Anime Detail

This is a database of older and less well known anime and manga \| Menu \|
		Anime Detail -Help-

Back | Anime titles | anime in romaji order | Shoujo | W.M.T | Old Anime | Manga titles | Blog Home

Information

Title (English) Metropolis

Title (Japanese) Metropolis

Advertising
Fantasy Novel

Notes New movie, 2001, 90 mins.
Based on a manga by Tezuka Osamu. Inspired originally by Fritz Lang's Metropolis

Classification -

Synopsis The story begins when a hero Ken'ichi and his uncle Ban Shunsaku, a detective visited the town to ask for help with the investigation of a criminal who committed illegal organ trade. As they started investigation, they gradually found out that the dictator in Metropolis, Lord Red, ordered a mad scientist to manufacture a complete humanoid. Before they find out him, he was killed by someone. He was Rock, one of the leaders of private military team working for Lord Red. The story gradually become clear...

Review METROPOLIS was based on the late Tezuka Osamu's early SF comic of the 50's. It was a basis for his later Tetsuwan Atom (aka Astro Boy in the US), and also became the basis for ALL the Japanese SF comics as well as being a BIG influence for the Japanese SF novel. This comic didn't become an anime while Tezuka was living. METROPOLIS was heavily influenced by the same title live action silent movie, made by Fritz Lang in the 20's and the visual image was quite close to it. Despite some story weakness, it still is worth looking at because most of Tezuka Osamu's essence was presented in this comic.
The animated version became a big topic because animation masters, Tin Tarou and Otomo Kazuhiro contributed to this big scale movie.
The story begins at a huge futuristic city called 'METROPOLIS'. A huge tall building was to be completed and there was a big celebration ceremony there. Fireworks flash around the town and a huge airship is floating over the town. This first scene was impressive with spectacular CG animation. I have never seen such a dense quality mob scene in the past Japanese anime scene. Honda Toshiaki's traditional jazz tune gave the overall impression of Manhattan in the 20's.
My first impression was, 'Artwork was almost perfect, but some flaws in the story development'. But many of the flaws came from the original comic, and the director seems to be faithful to the original. Actually, the visual image of this movie quite close to the original imagination.
Despite some story flatness and story weakness, this was a great film. For persons who are not only interested in the roots of Japanese SF anime/comics, but are interested in the latest progress of Japanese anime CG graphics, this movie was a 'must-see' film.
(CALCI)

Credits Dir: Rintaro

Episodes

Release

TV Showing See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here.

Date 2001

Production Madhouse, Tezuka Pro

Broadcaster

Animation

References & Help Look up the latest data on this title at:
Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or
Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) ,
or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001).
Help & further information.

Back

Skin design by DivxDB

Information
Title (English)	Metropolis
Title (Japanese)	Metropolis
Advertising Fantasy Novel
Notes	New movie, 2001, 90 mins. Based on a manga by Tezuka Osamu. Inspired originally by Fritz Lang's Metropolis
Classification	-
Synopsis	The story begins when a hero Ken'ichi and his uncle Ban Shunsaku, a detective visited the town to ask for help with the investigation of a criminal who committed illegal organ trade. As they started investigation, they gradually found out that the dictator in Metropolis, Lord Red, ordered a mad scientist to manufacture a complete humanoid. Before they find out him, he was killed by someone. He was Rock, one of the leaders of private military team working for Lord Red. The story gradually become clear...
Review	METROPOLIS was based on the late Tezuka Osamu's early SF comic of the 50's. It was a basis for his later Tetsuwan Atom (aka Astro Boy in the US), and also became the basis for ALL the Japanese SF comics as well as being a BIG influence for the Japanese SF novel. This comic didn't become an anime while Tezuka was living. METROPOLIS was heavily influenced by the same title live action silent movie, made by Fritz Lang in the 20's and the visual image was quite close to it. Despite some story weakness, it still is worth looking at because most of Tezuka Osamu's essence was presented in this comic. The animated version became a big topic because animation masters, Tin Tarou and Otomo Kazuhiro contributed to this big scale movie. The story begins at a huge futuristic city called 'METROPOLIS'. A huge tall building was to be completed and there was a big celebration ceremony there. Fireworks flash around the town and a huge airship is floating over the town. This first scene was impressive with spectacular CG animation. I have never seen such a dense quality mob scene in the past Japanese anime scene. Honda Toshiaki's traditional jazz tune gave the overall impression of Manhattan in the 20's. My first impression was, 'Artwork was almost perfect, but some flaws in the story development'. But many of the flaws came from the original comic, and the director seems to be faithful to the original. Actually, the visual image of this movie quite close to the original imagination. Despite some story flatness and story weakness, this was a great film. For persons who are not only interested in the roots of Japanese SF anime/comics, but are interested in the latest progress of Japanese anime CG graphics, this movie was a 'must-see' film. (CALCI)
Credits	Dir: Rintaro
Episodes
Release
TV Showing	See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here.
Date	2001
Production	Madhouse, Tezuka Pro
Broadcaster
Animation
References & Help	Look up the latest data on this title at: Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) , or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001). Help & further information.