Mirai Shounen Conan

  • Genres: ["Adventure","Drama","Sci-Fi"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 1978

Summary: Conan was the only child born on Remnant Island, a place settled by a group of refugees while they fled a terrifying wave of magnetic bombs that wiped out most of humanity. After 20 years, most of the castaways have died, save for Conan and the wise old man that raised him.

Believing Remnant Island to be the last inhabited place on Earth, Conan is shocked when he discovers a young girl named Lana washed up on the beach one day. Though he is thrilled to learn that humanity has survived, Lana tells him the nation of Industria wants her as a hostage to force her grandfather, Dr. Lao, to power their machinery. Their conversation is cut short when Industria's top pilot, Monsley, suddenly appears and seizes Lana. Determined to save her, Conan immediately sets off from Remnant Island and begins a journey that will ultimately determine the fate of the world.

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Description

Conan was the only child born on Remnant Island, a place settled by a group of refugees while they fled a terrifying wave of magnetic bombs that wiped out most of humanity. After 20 years, most of the castaways have died, save for Conan and the wise old man that raised him.

Believing Remnant Island to be the last inhabited place on Earth, Conan is shocked when he discovers a young girl named Lana washed up on the beach one day. Though he is thrilled to learn that humanity has survived, Lana tells him the nation of Industria wants her as a hostage to force her grandfather, Dr. Lao, to power their machinery. Their conversation is cut short when Industria's top pilot, Monsley, suddenly appears and seizes Lana. Determined to save her, Conan immediately sets off from Remnant Island and begins a journey that will ultimately determine the fate of the world.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


Mirai Shounen Conan Pictures


Mirai Shounen Conan Review

Mirai Shounen Conan — Conan was the only child born on Remnant Island, a place settled by a group of refugees while they fled a terrifying wave of magnetic bombs that wiped out most of humanity. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.09). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Mirai Shounen Conan offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Conan

Conan

Main

Ohara, Noriko
Ohara, Noriko
Japanese
Conan

Conan

Main

Guadagno, Marco
Guadagno, Marco
Italian
Conan

Conan

Main

Lecordier, Brigitte
Lecordier, Brigitte
French
Conan

Conan

Main

Barrero, JesĂșs
Barrero, JesĂșs
Spanish
Conan

Conan

Main

Kwan, Andrea
Kwan, Andrea
English
Conan

Conan

Main

Patriarca, Gabriele
Patriarca, Gabriele
Italian
Conan

Conan

Main

Pitre, Sabrina
Pitre, Sabrina
English
Conan

Conan

Main

Becerril, Diego
Becerril, Diego
Spanish
Conan

Conan

Main

Dannemann, Enzo
Dannemann, Enzo
Portuguese (BR)
Conan

Conan

Main

Oliver, Tony
Oliver, Tony
English
Conan

Conan

Main

Alles, Sarah
Alles, Sarah
German
Lana

Lana

Main

Morin, Amélie
Morin, Amélie
French
Lana

Lana

Main

Padoan, Eva
Padoan, Eva
Italian
Lana

Lana

Main

Nobusawa, Mieko
Nobusawa, Mieko
Japanese
Lana

Lana

Main

Jeong, Mi Sook
Jeong, Mi Sook
Korean
Lana

Lana

Main

Piedra, EstefanĂ­a
Piedra, EstefanĂ­a
Spanish
Lana

Lana

Main

de Freitas, Ana Helena
de Freitas, Ana Helena
Portuguese (BR)
Lana

Lana

Main

Beaudoin, Lili
Beaudoin, Lili
English
Lana

Lana

Main

GlĂŒck, Saskia
GlĂŒck, Saskia
German
Bosco

Bosco

Supporting

Ikeda, Masaru
Ikeda, Masaru
Japanese

Staff

Hayakawa, Keiji

Hayakawa, Keiji

Co-Director, Director, Storyboard

Miyazaki, Hayao

Miyazaki, Hayao

Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Key Animation, Character Design, Mechanical Design

Takahata, Isao

Takahata, Isao

Director, Storyboard

Shiba, Shigeharu

Shiba, Shigeharu

Sound Director

Noriega, Paulo

Noriega, Paulo

Script

Yoshikawa, Souji

Yoshikawa, Souji

Script

Okuda, Seiji

Okuda, Seiji

Storyboard

Tomino, Yoshiyuki

Tomino, Yoshiyuki

Storyboard

Debout, Jean-Jacques

Debout, Jean-Jacques

Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics

Abe, Taisaburou

Abe, Taisaburou

Background Art

Crescentini, Stefano

Crescentini, Stefano

ADR Director

Garcel, RocĂ­o

Garcel, RocĂ­o

ADR Director

Kawajiri, Yoshiaki

Kawajiri, Yoshiaki

Key Animation

Kawamoto, Shouhei

Kawamoto, Shouhei

Background Art

Kawauchi, Hideo

Kawauchi, Hideo

Key Animation

Key, Alexander

Key, Alexander

Original Creator

Kondou, Yoshifumi

Kondou, Yoshifumi

Key Animation

Lecordier, Brigitte

Lecordier, Brigitte

ADR Director

Mori, Yasuji

Mori, Yasuji

Key Animation

Okaseko, Nobuhiro

Okaseko, Nobuhiro

Key Animation