Daicon Opening Animations

DAICONオープニングアニメ

22/08/1981 7.7 0 PG

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Sinossi

Daicon III Opening Animation An unnamed girl observes as the Science Patrol lands their aircraft. A masked figure exits the ship and approaches her, entrusting her with a cup of water and a simple task: to water a radish. Eager to fulfill her mission, the girl faces numerous obstacles. Confronted by waves of relentless monsters, mechas, and starfighters, can the young heroine safeguard the cup of water and reach the radish unharmed? Daicon IV Opening Animation Dressed in a Playboy Bunny costume, an older version of the same girl battles new and notable adversaries from across the galaxy. From lightsaber duels to surfing the magical sword Stormbringer, the action never ceases! Set to Electric Light Orchestra's "Twilight," the Daicon IV Opening Animation is a grand homage to science fiction culture, featuring hundreds of familiar characters in one spectacular showdown.

Sfondo

The Daicon III and Daicon IV Opening Animations were created to be showcased at the twentieth and twenty-second Nihon SF Taikai science fiction conventions—specifically the 1981 and 1983 Osaka conventions, nicknamed Daicon III and Daicon IV. Daicon III Opening Animation The 1981 Daicon III Opening Animation was solely animated by the three-person studio Daicon Film—comprising university students Hideaki Anno, Hiroyuki Yamaga, and Takami Akai. While others contributed to the short's production, only three members were credited. Daicon IV Opening Animation The animation's unauthorized use of the Electric Light Orchestra song "Twilight" prevented its official release; however, unofficial laserdiscs were produced to cover the production costs. The creation of the 1983 Daicon IV Opening Animation was reportedly grueling, with its completion on the day of its premiere. Despite this, the short received overwhelmingly positive reception and left a lasting legacy. A 2001 edition of the Animage magazine ranks both shorts at number 35 in its Top 100 anime productions ranking. The twelve individuals involved in the production of Daicon IV would later establish the studio Gainax, known for the acclaimed anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Brief moments of Daicon IV can be seen in Gainax's anime Otaku no Video, which revolves around the studio's formation.