Movie
Description
"Kattobase! Dreamers ―Carp Tanjō Monogatari―" is a sports anime that chronicles the origins and rise of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, a professional baseball team in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. The series is set in the post-World War II era, focusing on the challenges faced by the team and its supporters as they strive to establish themselves in a country recovering from the devastation of war.

The narrative begins in 1949, when the team, then known as the Hiroshima Carp, is struggling both on and off the field. Financial difficulties, lack of resources, and the lingering effects of the war create a bleak environment for the team. The story highlights the determination of the players, management, and fans to keep the team alive despite these adversities. Key figures such as team manager Hiroshi Oshita and star player Yoshio Yoshida are central to the narrative, embodying the resilience and passion required to overcome the odds.

As the series progresses, it delves into the team's efforts to rebuild and gain recognition in the competitive world of Japanese baseball. The introduction of new players, strategic changes, and the unwavering support of the local community play pivotal roles in the team's journey. The series also explores the cultural and emotional significance of the Carp to the people of Hiroshima, symbolizing hope and recovery for a city still healing from the atomic bombing.

The storyline is interwoven with historical events, providing context for the team's struggles and triumphs. The 1975 season marks a turning point, as the Carp achieve their first Central League pennant, a milestone that cements their place in Japanese baseball history. The series captures the emotional highs and lows of this journey, emphasizing the collective effort required to achieve success.

Through its focus on perseverance, teamwork, and community, "Kattobase! Dreamers ―Carp Tanjō Monogatari―" offers a compelling portrayal of the Hiroshima Carp's rise from obscurity to prominence, celebrating the spirit of baseball and its impact on a nation rebuilding itself.
Information
Kattobase! Dreamers ―Carp Tanjō Monogatari―
かっ飛ばせ!ドリーマーズ ―カープ誕生物語―
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 86 min.
Date: 01/22/1994
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Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Yoshinori Kanemori
  • Storyboard
    Morio Asaka
    Toshio Hirata
    Yoshinori Kanemori
    Satoru Namekawa
    Yūzō Satō
  • Music
    Jun'ichi Kanezaki
  • Art Director
    Katsushi Aoki
  • Producer
    Masao Maruyama
    Hidetaka Ushio
  • Screenplay
    Hideo Takayashiki
  • Unit Director
    Morio Asaka
  • Original Concept
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Honda
  • Animation Director
    Yūzō Satō
Production
  • Animation Production
    Madhouse
  • Production
    Hiroshima Movie Center