Columbus no Daibouken

📖 SYNOPSIS

The anime follows Christopher Columbus as he sails towards the New World, using the voyage as a backdrop for a flashback narrative. Columbus recounts his younger years to the cabin boy, Paco, detailing the hardships he faced and the difficulties he encountered while trying to convince others of his vision. He describes the long process of seeking patronage, culminating in his ultimate victory when King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agreed to sponsor his expedition. The sailors aboard the ship remain skeptical of Columbus's claims, their doubts evident as they sail. However, Columbus is ultimately vindicated when they finally reach land. The anime explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the clash between vision and reality, as the crew discovers that their destination is not the anticipated Japan.