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Metropolis

Synopsis: A sinopse do anime "Metropolis" é a seguinte: Situado em uma cidade futurista onde humanos e robôs coexistem, "Metropolis" acompanha a história do detetive Shunsaku Ban e seu sobrinho Kenichi, que se envolvem em uma intrincada trama de conspirações e lutas pelo poder. Enquanto tentam desvendar mistérios por trás de uma misteriosa cientista e de um revolucionário robô, os personagens enfrentam dilemas morais e buscam compreender o verdadeiro significado da coexistência pacífica entre humanos e máquinas. Com um enredo complexo e visual deslumbrante, "Metropolis" promete levar os espectadores a uma jornada emocionante e filosófica sobre a essência da humanidade e a evolução da tecnologia.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Metropolis

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Metropolis
  • Anime Name in Japanese: メトロポリス
  • Anime Name in English: Metropolis
  • Other names:

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: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Detective, Shounen
  • Subjects: Fiction
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.52
  • Popularity: 1951

Video Trailer/Opening

If available, a video of the anime opening or trailer will be displayed below:

  • Name: Metropolis Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/4/75601.jpg
  • Date: 2024-04-10T10:02:47-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Metropolis": 

    • The film "Metropolis" was released in 2001 and is based on the manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka, released in 1949.
    • It was directed by Rintaro and is a mix of traditional 2D animation and CGI.
    • The film is a reinterpretation of Tezuka's original work, being a science fiction story that takes place in a futuristic city with a great divide between social classes.
    • The soundtrack was composed by Toshiyuki Honda and features classical music such as "Aria from the Suite in D Major" by Bach and "Spanish Rhapsody" by Ravel.
    • "Metropolis" received positive reviews for its animation and soundtrack, being considered a visually impressive work.
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    Manga and Products from Metropolis

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Metropolis"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Kenichi: A skilled young detective determined to solve mysteries in Metropolis.
    • Yuko: An intelligent and charismatic android created to help humans with everyday tasks.
    • Dr. Laughton: A brilliant and controversial scientist responsible for creating advanced androids.
    • Rock: A powerful and mysterious mafia leader who has vested interests in Metropolis.
    • Tima: An android with unusual emotional capabilities, who finds herself involved in a dispute between humans and androids in the city.

    Summary and events

    • Metropolis is a science fiction animated film directed by Rintaro and written by Katsuhiro Otomo, released in 2001.
    • The story takes place in a futuristic city, where humans live alongside robots, with a clear division between social classes.
    • A scientist created an android to replace the ruler's daughter, but the android ends up getting involved in a plot to revolutionize society.
    • The movie addresses themes such as social inequality, power, revolution, and the relationship between humans and machines.
    • Metropolis is an adaptation of the manga of the same name and is known for its visually stunning animation and its stylistic influence from previous works, such as Fritz Lang's silent film Metropolis.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime MetropolisWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    "Metropolis" is a sci-fi animated film from 2001 directed by Rintaro and based on Osamu Tezuka's manga. In the final moments of the film, the robot Tima, created to govern the city of Metropolis, discovers the truth about her origin and her destructive capabilities. She decides to sacrifice herself to save the city and its inhabitants, choosing to throw herself into the city's energy core, causing its destruction. Meanwhile, the protagonist Kenichi, who had fallen in love with Tima, witnesses her sacrifice amidst the chaos and destruction of the city. The movie ends with Kenichi and his friends escaping the city's ruins, reflecting on what happened and on the relationship between humans and robots. It is an emotional and reflective ending on themes such as power, sacrifice, and empathy.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Metropolis

    • Metropolis: Lux Obscura - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Metropolis

    • Metropolis (2001)
    • Metropolis: Os Filhos da Escuridão (2003)

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Metropolis

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    メトロポリス
    • メトロ (metoro) - Metro, metrópole
    • ポリス (porisu) - Polis, cidade
    The name "Metropolis" is a combination of the words "metro" and "polis", which together mean something like "metropolis" or "big city". The anime "Metropolis" is set in a futuristic city called Metropolis, which is a center of advanced technology and social contrasts, showing the interaction between humans and robots, and exploring themes such as inequality, power, and humanity.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Metropolis has a total of 1 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Metropolis on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Metropolis usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 1951