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Ulysses 31 was a futuristic rendition of the classic tale, "The
Odyssey," by Homer. This afternoon animated series was a synergy
of French writing and Japanese animation.
Journeyman
Ulysses [Matt Berman] and son Telemachus [Adrian Knight] leave Troy
for Earth, when his son is suddenly captured by the followers of
the Cyclops. In order to free his son, he must slay the Cyclops
but face the consequences - a perilous future brought about by the
rage of the gods. The plot takes viewers though the trials set forth
by Zeus [Jean Topart] as Ulysses and crew find their way back to
Earth. Ulysses travels with his son Telemachus, an experienced pilot,
who is accompanied by his tiny red robotic pal No-No [Howard Ryshpan].
Nestor, one of Ulysses' commanders, is cursed by the gods and put
into a frozen state, where he remains for a long duration of time,
as does the navigator Uriclae. Numinor, a blue skinned, yellow eyed
alien from planet Zotra, is taken on board Ulysses' ship (the Odyssey)
along with his younger sister, Yumi [Anick Faris].
Ulysses
31 was shown as a segment of "Kideo TV," a rotation series that
featured various cartoons, including Rainbow Brite and Popples,
beginning on September 13, 1986.
Sterling
Studio released episodes of "Ulysses 31" on DVD, in 2003.
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