Appleseed Alpha

"To find Olympus, they must fight to survive."

2014 1h 33m JA

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6.8

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6.5

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★6.8TMDB · 433★6.5IMDB · 9,565

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Yuka Komatsu
Deunan Knute (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Briareos Hecatonchires (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Iris (voice)
Hiroki Takahashi
Olson (voice)
Hiroki Touchi
Talos (voice)
Kaori Nazuka
Nyx (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Two Horns (voice)
Katsunosuke Hori
Mathews (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shinji Aramaki
Writers: Marianne Krawczyk, Shirow Masamune
Languages: English
Countries: Japan, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Appleseed Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tetsuya Takahashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Yuka Komatsu and Junichi Suwabe and Aoi Yuuki carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "To find Olympus, they must fight to survive.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3638012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Shinji Aramaki directs. Tetsuya Takahashi scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 12 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.
3Part of the "Appleseed Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Tetsuya Takahashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Yuka Komatsu and Junichi Suwabe and Aoi Yuuki carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "To find Olympus, they must fight to survive.".
8IMDB entry: tt3638012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Tetsuya Takahashi
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Appleseed Alpha (2014)
IMDB rating: 6.5/10 · 9,565 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

2 nominations total

Part of

Appleseed Collection

Appleseed takes place in the 22nd century, after the non-nuclear Third World War has led to the destruction of a majority of the Earth's people. While countries like Great Britain, USA and China have difficulty maintaining order and power, international organizations like the "Sacred Republic of Munma" and "Poseidon" have been established in the aftermath. The main characters are Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires, former SWAT members of the LAPD. They are found in the desolated city and invited to join the prestigious ESWAT (Extra Special Weapons And Tactics) organization in the utopian city of Olympus, the new world's most powerful state. Roughly one half of Olympus's population are bionically augmented. The series follows Deunan and Briareos as they protect their new home from both foreign and domestic threats to its security.