Locke the Superman
1984 • Nippon Animation
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 1984
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Nippon Animation · Discotek
- Genres
- Action · Science fiction
A quiet, polite, lonely immortal esper about which little is known, he is called "Locke the Superman", but often denies being so. It is not known where or when he was born, and if asked, Locke will say he does not remember. It is entirely possible this is true. However, when asked by Cornelia Prim in "Millennium of the Witch" which star he was from, Locke replied "Toa."
He has appeared at various times throughout the history of the galaxy, either as a direct influence, an indirect influence, or a simple observer. Using his esper abilities, Locke can learn and do most things more quickly than a normal human. His power also allows him to remain eternally young, or even turn himself into a child again to be adopted by kind-hearted families. It is speculated he remains youthful as an excuse not to take responsibility for whatever cause he is approached for, since no one expects youths to have such responsibilities.
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Locke the Superman, released in 1984, was produced by Nippon Animation based on the long-running manga series by Yuki Hijiri. The film emerged during a golden era for Japanese space opera, capturing the melancholic tone of the original source material. It follows the ageless, god-like esper Locke as he navigates political intrigue and his own isolation, standing apart from the more high-octane mecha anime popular at the time.
The production sought to translate the manga's expansive, cinematic scope into an animated format, utilizing a distinctive character design aesthetic that emphasized the weight of Locke's immortality. Upon its release, it was received as a technically competent and emotionally resonant adaptation. It remains a significant entry in the history of science fiction anime for its focus on character-driven tragedy rather than purely action-oriented tropes.
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