TV-Series
Description
"The Legend of Black Heaven" centers around Oji Tanaka, a middle-aged salaryman who once led a double life as the guitarist for a rock band called Black Heaven. In his youth, Oji, known by his stage name Gabriel, pursued his passion for music with fervor, but after marrying and having a child, he abandoned his rockstar dreams to focus on providing for his family. His mundane office job and strained relationship with his wife, Kyoko, who disapproves of his past lifestyle, leave him feeling unfulfilled.

The story takes a dramatic turn when Oji encounters Layla Yuki, a mysterious woman who reveals that his guitar riffs possess a unique energy capable of powering an alien weapon system. This weapon is crucial in an ongoing interstellar war against a hostile alien race. Layla recruits Oji to play his music once more, as his sound is the key to activating the weapon and saving humanity. Reluctantly, Oji agrees, reigniting his passion for music while balancing his responsibilities as a father and husband.

As Oji becomes more involved in the alien conflict, his dual life creates tension at home. Kyoko grows suspicious of his late-night absences and erratic behavior, unaware of the extraordinary circumstances. Meanwhile, Oji struggles with the moral implications of using his music as a weapon, questioning whether his art should serve destructive purposes. The series explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the enduring power of creativity, as Oji navigates his roles as a musician, father, and unlikely hero.

The supporting cast includes Layla, who serves as the bridge between Oji and the alien forces, and Gen, Oji's former bandmate, who provides comic relief and occasional assistance. The aliens, portrayed as both allies and adversaries, add layers of complexity to the narrative, as their motivations and the true nature of the war are gradually revealed. The series blends elements of science fiction, comedy, and drama, creating a unique story that juxtaposes the mundane struggles of adulthood with the extraordinary stakes of an interstellar conflict.
Information
The Legend of Black Heaven
課長王子
Black Heaven
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 07/08/1999 – 10/07/1999
Categories
Genre
AdventureComedy
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Music
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Stairway to Heaven
2All Night Long
3Hot House
4Space Child
5The everyday life which it can shine
6Walk Away
7In Need
8All Right Now
9Get Off My Cloud
1010 Year Vision
11The feeling which we would like to do
12Into the Arena
13The End
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Yasuhito Kikuchi
  • Series Composition
    Naruhisa Arakawa
  • Storyboard
    Shinji Hashimoto
    Masashi Abe
    Takehiro Nakayama
    Kazunari Kume
    Katsuyuki Kodera
    Kiku
  • Original Concept
    Hiroki Hayashi
  • Animation Director
    Atsushi Okuda
    Yoshiaki Tsubata
    Makoto Bessho
    Akihiro Izumi
    Shinji Hashimoto
    Keiji Tani
    Hideaki Shimada
    Shinsuke Terasawa
    Tetsukazu Yamagishi
    Akio Shimotsukasa
    Kiku
    Martinez Ayanami
    Saburō Masutani
  • Director of Photography
    Hideo Okazaki
  • Music
    Kōichi Korenaga
  • Mechanical design
    Gorō Murata
  • Director
    Yasuhito Kikuchi
    Shinji Hashimoto
    Kazunari Kume
  • Screenplay
    Masaharu Amiya
    Naruhisa Arakawa
    Mizuhiro Yamada
    Mitsuhiro Yamada
    Hiroshi Ōnogi
  • Episode Director
    Katsuhito Akiyama
    Makoto Bessho
    Akihiro Izumi
    Shintaro Inokawa
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Masashi Abe
    Kazunari Kume
    Katsuyuki Kodera
    Takuya Nonaka
    Takayuki Shimizu
    Takashi Kobayashi
  • Character Design
  • Sound Director
    Kazuya Tanaka
  • Producer
    Kinya Watanabe
    Hiroaki Inoue
    Kazuaki Morijiri
    Mie Ide
  • Art Director
    Satoshi Kuwabara
Production
  • Animation Production
    AIC
    APPP
  • Production
    AIC
    Pioneer LDC
    APPP