the changes in the environment and relationships surrounding him, allowing fans of the original work to enjoy the work from a new perspective.

Related Titles

"Star of the Giants" has inspired many related works. Below are some of them.

• Star of the Giants
• New Star of the Giants
• New Star of the Giants II
• Star of the Giants Special Edition: Fierce Tiger Hanagata Mitsuru
• Star of the Giants: The Final Battle of Blood
• Star of the Giants: Go, Go, Hiouma
• Star of the Giants Major League Baseball
• Star of the Giants: Fated Showdown
• New Star of the Giants: Test Student in the Storm
• Star of the Giants (movie version)

Ratings and Recommendations

"Star of the Giants [Special Edition] Father Ittetsu" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to those who are experiencing the work for the first time. In particular, the story that depicts the bond between parent and child and the attitude of working hard towards one's dreams will resonate with many people. In addition, the production, which combines nostalgia and newness, will give viewers a new impression.

This work is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a human drama depicted through the sport of baseball, those who are interested in parent-child relationships, and those who want to rewatch a nostalgic anime. Please experience the moving story of Hoshi Ittetsu and Hoshi Hikaru through this special edition.

More Information

■Release media: TV anime series■Original media: Manga■Broadcast period: April 3, 2007 - June 26, 2007■Broadcasting station: NTV Plus & Science■Running time: 30 minutes■Number of episodes: 13■Original work: Kajiwara Ikki, Kawasaki Noboru■Director: Oda Jin■Production: Tokyo Movie, TMS Entertainment■Copyright: ©Kajiwara Ikki, Kawasaki Noboru/Kodansha, TMS, ©2007 Kajiwara Ikki, Kawasaki Noboru/Kodansha, TMS

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