Private Project

The Sky Crawlers

Somewhere in a dystopian alternate “now” – a world that has finally eradicated war among nations, and where private contractors enlist fighter pilots known as Kildren to perform in an endless war that people can watch on screen. Kildren don’t age, and live in a state of eternal adolescence until they die in action.

When pilot Yuichi Kannami arrives to his new airbase, the only things he recalls are that he’s a Kildren and how to operate a fighter plane. Base commander Suito Kusanagi behaves as if she’s been impatiently waiting for him. What does Suito know about Yuichi’s past?

  • Mamoru Oshii
    Director
    Ghost in the Shell
  • Chihiro Ito
    Writer
  • Rinko Kikuchi
    Key Cast
    "Suito Kusanagi"
  • Ryo Kase
    Key Cast
    "Yuichi Kannami"
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 2 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Mamoru Oshii