Overview
- Fans of classic anime can look forward to the upcoming US release of Nobody’s Boy Remi, featuring original audio and a 3D viewing option.
- The 3D experience employs the pulfrich effect, enhancing depth perception, though it’s optional for viewers.
- This poignant adaptation of a 19th-century French narrative, directed by Osamu Dezaki, follows the life of Remi as he navigates the challenges of street life.
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Anime enthusiasts, particularly those who appreciate classic series from decades past, are in for a treat with the imminent release of Nobody’s Boy Remi in the United States!
For many fans of anime produced between the 1960s and the 1990s, locating these treasured series can prove challenging. Streaming platforms like Crunchyroll or Netflix primarily focus on newer content, although Crunchyroll does occasionally feature some classic titles.
AnimEigo (MediaOCD) has recently announced its acquisition of the rights to distribute Nobody’s Boy Remi on Blu-ray. Set to ship on May 13, 2025, this special edition will consist of four Blu-ray discs and include the original Japanese audio, a French dub, and English subtitles. Orders placed through the MediaOCD store will also come with a collectible slipcover and 3D glasses, marking this as the first anime ever produced in 3D.
3D Anime in the 1970s
The Nobody’s Boy Remi series originally aired in Japan from 1977 to 1978, totaling 51 episodes. But how does such a classic series incorporate 3D elements? This was accomplished through the innovative use of the pulfrich effect, an optical illusion that allows the visual brain to perceive depth by processing visual information at slightly different intervals across the eyes.
It’s important to note that the 3D aspect is entirely optional. Viewers can watch without donning 3D glasses, enjoying a seamless visual experience similar to contemporary non-3D content, while those who choose to use the glasses will enjoy a more immersive viewing experience.
What Is Nobody’s Boy Remi About?
Considered one of the most emotionally stirring anime ever crafted, Nobody’s Boy Remi tells the heart-wrenching story of a young boy named Remi, living in 19th-century France. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is sold by his father to a man named Vitalis, a wandering street performer. Despite Vitalis’s seemingly unkind nature, Remi soon learns that survival on the streets is fraught with difficulties.
The esteemed director Osamu Dezaki, known for renowned works like Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe), helmed both the original series and its adaptation into a feature film released in 1980. The script was crafted by an illustrious team including Haruya Yamazaki (famed for Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro), Tsunehisa Ito (noted for The New Adventures of Kimba the White Lion), and Keiko Sugie (credited for The Rose of Versailles: I’ll Love You As Long As I Live).The music, composed by Takeo Watanabe, would later enrich the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) soundtrack.
This anime was produced by TMS and saw a limited release in the United States decades ago through ImaginAsia, but has since faded into obscurity, becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Source: Media OCD
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