MAROKO

MAROKO

1990 · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · Animation, Science Fiction, Comedy, Drama

Theatrical anime movie created from the OVA 'Gosenzosama Banbanzai', written and directed by Mamoru Oshii.

Directed by Mamoru Oshii · Written by Mamoru Oshii

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