14_Maria Beetle, Bread Train, Thomas the Tank Engine
Percy's Prayer
Introduction
■ "Maria Beetle"
Original story: Kotaro Isaka | Published: 2004 (Kadokawa Shoten)
A suspense ensemble drama by Kotaro Isaka.
Set on the Tohoku Shinkansen "Hayate" bound for Morioka from Tokyo, the film depicts a tense night in which multiple assassins cross paths.
A variety of unique characters, including the Thomas the Tank Engine-obsessed assassin duo "Lemon" and "Mikan," begin to move around on the train, each with their own motives.
A masterpiece that shines with its light-hearted writing style, unique dialogue, and compositional ability that manipulates "chance and necessity."
■ "BULLET TRAIN"
Director: David Leitch | Screenplay: Zach Olkewicz | Release: 2022 (USA)
A Hollywood film adaptation of Kotaro Isaka's "Maria Beetle."
The story revolves around the lead character, Ladybug, played by Brad Pitt, and is set in a fictional Japanese setting.
An explosion of stylish, psychedelic action and black humor.
There are many developments and character interpretations that differ significantly from the original,
The allegorical nature of human relationships centered around Thomas the Tank Engine is emphasized, creating a unique worldview.
■ Thomas & Friends
Original author: Wilbert Awdry (British clergyman and author) | First published in 1945 as "The Railway Series"
A story about anthropomorphic locomotives set on the British island of Sodor.
A variety of locomotives appear, including Thomas, Gordon, Percy, and Henry, and the story depicts their daily work, friendship, failures, and growth.
A classic series that has been loved around the world as a film since the 1950s and contains educational and moral messages.
Each locomotive has a different personality, and they naturally teach children how to interact with others.
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パーシーの祈り
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伊坂幸太郎「マリアビートル」ってご存知ですか？
はい、**伊坂幸太郎の『マリアビートル』**はよく知られています。2010年に出版された小説で、『グラスホッパー』に続く“殺し屋シリーズ”の第二作です。
【概要】
物語は主に東京発・盛岡行きの新幹線「はやて」号の車内で展開され、複数の殺し屋たちがそれぞれの任務や因縁を抱えて一両の中に集結します。舞台が「密室に近い列車」という点で、スピーディーでスリリングな構成が特徴です。
【主な登場人物】
七尾：幸運すぎる殺し屋。運任せでトラブルを回避していく、いわゆる“強運キャラ”。
蜜柑と檸檬：ペアの殺し屋。蜜柑は冷静沈着で本好き、檸檬は「きかんしゃトーマス」好きという個性派。
王子：中学生の姿をした恐るべきサイコパス。全てを操作しようとする頭脳派で、物語の鍵を握る存在。
【特徴】
複数の視点が並走しながら、徐々に一つの事件に収束していく。
シリアスな内容ながらも、伊坂作品らしいユーモアや言葉遊びがふんだんに含まれており、テンポよく読めます。
運命論、偶然と必然、善悪の相対性など、伊坂幸太郎の哲学的テーマも背景に通奏低音のように流れています。
【映像化】