Ravex in Tezuka World
A 2009 anime short by Ravex celebrating Tezuka and Avex.
Ravex in Tezuka World is an 18-minute anime short from 2009, produced by the Japanese band Ravex. It appeared on the album *Trax*, a release marking both Avex’s 20th anniversary and Osamu Tezuka’s 80th birthday.
The story is framed as “another story” taking place after the original manga ends. It begins with Astro Boy discovered on an asteroid following his final sacrifice to save Earth, as depicted in the 1960s anime. The three members of Ravex rescue him, and he is revived by a character called Space Jack. The revived robot, now named Ratom, is a fusion of Rock and Astro, given the ability to harness music. Professor Ochanomizu collaborates with Space Jack to build this evolved form.
The short features several Tezuka characters. The main cast includes Astro Boy, Rock Holmes, Princess Sapphire, and the Ravex members (Shinichi Osawa, Taku Takahashi, and Tanaka Tomoyuki). Supporting characters are Pinoko, Tink, Hyakkimaru, Unico, Melmo, and Black Jack (appearing as Space Jack).
The music tracklist consists of: “Dark Silence,” “House Nation feat. Lisa,” “Believe in Love feat. BoA,” “Just the Two of Us feat. Tohoshinki,” “Golden Luv feat. Maki Goto,” “1 More Night feat. Monkey Majik,” “Bangalicious feat. Anna Tsuchiya,” “V.I.P.P. (Very Important Party People) feat. TRF & Verbal (M-Flo),” “I Rave U feat. DJ Ozma,” and “Waruiko Mitsuketa. (悪い子みつけた。, I Found a Bad Kid.) feat. Yūko Andō.”
- type
- Anime short film
- release_context
- 2009, featured on album Trax
- director_or_creator
- Japanese band Ravex
- runtime
- 18 minutes
- celebration
- 20th anniversary of Avex and 80th birthday of Osamu Tezuka
Quick Facts
- Based On
- Osamu Tezuka's Star System
- Music
- Ravex
- Distributor
- Tezuka Productions
- Released
- 2009 · 11 · 07
- Runtime
- 18 minutes
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese, English
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The plot is described as 'another story' set after the end of the original manga. It begins after Astro Boy is found on an asteroid following his final act to save Earth, as shown in the 1960s anime. The robot boy is rescued by the three members of Ravex and revived by 'Space Jack', who is Black Jack. The revived robot is named 'Ratom', built by combining Rock with Astro and equipped with the power of music. Professor Ochanomizu works with Space Jack to create Ratom.
Reader's Guide
Ravex in Tezuka World serves as a crossover tribute, bringing together characters from Osamu Tezuka's universe with the musical group Ravex. The short film was part of a larger celebration of Avex's 20th anniversary and Tezuka's 80th birthday. It features a wide array of Tezuka characters, including Astro Boy, Rock Holmes, Princess Sapphire, and many others, alongside the Ravex members. The film's soundtrack includes multiple songs by various artists, such as BoA, Tohoshinki, and Maki Goto. The narrative reimagines Astro Boy's story by introducing Ratom, a fusion of Rock and Astro, highlighting the theme of music as a transformative power. The short is notable for its unique blend of music and animation, honoring Tezuka's legacy while incorporating contemporary J-pop elements.
Did You Know?
- The short film is 18 minutes long and was released in 2009.
- It features a character named Ratom, built by combining Rock with Astro.
- Black Jack appears in the film under the name 'Space Jack'.
- The film includes appearances by characters such as Pinoko, Tink, Hyakkimaru, Unico, and Melmo.
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