【ゆっくり解説】今こそ考えるべき⁈骨太で社会派な架空戦記‼沈黙の艦隊

Thank you for watching (^^♪ This time, I'll be explaining "The Silent Service," a popular work that has also been released as a live-action movie, and which delves into some of Japan's most sensitive issues. The new nuclear submarine "Seabat" was built in secret by Japan and the United States. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members selected to crew it had an accident faked, and all were declared killed in action. They were then incorporated into the U.S. Seventh Fleet, and were supposed to be operated as Japan's first nuclear submarine, with 76 members, all Japanese except for observers... However, led by the highly charismatic captain, all of his subordinates rebelled against America, using nuclear weapons as a shield to toy with the U.S. Navy, known as the world's strongest, and forming the independent, fighting nation "Yamato." They declare independence, propose a military alliance with Japan, and cause friction between the two countries... This anime adaptation of Kaiji Kawaguchi's masterpiece, known for his captivating charisma, captivating naval battles, and bold, socially conscious fictional war stories, explores issues such as the "US-Japan Security Treaty," "true independence," and the "threat of nuclear weapons."^^ The story focuses on Japan and the United States, taking into account the historical context and background, and incorporates a fictional third country, providing a deterrent for smaller nations to gain equal footing with military superpowers, as well as the protagonist's ideals for lasting world peace. Although the setting and content are highly fictional, the parts that raise issues have a sharp perspective, and if you apply the setting to the world today, it may not seem environmentally appropriate, but if you apply it to the current environment surrounding Japan, it actually fits in well, making it a deeply moving work. Perhaps because there was also a live-action movie version, it can be said that it feels more real now than it did back then! As an anime, it was originally planned as a special terrestrial TV program, and was developed as an OVA. With the involvement of Sunrise and Bandai Visual, both renowned for their mechanical expertise, the film is modeled after real-life weapons, resulting in a high-quality production featuring detailed mechanics. While the film has a masculine feel, with almost no female characters, it nonetheless exudes a sense of depth and solidity. It's a masterpiece that can be enjoyed now, and it's sure to leave you with a profound feeling. Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ! #SlowExplanation #SilentService #KaijiKawaguchi #TheSilentService #NuclearSubmarine #NuclearWeapon 00:00 Opening 01:22 The setting and historical background 02:41 Synopsis 08:35 Delving into the situation in Japan and America at the time? 11:05 Nuclear weapons and the changes in the world situation between then and now... 16:22 Intense naval battles and political aspects 18:44 Contradictions in the work? 19:52 The unique and sophisticated characters that add color to the work 32:58 Talented and sophisticated voice actors 36:16 Kaiji Kawaguchi, Sunrise, Director Ryosuke Takahashi 37:44 Talented production team with high-quality animation 41:43 High-quality mechanics and meticulous music