Fresh
A visually sensational two-hour extravaganza...
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · 2h 1m · Unrated
Animation, Science Fiction
Directed by
Hiroyuki Yamaga
Overview
On a future Earth, war between the Kingdom of Honneamise and its rival, The Republic, is inevitable. As evolving technology creates new ways to wage war, a small group seeks to propel mankind into space in their world’s first spaceflight program. For astronaut candidate Shirotsugh Lhadatt, it’s a personal odyssey as he grows from an aimless young man into a leader willing to put everything on the line in order to move the human race forward and away from the brink of Armageddon.
Director and cast
- Hiroyuki Yamaga Director
- Masahiro Anzai as Majaho
- Leo Morimoto as Shirotsugh Lhadatt (voice)
- Mitsuki Yayoi as Riquinni Nonderaiko (voice)
- Bin Shimada as Yanaran
- Aya Murata as Manna Nonderaiko (voice)
- Kazuyuki Sogabe as Marty
- Hirotaka Suzuoki as Domorhot
- Masato Hirano as Kharock (voice)
- Koji Totani Cast
- Yoshito Yasuhara Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The Wings of Honneamise: Royal Space Force showcases the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese adult-oriented animation...
Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety
Fresh
Ambitious and daring in its seamless melding of color, depth and detail.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
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