Already adapted as a two-part feature film, the acclaimed manga “Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction” is to be made available worldwide as an animated TV series on Crunchyroll later this week.
The two-part feature film, distributed by Gaga Corp., has only been released in Japan – part one debuted in Japan in March, while part two will open on May 24.
The film content, complemented by new footage not seen in the theatrical features, will be screened as an 18-part TV series. Starting from May 23, episodes will upload every Thursday evening Los Angeles time.
The underlying manga is based on a graphic novel by Asano Inio (“Goodnight Punpun”) and was published by Shogakukan between 2014 and 2022, with over three million copies in circulation. It was recognized as one of the year’s best new manga at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con and was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019.
The tale is a dystopian...
The two-part feature film, distributed by Gaga Corp., has only been released in Japan – part one debuted in Japan in March, while part two will open on May 24.
The film content, complemented by new footage not seen in the theatrical features, will be screened as an 18-part TV series. Starting from May 23, episodes will upload every Thursday evening Los Angeles time.
The underlying manga is based on a graphic novel by Asano Inio (“Goodnight Punpun”) and was published by Shogakukan between 2014 and 2022, with over three million copies in circulation. It was recognized as one of the year’s best new manga at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con and was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019.
The tale is a dystopian...
- 5/20/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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You may not know the name Mitsuo Iso, but he has long been involved with some of the best works of anime, animating some of the best fight scenes in everything from "Mobile Suit Gundam," "Ghost in the Shell," and the stunning Asuka battle in "The End of Evangelion." After a long 15-year-wait, Iso is back to direct a new original anime series, and it may be one of the best shows of the year so far.
"The Orbital Children" takes place...
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You may not know the name Mitsuo Iso, but he has long been involved with some of the best works of anime, animating some of the best fight scenes in everything from "Mobile Suit Gundam," "Ghost in the Shell," and the stunning Asuka battle in "The End of Evangelion." After a long 15-year-wait, Iso is back to direct a new original anime series, and it may be one of the best shows of the year so far.
"The Orbital Children" takes place...
The post The Orbital Children Is a Complex, Thrilling Sci-Fi Adventure About Technology and Transhumanism appeared first on /Film.
- 2/28/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
"The Orbital Children" is the upcoming two-part, six-episode Japanese 'anime' science fiction film series, written and directed by Mitsuo Iso, streaming Part 1 January 28, 2022 on Netflix:
"...in the year 2045 in outer space, where 'AI', the internet and social networking sites are widespread, a massive accident occurs on a newly opened commercial space station and a group of children are left behind.
"With no hope of rescue from adults, their lifeline is a barely there narrowband, a social network, a free application of low-intelligence AI and a drone controlled by an 'Ar'-based mobile device called 'Smart'".
"Will they be able to use these tools to survive the crisis?..."
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"...in the year 2045 in outer space, where 'AI', the internet and social networking sites are widespread, a massive accident occurs on a newly opened commercial space station and a group of children are left behind.
"With no hope of rescue from adults, their lifeline is a barely there narrowband, a social network, a free application of low-intelligence AI and a drone controlled by an 'Ar'-based mobile device called 'Smart'".
"Will they be able to use these tools to survive the crisis?..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 1/21/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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