Art of Blue Submarine No. 6
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Blue Submarine No. 6 is an OVA (original video animation) mini-series produced by Gonzo in 1997. It was directed by Mahiro Maeda, and written by Hiroshi Yamaguchi with character designs provided by Range Murata and Takuhito Kusanagi. The animation of the series uses a hybrid approach, combining 3D computer graphics with a more traditional technique (digital ink and paint), and is a pioneering example of this technique. The jazzy and atmospheric score was provided by the rock n' roll band The Thrill.
The story is based on the homonym post-apocalyptic 3-volume manga series written and illustrated by Satoru Ozawa. The original Blue Submarine No. 6 manga was written by Satoru Ozawa and serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine from January 8 to November 5, 1967. Three tankōbon (collected chapter books) were released by Akita Shoten between March and August 1974. The manga was later revised and reworked with new cover illustrations provided by Kazutaka Miyatake to complement the OVA adaptation. The manga was released under the new subtitle AO6. This version was published by Seika Bunkansha and serialized in Sebun Kansha magazine. The manga has been collected into five volumes with new cover art and recollected within two volumes (in Kanzenban format) released in October 1999. Another two-volume collection was released on June 20, 2011.
The pictures on this page are a collection of artworks from this animated series.
THE STORY
In the distant future, a catastrophic event has transformed the face of the Earth. The relentless rise of the oceans has swallowed vast stretches of coastal lands, submerging them beneath the deep blue waters. This calamity, as history reveals, was orchestrated by the once-renowned scientist known as Zorndyke. His actions, intended to reshape the world, unleashed devastating floods that claimed the lives of countless individuals. As if the deluge wasn't enough, Zorndyke's wrath extended further. His army, comprising extraordinary hybrids creatures, emerged from the sea's depths. These beings, a mesmerizing fusion of animal and human elements, thrived in the oceanic realm and harbored an insatiable desire to annihilate humanity. One by one, Zorndyke's forces attacked and obliterated the remaining bastions of human civilization, leaving cities in ruins and despair in their wake.
In the face of impending extinction, the resilient remnants of humanity muster their strength to wage a desperate war against Zorndyke's monstrous creations. Amidst the chaos, the valiant submarine forces emerge as humanity's greatest hope for survival. They navigate the treacherous depths, engaging in a battle against the relentless hybrids that threaten their very existence. At the forefront of this perilous conflict stands Blue Submarine No. 6, an extraordinary vessel, and its stalwart crew. With unwavering determination, they join forces with the rest of the Blue fleet, a formidable naval armada united by a singular purpose—to bring an end to Zorndyke's madness and the menacing abominations he has unleashed upon the world. As the tides of war surge, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Courage, sacrifice, and unyielding resolve propel the Blue fleet forward, as they embark on a harrowing mission to vanquish Zorndyke and restore hope to a world drowning in despair…
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