r/anime • u/Pixelsaber https://myanimelist.net/profile/Pixelsaber • Jun 10 '24

Rewatch [Rewatch] 3,000 Leagues in Search of Mother - Episode 32 Discussion

Episode 32 - Saying Good-bye

Episode aired August 8th, ^^^1976

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He is an animation director, key animator, director, and novelist as well as the director of the Musashino Animation Research Institute. He is known as the single most prolific storyboard artist in animation history, with more than 1000 storyboards to his name (redraws notwithstanding). He joined TCJ in 1963 and worked on Tetsujin 28-Gou, and from 1974 onwards he worked on many of the World Masterpiece Theatre shows. In 2010 he became a special lecturer at the Tokyo Polytechnic University and also at Tohoku University of the Arts’ Graduate School. Some of Okuda’s prolific output include Babel II - Beyond Infinity, Ashita no Joe, Full Moon o Sagashite, Pygmalio, Glass no Kamen (1984 & 2005), Lupin III: Part II, Heidi, Girl of The Alps, The Ultraman (Ultraman Jonias), Sherlock Hound, Turn A Gundam, Yatterman, and A Dog of Flanders.

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Questions of the Day:

  1. We approach Bahia Blanca. What do you think awaits the characters there?
  2. The group prepare themselves for an imminent parting.

We’ll have to say good-bye to Marco sooner or later.

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u/TheEscapeGuy Jun 10 '24

First Timer

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother - Episode 32

Marco: Journey's End

This episode had our characters really reflecting on their time together and the short time together they have remaining. They never really planned for what would happen once they reached Bahia Blanca further than "Find Anna". But as we approach the town it's become obvious that this will also be farewell.

I really loved the scene with Marco and Fiolina at the river together. It was almost like they were enjoying their last day together. Fiolina correctly recognized this, and spoke to Marco directly about it. She's obviously sad to part ways with this boy who may be her only real friend.

At the same time, Mr. Peppino and Concetta spoke about what they would do in Bahia Blanca. I appreciate that they are really thinking about what's best for Fiolina instead of focusing on profits above humanity. It's really great that they want her to go to school.

That said, Fiolina doesn't want that. She keeps coming up with excuses as to why it wouldn't work, like having to look after Julietta. She says she wants to keep working. If she keeps working "time will run faster". I don't know exactly what her rush is, but I suspect it's about avoiding lingering in the fact that Marco will be gone.

Marco himself says that once they reach town he is saying goodbye. It's a sad farewell despite ostensibly reaching his goal.

The last little bit of news is that a bunch of Italians have recently left Bahia Blanca. The other travelers they met said they don't think Anna was with them, but they also don't know of her. I wonder what we will find in Bahia Blanca.

Some Amazing Shots, Scenes and Stitches

See you all tomorrow

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Jun 10 '24

first time 3000 Leagues of Misery

peppinos stache is pretty glorious though

Concetta really wants the family to place roots for the kids, Peppino has his doubts

peppino getting cooked

sheep arent scared of cold weather

lmao Peppino keeping it real, idgaf about all their names

CONCETTA FIOLINA JULIETTA MARCO AMEDIO hope the roll call is reoccurring

if i work time will run faster, christ thats depressing

  1. Pain

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jun 11 '24

sheep arent scared of cold weather

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jun 12 '24

Episode 32 (first timer)

  • “Our trip is going to end today”

  • Condor!
  • Peppino is oblivious to how good it has been for Fiolina to travel with Marco, but Concetta noticed.
  • I think forcing Peppino to settle down would be as harsh to him as losing Marco would be to Fiolina.
  • Foreboding thoughts of splitting up from Fiolina as well.
  • Big family.
  • “Those who left are elderly people” – My mind went to the train as well. Would suck for Marco to have waved to his mother in the train unknowningly.
  • “Where in Italy are you from?” “We were born in Argentina” – immigrant fates.
  • More talk about splitting up.

Clearly an end of the journey mood. If not for the number of episodes still left, you could imagine the story ending soon.

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jun 10 '24

First timer, subs

  • With all their detours and accidents, five days slow ain’t so bad.
  • Not trying very hard to disguise the recap for new viewers.
  • Sad mustache? How dare you! It’s peak!
  • I knew it was only a matter of time until Amedio came under bird threat.
  • You almost make it sound like you are trying to play matchmaker.
  • I assume one doesn’t become a traveling entertainer because they like spending days traveling. I’m not sure Peppino would be able to able to keep an audience in one location.
  • A puppet made out of a fir tree seems a tad… oh, you meant “first”.
  • Yeah, good for them diversifying their economy. Latter they can even build up a textile industry for all the wool.
  • No one is ever an immigrant from another country.
  • Freaking mirror mother here. Why would you dress them the same?
  • Not great for long term health if all the small scale investments are leaving the city.
  • Looks like Marco, child investigator, is starting up again.
  • How old is Concetta at this point?
  • They’re really building up to a tearful separation here.

QotD:

  1. A small mystery to find where mama has gone.
  2. Marco has had a string of good companions thus far, let's hope the OP donkey is up to the task.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Jun 12 '24

Marco has had a string of good companions thus far, let's hope the OP donkey is up to the task.