名作アニメ『シティハンター』、フランスで愛されすぎた結果、25年NGだった「伝説の実写化」を生み出してしまうｗｗ

France in the 1990s. Every Wednesday afternoon, children would wait in front of the television for a certain Japanese anime. One boy, captivated by this show, would later become a popular comedian in the French film industry. But as an adult, he would discover another side to the story he loved, a side he hadn't yet known. Why was a boy from a distant land so deeply drawn to Japanese manga that it profoundly impacted his life? This is a true story of how "love" for a work transcends national borders and language barriers. ■Fun Facts about City Hunter and France 〇The French version of Nicky's "voice" was exceptional: The voice of the protagonist in the French version of 'Nicky Larson' was provided by voice actor Vincent Ropion. For French fans, his voice itself became a memory of "Nicky-ness." Later, AlloCiné featured him and Philippe Lacheau as "two Nickies." 〇Club Dorothée was a massive program with over 20 hours of airtime per week: Club Dorothée, where 'Nicky Larson' was broadcast, was more than just a children's program. At its peak, it boasted over 20 hours of airtime per week, a massive children's program that combined Japanese anime, music, and variety shows. The sheer volume of airtime from this program was a major factor in the rapid growth of the Japanese anime generation in France. 〇The film contained "memories of the French version": The 2019 French live-action film featured characters associated with the French version of 'Nicky Larson,' such as Dorothée and Vincent Ropion. It was crafted not only as a tribute to the original Japanese work but also as a nod to the memories of French children who watched it. Therefore, for local fans, it held more meaning than just a simple live-action adaptation. 〇Tsukasa Hojo Exhibition at Japan Expo 2023: In addition to his visit to France in 2010, a special exhibition of Tsukasa Hojo's work was also held at Japan Expo Paris in 2023. The exhibition covered over 400 square meters and offered a comprehensive overview of Hojo's career, including works such as "Cat's Eye," "City Hunter," and "Angel Heart." This demonstrates just how long Hojo's works have been loved in France. ■Reference Materials The following websites were used as reference materials. ・Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon - Unifrance (unifrance.org) ・Casting du film Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon - AlloCiné (allocine.fr) ・Nicky Larson: la rencontre entre Philippe Lacheau et la voix du dessin animé Private Eyes - AlloCiné (allocine.fr) ・Pourquoi le Club Dorothée nous manque ― Europe 1 (europe1.fr) ・Tsukasa Hôjô, special exhibition ― Japan Expo Paris (japan-expo-paris.com) ・City Hunter - Manga série - Manga-news (manga-news.com) ・A sequel to the Netflix movie “City Hunter 2” has been decided! Worldwide Exclusive Release in 2027 ― About Netflix (about.netflix.com) 'City Hunter' Movie Debuts at #1 in Netflix's Weekly Global Top 10 (Non-English/Movies)! ― About Netflix (about.netflix.com) 'City Hunter Movie Live Action: Cast, Manga, Plot' ― Netflix Tudum (netflix.com) 'Draguer le grand public en respectant les fanan : l'opération séduction de « Nicky Larson »' ― Le Monde (lemonde.fr) ■ Viewing Notes and Disclaimers This video is an entertainment (fiction) piece based on real works and records. While some fictional elements are included in the characters' feelings and dialogue for dramatic effect, there is no intention to defame or slander any specific individual or group. ■ About Viewing the Work 'City Hunter' related works are available on various streaming services, in theaters, and on video software. This video contains spoilers for the live-action film adaptation and related works. Please be aware of this if you haven't seen them yet. For the latest streaming information, please check the official websites of each service. ■Materials Used VOICEBOX (Zundamon): https://voicevox.hiroshiba.jp/ Character Illustrations (Sakamoto Ahiru): https://commons.nicovideo.jp/works/im... Irasutoya: https://www.irasutoya.com/?m=1