“Gorgeous art design, zippy, entertaining plot” – Anime News Network
“Pumped to the max visually” – Variety

Visionary Japanese director Shinji Aramaki and internationally acclaimed producer John Woo (Face/Off) bring you the outstanding animated epic APPLESEED: EX MACHINA, released on 2 June from Warner Home Video as a two-disc collector’s DVD and Blu-ray set. 

This action-packed feature-length Japanese animation is based on the popular all action sci-fi manga by Shirow Masamune (Ghost in the Shell). Ex Machina is an evolution of the original Appleseed anime released in 2004 featuring next generation technology, and is more sophisticated and even more explosive than its predecessor.

Although a work of science-fiction, this thrilling spectacle of an adventure has all the trademarks of a John Woo film – stylish slow-motion gun play, all-action set pieces, deep romance and of course, Woo’s trademark white doves!

The real showcasing element of Appleseed: Ex Machina is the outstanding film design and visual style. A combination of meticulous motion capture and superb cell-shading CGI animation really make Appleseed: Ex Machina a stand out title for DVD collectors.

The year is 2135.  After a non-nuclear war has wiped out half of earth’s population, one bastion of hope survives; the utopian city of Olympus. In this high-tech wonderland the leaders of the world have congregated at a summit to discuss the production of Bioroids; genetically cloned humans who are manufactured with dulled emotions in an effort to avoid further global conflicts.

ESWAT, an elite police strike-force who utilise huge combat robots called ‘Landmates’ to carry out their peacekeeping work, are charged with the
responsibility of monitoring the summit. Our born-for-action sexy heroine, Deunan works for ESWAT along side her part-cyborg boyfriend Briareos. Their partnership is tested when a new member is introduced to the team; Tereus, a genetically engineered soldier, grown from Briareos’s DNA. As well as looking just like pre-cyberised Briareos, Tereus has strong feelings for Deunan and is willing to fight Briareos for her affection.

When the summit comes under attack from an unknown terrorist threat the trio are forced to swallow their emotions and work together to defend the future of humankind.

Gear up and drop in with the ESWAT team in this second instalment of a widely acclaimed Japaniamtion.

DVD & Bluray Specifics:
Release date:           2 June 2008
Running time:          100mins (+ extensive EC)
Certificate:                12 UK / 15 IRE
Released by:            Warner Home Video
Genre:                       CGI Anime Sci-fi
Special Features:   Team Up – John Woo & Shinji Aramaki;  Revolution – Animating Ex Machina; Commentary

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