The appeal and reviews of "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water": Enter a world of adventure and mystery

"Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water": A culmination of adventure and romance

"Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water" is a TV anime series that aired on NHK from 1990 to 1991, and is an original anime work based on the work of Jules Verne. It was directed by Anno Hideaki, produced by Toho and KORAD, and copyrighted by NHK Sogo Vision. This work depicts the romance of science and adventure, deeply moving and exciting viewers.

Broadcast information

The series aired from April 13, 1990 to April 12, 1991, with a total of 39 episodes airing every Friday from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Each episode was 30 minutes long, and was characterized by a storyline that drew viewers in.

story

The story begins in Paris in 1889. The World's Fair is being held, and scientific and cultural advances are being brought together from all over the world. However, a mysterious giant creature known as the "Sea Beast" appears in the sea, terrorizing people. The protagonist, Jean, is a boy who loves inventing, and his father is attacked by the sea beast and goes missing. Meanwhile, Jean meets a mysterious girl named Nadia at the World's Fair and falls in love with her at first sight. What will become of Jean and his companions as they set off on an adventure with Nadia?

cast

• Nadia: Yoshino Takamori
• Genre: Noriko Hidaka
• Marie: Yuko Mizutani
• Grandis: Kumiko Takizawa
• Sanson: Kenyu Horiuchi
• Hanson: Toshiharu Sakurai
• Gargoyle: Motomu Kiyokawa
• Nemo: Akio Otsuka
• Electra: Kikuko Inoue

Main Staff

• Character design: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
• Setting: Maeda Masahiro
• Art director: Masanori Kikuchi, Hiroshi Sasaki

Main Characters

• Nadia: A girl who possesses a mysterious jewel called Blue Water. Although she has a headstrong and tough personality, she also has a kind heart. She has mysterious powers, such as being able to understand the language of animals.
• Jean: A boy who loves inventing. He dreams of building an airplane that can fly around the world. His father was attacked by a sea monster and went missing, but he lives with his uncle and aunt, with a bright and positive personality. He falls in love at first sight with Nadia, whom he meets at the World's Fair.
• King: A male lion cub. He is like a dear friend to Nadia. He was born in Africa. He wears a red scarf.
• Marie: A young girl who lived on an island invaded by gargoyles and lost her parents there. She is innocent and a little precocious. She is best friends with King.
• Nemo: Captain of the Nautilus. He is silent and calm. However, when it comes to defeating the Gargoyles, he has a stronger conviction than anyone else. "Nemo" means "Nobody" in Latin.
• Gargoyle: The leader of the mysterious organization "Neo Atlantis". He is cold-hearted and cold-hearted, and plans to take over the world by building the Tower of Babel and other structures. He is after Nadia's Blue Water.

subtitle

• #01: Girl at the Eiffel Tower
• #02: Little Fugitive
• #03: The mysterious sea monster
• #04: The All-Purpose Submarine Nautilus
• #05: Marie's Island
• #06: Island Fortress
• #07: Tower of Babel
• #08: Nadia Rescue Operation
• #09: Nemo's Secret
• #10: Gratin's success
• #11: Nautilus Freshman
• #12: Grandis' First Love
• #13: Run! Marie
• #14: Diniktis Valley
• #15: Nautilus's biggest crisis
• #16: The Secret of the Lost Continent
• #17: Jean's new invention
• #18: Nautilus vs. Nautilus
• #19: Nemo's Best Friend
• #20: Jean's Failure
• #21: Farewell...Nautilus
• #22: Betrayed Elektra
• #23: The Little Castaway
• #24: Lincoln Island
• #25: First Kiss
• #26: The Lonely King
• #27: The Island with Witches
• #28: Drifted Island
• #29: King vs. King
• #30: Underground Maze
• #31: Farewell, Red Noah
• #32: Nadia's First Love
• #33: King Rescue Operation
• #34: My Dear Nadia
• #35: The Secret of Blue Water
• #36: The All-Purpose Battleship N-Nautilus
• #37: Neo Emperor
• #38: Into Space…
• #39: Inheritor of the Stars...

Appeal and evaluation of the work

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water has won many fans for its storytelling and characters, especially for its setting based on the works of Jules Verne and its depiction of the romance of science and adventure. It also showcases Hideaki Anno's talent as a director, and had a major impact on his later career.

The portrayal of character growth and human relationships is also excellent, and viewers will be captivated by the relationship between Nadia and Jean, her friendship with King, Nemo's beliefs, etc. Furthermore, the subtitles for each episode are also appealing, and the story development is distinctive in drawing viewers in.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this film:

• Setting and story based on the works of Jules Verne: A tale of science and adventure, with engaging storytelling.
• Character appeal: Nadia, Jean, King, Nemo and other unique characters add excitement to the story.
• Hideaki Anno's talent as a director: This work had a major impact on his later career, and his talent shines through.
• Subtitles and storylines for each episode: Each episode has a unique storyline that draws viewers in, with new discoveries to be made in each episode.

Related information

"Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water" can be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. In addition, many related books and merchandise have been released, making it a must-have item for fans. Furthermore, you can gain a deeper understanding of this work by reading other works by Hideaki Anno and the original work by Jules Verne.

This work depicts the romance of science and adventure, and is sure to leave viewers deeply moved and excited, just like "The Mysterious Sea." Please give it a watch.