OVA
Description
"Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter" is a historical fantasy anime set in ancient Japan, blending mythological elements with political intrigue. The story centers on Utsunomiko, a young boy born with divine powers, who becomes entangled in a struggle for power and survival. Utsunomiko is the son of a powerful noble family, but his life takes a dramatic turn when his family is betrayed and slaughtered by a rival faction. Fleeing for his life, he is taken in by a group of monks who recognize his divine potential and train him to harness his abilities.

As Utsunomiko grows, he becomes a key figure in the conflict between the Yamato court and the indigenous Emishi people. The Yamato court, seeking to consolidate power, views Utsunomiko as both a threat and a potential weapon due to his divine lineage. Meanwhile, the Emishi, who revere the natural world and ancient gods, see him as a possible savior who can bridge the gap between their traditions and the encroaching Yamato influence. Utsunomiko's journey is marked by his internal struggle to reconcile his human emotions with his divine destiny, as well as his efforts to protect those he cares about from the machinations of powerful factions.

The narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash between tradition and progress. Key characters include Utsunomiko's mentor, a wise monk who guides him in understanding his powers; his childhood friend, who becomes a symbol of his connection to humanity; and various political figures who manipulate events to further their own agendas. The story is driven by Utsunomiko's quest for justice and his desire to prevent further bloodshed, even as he is drawn deeper into the web of political and supernatural conflicts. The series combines action, drama, and mythological elements to create a compelling tale of a young hero navigating a world of gods, spirits, and human ambition.
Information
Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter
宇宙皇子 天上篇
Type: OVA
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 10/24/1990 – 02/19/1992
Categories
Genre
Adventure
Settings
Fantasy
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Staff
  • Chief Director · Tetsuo Imazawa
  • Director · Takao Yoshizawa
  • Director · Tetsuo Imazawa
  • Director · Atsutoshi Umezawa
  • Series Composition · Junki Takegami
  • Screenplay · Sukehiro Tomita
  • Screenplay · Junki Takegami
  • Music · Masahiro Kawasaki
  • Original creator · Keisuke Fujikawa
  • Character Design · Mutsumi Inomata
  • Character Design · Noriyoshi Yamazaki
  • Art Director · Kenji Matsumoto
  • Animation Director · Michio Fukuda
  • Animation Director · Koichi Usami
  • Animation Director · Ken Ueno
  • Animation Director · Noriyoshi Yamazaki
  • Mechanical design · Katsumi Itabashi
  • Director of Photography · Yoshio Aiso
  • Director of Photography · Yoichi Takanashi
  • Director of Photography · Yoshiyuki Tamagawa
  • Director of Photography · Toshiharu Takei
  • Executive producer · Haruki Kadokawa
  • Executive producer · Makoto Yamashina
  • Executive producer · Tokumaru Kuniyasu
  • Producer · Akira Takano
  • Producer · Sachiko Iijima
  • Producer · Kenji Yokoyama
  • Producer · Hiroshi Meguro
  • Producer · Youichi Kominato
  • Producer · Tetsuo Oka
Production
  • Production · Bandai Co., Ltd.
  • Production · TV Tokyo
  • Production · Kadokawa Shoten
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