Maps (manga)

Japanese manga series

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Maps

The cover of the first volume of Maps

マップス
(Mappusu)
Genre| Science fiction
Manga
Written by| Yuichi Hasegawa
Published by| Gakken
Magazine| Monthly Comic Nora
Original run| 1985 – 1994
Volumes| 17
Original video animation
Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi
Directed by| Keiji Hayakawa
Written by| Kenji Terada
Music by| Kohei Tanaka
Studio| Studio Gallop
Released| July 14, 1987
Runtime| 51 minutes
Original video animation
Directed by| Susumu Nishizawa
Written by| Masaki Tsuji
Music by| Masahiro Kawasaki
Studio| TMS Entertainment
Licensed by|

* NA: ADV Films

Released|  July 8, 1994  –  February 24, 1995
Episodes| 4 (List of episodes)
Manga
Maps Gaiden
Written by| Yuichi Hasegawa
Published by| Gakken
Magazine| Monthly Comic Nora
Original run| 1996 – 1997
Volumes| 2

Maps (マップス) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuichi Hasegawa. It was serialized in the Gakken magazine Monthly Comic Nora from 1985 to 1994. The series was adapted into two anime original video animations (OVAs): the 1987 original, fully titled Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi (マップス 伝説のさまよえる星人たち; lit. "Maps: Legendary Space Wanderers") in Japan, and the 1994 remake, simply titled Maps.

## Plot

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Maps follows a normal Earth boy named Gen. He and his girlfriend Hoshimi meet Lipmira, a woman from outer space, who tells Gen that he is the "mapman", meaning the map to a great treasure is coded in his genes. Gen and Hoshimi leave Earth with Lipmira to find the treasure, a quest shared by evil space people whom they are often compelled to fight against.[1] Notable aspects of the series are the spaceships (which look like giant silver angelic women, often described as "hood ornaments") and the robot women that control them, or more precisely embody them for dealings with regular-sized life forms (Lipmira is one of these robot embodiments). Each ship and its pilot have a distinct character, from playful to evil.

## Media

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### Manga

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Maps was written and illustrated by Yuichi Hasegawa.[2] It was serialized in the Gakken magazine Monthly Comic Nora from 1985 to 1994. A total of 17 tankōbon bound volumes were published in Japan between 1987 and 1995. Japan Media Factory re-released the manga in bunkoban format in 2003.

### OVAs

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Two OVAs based on Maps have been created. The first, Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi, was produced by Studio Gallop, directed by Keiji Hayakawa, written by Kenji Terada, and musically scored by Kohei Tanaka. It was released exclusively in Japan on July 17, 1987. The second, simply titled Maps, was animated by TMS Entertainment, directed by Susumu Nishizawa, written by Masaki Tsuji, and musically scored by Masahiro Kawasaki. It was released in Japan in four episodes split into two volumes on July 8, 1994 and February 24, 1995. An English version of this OVA was later licensed by ADV Films and distributed in North America.

#### 1994-1995 OVA episodes

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1. Galactic Angel (ACT1 宇宙（あま）翔ける天使, Act 1: Ama Kakeru Tenshi)
2. A Reward for the Travelers (ACT2 トラベラーの報酬, Act 2: Traveller no Hōshū)
3. Six Ghost Ships (ACT3 六人の幽霊船, Act 3: Rokunin no Yūreisen)
4. Revival of the Legend (ACT4 伝説の復活, Act 4: Densetsu no Fukkatsu)

## References

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1. ^ Robinson, Tasha (November 23, 1998). "Anime Reviews: MAPS". Sci-Fi Weekly. Archived from the original on August 19, 2000. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
2. ^ "Crossbone Gundam/MAPS' Hasegawa to Draw Raideen Manga". Anime News Network. May 3, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-08.

## External links

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* Maps (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
* Maps (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
* IMDB entry for original 1987 OAV
* IMDB entry for 1994 remake OAV
* (Mixed) review of 1994 OAV from Scifi.com
* (Negative) review of 1994 OAV from THEM Anime.org

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* Kiteretsu Daihyakka (1988–1996)
* Miracle Giants Dome-kun (1989–1990)
* Genji Tsūshin Agedama (1991–1992)
* Hime-chan's Ribbon (1992–1993)
* Akazukin Chacha (1994–1995)
* Nurse Angel Ririka SOS (1995–1996)
* Rurouni Kenshin (1996–1997)
* Kodocha (1996–1998)
* Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (1996–2004)
* Initial D: First Stage (1998)
* Ojarumaru (1998–present)
* Transformers: Car Robots (2000)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000–2004)
* Forza! Hidemaru (2002)
* Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings (2004–2005)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004–2008)
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* Eyeshield 21 (2005–2008)
* Hataraki Man (2006)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008–2011)
* Mainichi Kaasan (2009–2012)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011–2014)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V (2014–2017)
* Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo The Final: Ryōtsu Kankichi Saigo no Hi (2016)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (2017–2019)
* Bakutsuri Bar Hunter (2018–2019)
* Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō (2022–present)
* Me & Roboco (2022–2023)
* Kagaku Manga Survival (2024)

OVAs|

* Prefectural Earth Defense Force (1986)
* Maps: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijintachi (1987)
* To-y (1987)
* One-pound Gospel (1988)
* The Three Musketeers Anime: Aramis' Adventure (1989)
* Akazukin Chacha (1995–1996)
* Eyeshield 21: Christmas Bowl e no Michi (2005)

Films and specials|

* Time Patrol Bon (1989)
* Rurouni Kenshin: The Motion Picture (1997)
* Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo The Movie (1999)
* Ojarumaru: A Happy Blue Back (2000)
* Ojarumaru the Movie: The Promised Summer - Ojaru and Semira (2000)
* Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo The Movie 2: UFO Shūrai! Tornado Daisakusen!! (2003)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light (2004)
* Ojarumaru: Peril at the Full Moon Road -A 'Rare' Adventure of Our Prince- (2007)
* Kawa no Hikari (2009)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time (2010)
* Ojarumaru Special: My Galaxy is Calling ~The 2 Wishing Stars~ (2012)
* Ojarumaru Special: Hinata in the Forgotten Forest (2015)
* Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016)
* Jintai no Survival! (2020)
* Shinkai no Survival! (2021)

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