Appleseed (1988)

The first Appleseed movie created from the very popular mangas by Masamune Shirow. It is a must-see film for every fan of Appleseed comics and movies. This film has mixed responses from fans and most are disappointed in this movie. To us this is a must have in every sci-fi collection even if it's not so perfect.

This first movie was co-produced by a few big companies that have many many great titles right now. These animation studios weren't so popular as they are today. Here is their work in early stages.

The plot line is based on second manga but it lacks big details. Can't even say anything about the American version apart from don't buy it!!! Most of us know that American translations make most anime really bad and unwatchable sometimes, get the Japanese version instead.

The story is about two ESWAT officers Deunan and Briareos. ESWAT is a special police force that were created to protect the city of Olympus, the last human utopia. More than half of the population of Olympus are Bio-roids who assist humans in every day life. There are bad guys who think humans are losing control over their lives and want to shutdown Gaia, one big computer that controls most things in Olympus.

The characters of this movie are lacking a lot of detail and are presented in a somewhat wrong way. There are many things that characters miss and a lot of fans will be disappointed in animation, but don't worry just enjoy some very cool oldschool Appleseed.

Considering the year it was made the animation it self is pretty awesome, all mecha look very cool. Looking at the technology they use is pretty funny in todays world, but think back 20 years, would the animation seem funny then.

Same goes about the film's soundtrack it does not sound any special at all listening to it today. The sound effects seem outdated as everything else, but it still a must-see
Appleseed movie.

Over all this movie is wonderful to watch if you like Masamune Shirow's work, Appleseed or just sci-fi anime in general. It may be rated only for 16 and above because the translated version is so bad and has too much unnecessary swearing. Don't miss it if you are a real Appleseed fan!