WINGS OF HONNEAMISE 1995 DUBBED ENGLISH - ROYAL SPACE FORCE ANIME
Wings of Honneamise (1987) is a visually stunning and ambitious anime film. Here are some interesting facts about it:
1. First & Only Film by Gainax (at the Time)
- Wings of Honneamise was the first feature film produced by Gainax, the legendary studio later known for Neon Genesis Evangelion.
- It was originally meant to be the start of a franchise, but the planned sequel (Uru in Blue) never materialized.
2. A Unique Alternative History
- The movie is set in a fictional world that resembles a mix of 20th-century Earth cultures but is entirely original.
- Instead of the U.S. and Soviet Union, two fictional nations engage in a space race.
3. One of the Most Expensive Anime Films of Its Time
- The production cost around 800 million yen ($8 million USD at the time)—a massive budget for an anime movie in the 1980s.
- Gainax pushed animation quality to its limits with incredibly detailed backgrounds and fluid motion.
4. Soundtrack by Ryuichi Sakamoto
- The film’s music was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, a legendary Japanese musician who also worked on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and won an Oscar for The Last Emperor.
5. Realistic Spaceflight Sequences
- The space launch and training sequences are highly detailed and realistic, inspired by real astronaut training programs.
- Unlike typical sci-fi movies, the rocket launch scene is depicted with realistic physics and no sound in space.
6. A Passion Project from Gainax's Founders
- Gainax, originally a group of amateur sci-fi fans, started as a small convention group before diving into professional animation with this film.
- Hideaki Anno (later the creator of Evangelion) was one of the animators.
7. A Controversial Scene Almost Ruined Its Reputation
- There is a problematic scene where the protagonist, Shirotsugh, attempts to assault the female lead, Riquinni.
- While he stops himself, the scene has been widely criticized and affected the film’s reception.
8. Hollywood Was Interested in a Remake
- There were talks of a live-action Hollywood remake in the 1990s, but it never happened.
9. Influenced Later Sci-Fi Works
- The attention to world-building in Wings of Honneamise influenced later anime, including Cowboy Bebop and Planetes.
- Even Western sci-fi filmmakers admire the film’s detailed universe.
10. A Cult Classic Today
- Although Wings of Honneamise was a box office failure in Japan, it has since gained cult status among anime fans.
- It is now considered one of the greatest sci-fi anime films ever made
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