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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

ふしぎの海のナディア ノーチラス・ストーリー

Synopsis

The first specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 21, 1991

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Jun Kamiya, Masayuki, Koji Masunari, Shoichi Masuo, Takeshi Mori, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Yukio Suzuki, Yoshitomo Yonetani
Screenplay & Story
Hayao Miyazaki, Hisao Ohkawa
Original Score
Shiro Sagisu
Original Title
ふしぎの海のナディア ノーチラス・ストーリー
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
TOHO, GAINAX, NHK Enterprises, Group TAC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Jun Kamiya, Masayuki, Koji Masunari, Shoichi Masuo, Takeshi Mori, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Yukio Suzuki, Yoshitomo Yonetani

Screenplay & Story

Hayao Miyazaki, Hisao Ohkawa, Jules Verne, Hideaki Anno, Naoto Hashimoto

Original Score & Music

Shiro Sagisu

Film Editing

Masashi Furukawa, Harutoshi Ogata, Naoto Hashimoto

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jules Verne

Department Leadership Roster

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Director

Shinji Higuchi

Shinji Higuchi

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Screenplay

Jun Kamiya

Director

Masayuki

Masayuki

Director

Koji Masunari

Koji Masunari

Director

Shoichi Masuo

Shoichi Masuo

Director

Takeshi Mori

Director

Hiroyuki Sasaki

Director

Yukio Suzuki

Director

Yoshitomo Yonetani

Director

Masashi Furukawa

Editor

Harutoshi Ogata

Editor

Hisao Ohkawa

Screenplay

Naoto Hashimoto

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I about?

The first specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.

Who directed Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I?

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I was directed by Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Jun Kamiya, Masayuki, Koji Masunari, Shoichi Masuo, Takeshi Mori, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Yukio Suzuki, Yoshitomo Yonetani.

Who stars in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I?

The principal cast of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I includes Yoshino Takamori, Noriko Hidaka, Yuko Mizutani, Kumiko Takizawa, Kenyu Horiuchi.

When was Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I released and how long is it?

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I was composed by Shiro Sagisu.

Is Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I based on a book or true story?

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".