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Isshin Shijima is chairman of Shijima Motors. His daughter, Ikumi, created innovative self-driving car technology. Isshin rejected her proposals and disapproved of her relationship with Momotaro, causing Ikumi to elope and fracture the family. After Ikumi died in an accident during a software test run, Isshin felt regret over his past decisions and their broken relationship.
Years later, facing pressure to showcase advanced technology for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Isshin sought to implement Ikumi's once-rejected self-driving technology for the Olympic procession as a tribute. Unbeknownst to him, his advisor Watanabe used unethical and illegal methods to retrieve the completed software from Momotaro, who had finalized Ikumi's work.
In the fantasy realm of Heartland, reflected in Kokone's dreams, Isshin's counterpart is the King. He rules a society centered on vehicle manufacturing from a castle functioning as a car factory. The King initially appears distant, confiscating his daughter Princess Ancien's magic tablet and confining her to a tower for using it to animate machines like the motorcycle Heart. His focus is constructing giant robots called Engineheads to combat the Colossus threat.
Manipulated by his chief advisor Bewan, who schemes to usurp power, the King eventually recognizes Bewan's treachery. He intervenes to protect Ancien and orders Bewan's arrest, shifting from opposition toward acceptance of his daughter's innovations in the face of threats.
During the climax, the narratives converge. In the real world, Isshin expresses remorse to Kokone, acknowledging his failures with Ikumi and confirming his intent to honor her legacy through the Olympic project. After resolving the conflict involving Watanabe and recovering Ikumi's software, Isshin begins rebuilding familial bonds, spending time with Kokone and Momotaro.
Across both realities, the character transitions from obstructing innovation and familial connection due to rigid control or tradition toward accepting technological progress and reconciling familial bonds, acknowledging Ikumi's contributions and legacy.
Years later, facing pressure to showcase advanced technology for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Isshin sought to implement Ikumi's once-rejected self-driving technology for the Olympic procession as a tribute. Unbeknownst to him, his advisor Watanabe used unethical and illegal methods to retrieve the completed software from Momotaro, who had finalized Ikumi's work.
In the fantasy realm of Heartland, reflected in Kokone's dreams, Isshin's counterpart is the King. He rules a society centered on vehicle manufacturing from a castle functioning as a car factory. The King initially appears distant, confiscating his daughter Princess Ancien's magic tablet and confining her to a tower for using it to animate machines like the motorcycle Heart. His focus is constructing giant robots called Engineheads to combat the Colossus threat.
Manipulated by his chief advisor Bewan, who schemes to usurp power, the King eventually recognizes Bewan's treachery. He intervenes to protect Ancien and orders Bewan's arrest, shifting from opposition toward acceptance of his daughter's innovations in the face of threats.
During the climax, the narratives converge. In the real world, Isshin expresses remorse to Kokone, acknowledging his failures with Ikumi and confirming his intent to honor her legacy through the Olympic project. After resolving the conflict involving Watanabe and recovering Ikumi's software, Isshin begins rebuilding familial bonds, spending time with Kokone and Momotaro.
Across both realities, the character transitions from obstructing innovation and familial connection due to rigid control or tradition toward accepting technological progress and reconciling familial bonds, acknowledging Ikumi's contributions and legacy.