Private Project

Appleseed XIII: Tartaros (Movie 1)

Based n the best-selling graphic novel by Shirow Masamune (Ghost in the Shell)

Following World War V that killed half the world's population, the city-nation of Olympus stands as a beacon of hope in a world of chaos and conflict. The utopian metropolis is governed by Gaia, a vast artificial intelligence, and administered by genetically engineered humanoids known as Bioroids.
Although Olympus seems like a peaceful city on the surface, racial (human vs. bioroids vs. cyborgs), religious, and political conflicts lurk underneath -threatening to overturn the delicately balanced "peace." Security threats such as terrorists and anti-government criminals abound, so the use of force becomes a necessary evil even in this so-called "utopia."
Deunan, a young female warrior, and Briareos, a veteran cyborg-soldier, are both partners and lovers, as well as members of ES.W.A.T., the elite special forces serving Olympus. They are deployed wherever trouble strikes.
Conspiracy, terrorism, deadly military weapons technology, greedy corporations, and power-hungry politicians -these are just some of the threats that Deunan and Briareos must contend with as they fight to protect Olympus and save mankind from plunging into another war.

  • Takayuki Hamana
    Director
    Erin the Beast Player
  • Junichi Fujisaku
    Writer
    Blood+
  • Maaya Sakamoto
    Key Cast
    "Deunan"
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Production I.G
    Country: Worldwide
Director - Takayuki Hamana