Animation Action Science Fiction Appleseed Collection

Appleseed

Name: Appleseed
Director: Shinji Aramaki
Genre: Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ai Kobayashi, Asumi Miwa, Jurota Kosugi, Yuki Matsuoka, Yuzuru Fujimoto

2004Dir. Shinji Aramaki1h 45m

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Runtime1h 45m

Released2004

Budget$10M

Box office$1.5M

DirectorShinji Aramaki

About This Movie

Appleseed (2004) offers a distinctive blend of hand-drawn and CG animation that sets it apart from typical anime of the time. Directed by Shinji Aramaki, it immerses you in a post-war utopia that isn’t as perfect as it seems. The pacing is steady, letting the political themes simmer while our female protagonist navigates a world filled with bio-engineered humans and moral dilemmas. The visuals are striking, showcasing a detailed cityscape that's almost a character in itself, and the action is fluid yet purposeful, never feeling overstuffed. It's interesting how it tackles humanity's flaws even in a seemingly ideal society, inviting some deeper reflections amidst the chaos.

Runtime: 102 minutesLanguages: Japanese, English dubbedAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Releases include Blu-ray and DVD formats