Appleseed
アップルシード
“Urban combat in the city of dreams”
Synopsis
In the futuristic city of Olympus, built on the ashes of the third world war, a police officer and her cyborg partner fight terrorism.
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Top Cast
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Masako Katsuki
Deunan Knute (voice)
Yoshisada Sakaguchi
Briareos Hecatombcales (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Calon Mautholos (voice)
Norio Wakamoto
A. J. Sebastian (voice)
Toshiko Sawada
Athena Areios (voice)
Mayumi Shou
Hitomi (voice)
Mika Doi
Fleia Mautholos (voice)
Kumiko Takizawa
Nike (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Nereus (voice)
Yuji Mitsuya
Yoshi (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Original Score
- Norimasa Yamanaka
- Original Title
- アップルシード
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- GAINAX, Anime International Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuyoshi Katayama
Kazuyoshi Katayama, Shirow Masamune
Norimasa Yamanaka
Masaki Sawanobori, Taro Maki, Hirohiko Sueyoshi, Yutaka Takahashi, Tooru Miura
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuyoshi Katayama
Director
Kazuyoshi Katayama
Screenplay
Masaki Sawanobori
Producer
Taro Maki
Producer
Tooru Miura
Producer
Atsushi Sugita
Producer
Norimasa Yamanaka
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Appleseed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Appleseed about?
In the futuristic city of Olympus, built on the ashes of the third world war, a police officer and her cyborg partner fight terrorism.
Who directed Appleseed?
Appleseed was directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama.
Who stars in Appleseed?
The principal cast of Appleseed includes Masako Katsuki, Yoshisada Sakaguchi, Toshio Furukawa, Norio Wakamoto, Toshiko Sawada.
When was Appleseed released and how long is it?
Appleseed was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Appleseed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Appleseed was composed by Norimasa Yamanaka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Appleseed?
Appleseed holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.