Detonator Orgun
Detonator Orgun

Detonator Orgun

1991Movie160 minJapanese

Fleeing from his own race, Orgun—an alien being with superhuman abilities and unearthly weapons—travels to Earth to find an answer to his origin. There, he bonds with a young man named Tomoru to defend Earth against the Evoluders, who seek nothing but destruction of other civilizations.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Katsuhiro OtomoGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the year 2047, a powerful energy crisis has gripped the Earth, leading to widespread conflict. A young man named Tomoru is discovered to have a unique connection to Orgun, a mysterious alien entity possessing immense destructive power. Tomoru must learn to control Orgun's abilities to prevent a catastrophic war and save humanity from self-destruction.

Critical Reception

Detonator Orgun was met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious animation and complex narrative, though some found its pacing and convoluted plot to be minor drawbacks. It is generally considered a significant, albeit somewhat niche, entry in the mecha anime genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking animation and intricate mecha designs.
  • Acknowledged for its mature and complex science fiction storyline.
  • Some found the plot difficult to follow at times.

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Fun Fact

The design of the Orgun mecha was heavily influenced by early 1980s toy robot designs, aiming for a more 'mechanical' and less 'organic' feel than many contemporary mecha.

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