films seen
2
average score
3.25*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking

Movies

The Cockpit

by Takashi Imanishi, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ryôsuke Takahashi
Za Kokupitto
1994 / 72m - Japan
Drama, War - Animation
IMDb
3.5*/5.0*
The Cockpit poster

Silent Service

by Ryôsuke Takahashi
Chinmoku no Kantai
1995 / 96m - Japan
War, Thriller - Animation
IMDb
3.0*/5.0*
Silent Service poster

A manga adaptation that comes from a time when submarine movies were still popular. This isn't a bad attempt, mind. The pacing is pleasant and there's a nice mix of action and political thriller elements, but this isn't a fully-fledged feature film (more of a TV special if I understand correctly).

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The quality of the animation is decent but nothing too special, the story feels familiar (though there are some interesting touches), and the runtime is acceptable. It's fine filler, especially for people who appreciate the pre-2000 anime aesthetic, but it's hardly essential viewing.