| Maps | |
 The cover of the first volume of Maps | |
| マップス (Mappusu) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yuichi Hasegawa |
| Published by | Gakken |
| Magazine | Monthly Comic Nora |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | 1985 – 1994 |
| Volumes | 17 |
| Original video animation | |
| Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi | |
| Directed by | Keiji Hayakawa |
| Written by | Kenji Terada |
| Music by | Kohei Tanaka |
| Studio | Studio Gallop |
| Released | July 14, 1987 |
| Runtime | 51 minutes |
| Original video animation | |
| Directed by | Susumu Nishizawa |
| Written by | Masaki Tsuji |
| Music by | Masahiro Kawasaki |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Licensed by | |
| Released | July 8, 1994 – February 24, 1995 |
| Episodes | 4 |
| Manga | |
| Maps Gaiden | |
| Written by | Yuichi Hasegawa |
| Published by | Gakken |
| Magazine | Monthly Comic Nora |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | 1996 – 1997 |
| Volumes | 2 |
Maps (マップス) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuichi Hasegawa. It was serialized in the Gakken magazine Monthly Comic Nora from 1985 to 1994. The series was adapted into two anime original video animations (OVAs): the 1987 original, fully titled Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi (マップス 伝説のさまよえる星人たち, lit. "Maps: Legendary Space Wanderers") in Japan, and the 1994 remake, simply titled Maps.
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Transcription
Plot
Maps follows a normal Earth boy named Gen. He and his girlfriend Hoshimi meet Lipmira, a woman from outer space, who tells Gen that he is the "mapman," meaning the map to a great treasure is coded in his genes. Gen and Hoshimi leave Earth with Lipmira to find the treasure, a quest shared by evil space people whom they are often compelled to fight against.[1] Notable aspects of the series are the spaceships (which look like giant silver angelic women, often described as "hood ornaments") and the robot women that control them, or more precisely embody them for dealings with regular-sized life forms (Lipmira is one of these robot embodiments). Each ship and its pilot have a distinct character, from playful to evil.
Media
Manga
Maps was written and illustrated by Yuichi Hasegawa.[2] It was serialized in the Gakken magazine Monthly Comic Nora from 1985 to 1994. A total of 17 tankōbon bound volumes were published in Japan between 1987 and 1995. Japan Media Factory re-released the manga in bunkoban format in 2003.
OVAs
Two OVAs based on Maps have been created. The first, Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi, was produced by Studio Gallop, directed by Keiji Hayakawa, written by Kenji Terada, and musically scored by Kohei Tanaka. It was released exclusively in Japan on July 17, 1987. The second, simply titled Maps, was animated by TMS Entertainment, directed by Susumu Nishizawa, written by Masaki Tsuji, and musically scored by Masahiro Kawasaki. It was released in Japan in four episodes split into two volumes on July 8, 1994 and February 24, 1995. An English version of this OVA was later licensed by ADV Films and distributed in North America.
1994-1995 OVA episodes
- Galactic Angel (ACT1 宇宙（あま）翔ける天使, Act 1: Ama Kakeru Tenshi)
- A Reward for the Travelers (ACT2 トラベラーの報酬, Act 2: Traveller no Hōshū)
- Six Ghost Ships (ACT3 六人の幽霊船, Act 3: Rokunin no Yūreisen)
- Revival of the Legend (ACT4 伝説の復活, Act 4: Densetsu no Fukkatsu)
References
- ^ Robinson, Tasha (November 23, 1998). "Anime Reviews: MAPS". Sci-Fi Weekly. Archived from the original on August 19, 2000. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Crossbone Gundam/MAPS' Hasegawa to Draw Raideen Manga". Anime News Network. May 3, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
Subtitles
Maps.01.(Dual.Audio).srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The day shall come when time itself shall cease, when Earth comes apart at the seams.
Then, the White Mapman shall show the way to the Flowing Light.
Man, was that cool or what, Hoshimi?
l thought we were going to see something romantic.
Y'know, two lovers, visiting London, Paris or Rome.
Maps.02.(Dual.Audio).srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
A year has passed since we left the Earth.
Except for the location of the first Star Map, no other data was encoded in my body.
Still, we're all enjoying the trip,
even though we have no idea where we're going.
l hope!
Maps.03.(Dual.Audio).srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
This is Zanain, the third planet of the Algidia solar system, 590 light years from Earth.
The planet has abundant mineral resources and has prospered as a stronghold
for pirates and unethical merchants since antiquity.
The wounds Lipumira recieved from the Sacrifice Cannon have been healing nicely.
And, for a while at least, we've had a little peace and quiet.
Maps.04.(Dual.Audio).srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Sen to hitotsu no mugen no sora to e meguriau mono yo
Tabidachi no kodou kikoete kuru darou uminari no you ni
Tatoe kanata e sono te ni suru mono ga mune no oku no kizu da to shite mo
Kaze wa tsubasa ni noru
Hikari tatakai ra o sora ni yobi
External links
- Maps (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Maps (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- IMDB entry for original 1987 OAV
- IMDB entry for 1994 remake OAV
- (Mixed) review of 1994 OAV from Scifi.com
- (Negative) review of 1994 OAV from THEM Anime.org
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