Hirayama Jirou has lost his mother in the Great Kanto Earthquake and now runs a soba stall with his father. He decides to join the crew of the famous ocean liner Hikawa Maru and finds work cooking in the ship's galley. Through his eyes, the film explores the ship's 85-year history.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Keisuke KomotoJirou Hirayama (24 Years Old) (voice) | Jirou Hirayama (24 Years Old) (voice) |
| CChihiro KusakaJirou Hirayama (13-16 Years Old) (voice) | Jirou Hirayama (13-16 Years Old) (voice) |
 Kiyohiro YamaguchiSeiichi Morimoto (voice) | Seiichi Morimoto (voice) |