"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0": A moving story about the horror of the earthquake and the bond between family members

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 - A realistic depiction of the disaster and a moving story

The anime "Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" aired in 2009 and depicts a sudden 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Tokyo during summer vacation. This anime touched many viewers with its realistic depiction of the disaster and its story that combines family love and human drama. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" is an animation produced by Bones and Kinema Citrus and directed by Masaki Tachibana. The 11-episode series aired on Fuji TV from July 9 to September 17, 2009. The story is original to the anime and the screenplay is written by Natsuko Takahashi.

story

Just as summer vacation began, middle school first-year Onozawa Mirai was dragged along by her younger brother Yuki to a robot exhibition in Odaiba. Mirai, who is in the midst of her rebellious phase, was bored as she fiddled with her cell phone while her excited brother was nearby. All of a sudden, the ground shook violently, and a magnitude 8.0 subduction earthquake struck Tokyo, causing the connecting bridge to collapse and Tokyo Tower to collapse. In an instant, everything in Tokyo had changed, and Mirai took Yuki's hand and, with the help of a motorcycle courier she met in Odaiba, began her journey to her home in Setagaya. Will the three be able to return home safely? This is the story that unfolds.

character

The main character, Onozawa Mirai, is a 13-year-old first-year junior high school student who is not getting along with her working parents and is in the middle of her rebellious phase. She is shy and never lets go of her cell phone. Meanwhile, her younger brother, Onozawa Yuki, is an 8-year-old third-grade elementary school student who is bright and intelligent. In an attempt to cheer up Mirai, she takes him to Odaiba, but an earthquake hits there. Meanwhile, Kusakabe Mari, a 32-year-old motorcycle courier, is a single mother with a 5-year-old daughter who cannot leave people in trouble alone. The earthquake prompts her to join forces with Mirai and Yuki.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" is characterised by its realistic portrayal of disasters. Its detailed portrayals of the chaos that followed the earthquake, rescue operations and the psychological state of the victims left a strong impact on viewers. In addition, its story, which combines family love, friendship and human drama, moved many viewers. In particular, it contains many touching scenes that depict the growth of siblings Mirai and Yuki, and Mari's strength as a mother.

The animation quality is also high, with the realistic backgrounds and character movements produced by Bones and Kinema Citrus being praised. The music also adds to the atmosphere of the work, with Abingdon Boys School's "Kimi no Uta" and Shion Tsuji's "M/elody" being used as the opening and ending themes, respectively.

Recommended points

"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" is a work that is attractive for its realistic depiction of a disaster and its moving story. Here are some points that make it a recommended watch:

• Realistic depiction of the disaster : The chaos and rescue efforts that followed the earthquake are depicted realistically, helping to deepen your understanding of disasters.
• A moving story : The story intertwines family love, friendship, and human drama, and there are many scenes that will touch the hearts of viewers and evoke emotions.
• High-quality animation : Produced by Bones and Kinema Citrus, the film is praised for its realistic environments and character movements.
• Inspiring music : Abingdon Boys School's "Kimi no Uta" and Shion Tsuji's "M/elody" add to the atmosphere of the film.

Related Titles

"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" has the following related works:

• "Don't be fooled by common sense! Survive a major earthquake special ~Tokyo Magnitude 8.0~"
• "Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Compilation"

Broadcast information

"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" was broadcast during the following periods and on the following stations:

• July 9, 2009 - September 17, 2009
• Fuji TV July 10, 2009 to September 18, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Friday 0:45 to 1:15 (Thursday late night)
• Kansai TV July 15, 2009 to September 30, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Wednesday 1:35 to 2:05 (Thursday late night)
• Tokai TV July 17, 2009 to September 25, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Friday 2:05 to 2:35 (Thursday late night)
• Kumamoto Television July 22, 2009 to September 30, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Wednesday 2:05 to 2:35 (Tuesday night)
• Saga TV July 23, 2009 to October 22, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Thursday 0:35 to 1:05 (Wednesday late night)
• Television Nishinippon July 23, 2009 to October 1, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Thursday 2:15 to 2:45 (Wednesday night)
• Niigata Sogo TV July 24, 2009 to October 2, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Friday 1:55 to 2:25 (Thursday late night)
• Sakuranbo TV August 9, 2009 to October 25, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Sunday 1:05 to 1:35 (Saturday night)
• Nagasaki Television August 22, 2009 to November 14, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Saturday 2:20 to 2:50 (Friday night)
• Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting October 5, 2009 to December 21, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Monday 1:40 to 2:10 (Sunday late night)
• Fuji TV TWO April 19, 2010 to May 24, 2010 (Episodes 1 to 11) Every Monday 0:30 to 1:20 (Sunday late night)

staff

The main staff of "Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" are as follows:

• Planning: Yoko Matsuzaki
• Produced by: Hiroko Yamada (Fuji Television), Kazuhiko Yusa, Naoki Kitagawa, Yoshio Takada, Masahiko Minami, Munenori Ogasawara
• Producers: Noriko Ozaki (Fuji Television), Yuichiro Matsuie
• Series Composition: Natsuko Takahashi
• Character design: Atsuko Nozaki
• Set design: Hitoshi Ueda
• 3D Director: Eiji Inomoto
• Art director: Mika Nakashima, Yoshiyuki Ogi
• Color design: Rie Kato
• Director of photography: Yoichi Ogami
• Edited by: Kiyoshi Hirose
• Music Producer: Hiroaki Sano
• Music: Sachi Otani
• Music Production: Fuji Pacific Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing
• Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka
• Composition and scriptwriting cooperation: Kazuya Murata
• Set design producer: Osamu Masuyama
• Art setting: Satoko Nakamura
• Mechanical design: Kenji Teraoka, Yoshinobu Tsuneki
• 2D Works: Hirofumi Araki
• Logo design: Kazuo Miyamura
• Subtitles and Telop Works: Tsuyoshi Kusano/Yuki Oka
• Effects: Hidemi Tanaka
• Sound: Shoji Hata
• Recording assistant: Mai Sunaniwa
• Recording studio: Studio Gong
• Sound Production: Rakuonsha, Aquatone
• Sound Production: Yoshimi Sugiyama
• Assistant Editor: Akiko Tan
• Video editing: Motoki Shirai, Akiko Nakagawa
• Online Editor: Chiharu Ikemoto
• Editing studio: Q-Tech
• Cooperation: Tokyo Fire Department, 1st Division of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Japan Coast Guard, Tokyo DMAT, Tokyo Metropolitan Sumida Hospital, Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation)
• Interview coordination: Masayuki Kikuchi
• Map data provided by Pasco and Increment P
• Public Relations: Maiko Suzuki (Fuji Television)
• Advertising: Atsuhito Isoda, Akiko Kanai
• Promotional cooperation: K Press
• Production staff: Yoshihiro Yamazaki (Fuji Television), Yoshinobu Sato, Takejiro Kamei
• Reference: "51 Ways to Protect Her" by Usamaru Furuya (published by Shinchosha)
• Animation production: Bones, Kinema Citrus
• Director: Masaki Tachibana
• Produced by: Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Production Committee (Fuji Television Network, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, Dentsu, Bones, Kinema Citrus)

cast

The cast of "Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" is as follows:

• Onozawa Mirai: Hanamura Reimi
• Yuki Onozawa: Yumiko Kobayashi
• Mari Kusakabe: Yuko Kaida
• Seiji Onozawa: Hiroshi Naka
• Masami Onozawa: Kikuko Inoue
• Masashi Furuichi: Takeshi Aono
• Misako Furuichi: Yuko Nozomi
• Kawasaki Aya: Nonaka Ai
• Hina Kusakabe: Ai Yamaguchi
• Kazuyo Kusakabe: Sachiko Mizuochi
• Ryuta Kusakabe: Wataru Hatano
• Kento Nonomiya: Shinya Hamazoe
• Mayu: Eri Kitamura
• Yuka: Aki Toyosaki
• Itsuki: Sawashiro Miyuki
• Meg: Takahisa Hirami
• Lisa: Aya Endo
• Future Homeroom Teacher: Nozomi Kobayashi
• Yuuki's teacher: Kenji Takahashi
• Operator: Yui Shoji
• Caster: Christel Takigawa

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" are as follows.

• Episode 1: Odaiba sinks (2009/07/10)
• Episode 2: The World Breaks (2009/07/17)
• Episode 3: Burning Bridge (2009/07/24)
• Episode 4: The Three's Promise (2009/07/31)
• Episode 5: The School of Lamentations (2009/08/07)
• Episode 6: Abandonment, Choice (2009/08/14)
• Episode 7: Summer Twilight (2009/08/21)
• Episode 8: A Pure White Morning (2009/08/28)
• Episode 9: Goodbye Today (2009/09/04)
• Episode 10: Big Sister, You See (2009/09/11)
• Episode 11: To Yuuki... (2009/09/18)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" are as follows:

• OP1: Kimi no Uta
  • Lyricist: Takanori Nishikawa
  • Composer: Hiroshi Shibasaki
  • Arranged by: Abingdon Boys School
  • Sung by: Abingdon Boys School
• ED1: M/elody
  • Lyricist: Shion Tsuji
  • Composer: Shion Tsuji
  • Arrangement: mw
  • Vocals: Shion Tsuji

Conclusion

"Tokyo Magnitude 8.0" is a work that is appealing for its realistic depiction of the disaster and its moving story. The story, which combines family love, friendship, and human drama, has many scenes that will touch the hearts of viewers and will inspire them. In addition, the high-quality animation and moving music add to the atmosphere of the work. This is a wonderful work that will deepen your understanding of disasters and remind you of the importance of bonds with family and friends. We recommend that you give it a watch.