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Metropolis
Synopsis: In Metropolis, a futuristic city marked by deep inequalities between humans and robots, investigator Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi embark on a dangerous journey to locate scientist Dr. Laughton, accused of human rights violations. During the search, Kenichi encounters a young girl with no memory, who becomes the target of sinister forces linked to the city's hidden ruler, Duke Red. As the tension between social factions grows and violence intensifies, Kenichi finds himself in a moral dilemma, struggling to protect the enigmatic girl from her pursuers while uncovering incomprehensible truths about her identity and the future of Metropolis.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Metropolis
- Anime Name in Japanese: メトロポリス
- Anime Name in English: Indisponível
- Other names: Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis, Robotic Angel
Production information
- Producers: Bandai Visual, Dentsu, Kadokawa Shoten, Imagica, Tezuka Productions, TOHO, King Records
- Licensors:
- Studios: Madhouse
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 26-May-01
- Genres: Aventura, Drama, Romance, Ficção Científica, Detetive, Shounen
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.52
- Popularity: 1951
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Metropolis" is an animated film directed by Rintaro and based on the work of the legendary mangaka Osamu Tezuka, inspired by Fritz Lang's 1927 film.
- The script of the movie was written by Katsuhiro Otomo, famous for his work on "Akira".
- The film addresses themes such as discrimination, social inequality, and the impact of technology on humanity.
- The movie's soundtrack combines elements of jazz and blues, bringing a unique feeling to its futuristic atmosphere.
- The design of the characters and the environment in the film is known for its richness of detail and similarities to the art déco aesthetic.
- Although inspired by the 1927 film, Rintaro's "Metropolis" and Tezuka's manga follow different stories, focusing more on the interaction between humans and robots.
Main Characters
- Holmes Rock
- Tima
- Hige Oyaji
- Shikishima Kenichi
- Fifi
- Ham Egg
- Acetileno Lamp
- Red Duke
- But
- Foodstand Vendor
Summary and events
- In the great city of Metropolis, humans and robots coexist amidst severe social structures and prejudices.
- An increase in agitation and violence occurs daily.
- The Japanese detective Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi arrive in the city in search of Dr. Laughton, accused of organ trafficking.
- Kenichi finds a girl with no memory in the scientist's laboratory and decides to help her escape.
- As they flee, Shunsaku Ban follows his nephew, trying to uncover the city's dark secrets.
- Duke Red, a powerful man who rules from the shadows, is the real target of the investigation.
- Kenichi strives to protect the mysterious girl from the people chasing her.
- Duke Red and his adopted son have deep and personal reasons for wanting the girl captured.
- The search for the girl is linked to her true identity and the struggle for control of Metropolis.
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Meaning of Metropolis
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メトロポリス
- メトロポリス - Metropolis
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