Alternative TitlesEnglish: The Wings of Honneamise Synonyms: Oritsu Uchuugun - Honneamise no Tsubasa, Royal Space Force, Wing of Royal Space Troop Honneamise Japanese: 王立宇宙軍 オネアミスの翼
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Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Mar 14, 1987
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2 hr. 0 min. Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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SynopsisSurrounded by a cynical public and corrupt, manipulative State leaders, the Royal Space Force (RSF) is largely viewed as a joke as well as a waste of precious money and resources. After a chance meeting with a young, empathetic woman reencourages cadet Shiro Lhadatt to become the first man in space, the RSF cadets and a team of aging scientists rush to complete their epic launch before the military uses their space program as bait to start an all-out war.
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Both focus on and question the social effects of science and technology: can we say "progress" is always a good thing? Both anime investigate relationships between aspiring astronauts and their anti-technology counterparts, the main argument being that the money used to build extravagant spaceships could be used to feed, clothe and shelter the needy. In The Wings of Honneamise, however, the relationship feels much more interesting. Overall, if enjoyed the political aspects of Planetes then you're sure to like this too.
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The sensation of eternity appears with survey of both anime. Also it begins to seem that you found the sense of life.
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Jun 24, 20081 of 1 episodes seen 10 of 14 people found this review helpful Wings of Honneamise is a perhaps one of the most underrated and under-appreciated animes ever made. It is clearly made for adults, not due to vulgarity or gratuitous violence, but due to its moral ambitions and its seriousness.
STORY
Ahead of its time. Amazing storytelling, a cut above almost every other anime out there, save for maybe Miyazaki and Satoshi Kon. The young director of this film really knew his stuff.
ART
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The art style is a bit old, but by no means is it bad. It is extremely detailed at times, and the animation is very fluid and stunning. I'd say it's around AKIRA quality.
SOUND
Sadly, the weakest link in WoH. The music, while trying to sound otherworldly, fails to enhance the scenes most of the time. There are two memorable songs, though, near the end.
CHARACTER
Some of the best character development you'll ever see in an anime. This is the kind of movie that even non-anime fans will like. The characters are very well handled, and grow after each scene.
ENJOYMENT
Extremely entertaining, well directed, amazing climactic action scene, what else do you want?
OVERALL
An extremely underrated classic. I don't know why the rating is so low. Seriously, go watch this movie. Buy it even, it's not that expensive on VHS. The fact that this movie is so underrated really depresses me, and makes me think twice about the taste of most anime fans. read more
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10 |
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Apr 16, 20081 of 1 episodes seen 6 of 11 people found this review helpful Wow. I can't believe no one has written a review for this movie yet. I'd have to say that, based on its current 7.8 rating, it's slightly underrated. I myself would call it a masterpiece, but keeping other people's tastes in mind, I give it a conservative 9/10. (See bottom for a quick summary)
STORY
What makes this movie stand out is its spot-on storytelling. For me, there's not a single dull moment from beginning to end. Fans of action may be put off by instances... of character development in the middle, but the movie always picks up and gets right back to forwarding the plot. I myself found the character development engrossing and mostly believable. (I also think it was crucial to let the viewer feel out the world of Honneamise by developing the main character, but that's just my opinion.) The movie has such good writing that it wouldn't have mattered much if they glimpsed over the side characters, but they're given their own time in the sun, and it adds a nice touch to the realism.
Speaking of realism, the alternate universe of Honneamise is so finely tuned that you'll hardly catch all the details on your first viewing. The world will seem so familiar that you'll want to connect it back to our world. I think that's what the director intended, because I felt invested in the unfolding events of the movie, as if the history of Honneamise were somehow my own.
Most importantly, the ending of this movie is epic. And that's all I'll say, because I don't want to give anything away. If you're watching this with your enjoyment meter at 5 or 6, PLZ try to make it to the end. You can always blame me if you thought it sucked. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for your wasted time because you listened to what was merely a suggestion ;-)
ART
This movie had an insane budget - I think that's all I have to say. It has great art and fluid action scenes. Sure, it's a little dated (which is why I gave it a 9), but you can't ask for anything that much better even nowadays.
SOUND
The score is amazing. It's far-above-par soundtrack is one of only two anime soundtracks Ryuichi Sakamoto (of The Last Emperor fame) composed (source: fatalist17 on Youtube). However, its sound is fresh from the 80s, and some people may not like it. Still, it shouldn't get in the way of enjoying the movie. Also, the seiyuu is excellent!
CHARACTER
I've already talked about character development when I talked about the plot, but let me just repeat that the main character's easygoing nature was easy for me to relate to, and really helped me immerse myself in the film. I'd have to say every character is believable, even stereotypical stock characters like the quirky scientists. I gave the movie an 8 because there were two characters who annoyed the heck out of me - but that may be just a personal grudge. I won't say who, because I don't want to bias you before you watch the movie.
ENJOYMENT
A great story. Solid characters. Awesome artistry and soundtrack. A nice dose of action. The very recipe for enjoyment. Now, enjoyment is subjective, but I still can't see how anyone would NOT enjoy this unless they were only in it for the action.
OVERALL
The production values (art and sound) for this movie are phenomenal! They really tried to make the characters believable - I found it easy to root for the main character. Of course, the storytelling is what really brings this film together. If you like well-rounded works, this is a must-see. If you get bothered by things like the slow scenes in The Godfather, you may not enjoy it as much, but I still highly recommend this masterpiece. read more
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Jan 2, 20091 of 1 episodes seen 7 of 13 people found this review helpful The Wings of Honneamise is a milestone in feature animation: serious themes, strong characters, stunning art design. And all from the hands of a group of independent animators who put everything they had into the film (800 million yen to be precise).
If you prefer the safe world of pretty, clichéd characters then for you, this is where the review ends. If however you can handle an epic fusion of flawed characters and hokey science-fiction wrapped in an exciting story with a... fundamentally political message, The Wings of Honneamise will not disappoint.
Set in a world which appears as a fusion of Japanese and Western influences - yet is neither - The Wings of Honneamise is set on an alternate earth in the kingdom of Honneamise, which has just begun exploring the possibility of sending a man into space.
The general public thinks such an endeavor is fruitless, and the government wants to use it to lure a rival nation into war. Shirotsugh Lhadatt, a directionless slacker, has been part of the space program. After the death of a colleague and a meeting with Riquinni Nonderaiko—a young girl with a strong faith in god—he is inspired to see the space program succeed. However, a series of major setbacks tests his faith in this vision.
Put simply, Wings of Honneamise is a tale about the first man to make it into orbit alive but this is a far cry from being another "Apollo 13"(Tom Hanks remember?).
The pacing of this movie is one of its most striking features. Whereas animes are usually filled with thrilling action sequences, this film is a long series of conversations, reflections and comments on life, religion, war, poverty, back room maneuver, and drinking enlisted men visiting Red Light Districts-like brothels.
Because of the slow pace of the film, viewers become avid fans or avid haters. Many stories abound of people falling asleep while watching it.
The character interaction also brings another another level of meaning to the story; in the course of his journey from drop-out to the emotional leader of a grand adventure Shiro is asked some difficult questions about human nature and the state of modern society. There are no easy answers to these questions, and this movie doesn't attempt to provide any--it isn't preachy and there are characters on both ends of the spectrum who have reasonable opinions.
But Shiro's attempts to come to grips with love, sin, and the place of grand adventures in a world filled with war and poverty do provide a quiet illustration of the value of dreams and ambition. If nothing else, this is a story that is realistic enough to provoke a lot of thought, and a movie that doesn't shy away from bringing the hard issues to the fore.
I could spend hours comparing the sublime, fluid animation to Western masterpieces such as Snow White, and mention how the comic timing and expression reminds me of early Chaplin. I could express the gorgeous way the artists use light and shadow, and the special effects which are all the more stunning due to the fact that they lacked the use of modern computer techniques. But I won’t. Instead, I’ll simply say that the massive budget was well spent.
Just immerse yourself into the complex world that GAINAX has created for you. Look at things visually and just imagine of how this was all created back in the 80's and how much detail and what was accomplished at that time.
Almost like the world George Lucas has created for the "Star Wars" series and how fans find that special connection with a planet or land and its inhabitants, "Honneamise" is such a world where you can see how much was put into the creation of this world, the people living in that world and the language they speak.
In the end, the real star of this production is the story itself. It's ambitious to a fault, plods uncomfortably slow at times, and ends on a weak editorializing note, but I found that this in no way diminishes this film's intent. Technology may grow, but if human nature does not grow with it, we are destined to be no better than the wielders of stone knives and bear-skin clothing. A most worthy message, in a most satisfying movie.
And for better or worse, there's an attempted rape scene. It was a very uncomfortable one, but it wasnt gratuitous or unnecessary and it did spoke volumes about the characters. Why dont you see for yourself and you will discover why many of the old school anime fans regard this film so highly. read more
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