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Appleseed Alpha

Appleseed Alpha

Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 2014

The Third World War (2099–2126) devastated part of the Earth. Former nations are reforming while new powers emerge, and groups of humans struggle to survive in ruined cities. The story follows Deunan Knute and her partner Briareos as they search for the legendary city of Olympus.

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Appleseed Alpha

“To find Olympus, they must fight to survive.”

2014 Animation · Science Fiction · Action 1h 33m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

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The Third World War (2099–2126) devastated part of the Earth. Former nations are reforming while new powers emerge, and groups of humans struggle to survive in ruined cities. The story follows Deunan Knute and her partner Briareos as they search for the legendary city of Olympus.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Shinji Aramaki

Written by

Marianne Krawczyk

Yuka Komatsu

Yuka Komatsu

Deunan Knute (voice)

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Briareos Hecatonchires (voice)

Aoi Yuuki

Aoi Yuuki

Iris (voice)

Hiroki Takahashi

Hiroki Takahashi

Olson (voice)

Hiroki Touchi

Hiroki Touchi

Talos (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Nyx (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Tessyo Genda

Two Horns (voice)

Court is in session

Put Appleseed Alpha on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Its refusal to behave is the point.”

The strange choices create the kind of friction that follows you out of the theatre and into the argument.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Oddness is not depth.”

A film can break every rule and still leave nothing behind but the memory of how hard it tried to be singular.