BD BOX STANDARD EDITION of "Nadia of the Secret Garden" goes on sale today! Comments from the four main cast members have arrived!

The "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea" anime series, which was broadcast on NHK General TV from April 1990 to April of the following year, was released as a new STANDARD EDITION today, December 16, 2020, with new specifications for the Blu-ray box set that was originally released in 2011 and has already been sold out. In commemoration of the release of this product, comments from the cast of the film have arrived.

Nadia of the Mysterious Sea" is a story of dreams and adventures inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 nautical miles under the sea" and "The Mysterious Island. It depicts the adventures and growth of Nadia, a young girl who possesses a mysterious jewel called Blue Water, and Jean, a boy who loves to invent. This immortal masterpiece was directed by Hideaki Anno, known for the "Evangelion" series, and is also known for the participation of many popular creators currently active in the animation world.

The "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea Blu-ray BOX STANDARD EDITION" contains the same large volume of content as the Blu-ray BOX released to great acclaim in 2011, and in addition to the full-length TV anime, the video extras include PR footage for the program, pre-broadcast TV spots, and a mini-anime "Nadia Omame". In addition to the full-length TV animation, the video extras include a PR spot for the program, a pre-broadcast TV spot, a mini-anime "Nadia Omake Gekijo," and a variety video showing the making of the program that was shot during the production of the animation at the time.

To commemorate the release of this product, comments from the cast of the film, Yoshino Takamori (Nadia), Noriko Hidaka (Jean), Kumiko Takizawa (Grandis), and Akio Otsuka (Nemo), have arrived.

In addition, of the 10 episodes of the "Nadia Omake Gekijo" mini-anime included in the bonus video, episodes 1 and 3 are currently being shown on YouTube for a limited time only. Nadia Omake Gekijo" is a short animation produced for the LD-BOX released in 1991, and is very popular among fans. It will be on view until December 31, 2020 (Thursday), so be sure to check it out.

Nadia Extra Theater Part 1: 1889 The World of Nadia

Nadia Extra Theater Part 3: "The Secret of the Universal Submarine Nautilus 26" (Japanese only)

*Open to the public until December 31, 2020 (Thursday)

Thirty years have passed since its first broadcast, and this work has not faded away, attracting deep-rooted fans. We hope you will get the Blu-ray box set and enjoy the work.

An exhibition of original reproductions is currently being held at the AKIHABARA Gamers main store on the 4th floor until December 20 (Sun.). There is also a plan to give away an A4 panel printed with famous scenes from the film by drawing lots, so come visit the exhibition and find out more.

In 2021, the "Nadia of the Secret Garden" exhibition will be held in Osaka from February 17, 2021 (Wednesday) and in Tokyo from April 29, 2021 (Thursday, national holiday).

Cast Comments

Noriko Hidaka as Jean
Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of "Nadia of the Secret Garden. I am deeply moved to think that so many years have already passed. When I saw the movie for the first time in the recording studio, I was fascinated by the characters who moved vividly on the screen. The character I played, Jean, grows up to be kind, strong, and tough through encounters with various people in the story. The funny, tearful, and cute parts of the story are all fascinating. I hope you will take this opportunity to see it.

Kumiko Takizawa as Grandis
I made my debut in the "Time Bokan" series, and "Grandis" was a role I really wanted to play.
Even after watching it again, it is still an enjoyable anime with a theme.
The recording sessions with the wonderful staff and co-stars were very energetic and enjoyable.
I am "grateful" that many people will be able to watch this animation again in the 30th anniversary Blu-ray box "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea".

Akio Otsuka as Nemo
Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea".
Thirty years have already passed...
It is deeply moving to have the opportunity to revive the work in the present day of 2025 and to be able to touch it again.
Please take a look at this timeless work in your hands.

Event Information

Nadia of the Mysterious Sea Exhibition

The exhibition will be held at the Osaka and Tokyo venues!

At the exhibition, production materials from the time will be gathered and displayed in one place.
Early planning documents, director Hideaki Anno's concept notes, image boards by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and Masahiro Maeda, character settings, storyboards, original animation drawings, films...you can see many "live" materials from the time "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea" was created. You will be able to see a lot of "live" materials of "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea" from its birth. You will surely be able to enjoy the world of "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea"!

Venue
Osaka venue
Period: February 17, 2021 (Wed) - March 8, 2021 (Mon)
Venue: Daimaru Museum <Umeda> (Daimaru Umeda Store, 15th floor)
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (doors close at 8:00 p.m.)
*Last day: 5:30 p.m. (doors close at 6:00 p.m.)
Address: 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001

Tokyo venue
Period: April 29 (Thu., holiday) - May 9 (Sun.), 2021
Venue: Tokyo Solamachi R, 5F Space 634
Admission: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (doors close at 7:00 p.m.)
Last day: 4:30 p.m. (closing at 5:00 p.m.)
Address: Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi 5F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0045

Admission benefit
A 16mm print of the film as it was broadcasted will be given as a gift!

One copy will be given to each person who pays for admission.
One copy will be given to each paying visitor.
*Limited quantity, will end as soon as the film is gone.

Exhibition Commemorative Merchandise
At the exhibition venue, canvas art, pins, and other products commemorating the exhibition will be on sale.
We are preparing many other products as well, so please look forward to further information!

*The timing and content of the event may be subject to change, postponement, or cancellation without prior notice.

Blu-ray BOX release commemorative exhibition of original reproductions
In commemoration of the release of "Nadia of the Secret Garden" Blu-ray BOX STANDARD EDITION, an exhibition of original reproductions is being held. In addition, three winners will be selected by drawing from among those who purchase the product and apply at Gamers stores nationwide during the application period, and will receive an A4 panel printed with famous scenes from the film!

Period: December 15, 2020 (Tue) - December 20, 2020 (Sun)
Original Drawing Exhibition: AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 4F
The period and contents of the exhibition are subject to change without notice.

＜How to apply for the present
An application ticket with a serial number will be given to those who purchase the applicable product at the following stores.
Please apply according to the application guidelines on the ticket.
Application ticket distribution period: December 15, 2020 (Tue) - December 31, 2020 (Thu)
Application deadline: January 11, 2020 (Monday, holiday) 23:59
Eligible stores: All Gamers stores (including online stores)
Eligible products："Nadia of the Secret Garden" Blu-ray BOX STANDARD EDITION to be released on December 16, 2020 (Wed.)
KIXA-902-8 / 22,000 yen (excluding tax)

Product Information

Release date: December 16, 2020 (Wednesday)
Price: 22,000 yen (excluding tax)
Item number: KIXA-902-8
＜Number of episodes
Number of episodes
[DISC1] Episodes 1-6
[DISC2] episodes 7-12
[DISC3] episodes 13-18
[DISC4] episodes 19 to 24
[DISC5] episodes 25 to 30
[DISC6] episodes 31 to 36
[DISC7] episodes 37-39 + video extras

＜Contents of video special features
1. Program PR video
TV spot before the start of broadcast
Prologue of the broadcast version
Clean picture version (Nautilus version)
Clean picture version (N-Nautilus version)
Clean picture ending
Karaoke (Opening)
8. Karaoke (Ending)
9.Nadia Omake Theater
10.LD-BOX Promotional Video
11.Variety Video
12. Mechanic Anthology
The two booklets (booklet and illustration book) that were included in the 2011 release are not included.

<Original benefits by corporation
Animate: B2 monitor cover cloth

Amiami: Canvas art (273×220mm)

Gamers: B2 tapestry

Seven Net Shopping: Acrylic phone stand

Sofmap/Animega: B2 cloth poster

Amazon: B2 cloth poster

Rakuten Books: L size bromide

TSUTAYA: 2L size bromide

Kinkurido: Acrylic plate

Eva Store: Postcard

The special items will end as soon as they are gone.
*Bonus items are subject to change without notice.
Please contact each store for details.

Film Information
<Synopsis> The year is 1889.
The year is 1889. In Paris, the city of flowers, the World's Fair was being held in all its splendor. The event, which brought together the best of science and culture from all over the world, made people dream of the coming 20th century and the age of universal science.... Such scientific progress was rapidly shrinking the earth, but it was also an era still full of unknown romance and adventure.
Then, a mysterious giant creature called "Kaiju" appeared in the world's oceans, terrifying people. Jean, a boy who loves to invent things, meets a mysterious girl named Nadia at the World's Fair, where his father has gone missing. He falls in love with Nadia at first sight, and by chance, sets off on an adventure with her.
What is the fate that awaits them?

<Staff> Jules Verne
Original Story／"20,000 Miles Under the Sea" by Jules Verne
General Director / Hideaki Anno
Character Design / Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Setting / Masahiro Maeda
Art Director / Masanori Kikuchi, Hiroshi Sasaki

Opening theme song / "Blue Water
Song: Miho Morikawa
Lyrics: Etsuko Raise Composed by Yoshimasa Inoue
Arranged by Joe Linoye

Ending theme song / "Yes!
Song & Lyrics by Miho Morikawa
Composed and Arranged by Joe Rinoje

Music by Shiro Sagisu

Co-production: NHK Enterprises, Sogo Vision
Planning and Production: NHK

<Cast
Nadia / Yoshino Takamori
Jean / Noriko Hidaka
Marie／Yuko Mizutani
Grandis／Kumiko Takizawa
Sanson/Keno Horiuchi
Hanson / Toshiharu Sakurai
Gargoyle/Motomu Kiyokawa
Nemo / Akio Otsuka
Elektra / Kikuko Inoue

(C)NHK/NEP