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Golgo 13 is a graphic novel that has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic since 1968 and continues to be supported by many fans. The anime, whose whereabouts were unknown and was called “phantom” by its fans, was discovered after 52 years, and this year, which coincidentally marks the 55th anniversary of its serialization, 10 works have been released as “Kolgo 13 Selection” (BS-TBS). It was broadcast. Due to the many requests he received on his SNS from passionate fans of “Golgo 13” to release all episodes, it has been decided that all 40 episodes will be released at an unprecedented speed.
The anime “Golgo 13” was discovered after 52 years. The
The “still animation” broadcast in 1971 was revived!
This work is the first animated version of the manga Golgo 13, which was broadcast on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) in 1971. Produced using a method called “still animation,” in which the colors are applied to the graphic novels by hand and shot on film, you can enjoy a world view closer to that of the serialized graphic novels.
This work allows you to feel the passion of the original author, the late Takao Saito, who was in his 30s at the time, for his drawings. It is an anime that allows you to feel the origins of Golgo 13, a top-notch sniper born in the middle of the Cold War between East and West. It has become.
The discovered film consists of 40 episodes and 130 cans. It had been over 50 years since it was made, but fortunately, the film had not self-destructed. Still, the images were hazy and dirty, and the colors started fading. Also, the joint editing part was often cut off. It took over half a year to restore and digitally remaster it.
At the time of the broadcast, Takao Saito
was in his 40 episodes and 130 cans of film sitting in his warehouse.
“Clutching a pen in your right hand and a man’s romance in your left…”
Teruko Saito, wife of the late Takao Saito and president of Saito Productions, commented on the decision to release all 40 episodes.
“He was always grateful to the staff, everyone involved in his work, and most of all, readers. The way he sat at his desk, holding a pen in his right hand and a man’s romance in his left, was a true craftsman.
At times, his eyes sparkled like a boy’s, and he was full of a sense of adventure until the very end. I received a call that an old film made into an animation based on the teacher’s gekiga work had been found in TBS Sparkle’s warehouse. , I saw this animation using an old technique, but on the contrary, it felt fresh. Many people who saw this work were touched by your gekiga works and felt something. I would appreciate it if you could give it to me.”
Gorgeous voice actors, narrators, and music that colored the Showa era.
The voice of “Golgo 13” is Shogen Nitta, who has also appeared in movies and dramas.
He has participated in dubbing many foreign movies, but this is the only anime he has appeared in.
The narration is by Tatsuya Shiro, who is well known for his work on FM Tokyo’s “Jet Stream.”
The music was composed by Takeo Yamashita, who was also in charge of the musical accompaniment for the anime “Lupin the Third” (first movie) in 1971.
The guest voice actors and actors for each episode are also gorgeous.
Masashi Amemori plays the role of Bakabon’s father in “Tensai Bakabon.”
Koji Nakata plays Kamui in “Ninpuu Kamuy Gaiden” and Hitoshi Munakata in “Aim for the Ace!”.
Alm Onji from “Heidi, Girl of the Alps” and Kohei Miyauchi, who played the role of Master Roshi from “Dragon Ball.”
Kazuya Tatekabe, who played the role of Gorillaimo from The Gutsy Frog,'' Tonzura fromYatterman,” and Gian from “Doraemon.”
Sadaharu Oh in New Planet of the Titans'' and Kan Tokumaru as Gaia inMobile Suit Gundam the Movie.”
Kenta Kimotsuki, who played the role of Hippo’s husband from “Perman (TBS version),” Hyoromatsu from “Ashita no Joe,” and Sebastian from “Heidi, Girl of the Alps.”
Osamu Kato plays Grand Duke Gorgon in “Great Mazinger” and Deputy Director Tomii in “Oishinbo.”
Shunsuke Shima plays the role of Mr. Koike in “Perman.”
The participants include voices that people of the Showa generation may have heard at least once.
