Appleseed Alpha

Appleseed Alpha

To find Olympus, they must fight to survive.

R 2014 · 93 min · ★ 6.8 · Animation, Science Fiction, Action

The Third World War (2099–2126) devastated part of the Earth. Former nations are reforming while new powers emerge, and groups of humans struggle to survive in ruined cities. The story follows Deunan Knute and her partner Briareos as they search for the legendary city of Olympus.

Directed by Shinji Aramaki · Written by Marianne Krawczyk

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