is a Japanese
manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...
series written and illustrated by
Takeshi Okazaki
Takeshi ( in hiragana or in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name.
Written forms
Forms in kanji can include:
*武, "warrior"
*毅, "strong"
*猛, "fierce"
*健, "healthy"
*剛, "sturdy"
*彪, "spotted"
*威, "intimidate"
*壮, "robust"
* ...
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The manga was adapted into an
animated
Animation is a filmmaking technique whereby image, still images are manipulated to create Motion picture, moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on cel, transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and e ...
movie, which was released by
AIC in Japan and
Dybex in France on April 1, 1995. The movie was licensed by Dybex but the license is now discontinued.
Plot
Elementalors are humans with the power to control the forces of nature. They are also needed to balance those forces so that everything stays in harmony. As Lord Shiki, who has the power of water, is kidnapping Asami to try and release his imprisoned daughter. Kagura realizes that he also has the power of the Elementalors, so he joins forces with others to rescue Asami and stop Lord Shiki rescue plan.
Reception
''Elementalors'' received the "Excellence Prize" in the manga category at the 1997
Japan Media Arts Festival
The Japan Media Arts Festival was an annual festival held since 1997 by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. The festival begins with an open competition and culminates with the awarding of several prizes and an exhibition.
Based on judging by ...
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References
External links
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Dybex ''Elementalors'' movie website
1989 manga
1995 anime films
1995 films
Action anime and manga
Adventure anime and manga
Anime International Company
Fantasy anime and manga
Japanese animated films
Kadokawa Shoten manga
Kadokawa Corporation franchises
Manga adapted into films
Shōnen manga
Supernatural anime and manga
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