TV-Series
Description
"Patapata Hikōsen no Bōken" is a 26-episode anime series set in an alternate steampunk-inspired world where airships dominate the skies. The story centers on Jane Buxton, a young girl living in the peaceful countryside of England. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a mysterious pendant left by her late father, a renowned inventor. The pendant contains a map leading to a legendary floating island known as "Elysium," said to hold advanced technology and untold treasures. Determined to uncover the truth about her father’s work and the island’s existence, Jane embarks on a journey aboard an airship named the "Silvana."

Accompanying Jane is her loyal friend Keith Anyan, a skilled mechanic with a sharp mind and a protective nature. Together, they navigate a world filled with political intrigue, rival factions, and dangerous adversaries. The Silvana’s crew, led by the enigmatic Captain Gad, provides both support and challenges as Jane’s quest unfolds. Along the way, they encounter various allies and enemies, including the powerful and secretive organization known as the "Grand Stream," which seeks to control Elysium for its own purposes.

The narrative explores themes of adventure, discovery, and the consequences of technological advancement. Jane’s journey is not only a physical one but also an emotional and intellectual quest to understand her father’s legacy and the broader implications of Elysium’s existence. The series balances action-packed sequences with moments of introspection, as the characters grapple with moral dilemmas and the weight of their choices.

As the story progresses, Jane and her companions uncover hidden truths about Elysium, its connection to her father, and the potential dangers it poses to the world. The series builds toward a climactic confrontation that tests the resolve and unity of the Silvana’s crew. Through its intricate plot and well-developed characters, "Patapata Hikōsen no Bōken" offers a compelling exploration of ambition, loyalty, and the pursuit of knowledge in a richly imagined world.
Information
Patapata Hikōsen no Bōken
パタパタ飛行船の冒険
Secret of Cerulean Sand
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 26
Movie/Episode length: 22 min.
Date: 01/05/2002 – 06/29/2002
Categories
Genre
Adventure
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Buxton Family's 3 Brother and Sister
2A Little Crack
3The Black Shadow that Permeates
4The Beginning of the Journey
5A Boat-Riding Medal
6Balzack-san
7New Meet
8To the Desert
9Sand Storm
10Things I Can Do
11Shipwreck and the Secret of Cerulean Sand
12The Machine Bandits
13The Machine Bandits
14Moririre's True Nature
15The Secrets We Keep from Each Other
16George Lies Here
17The First Time in the Sky
18Neo City
19Doctor Kamare
20Escape
21Floating Water's Mystery
22Invasion
23The Truth
24The Collapse of the Empire
25The Flying Machine Prominence
26All My Love to You, George
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Staff
  • Script
    Yuka Yamada
    Noriko Tanimura
    Kōichi Mashima
    Miwa Satojima
  • Story
    Kōji Takeuchi
    Keiichiro Furuya
    Yūichirō Yano
  • Music
    Daisuke Ikeda
    Toshio Nakagawa
  • Character Design
    Kenji Hachizaki
  • Animation Director
    Hisao Yokobori
    Hiroaki Noguchi
    Masaya Yasutome
    Eun Chul Kim
    Moon Soo Lee
    Eun Ok Choi
    Eun Ju Ko
  • Art design
    Hiroshi Nitta
  • Producer
    Kōji Takeuchi
    Michiko Suzuki
    Dong Wook Lee
  • Storyboard
    Kazuhide Tomonaga
    Toshihiko Masuda
    Kōji Takeuchi
    Teiichi Takiguchi
    Hiroyuki Aoyama
    Keiichiro Furuya
    Yūichirō Yano
  • Episode Director
    Keiko Oyamada
    Keiichiro Furuya
    Jin Hwa Kang
    E Choul Kim
    Yun Jae Go
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Makoto Shiraishi
  • Mechanical design
    Kazuhide Tomonaga
  • Executive producer
    Shunzō Katō
  • Director
    Yūichirō Yano
Production
  • Production
    TMS Entertainment
    Sega
    Telecom Animation Film
    WOWOW
    ZET
    Koko Enterprise Co. Ltd
  • Animation Production
    Telecom Animation Film
Music
Ending
Ep. 1-13
“What Can I Do”
Ep. 14-26
“This is your life”