Review of the anime "Save Our Glass Earth!": "Our Future" depicts the issue of global warming

"Save the Glass Earth!": A moving OVA depicting the dangers of global warming

The OVA "Save Our Glass Earth!", released by the Ministry of the Environment on April 1, 2018, is an animated work on the theme of global warming. This work is a 30-minute short animated work based on an original idea by Tezuka Osamu, directed by Maeda Kunpei, and produced by Nippon Animation. Below, we will introduce the detailed content of this work, its production background, cast and staff, and recommendations for viewers.

story

The story of "Save Our Glass Earth!" depicts a crisis that threatens the survival of life caused by global warming. The deadline is set to 2050, and the story begins in the summer of 2018. Mahiru Shimatani, a second-year junior high school student, and five of his classmates visit Terrasat University, world-famous for its research on global warming, as part of their summer vacation independent study. There, they learn from Professor Kumakawa, a leading researcher in global environmental research, that the survival of life on Earth is currently at risk due to global warming, less than 200 years after the Industrial Revolution, out of the 4.6 billion years since the Earth's creation, and that the deadline is fast approaching.

At the moment that one of their classmates shouts, "But... it's the adults who are to blame. We've been living in this environment since we were born. We haven't done anything!", an unprecedented storm hits Mahiru's town, taking many lives. Witnessing the destruction of the town, the five students realize the danger of global warming and decide to take action together. Through the determination and actions of five junior high school students who learn of the Earth's danger caused by global warming, this work asks the question, "What 'choices' should we make for the future?"

Background

"Save Our Glass Earth!" was produced as part of a project led by the Ministry of the Environment. The project aims to raise public awareness of the issue of global warming, and to convey the importance of the global environment to young people and children through the medium of animation. Based on an original idea by Tezuka Osamu, the film was directed by Maeda Kunpei and written by Orikasa Yuichi, Maeda Kunpei, and Team Terra. The animation was produced by Nippon Animation, and was planned and produced by the Association of Japanese Animations' "Anime NEXT_100".

cast

The main cast of this production is as follows:

• Mahiru Shimatani: Rika Adachi
• Professor Kumakawa: Koichi Yamadera
• Teacher: Mina Tominaga
• Yuzuru Doi: Tomita Miu
• Asuka the Two Gods: Fuuka Yuzuki
• Shinya Hamazoe
• Masa Igarashi

The cast members perform with great emotion to realistically portray the issue of global warming. In particular, Adachi Rika, who plays Shimatani Mahiru, realistically portrays the protagonist's growth and determination, leaving a strong impression on the audience. Yamadera Kouichi, who plays Professor Kumakawa, also plays an important role in conveying the crisis of the global environment.

Main Staff

The main staff of "Save the Glass Earth!" are as follows:

• "Save the Glass Earth!" Project Original: Osamu Tezuka
• Director: Kunpei Maeda
• Screenplay: Orikasa Yuichi, Maeda Kunpei, Team Terra
• Theme song: Yu Takahashi "My Happiness"
• Character design and animation director: Hirofumi Nakata
• Art Director: Goshi Sato
• Color design: Hajime Komoriya
• Director of photography: Tomohiro Urabayashi
• CG Director: Tomohiko Suga
• Edited by: Marina Miyazaki
• Sound Director: Hiroyuki Hayase
• Music: Natsuna Shibue
• Sound Production: Shinichi Natori
• Assistant Director: Toshihiro Kurata
• Production desk: Ryunosuke Watanabe
• Production Assistant: Yuki Ishida
• Producer: Nobuaki Tanaka
• Supervisor: Yoshida Tsuneo
• Project Manager: Mamoru Chishima
• Planning and direction: Junko Ueno
• Animation Production: Nippon Animation

These staff members worked on the production at a high level in terms of technology to visually express the problem of global warming. In particular, Nakata Hirofumi, who was in charge of character design and animation direction, achieved realistic character expressions that elicited sympathy from viewers. Takahashi Yu, who wrote the theme song "My Happiness," expressed the theme of the work through lyrics and melody, deeply moving viewers.

Theme songs and music

The theme song for "Save the Glass Earth!" is "My Happiness" by Yu Takahashi. This song sings of hope and determination for the future against the backdrop of the issue of global warming, and strongly highlights the theme of the work. The lyrics, composition, and vocals are all written by Yu Takahashi, and his excellent musicality adds depth to the work.

Recommendation

"Save Our Glass Earth!" is a moving animated film that focuses on the issue of global warming. This film was created to convey the importance of the global environment to young people and children, and delivers a strong message to the audience through visual expression and storytelling. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the issue of global warming and those who want to learn about environmental issues. Also, watching it with your family can be a good opportunity to deepen discussions about the global environment.

In just 30 minutes, this work realistically depicts the issue of global warming, deeply moving viewers. The growth and determination of Shimatani Mahiru and her classmates teaches viewers the importance of hope for the future and taking action. I hope that everyone will watch this work and use it as an opportunity to think about the issue of global warming and take action.

Further information

"Save Our Glass Earth!" was released as an OVA on April 1, 2018. It is a 30-minute short anime with one episode, and is being released and distributed by the Ministry of the Environment. This work is an original anime, produced based on the original idea of ​​Tezuka Osamu. It was directed by Maeda Kunpei, written by Orikasa Yuichi, Maeda Kunpei, and Team Terra, and animated by Nippon Animation. It is produced and copyrighted by the Ministry of the Environment, and planned and produced by the Association of Japanese Animations' "Anime NEXT_100".

This work was well received by many viewers as an animated work on the theme of the issue of global warming. In particular, this work was created to convey the importance of the global environment to young people and children, and it delivers a strong message to viewers through visual expression and storytelling. It is highly recommended for those who are interested in the issue of global warming or who want to learn about environmental issues. Also, watching it with your family can be a good opportunity to deepen discussion about the global environment.

"Save Our Glass Earth!" is a work that depicts the problem of global warming realistically and deeply moves the viewer. The growth and determination of Shimatani Mahiru and her classmates teaches the viewer the importance of hope for the future and action. I hope that you will watch this work and use it as an opportunity to think about the problem of global warming and take action.