A thorough review of Shima Kosaku's Asia Rising Legend Season 2! What is the appeal as seen in the special report?

Shima Kosaku's Asia Rishiden Season 2 Special Report - In-Depth Review and All-Round Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

others

■ Broadcast period

November 8, 2013 - January 1, 0000

■Broadcasting station

BS1

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original author: Kenshi Hirokane

■ Production

・Anime part original drawings: Hirokane Kenshi

■Works

©NHK

■ Story

・Special Report: What are the hints for Japan's new strategy? (2013/11/08)

It is said that Japan is beginning to show signs of economic recovery thanks to the hosting of the Olympics and Abenomics. However, what kind of long-term strategy is truly necessary remains a major issue. In this special extra edition, together with Shima Kosaku, we will reexamine the growth strategies of Asian business leaders (episodes 1 to 6) and search for clues. What kind of clues can the various strategies of Asia provide to solve Japan's problems? We will delve deeper into this issue through interviews with experts such as Japanese business leaders, economists, and the author, Hirokane Kenshi, who are active on the front lines.

■Explanation

An anime/documentary program that uses animated reenactments and live-action footage such as interviews to uncover the secrets behind the growth of Asia's charismatic business leaders

How did the charismatic Asian business leaders who are taking the world by storm grow up, seize business opportunities, and overcome obstacles?

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story" is a series that depicts the forefront of the Asian economy and the "secret of growth." Kosaku Shima, a hero of business who has faced many challenges, navigates the lives and strategies of Asian bigwigs.

Based on the original drawings by manga artist Hirokane Kenshi, the book brings to life a number of never-before-seen stories from inside companies, including the biggest crisis that has ever hit Asian executives and the fierce struggles that took place behind closed doors.

Re-experience the forefront of Asia's economy and its turbulent history through this real, raw documentary! Explore clues to help Japan survive in a turbulent Asia in the new era.

■Cast

・Kousaku Shima/Tomoyuki Morikawa

・Narrator: Koichi Kotani

■ Main staff

Original author: Kenshi Hirokane

・Anime part original drawings: Hirokane Kenshi

■Subtitle

・Special Report: What are the hints for Japan's new strategy? (2013/11/08)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1

·birth

・Lyrics by Shiho Ochi

・Composer: Koichi Tabo

Arrangement: Yoshiyuki Tsutaya, Koichi Tabo

・Song: Superfly

・ED1

・Wildflower

・Lyrics by Shiho Ochi

・Composer: Koichi Tabo

・Arrangement/Yoshiyuki Tsutaya

・Basic Arrangement/Koichi Tabo

・Song: Superfly

In-Depth Review

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 2 Special Report" was broadcast on BS1 on November 8, 2013 as a special edition of the anime series depicting the growth and strategies of businessmen. The show is a new format that combines animation and documentary, and delves deeply into the successes and failures of Asia's charismatic business leaders, as well as the strategies behind them.

The theme of this special report is "What are the hints for a new strategy for Japan?", and it explores what kind of strategy Japan should adopt from a long-term perspective, as the country is beginning to show signs of economic recovery thanks to its bid for the Olympics and Abenomics. From the perspective of a businessman named Kosaku Shima, the program reevaluates the growth strategies of Asian business leaders and seeks to find hints for solving Japan's problems.

The program is made up of two parts: an animation section and a live-action interview section. The animation section uses recreated footage based on Hirokane Kenshi's original drawings, and depicts the biggest crises Asian business leaders have faced and secret stories from within their companies. Meanwhile, the live-action interview section features Japanese business leaders and economists, as well as the original author Hirokane Kenshi himself, who talk about what we can learn from Asian strategies and new strategies for Japan.

What was particularly impressive were the realistic stories of Asian business managers depicted in the animated portion. For example, the biggest crisis one business manager faced was when his company was on the verge of bankruptcy. However, he turned that crisis into an opportunity and revived his company by creating a new business model. Stories like this not only give courage and hope to viewers, but also remind them of the importance of strategy in business.

The live-action interview segments also highlighted the deep insights of the experts. Japanese managers emphasized the need to learn from Asian success stories while building unique strategies tailored to Japan's culture and economic situation. Economists offered concrete suggestions on how Japan should remain competitive and continue to grow amidst increasing globalization. And through the character of Shima Kosaku, the original author of the series, Hirokane Kenshi spoke about the importance of growth and strategy as a businessman.

The appeal of this show lies in its fusion of animation and documentary. The animation section tells the story with visually impactful images, while the live-action interview section allows viewers to hear real voices and opinions. The combination of these two elements allows viewers to gain a deeper understanding of the successes and failures of Asian business leaders. A message that comes across throughout the show is the importance of strategy in business and the need to always have a new perspective.

Furthermore, this program was very timely for Japanese viewers. With signs of economic recovery beginning to appear, such as the Olympic bid and Abenomics, it provided an opportunity to think about Japan's long-term strategy. In particular, it was full of hints for young businessmen and entrepreneurs to learn from Asian success stories and apply them to their own businesses.

The theme song and the ending song also enhanced the appeal of this show. Superfly's "Tanjo" and "Wildflower" resonated with the audience with their powerful melodies and lyrics that symbolized the growth and strategies of businessmen. In particular, "Tanjo" expressed the joy of seizing a new business opportunity, while "Wildflower" expressed the strength to grow by overcoming difficulties. These songs helped us to understand the theme and story of the show even more deeply.

Overall, "Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 2 Special Report" was a great program that delved deeply into the successes and failures of Asia's charismatic business leaders and the strategies behind them in a new format that combined animation and documentary. For Japanese viewers, it provided an opportunity to think about long-term strategies as signs of economic recovery began to appear. It also provided young businessmen and entrepreneurs with plenty of tips to learn from Asian success stories and apply them to their own businesses. The theme song and ending song were also great pieces that complemented the theme and story of the program. This program is highly recommended not only for businessmen but also for general viewers.

All-round information

■ Related works

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story" is a TV series based on the original work by Kenshi Hirokane. Related works include the following:

• "Shima Kosaku" series: A manga series depicting the growth and strategy of a businessman
• "Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 1": An animated series depicting the growth and strategies of Asian business leaders
• "Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 2": An animated series depicting the growth and strategies of Asian business leaders

■Reasons for recommendation

This show is extremely useful for businessmen and entrepreneurs. It delves deeply into the successes and failures of Asian charismatic business leaders and the strategies behind them, and is packed with tips to apply to your own business. The new format of combining animation and documentary also makes it visually enjoyable. In addition, the theme song and ending song by Superfly are wonderful songs that complement the theme and story of the show. This is a show that can be highly recommended not only to businessmen but also to general viewers.

■How to watch

This program was broadcast on BS1. Currently, you can watch it on the NHK official website or video streaming services. DVDs and Blu-rays are also available for purchase, so you can also watch it there.

■ Related books

The manga and novels in the "Shima Kosaku" series, which this show is based on, are also wonderful works that depict the growth and strategy of a businessman.

• "Shima Kosaku" series (by Hirokane Kenshi)
• "Kosaku Shima's Asian Ambition" (by Kenshi Hirokane)

■ Related events

The following events were held in conjunction with the broadcast of this program:

• "Kosaku Shima's Asian Success Story" Special Event: Original author Kenshi Hirokane and cast members take to the stage to talk about the show's production secrets and business strategy
• "Shima Kosaku" series fan event: An event to talk about the appeal of the "Shima Kosaku" series with fans

■ Related Products

The following items are related to this program:

• "Kosaku Shima's Asian Success Story" DVD/Blu-ray: DVD and Blu-ray containing all episodes of the show
• "Shima Kosaku" series merchandise: character figures, T-shirts, etc.
• Superfly's "Birth" and "Wildflower" CDs: CDs containing the show's theme and ending songs

Related Links

Further information and related content about this show can be accessed through the links below:

• NHK Official Website: https://www.nhk.or.jp/
• Official website of the "Shima Kosaku" series: https://www.shimakousaku.com/
• Superfly official website: https://superfly-web.com/

Conclusion

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 2 Special Report" was a wonderful program that delved deeply into the successes and failures of Asia's charismatic business leaders and the strategies behind them, in a new format that combined animation and documentary. For Japanese viewers, it provided an opportunity to think about long-term strategies as signs of economic recovery began to appear. It also provided young businessmen and entrepreneurs with plenty of hints on how to learn from Asian success stories and apply them to their own businesses. The theme song and ending song were also wonderful pieces that complemented the theme and story of the program. This program is highly recommended not only for businessmen but also for general viewers.