Appleseed Special Prologue

Appleseed Special Prologue

Appleseed Special Prologue

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Appleseed Special Prologue

1988

0h 3m

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Overview

In 1988, Bandai had the animation studio GAINAX make this live-action, roughly three-minute short promo film for the 1988 OVA based on Masamune Shirow’s breakout manga series.

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GAINAX

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2 members

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Katrina Casey

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Takahiro Sano

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