Appleseed

Synopsis

In the year 2131, the post-apocalyptic world is plagued by war and chaos. Deunan, a skilled soldier, stumbles upon the utopian city of Olympus, where humans and bioroids live together in peace. Tasked with protecting this last beacon of civilization, Deunan teams up with her new bioroid partner, Briareos, to uncover a sinister plot that threatens the fragile balance between man and machine. As they delve deeper into the city's secrets, they must confront their own beliefs about what it means to be human. Appleseed is a visually stunning sci-fi anime that explores themes of identity, technology, and the enduring power of hope.

Cast

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  Ai Kobayashi

  Deyunan (voice)

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  Asumi Miwa

  Deyunan (motion actor)

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  Jurota Kosugi

  Buriareosu (voice)

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  Yuki Matsuoka

  Hitomi (voice)

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  Yuzuru Fujimoto

  Uranosu (voice)

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  Takehito Koyasu

  Hadesu (voice)

Reviews

Appleseed has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its breathtaking animation and thought-provoking themes, while others criticize its convoluted plot and lack of character development. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 28%, with an average score of 4.5/10, stating 'Visually stunning, but lacks depth.' IMDb rated it 6.9/10, highlighting the film's impressive visuals and action sequences. Metacritic gave it a score of 40/100, with reviewers mentioning 'An ambitious sci-fi epic that falls short in terms of storytelling.' Overall, Appleseed is a visually captivating anime that will appeal to fans of the genre, but may leave some viewers wanting more substance.