It also incorporates many other classic greek and roman myths, with a futuristic twist of course. Ulysses 31 takes the basic premise of this but changes several things, such as having his son Telacmacus with him rather than at home, being set space, etc. However he angers the Gods by killing their cyclops and so most partake in many challenges and trials in order to return home to his beloved wife Penelope.
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With that said it was rather inevitable that such a classic would get an animated adaption, and who better suited to undertake this Odyssey (eh! eh! Get it…) than Jean Chalopin, creator of such classics as Mysterious cities of Gold, another delightful pseudo historical adventure series.Ĭreated in the wonderfully bizarre world that was the 80s, Ulysses 31 incorporates everything one would expect from such an endeavour, complete with a classic soundtrack, abstract visuals and a crazy future sci-fi setting, Ulysses 31 can really only be summed up in one sentence, "Only in the 80s…"Īs previously mentioned the story is loosely based on The Odyssey by Homer, except set in space… please take as long as you need to allow the full weight of that sentence to sink in…įor those not familiar with this tale (please leave your caves and take your heads out of your …) the basic story is that of Odysseus/Ulysses journey home from the Trojan war to Greece. So it should come as no surprise then that it has had many retellings, adaptations and allusions over the years, one only has to read James Joyce's famous novel aptly named Ulysses for a perfect example of a modern Indeed being one of the earliest existent works of Western literature yet still read and well known tells a far greater tale of its epicness that any words I can offer ever will. The tale of Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin) and his many struggles and trials by the Gods as he quests to get back to his beloved Penelope, is the purest definition of a classic. Overall no matter how old you are, this is truly a must see masterpiece and a good introduction to Greek Mythology in general. The English Dubbing seems well made as well.
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The French dubbing had involved professional Dramatic Art Theater actors voices (especially Jean Topar) and are consequently very enjoyable. It is easy to identify with them and feel some empathy towards their ordeals. Most Characters are well conceived and they have their own development. Music score is nice to listen to and match the anime ambiance by its synthpop features. This is mainly due to the famous duo of Shingo Araki / Michi Himeno's Work (Goldorak/Grendizer, cat's eyes, Lady Oscar, Saint Seiya.) and the technical mecha design of Manchu (AKA Philippe Bouchet). Thanks to the work of Jean Chalopin and Nina Wolmark (Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea : les mondes engloutis).Īrt and animation are surprinsigly good for an anime of that period even by Today's Standards. Moreover and this is quite bold, there is not always a happy ending for each episodes : some are tragic, a reminder that life can be harsh sometime. an excellent mean to stimulate a child curiosity and mind as this anime was aim for children.
The story is simply excellent and raises several concepts and ideas such as love, tyranny, religion, fate,drugs, the redundancy of human life.
Will he finally reach the Kingdom of Hades and return to the warm heart of his Beloved Penelope? The story is based (faithfully or loosely depending on the episode) on the Odyssey and each episode unravels a new mystery that Ulysses have to discover, a new charismatic character that Ulysses have to confront with or a new barrier that the Gods have set for Ulysses.
We follow the adventures and ordeals of Ulysses, young Telemachus and the mysterious Themis throughout their galactic voyage. Ulysse 31, as you have understood,is a futuristic transposition of the OdysseyĮpic poem and the scene takes place just after the war of Trojan. Other examples of such policies are Les mysterieuses cites d’or (The mysterious cities of Gold) and il etait une fois l’homme (once upon a time.man). It was made at a time Producers not only want to entertain children but also educate them (in this case about Greek Mythology) in the framework of an anime with a good artistic value. Ulysse 31 illustrates perfectly the idea that combining different cultures expertise may lead to a wonderful result as this anime is a Japanese French production involving artists from both countries.
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