Cyborg 009: The Reopening
サイボーグ009 The Reopening
| Genres: Action, Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen | |
| Themes: Mecha | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Production I.G | |
| Rating: 5.5 / 10 | |
| Rank: #12419 | |
| Popularity: #11753 | |
| Users Listed: 2,286 | |
| Users Scored: 751 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2017 | |
| Aired: October 5, 2010 (Fall) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
This 3D CGI adaptation reimagines the classic Cyborg 009 narrative with a distinctive visual approach from director Mamoru Oshii. Set in a near-future world grappling with advanced technology and shadowy organizations, the series follows a team of genetically enhanced cyborgs dedicated to combating global threats. The story emphasizes psychological tension and moral ambiguity as the cyborgs navigate missions that blur the lines between right and wrong.
The animation style lends a unique, almost unsettling atmosphere, prioritizing detail and realistic movement over stylized action sequences. While retaining the core premise of heroic intervention, the anime explores themes of identity, humanity, and the consequences of unchecked scientific progress. Expect thoughtful storytelling and intricate world-building rather than straightforward action entertainment.
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Characters:
- Arnoul, Françoise (Main)
- Link, Jet (Main)
- Shimamura, Joe (Main)
Staff:
- Ishii, Tomohiko (Producer)
- Oshii, Mamoru (Director)
- Asou, Gatou (Character Design)
- Ezura, Hisashi (Editing)
- Hayashi, Yuuichirou (Layout)
- Ishikawa, Mitsuhisa (Executive Producer)
- Ishinomori, Shoutarou (Original Creator)
- Kakizakai, Tsukasa (Background Art)
- Kamiyama, Kenji (Screenplay)
- Kawai, Kenji (Music)
- Maeda, Mahiro (Mechanical Design)
- Masuki, Takamasa (Background Art)
- Takeda, Yuusuke (Art Director)
- Takeuchi, Shiho (Layout)
- Watabe, Takashi (Layout)
News:
- Oshii Mamoru Produces 3D CGI Anime of Cyborg 009 (09/28/2010)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Cyborg 009 (TV) (anime - Other)
- 009 Re:Cyborg (anime - Other)