"ID-0": The appeal of sci-fi anime that depicts the depths of space and humanity"ID-0" is a science fiction anime series that aired in 2017, depicting a grand story set in space and the depth of human drama. The animation was produced by a studio called Sanzigen, and the director was Goro Taniguchi, who has worked on masterpieces such as "Code Geass" and "Aldnoah.Zero". In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal and highlights of "ID-0", as well as the behind-the-scenes production stories and recommended points. Overview of "ID-0""ID-0" is a series consisting of 12 episodes that aired on TOKYO MX and BS11 from April 9 to June 25, 2017. Each episode is 30 minutes long, and the story is original to the anime, so the story is completely new. Copyright belongs to "©ID-0 Project". story"ID-0" is set in space in the distant future. Humans travel between planets and explore the universe in search of resources. The protagonist, Maya Miyaezawa, works as an "I Am Diver" who surveys planets and mines resources using a special suit called the "I Am Suit." However, his fate changes dramatically when he discovers mysterious ruins during one of his missions. The story depicts Maya and his friends facing various difficulties while unraveling the secrets of the ruins. The story, which intertwines the vastness of the universe, the smallness of humans, and the drama of the people living within it, has the power to draw viewers in. characterThe characters in ID-0 are all unique and enrich the story. The protagonist, Maya Miyaezawa, is calm and rational, but also cares deeply for his friends. His partner, Alice Fox, is a bright and lively woman who understands Maya well. The mysterious character, Claudia Root, also plays an important role. Other characters with various backgrounds also appear, and their relationships and growth deepen the story. In particular, each character's past and feelings are carefully depicted, deeply moving the viewer. Animation and visualsThe animation of "ID-0" makes full use of Sanzigen's 3DCG technology, and realistically expresses the vastness of space and the beauty of the planets. In particular, the movements of the I Am Suit and the battle scenes are very realistic and dynamic. The characters' expressions and movements are also natural, conveying the subtleties of their emotions well. Visually, the beauty of the universe and the landscapes of the planets are impressive, making the film a visually appealing highlight. The background art and color design are also excellent, helping to enhance the atmosphere of the story. Music and SoundThe music for "ID-0" was composed by composer Yasuharu Takanashi, and the story is enriched with a wide variety of music, from grand orchestral to electronic sounds. The music in battle scenes and moving scenes in particular has the power to draw out the emotions of the viewer. The character songs and insert songs are also appealing, deepening the worldview of the work. In terms of sound, the sound effects and the voice actors' performances were also highly praised, and in particular the voice of Mamoru Miyano, who plays the main character Maya, conveys the character's feelings realistically. In addition, the performances of the voice actors who play each character enrich the story. Behind the scenes and the director's intentionsGoro Taniguchi, the director of "ID-0," said in an interview that he "wanted to depict the vastness of the universe and the smallness of humans." He cited the depiction of unknown worlds and the pursuit of deep human drama as the appeal of science fiction anime, and he pursues both in "ID-0." He also said that he was able to achieve a realistic depiction of the universe by utilizing Sanzigen's 3DCG technology. One behind-the-scenes story from the production is that the entire staff worked together to create the film, from the scriptwriting and character design stages onwards. In particular, they apparently had numerous discussions in order to carefully portray the characters' backgrounds and emotions. They also said that advances in 3DCG technology made it possible to realistically depict scenes that would have been difficult to create in traditional 2D animation. Recommended points"ID-0" is recommended not only for sci-fi anime fans, but also for viewers who want to enjoy human drama and character growth. In particular, the following points are recommended:
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summary"ID-0" is a science fiction anime that depicts the vastness of the universe and the smallness of humans, and its epic story and deep human drama are its attractions. Other highlights include the realistic depiction of the universe using 3DCG technology, the dynamic battle scenes, and the fascinating music. You can also feel the depth of the work by learning the director's intentions and behind-the-scenes stories. This work is recommended not only for science fiction anime fans, but also for viewers who want to enjoy human drama and character growth. You can get even deeper impressions by watching related works as well. |
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