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Writing
Hisao Ohkawa
Born February 24, 1928 · Kanagawa, Japan
Died April 19, 2016 · aged 88
No biography available.
Known For
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I · 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991
MovieAnimationAction
The first specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
The Drifter from the Sea · 1960The Drifter from the Sea
★ 3.51960
MovieActionCrime
Plans to build a touristic hot spring on the island of Izu Oshima run afoul of the Kobe yakuza group, which intends to use the island as a relay base for drug smuggling.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II · 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991
MovieAnimationAction
The second specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
Heidi: Girl of the Alps: Mt. Alm · 1993Heidi: Girl of the Alps: Mt. Alm
★ 6.51993
MovieFamilyAnimation
Compilation film of the first half of the series Heidi: Girl of the Alps.
Heidi: Girl of the Alps: Heidi and Clara · 1993Heidi: Girl of the Alps: Heidi and Clara
★ 6.31993
MovieFamilyAnimation
Compilation film of the second half of the series Heidi: Girl of the Alps.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III · 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991
MovieAnimationAction
The third and final specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
The Story of Heidi · 1979The Story of Heidi
★ 7.81979
MovieAnimationFamily
Heidi is five years old when her aunt Dete, who has raised Heidi since her parents' deaths four years earlier, takes the orphaned Heidi to live with her formidable grandfather in the Swiss Alps. The American feature-length adaptation of Heidi (1974), the Japanese anime series produced by Zuiyo Eizo.
Heidi in the City · 1977Heidi in the City
★ 6.81977
MovieAnimation
Heidi leaves her beloved Alm and moves to Frankfurt, where she finds a new good friend in Clara. Aunt Dete wants Heidi to leave her grandfather on the mountain pasture and go with her to Frankfurt, where she is supposed to live with the Sesemann family and keep their paralyzed daughter Clara company. In this way, Heidi would enjoy an excellent upbringing and grow up with one of the richest families in Frankfurt. Aunt Dete sees a bright future for Heidi in the city. However, this idea is not met with enthusiasm by Heidi and her grandfather, Peter and his grandmother are also very reluctant to let Heidi go. After much persuasion and many promises from Aunt Dete, Heidi finally leaves her beloved mountain world with a heavy heart and travels to Frankfurt.














