A post-apocalyptic adventure radiating vibrant optimism where a super-powered boy and a telepathic girl traverse a flooded world. It blends high-flying steampunk action with a soulful reverence for nature, establishing the visual poetry of Studio Ghibli.
Future Boy Conan
未来少年コナン
Cast:
Noriko Ohara, Mieko Nobusawa, Kazuyo Aoki, Ichiro Nagai, Rihoko Yoshida
Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure
Family
Future Boy Conan - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Jimsy's pig 'Umasou'
The name 'Umasou' literally translates to 'Looks Delicious' in Japanese, a dark joke about Jimsy's appetite that became a fan favorite detail.
Character Prototypes
Conan and Lana are clear visual and thematic prototypes for Pazu and Sheeta in Miyazaki's later film Castle in the Sky (Laputa).
The Gigant vs. Goliath
The design of the massive plane 'Gigant' is heavily reused for the airship 'Goliath' in Castle in the Sky, and later appears in Nausicaä manga art.
Lupin III Connections
Monsley's design and character arc bear a striking resemblance to Fujiko Mine, and the aerial acrobatics mirror Miyazaki's work on Lupin III: Part I.