Birth
バース
Synopsis
Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will Nam and his friends discover the secret of the sword and save their world? Or will they destroy Aqualoid in favor of a new Birth?
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Birth {Planet Busters} (OAV) [1984]
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-03-14
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Ichiro Nagai
Bao Luzen
Kaneto Shiozawa
Junobel Kim
Kazuki Yao
Nam Shurugi
Mina Tominaga
Rasa Yupiter
Fuyumi Shiraishi
Mongaa
Joji Yanami
Grandpa/Jii
Noriko Tsukase
Baby
Reiko Suzuki
Grandma/Baa
Chika Sakamoto
Munyo
Keiko Toda
Arlia
Kozo Shioya
Soldier C
Masahiro Anzai
Ko-oni
Miki Takahashi
Orissa/Shamna Olissa
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Soldier A
Akari Hibino
Mogo
Yusaku Yara
Soldier B
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinya Sadamitsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Junki Takegami
- Original Score
- Joe Hisaishi
- Original Title
- バース
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Kaname Productions, Idol
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinya Sadamitsu
Junki Takegami, Yoshinori Kanada
Joe Hisaishi
Sadafumi Sano
Masahiro Matsumura, Shuichi Kakesu
Yoshiaki Aihara, Shuuichi Onodera, Akihiro Nagao
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Matsumura
Editor
Shuichi Kakesu
Editor
Sadafumi Sano
Director of Photography
Akihiro Nagao
Producer
Junki Takegami
Screenplay
Shinya Sadamitsu
Director
Joe Hisaishi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth
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What is Birth about?
Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will Nam and his friends discover the secret of the sword and save their world? Or will they destroy Aqualoid in favor of a new Birth?
Who directed Birth?
Birth was directed by Shinya Sadamitsu.
Who stars in Birth?
The principal cast of Birth includes Ichiro Nagai, Kaneto Shiozawa, Kazuki Yao, Mina Tominaga, Fuyumi Shiraishi.
When was Birth released and how long is it?
Birth was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Birth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birth was composed by Joe Hisaishi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birth?
Birth holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).