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and Manga Koshien - Hoshi of the Giants (Part Two)

Let us now consider the anime. Also aired several times on our local television stations, " Kyojin no Hoshi" (Hoshi of Giants), produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha actually dates back to 1968 and is divided into three separate blocks. Aired on Nippon Television Network once the number of " Fantaman ", that of the skull with the mantle that fought against Dr. Zero the world is mine! .

" Hoshi of the Giants " I remember back in 1990 (twenty years ago, sigh ...), thanks to a regional TV affiliate to the circuit Italy 7. When she came to us, however, Japan was already finished for quite a while. Accomplice still the wave of Japanese cartoons coivolgente that landed on our TV, or the language with which he faced a different sport in general, the fact is that "Hoshi of the Giant" raked in several our own fans. And despite talk of baseball.
In Japan, the three series were broadcast from 1968.
From 1968 to 1971 : " Kyojin no Hoshi", 182 episodes.
From 1977 to 1978 : "Shin Kyojin no Hoshi" , 52 episodes. In 1979
: "Shin Kyojin no Hoshi II , 23 episodes.
Note the separation of time between the first and the second, but on this particular'll come back later.

Another premise of obligation: if Japan were speaking of " Kyojin no hoshi ", some might wonder if you refer to " Sawan hen" or "Shin ... Do not worry, this is only the nicknames that fans have given to the first two series. "Sawan hen " stands for " chapter of the left arm," while " Shin" stands for "new ," we just "the first and second series." Instead

The third series, that of 1979, has not turned out as nicknames half fiasco and was cut short after only 23 episodes. Here in a few if the recall, perhaps only the biggest fans.
In Italy it is said that in throwing out were the authors of the manga because the plot was now considerably removed from the original. I actually know that after " Shin" aired " Uchu Senkan Yamato II " ("Star Blazers - second series"), true pride of Nippon Television.
So ended the 26 thrilling episodes of "Star Blazers", they decided to go back to basics by putting the third set of Tommy, who was still in process. But many fans who still see the dynamic evolution of Space Battleship, complained to the choice of a cartoon supokon . In practice, the time considered a kind of demotion. Said and done! Besides, in Japan you do not make compromises when it comes to " Kyojin no hoshi . Nippon Television did not think for a moment and stopped at the right moment for the third series of Tommy propose " Uchu Kubo Blue Noah " ("Blue Noah, Sea Space," if someone will remember ...), incorporating themes so dear to fans of "Star Blazers".
everything else to the Eighties, which ultimately meant the end of the genus supokon and lived in extreme sports and passionate. In Japan, there was now no room for the likes Tommy, Arthur and Alexander.

Let me open a small parenthesis on our local version to express my dissatisfaction with how the Italian leaders in the series adapted the cartoon dell'italianissimo ploy of using disguised names. Already
the animated series is different enough from the manga, especially the ending, which had been artfully arranged to allow the continuation of Kajiwara. In addition to this, the Italian version stravolse all character names, preferring to focus on the improbable Anglo-Saxon terms. Some may object that these names are more "chewable" viewers, but it can never deny that ugly clash in a setting so typically Japanese. Here are the real names of the main protagonists:
Hyūma Hoshi = Tommy Young
Ittetsu Hoshi = Arthur Young
Akiko Hoshi = Giusy Young
Mitsuru Hanagata = Alexander Mitchell
Hōsaku Samon = Simon Bondella
Ban chute = Charlie Red
Hidaka Mina Mina = (...)
Sinclair School = Seiun
Koshien Stadium Olympiastadium = (we miss playing Bayern Monaco ... I remember a friend of mine insisted say that the board because he was German there was Olympiastadium!)

In practice the same treatment years later the cartoon "Captain Tsubasa " / Holly & Benji, with various Oliver Hutton, Lenders Mark, Benjamin Price and the rest. But given the time and terms, perhaps there you could also pass on ...

The manga alongside their heroes to many real-life characters and stars of the firmament of contemporary Japanese baseball at that time. Standing out among the other players who have become legends in Japan, as Shigeo Nagashima and Sadaharu Oh . In addition, the die
sports Tommy modeled in a realistic way the probable career of a talented student in the world of baseball and professional era. The uniforms designed on the various characters and names on the scoreboards of the teams faced by the Giants, are still sigh of nostalgia for many middle-aged Japanese.
is interesting to note the evolution of various professional league franchises of the era. When Tommy entered the virtual Nippon Professional Baseball (the year is 1967), many teams in the league were named differently.

After a little research I managed to recover some of those names. Here they are in detail (right now the name of team):
1) Sankei Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Atoms = 2) Yokohama Taiyo Whales Baystars
= 3) = Hankyu Braves Orix Buffaloes
4) = Nankai Hawks Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
5) Tokyo Chiba Lotte Marines
Orions = 6) = Nishitetsu Lions Saitama Seibu Lions
7 ) = Nippon Ham Fighters Fighters Toei

Among other things in the manga Toei Fighters dress uniform with the inscription " Flyars " incorrect transcription of the name "Stickers .

Names and nicknames
seems that the first papal candidate name for the protagonist would have to build on the ideograms Myojo, or "Morning Star" (Venus), so as to draw the idea of \u200b\u200ba star of the Giants.
The first ideogram is to mei / myo / akarui , etc etc. that is "clear, bright, enlightened." The second unquestionably one of hoshi , meaning "star."
In theory, the name was already written, beautiful and ready. In fact, reversing the ideograms of Myojo and separating them could be obtained "Akira Hoshi," a name fattibilissimo and ready for use. Kajiwara
But obviously this was not enough. In addition to the stellar , the writer wanted to insert ourselves also the human aspect , which recalls the image of characters like Musashi Miyamoto and Sakamoto Ryoma (which in fact are mentioned in history by his father Arthur who points them out as models to follow). So hero yes, but with pain. Not necessarily on the field but triumphant winner moral of the story. Then the English came to his aid and the term "human ," which artfully crippled became the name Hyūma. So Hyūma Hoshi .
And the image of light / bright / etc. quite fitting for a star? That was recycled to give a name to Giuseppe's sister, who in fact was called Akiko , Roughly speaking, "enlightened" or "radiant." With the characters of the Japanese names they think about a hundred and they come out!

Another curiosity: in the manga Michiru Hanagata / Alexander Mitchell is described as the scion of a prestigious family car that has spent his childhood in England (where it was even received by Queen Elizabeth!) And once returned to Japan, the nihilist attitude, decided to affiliate with a gang of thugs (the "Black Shadows"). In practice a kind of rebellion against his privileged status. Besides, often with spoiled children.
The next meeting with Tommy, who Alexander immediately showed to detest because of his selflessness, triggering the classic spring into your head that put him back in the right lane. From now on, the objective of the new life of the privileged will be to defeat the stubborn boy who never gives up! The rival Tommy, of course, will necessarily have to play the Tigers of Osaka, which has always considered the historical enemies of the Giants in Tokyo. To characterize
to perfection, then, nothing easier than to be inspired by the one who had nicknamed "Mister According Tigers", in the world Minoru Murayama, a lifetime to play in the Hanshin, strong pitcher of the sixties of the original Kansai (then with the pedigree right!) That burned the night of baseball at Koshien Stadium. Unfortunately
Mr. Murayama has left us in 1998. However, he earned the honor of a cameo in the story. In fact, appeared as a real character in the manga, though in the unusual role of receiver. For the record, the first mythical Tigers was Mr. Fumio Fujimura, Hanshin great player of the fifties, but unlike Murayama was born in Hiroshima.

Here comes one of the episodes of the manga that struck me in particular and that sums up the whole philosophy of Kajiwara nell'esasperare a sporting gesture to capacity: Tommy / Hyūma is little more than a boy and finds himself having to deal with the rival, Alexander / Mitsuru Hanagata, who in Serbian for him his terrible joke knock-out (I love the names that damage to the Japanese weapons or technology!), by which refers to the pitcher on the ball, knocking him. In practice
poker with handsome clump gives the ball a spin that escapes the deadly grip of the player to whom he addressed in a serious way and it hurts. The good
Arthur, a man who knows a lot about baseball, has one of his insights and experiences on the child. Soaked balls with kerosene, the lights and beats him to the poor Tommy. The poor certainly can not block them with the glove, but neither can afford to avoid them and continues to suffer this cruel practice in an attempt to find a system that somehow allows him to take care at first base without grasping the ball.
comes the day of the meeting rooms and Tommy on the mound. Alexander does not think twice on hitting the ball violently targeting the throat of the enemy shooter. But mindful of training "special," Tommy is a half backward somersault and rejects the ball with the soles of shoes, running spikes, assists in directing the first base. Alexander remains as petrified and surrender to the race, and was easily removed from the first baseman who has since taken up the rolling harmless. The challenge is completed, the die is cast. Tommy rejoices while the rival burning with rage and officially declare war.

Discipline, dedication and spirit of sacrifice here is some of the lessons so dear to this culture that peek out from the pages of the manga, though often the examples are not so uplifting.
Another episode: Tommy obliges the father to run ten miles a day along a predetermined path. One day the boy finds the way barred from work and decided to take a shortcut to complete the course. Choice is quite reasonable, but that should never have to do!
Along the way back crosses his father with eyes that scatter fire and flames, and, needless to say, it takes a loud slap. "Why did you choose a shortcut?! Shortcuts do not lead to any maturation, because they allow you to dodge obstacles with no effort! Addressing barriers will allow you to grow and mature! Woe to you if from now on in your life you choose again a shortcut! "
told me that in Japan at that time they used to say to the kids a genius consisted of a 1% talent, while the remaining 99% was procured from commitment, hard work, dedication, effort ... mah!
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