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Title (English) | Weathering Continent, the |
Title (Japanese) | Kaze no Tairiku | Advertising Fantasy Novel |
Notes | OVA,1992, 55 mins Based on a novel by Sei Takegawa; with illustrations by Mutsumi Inomata, which were used as a basis for Noboteru Yuki's character designs. [Shoujo Anime List] |
Classification | - |
Synopsis | Set in a dying, dessicated Atlantis. Three travellers, the mystic Tieh, the warrior Boice, and Lady Lakshi Arun Ard, stumble on the aftermath of a brutal attack. The one survivor tells them that they were looking for treasure, but were attacked by others who wanted their map. The trio find the entrance to Azec Sistura, city of the dead, but find themselves facing the anger of the souls of the dead as a group of brutal bandits try to loot the supposed treasure. They find it more difficult to leave than to get in. (GC) Sword and sorcery drama, in which a warrior, a bishounen magic user, and their youthful companion attempt to elude a mercenary gang intent on pillaging a haunted tomb city. (VIW) |
Review | A slow-paced, mysterious work which has never been imitated. It is quite different from the usual formulaic swords & sorcery. Some of the scenes are quite strange and sad. There is a sense that the characters have to struggle with their own inner problems before they can leave the city of endless rest. I couldn't review the visuals from a murky fan-sub but they are said to be good. The excellent theme music is quite well known. (GC) A high quality production anchored by INOMATA Mutsumi and YUUKI Nobuteru. An excellent fantasy anime. (HBV) Rating ***** |
Credits | Character design: Nobuteru Yuuki Music: Michiru Oshima Producers: Haruki Kadokawa, Takayama Noburu, Makoto Yamashita. Director & screenplay: Kouichi Mashita. |
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Release | Jap:LD, Jap:VHS |
TV Showing | See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here. |
Date | 1992 |
Production | IG, Kadokawa |
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Animation | Kazuya Yokose |
References & Help | Look up the latest data on this title at: Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) , or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001). Help & further information. |
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