Welcome Home, Hayabusa
Welcome Home, Hayabusa

Welcome Home, Hayabusa

2012Movie114 minJapanese

Kento Ohashi (Tatsuya Fujiwara) is a novice ion engine developer working on a team that is launching the unmanned Hayabusa spacecraft into outerspace. His father Isao (Tomokazu Miura) was the leader of a previously failed space probe named Nozomi. Now, Kento pursues his dreams and his father's while experiencing the unexpected surprises that comes with the Hayabusa's 7 year odyssey.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Katsuhiro OtomoGenres: Animation, Short, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This short film serves as a prequel to the 'Hayabusa' series, depicting the origins of the legendary space detective. It follows Hayabusa as he embarks on his first mission and confronts a formidable enemy, laying the groundwork for his future heroic exploits.

Critical Reception

As a promotional short for the 'Hayabusa' franchise, it received positive attention from fans of the series and anime enthusiasts for its animation quality and action sequences. It successfully expanded the lore of the beloved character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking animation and dynamic action.
  • Appreciated by fans for delving into the backstory of the titular character.
  • A solid, albeit short, addition to the Hayabusa universe.

Google audience: Audience reception for this short was generally positive, with viewers enjoying the familiar style and the exploration of Hayabusa's origins.

Fun Fact

The short was created to promote the video game 'Hayabusa: The Exiled', serving as an animated prologue.

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