An ambitious young farmer becomes an agent in a pointless war between two nations, and tragedy ensues.An ambitious young farmer becomes an agent in a pointless war between two nations, and tragedy ensues.An ambitious young farmer becomes an agent in a pointless war between two nations, and tragedy ensues.
Tôru Furuya
- Izu
- (voice)
Waka Kanda
- Marliin
- (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
- Jiru
- (voice)
Naoko Matsui
- Ahnas
- (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
- Ransuro
- (voice)
Norio Wakamoto
- Cail
- (voice)
- (as Noriaki Wakamoto)
Aki Saitou
- Ginevia
- (voice)
Rihoko Yoshida
- Kundri
- (voice)
Gara Takashima
- Druid
- (voice)
Ichirô Nagai
- Piralu
- (voice)
Yuzuru Fujimoto
- Coppo
- (voice)
- (as Yuzuru Morimoto)
Kan Tokumaru
- Haloli
- (voice)
Tomie Kataoka
- Isis
- (voice)
Kazuki Yao
- Torel
- (voice)
Masaharu Satô
- Keyl
- (voice)
- (as Shouji Samori)
Yumi Kinoshita
- Salem
- (voice)
Shinya Ôtaki
- Kurakki
- (voice)
- (as Shinya Ootaki)
Michitaka Kobayashi
- Soldier
- (voice)
- (as Michitaka Kobiyashi)
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- Alternate versionsThe English version, titled Once Upon a Time, has a new script written by Carl Macek and Tom Wyner, with scenes re-arranged/cut out, Americanized character names and added narration. This was because the original licensee, Harmony Gold, was not given any scripts or translations of the film to work from, and as such, they had little insight into the plot details.
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Make fun of me if you want... but I cried.
Windaria is one of the most depressing films I have just about ever seen, but I was moved by it as well.
I really, really like this film despite its small plot holes. The Art and Character designs are just wonderful. If you think that Characters Eyes are too big, then I guess you just don't get it. The soundtrack is outstanding as well.
Some things about Windaria still haunt me today... you'll find yourself doing a lot of thinking after you watch this film. I first saw it back in like 1991, I paid $30 for a copy of it because I thought the box art was good, and the story sounded interesting. I scored big; I must have watched this movie about 10+ times. Fairly recently I was able to get a hold of the original Japanese version Subtitled in English. I was very interesting to finally see the movie as it originally intended. I thought it would answer all my questions. It did answer some, but also created some new ones. The difference between versions is quite interesting. For example, I can remember at least one occasion that dialogue existed in the US version, where the Japanese version was silent. Then of course there is some dialogue in the Japanese version that was changed into something completely different in the US version. I must admit, after watching both versions I think I still like the US version best, probably just because it is what I am used to, and is what I saw first.
This film is a unique Romeo and Juliet style story, but it goes much deeper than that. It is also not just about one couple, but two. Who struggle because of foolish war, seduction, temptation, and decite.
I personally loved this film and give it a 10, as long as you're not anti anime and have an open mind you'll enjoy it as well.
I really, really like this film despite its small plot holes. The Art and Character designs are just wonderful. If you think that Characters Eyes are too big, then I guess you just don't get it. The soundtrack is outstanding as well.
Some things about Windaria still haunt me today... you'll find yourself doing a lot of thinking after you watch this film. I first saw it back in like 1991, I paid $30 for a copy of it because I thought the box art was good, and the story sounded interesting. I scored big; I must have watched this movie about 10+ times. Fairly recently I was able to get a hold of the original Japanese version Subtitled in English. I was very interesting to finally see the movie as it originally intended. I thought it would answer all my questions. It did answer some, but also created some new ones. The difference between versions is quite interesting. For example, I can remember at least one occasion that dialogue existed in the US version, where the Japanese version was silent. Then of course there is some dialogue in the Japanese version that was changed into something completely different in the US version. I must admit, after watching both versions I think I still like the US version best, probably just because it is what I am used to, and is what I saw first.
This film is a unique Romeo and Juliet style story, but it goes much deeper than that. It is also not just about one couple, but two. Who struggle because of foolish war, seduction, temptation, and decite.
I personally loved this film and give it a 10, as long as you're not anti anime and have an open mind you'll enjoy it as well.
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