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A torrent tracker specialising in content from East Asia, including anime, manga, music, adult videos and more. Anime.Awmn Toward the Terra v2. Toward the Terra: Complete Collection (Anime Legend) Rated: Unrated Format: DVD. 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings. DVD from CDN$ 180.00 Additional DVD options: Edition Discs Amazon Price New from Used from DVD Oct. 6 2009 'Please retry' — 6 — CDN$ 180.00 — Special offers and product promotions. Toward the Terra is an anime from studio »Toei Animation Co., Ltd.« that falls into the main genre of Action Drama. Description: Blurb: In the future, mankind's seemingly utopian society is strictly controlled by the government, and anything that threatens to disrupt the status quo is rut. The anime Toward the Terra (Psychological Drama, Paranormal, Sci-Fi). Based on the classic Science Fiction manga by Keiko Takemiya, the story of 'Toward the Terra' is retold in this new series. Taking place far in the future, humanity.
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Centuries after mankind has abandoned a ruined Earth, human life is tightly regulated under a special governmental system called Superior Domination, which includes growing babies in test tubes and assigning them to adoptive parents until they undergo an “adult examination” at age 14. Aberrations are not tolerated, so when some humans started manifesting powerful psychic abilities during their adult examinations, they were ruthlessly eliminated. Those that have escaped, called Mu, gather together on a massive ship, from which they seek to rescue/recruit newly-emerging Mu and find a way to return to Terra (i.e. Earth). Jomy Marcus Shin proves to be an especially powerful Mu during his examination, and so is sought by the Mu's dying leader Blue Soldier to be his successor and take up his quest to lead the Mu to Terra. Though resistant to this new fate at first, Jomy eventually answers the call of destiny. Later, on a space station dedicated to higher education, Keith Anyon is a mostly emotionless genius student who seems destined to become one of humanity's elite. Chance encounters with various individuals from Jomy's storyline start to make him realize that perhaps one crucial part of the human experience has been escaping him. | |
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Although classified as a remake of the 1980 anime movie of the same name, Toward the Terra might more accurately be described as a more faithful series-length adaptation of the original 1977-1980 manga To Terra by pioneering shojo manga-ka Keiko Takemiya, who is otherwise probably best-known for the key role she played in influencing the creation of the yaoi subgenre in the mid-'70s. To Terra was her first shonen effort, and indeed the TV series version carries a distinct, albeit more old-fashioned, shonen feel in its focus on young male characters learning to do extraordinary and heroic things and, in one case, discovering immense power within himself. What the series' first two volumes do not have is the loud, boisterous spirit so common in today's leading shonen series, and the series is certainly better for it. Despite a significant concentration of action in some episodes, Toward the Terra actually plays out more as a grand sci fi drama infused with action, something more in the spirit of Crest of the Stars than a more dedicated action piece like Outlaw Star. The first five episodes concentrate on Jomy's steps towards realizing his power and place as a Mu, but with episode 6 the story leaves Jomy behind as it transitions to a focus on Keith in an entirely different setting and from an entirely different perspective. Various characters and elements from Jomy's storyline keep popping up over the next three episodes, though, and that combined with one key scene late in episode eight strongly suggests that the stories of Jomy and Keith are on convergent paths. The end of the second volume also leaves some big questions unanswered about Keith and, to a lesser extent, one major supporting character, too. The greatest strengths of the series so far lie in its pacing and balance. Although character development weakens considerably beyond Jomy in the first arc and Keith and one other in the second arc, the story still creates a comfortable mix of action, character development, plot development, and drama, one which features all four without overly concentrating on any. The pacing keeps events gradually but steadily moving on (save for the annoyingly long recaps at the beginning of most episodes) and regularly punctuates mild content with more dramatic events, assuring that the story remains consistently involving. This may not be the finest anime writing ever, but it works. The whole business with the “adult examination” and the administrative structure of humanity gives off a certain sinister vibe which may strongly remind some viewers of the secrets of Tiphares from the manga Battle Angel Alita, enough so that one may wonder if Yukito Kushiro's work was influenced by Keiko Takemiya's much earlier creation. Other story elements which could be interpreted as highly derivative of other anime works also may instead be representations of the seminal inspiration, although the whole “persecution of those with special abilities” angle does predate even To Terra (see Marvel Comics' X-Men). The downside to all these neat ideas is that the writing concentrates so much on them that it fails to develop the overall structure of the setting as much as it should, which rests the series' core premises on some shaky foundations. Although the execution of the adult examination is quite cool, the lack of solid justification for its existence is a particularly glaring weakness; why do its key component at all? If it serves a functional purpose beyond being a plot device, it has not been satisfyingly established by the end of episode 8. The animation production comes courtesy of Tokyo Kids, a studio whose previous primary animation production efforts include Magikano, Angel Tales, and Gakuen Heaven. Designs for main characters have a finely-rendered classical look to them and do an excellent job of aging certain characters over the course of these episodes, although the mutton-chopped Sam Houston generally looks much older than his supposed age; in scenes where he should be 13 he could pass for a short college student. Designs for less important characters tend to be a bit rougher, but the artistry never make them look too generic. Supporting non-CG visuals look sharp, rich, and detailed, but the CG artistry does not rank amongst the better recent efforts except for the depiction of Terra's Number Five. The animation, while slightly above average by TV series standards, likewise does not particularly impress. Overall this is a good-looking series, just not a spectacular one. The same assessment applies to the musical score, which works effectively with the haunting melodies and subdued electronica numbers used to subtly generate tension but impresses much less in backing action scenes and never achieves the full grandiosity of sound that a proper sci fi epic should have. A respectable rock number opens each episode, but the true audio treasure is the lovely closer “Love Is. . .” by Miliyah Kato, which sets Japanese lyrics to a variation of Pachalbel's “Canon in D Major.” The Japanese dub also does a respectable but not especially noteworthy job. Bandai Entertainment released the first two volumes both separately and as part of a volume 1 and 2 combo pack, with both individually-cased volumes merely stuck in a cardboard sleeve with additional cover art. Both volumes are subtitled only and contain both a clean opener and one part of an interview with Ms. Takemiya as Extras. These days the content of Toward the Terra does not have quite the freshness to it that it would have had 30 years ago, as most of the ideas presented here have, in some form or another, appeared in other sci fi media over the past couple of decades. Despite that and some other flaws, it still tells a moderately compelling story that should be of interest to anyone who wants a little more from their sci fi than just a bunch of slam-bang action. |
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Overall (sub) : B+ Animation : B Music : B + Pacing and balance, looks good. − Inadequate world-building, some logical gaps | |
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Mount and blade warband vassal requirements. The following is a list of characters from the anime and manga series Toward the Terra.
Main characters[edit]
- Jomy Marcus Shin (ジョミー・マーキス・シン, Jomī Mākisu Shin)
D&d bugbear race. Voice: (1980) Junichi Inoue ; (2007 TV series) Mitsuki Saiga
- Jomy, a student born on the Education World of Ataraxia, unknowingly carries the Mu Factor within his genes. On his 14th birthday, he fails his adulthood exam, but is rescued by the Mu from execution. Later on, Jomy's dormant powers awaken, and he is confronted with the realization that he is one of the strongest Mu (a Type-Blue), and the only hope his race has for continued survival.
- Jomy originally rejects the idea of him being a Mu but comes to accept it and succeeds Soldier Blue as their leader. Despite being unnaturally healthy for a Mu, in the original manga his well-being eventually deteriorates to a state that renders him blind, deaf and mute.
- In the DVD-only Epilogue episode of the anime, it is shown that in an unknown future Jomy is reincarnated and reunited with Keith on the successfully terraformed Earth.
- Keith Anyan (キース・アニャン, Kīsu Anan)
Wasp barcode font. Voice: (1980) Masaya Oki ; (2007 TV series) Takehito Koyasu
- Raised in a test tube for the first 14 years of his life, Keith does not remember anything before his non-existent adulthood exam. Labelled as an 'android' by Seki Ray Shiroe, he is known for his exceptional mind and elite skills on-board educational station E-1077, on which he befriended Sam. His continued outstanding performance earns him a rapid rise in ranks, and he eventually comes to lead all of Humanity at the young age of thirty.
- Despite being pitted against Jomy and the Mu several times throughout the series, Keith's portrayal is similar to that of an anti-hero and somewhat of a second protagonist, rather than a 'villain'. His connections and experiences with the Mu ultimately lead him to betray Grandmother, and the SD system itself.
- In the DVD-only Epilogue episode of the anime, it is shown that in an unknown future Keith is reincarnated and reunited with Jomy on the successfully terraformed Earth.
- Soldier Blue (ソルジャー・ブルー, Sorujā Burū)
Voice : (1980) Taro Shigaki ; (2007 TV series) Tomokazu Sugita
- The first leader of the Mu, and the very first Type Blue psion, hence the origin of his name. Having an abnormally weak body, Soldier Blue is reaching his limit in his advanced age, and seeks out Jomy to lead his people, and to ensure the continued survival of the Mu. After 15 years of deep sleep, Soldier Blue unfortunately meets his end in his successful attempt to destroy the Meggido cannon aimed at Nazca by overloading its core with his remaining psionic power, getting vaporized in the overwhelming explosion.
- Tony (トニー, Tonī)
- The very first natural birth since the implementation of the SD system, Tony was born to Mu parents on Naska. He marks the first of several similarly born Mu children who experience rapid growth and possess Type-Blue powers far superior to many of the other Mu. Despite being hot-headed and rebellious, he holds a deep affection for Jomy, calling him 'Grandpa' (despite having no relation to him; however, in the movie version, Tony is depicted as Jomy's son). In the manga, his mother explained to him that Jomy was the 'father' of all married couples (in that he allowed the marriages), hence the 'Grandpa' nickname.
- Tony's ultimate fate differs in each adaptation. he succeeds the late Jomy as the leader of the Mu.
- Physis (フィシス, Fishisu)
- A blind woman who uses Tarot cards to predict the future, Physis is perceived by Blue to be the 'goddess' of the Mu. She is different from other Mu in that she does not carry the necessary mutated gene, and is an otherwise normal human upon whom Blue bestowed psionic abilities.
- Jonah Matsuka (ジョナ・マツカ, Jona Matsuka)
Voice: (1980) Hiroko Yakushimaru ; (2007 TV series) Motoki Takagi
- A young man with an unwavering loyalty to Keith. Initially believing that his ability to read minds was merely 'weird' and 'unique', Matsuka is in actuality a Mu who managed to trick the system and pass his adulthood exams without detection. For a time being Matsuka became Keith's personal servant aboard any vessel they were assigned to, using his powers to rescue Keith from any hostile situation involving the Mu. Tragically, Matsuka dies when he saves Keith from an assassination attempt by Tony.
The main cast of the Toward the Terra animated TV series, from left to right: Harley, Physis, Blue, Jomy, Keith, Weeping Mouse, Shiroe, and Sam
- Seki Ray Shiroe (セキ・レイ・シロエ, Seki Rei Shiroe)
- A young boy unaware of his Mu powers, he is a freshman on-board educational station E-1077 during Keith's senior years. With a fiery, rebellious nature and vehement dislike for the system, he opposes the perfectly elite and poker-faced Keith Anyan, constantly provoking him and striving to surpass him.
- Although Jomy and Shiroe never meet in the manga or its 1980 adaptation, the TV series features an early episode in which Jomy attempts to take the 10-year-old Shiroe back to the Shangri-La with him.
Mu[edit]
- Harley (ハーレー, Hārē)
- The commander of the Mu mothership, Shangri-La. Despite appearing older than Soldier Blue, they are from the same generation. He's a Type-Green, capable of perfect psionic defense. After years of fleeing the humans and finally arriving on Terra, Harley and the elder Mu sacrifice themselves to allow Physis the chance to escape the collapse of Terra's underground city in the anime television series adaptation.
- Leo (レオ, Reo)
- A gentle-natured young man born with speech disability, Leo communicates primarily through telepathy. He is one of the first Mu to encounter Jomy, aiding his escape from Ataraxia. Leo dies saving a young human woman from a falling boulder during the collapse of Terra's underground city.
- Karina (カリーナ, Karīna)
- Tony's mother. She is the first female to give birth naturally after the introduction of the SD system's eugenics program. After Keith stabs the 3-year-old Tony while being held captive on the Mu mothership, Karina is immediately led to believe that he is dead, and she ultimately destroys herself out of her own grief-induced rage.
- Artella (アルテラ, Arutera)
- One of the naturally born Type-Blue children who possesses remarkable powers like Tony. She is fiercely loyal to Tony and will abide by anything he plans to do. She secretly loves Tony. Artella is killed in battle above Jupiter by Serge Sturgeon's anti-psion defense fighter whilst trying to stop him from killing Tony.
Humans[edit]
- Sam Houston (サム・ヒューストン, Samu Hyūsuton)
- A childhood friend of Jomy, Sam passes his adulthood exam and is placed in the same class as Keith, where the two become close friends. He eventually loses his mind and is reduced to the mentality of an 8-year-old, his mind ironically filled only with the memories of his childhood that repeated memory erasure had forced him to forget. Eventually, he dies from pneumonia after running out in the rain for hours. Keith carries Sam's blood in his earrings.
- Swena Dalton (スウェナ・ダールトン, Suvena Dāruton)
- Given a bigger part in the anime, Swena was another of Jomy's childhood friends. She is placed in the same class as Keith and Sam on E-1077. She harbors unrequited love for Keith. Swena's biological daughter develops the Mu factor and is rescued by them when Keith tries to kill her as a way of stalling their advance to Terra. In the original manga, she was first seen just before she left E-1077 to get married.
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- Serge Sturgeon (セルジュ・スタージョン, Seruju Sutājon)
Voice: Nobuhiko Okamoto
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- An anime-only character who also serves as an homage to Serge Battour, the main character of Kaze to Ki no Uta (another of Keiko Takemiya's more famous works). Serge is loyal to Keith - as shown by his grief when he believes that Keith is dead - and often acts as his second in command. He also befriends Matsuka, and is the only person shown to refer to him by his first name ('Jonah'). With his final words Keith tells Serge to look after the human race and work alongside the Mu for a positive future.
Computers[edit]
- Grandmother (グランドマザー, Gurandomazaa)
- The all-powerful computer that governs mankind. It disapproves of the Mu. It was programmed with the prime directive of suppressing the Mu population to prevent it from spreading, and in Keith's words, as a way to direct human hatred toward the Mu and prevent humanity from destroying itself through greed and selfishness.
- Computer Terra (コンピュータ・テラ, Konpyuuta Tera)
- A computer deep within Earth that appears after the destruction of Grandmother. Originally installed ten years before the S.D. calendar, its calculations showed a high probability of the Mu deciding Earth's destiny. The politicians of that time disapproved of the calculations and went on to build Grandmother. In the manga, Keith shuts it down after killing Jomy, ending the rule of Superior Domination.
- Terraz Number 5 (テラズ・ナンバー5, Terazu Nanbaa5)
- One of the nine 'Terraz Number' and directly connected to Grandmother. Terraz Number 5 is the computer in charge of the awakening ceremony on Ataraxia.
- Mother Eliza (マザー・イライザ, Mazaa Iraiza)
- The mother computer of Educational Station E-1077. She appears as a holographic projection, taking the form of a person familiar to the student. While she acts as counselor, she is in reality in charge of the station, frequently praising and favoring Keith, whom she considers her 'child'. Eliza and E-1077 are destroyed by Keith when he discovers his origins within the in vitro eugenics program conducted within the station's labs.
Other[edit]
- Weeping Mouse (ナキ・ネズミ, Nakinezumi)
- A creature looks like a purple fox. It communicates with its kind using ultrasound and is capable of limited telepathy. It was created by the Mu, but humans were led to believe that it came from a foreign planet. One specimen communicates with Jomy telepathically at Fantastic Dreamworld, and is freed from its captivity; it follows Jomy to the Mu mother ship later on, and is eventually named 'Rain'. In contrast, it is also used throughout the TV series as a symbol of Keith and Sam's friendship.
External links[edit]
- Anime adaptation character bios(in Japanese)
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