Space Carrier Blue Noah
Space Carrier Blue Noah is a science fiction anime TV series produced by Office Academy which ran in Japan from October 13, 1979 through March 30, 1980. It was later distributed overseas in English by West Cape Corporation under the name "Thundersub". The series was called "Nave Anti-Espacial" in many Spanish-speaking countries. Set in the year 2052, Earth has managed to find peace until the arrival of the Death Force – ruthless aliens from a dying solar system – who are desperately searching for a new home. Attacking the Earth with a massive satellite ship called Terror Star, the aliens proceed to terraform the planet to make it their own. For mankind there is one hope: it's up to Colin Collins and a small band of his fellow surviving students to crew a top-secret submersible vessel that can fight the invaders at sea or in space.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2050, Earth is devastated by an alien invasion. A group of Japanese children, survivors of the invasion, find themselves aboard the massive space battleship 'Blue Noah'. They must learn to pilot this powerful vessel and work together to defend humanity's last hope against the relentless alien forces.
Critical Reception
Space Carrier Blue Noah is a classic of 1980s mecha anime, appreciated for its ambitious scope and child protagonists facing overwhelming odds. While its animation style is characteristic of its era, the series is remembered for its themes of survival, courage, and the harsh realities of war from a young perspective.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique premise of children piloting a powerful war machine.
- Appreciated for its serious tone and depiction of the struggles of young survivors.
- Acknowledged as a significant, albeit niche, entry in the mecha anime genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive among anime enthusiasts who appreciate its retro charm and compelling storyline. It's often cited as a nostalgic favorite for its blend of action and youthful resilience against a formidable enemy.
Fun Fact
The ship 'Blue Noah' itself is designed to resemble a stylized whale, a symbolic choice reflecting its name and its role as a protector in the vastness of space.
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