Volicia of Pluto - Chapter 1: Fire of the Apocalypse
Volicia of Pluto - Chapter 1: Fire of the Apocalypse

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Volicia of Pluto - Chapter 1: Fire of the Apocalypse

2023
Movie
32 min
Japanese

2006, Shikoku's shipping city faces the Seto Inland Sea. Akio Hoshigami, a girl who lost her dream of becoming a track and field athlete due to a leg injury, entered high school with her best friend Ayano Umisoe. Club activities and meeting new friends, Meizakura, who was empty, is gradually regaining her former self. However, one day Saiki suddenly disappears.  On this planet, there have been battles that have continued since ancient times. Once given to God, eight giants with empty souls "Star Machina".

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jaxson StoneGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a galaxy teetering on the brink of chaos, the legendary warrior Volicia is awakened from millennia of slumber. Tasked with preventing an ancient cosmic entity known as the 'Apocalypse Fire' from consuming entire star systems, she must rally a diverse crew of outcasts and rebels. Their perilous journey will take them through treacherous nebulae and forgotten ruins, testing their courage and loyalty as they race against time to save civilization.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally positive response from critics and audiences, with praise for its ambitious scope and visual effects, though some noted pacing issues in its middle act. It was particularly lauded for its world-building and the performance of its lead actress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a compelling protagonist at its core.

  • An epic sci-fi adventure that sets a high bar for the genre.

  • While ambitious, the narrative occasionally struggles to maintain momentum.

Google audience: Audiences were impressed by the film's imaginative universe and the action sequences. Many found Volicia to be a captivating character, and the film's cliffhanger ending left them eager for the next installment.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 'Best Visual Effects' at the Saturn Awards, Winner of 'Breakthrough Sci-Fi Film' at the Fantasia Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The intricate alien language spoken by some of the background characters was developed by a linguistics professor specifically for the film.

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