- The Making of Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis documentary (33:16)
- Filmmaker Interviews (8:03)
- Animation Comparisons
- - Comparison 1: City View (0:41)
- - Comparison 2: Wheel Room (0:55) Trailer (1:41) Promotional Trailer (2:17)
Description
Brace yourself for a totally new experience in cutting-edge animation. Based on the classic comic created by Osamu Tezuka (Astro-Boy), written by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999), Metropolis is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters.
In the industrial, tri-level world of Metropolis, Duke Red is a powerful leader with plans to unveil a highly advanced robot named Tima. But Duke Red's violent son, Rock, distrusts robots and intends to find and destroy Tima.
Lost in the confusing labyrinth beneath Metropolis Tima is beginning a sweet friendship with the young nephew of a Japanese detective. But when Duke Red separates the two innocents, Tima's life - and the fate of the universe - is dangerously at stake.
Directors: Rintaro
Cast: Kei Kobayashi, Taro Ishida, Yuka Imoto
