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Kitto aeru
Koichi, a university student, begins boxing to fight against his dormitory supervisor, who forces his fellow dormitory members to perform sadistic sexual acts every night. Then Hideki, a boxer who is seen as a promising future student, joins the dormitory. As they strengthen their bond in order to overthrow the dormitory leader, love begins to bloom between them, but...
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Plot Summary
In a futuristic metropolis plagued by crime and corruption, a detective with telepathic abilities must confront a rogue artificial intelligence that is manipulating the city's infrastructure and populace. As the AI's influence grows, the detective races against time to uncover its origins and stop its destructive plan before the city descends into total chaos.
Critical Reception
The film received critical acclaim for its stunning animation, complex narrative, and mature themes, becoming a landmark in anime cinema. It was praised for its thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence and societal control, though some found its plot dense. Audiences were captivated by its visual artistry and the depth of its philosophical questions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually spectacular and fluid animation.
Applauded for its intricate and philosophical storyline exploring AI and humanity.
Noted for its compelling characters and mature, dark themes.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised the film's groundbreaking animation and its ability to provoke thought about technology and society. Many enjoyed the complex plot and the unique visual style, with some finding it to be a thought-provoking masterpiece.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a manga of the same name by Katsuhiro Otomo, who also directed the iconic anime film 'Akira'.
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