Altered Carbon: Resleeved

In the Undercity of a distant planet, Takeshi Kovacs, a former elite soldier, protects a tattoo artist and her brother from a yakuza boss and his cybernetic assassins. To do so, he must confront his own past and the complex loyalties that bind him. The story unfolds as Kovacs navigates a world of advanced technology, corporate greed, and personal vendettas, ultimately seeking redemption and survival.

Altered Carbon: Resleeved received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its stylish animation and action sequences, many felt it lacked the depth and complexity of the original live-action series, with a plot considered by some to be derivative and rushed. The characterization was also a point of contention, with some finding it underdeveloped.

• Praised for its visually striking cyberpunk aesthetic and dynamic fight choreography.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot that fails to live up to the source material's complexity.

• Character development is often sacrificed for fast-paced action, leaving motivations unclear.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge the film's visual appeal and action, but many express disappointment with the story's lack of depth and its perceived deviation from the established 'Altered Carbon' universe. Some viewers found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped, while a smaller group appreciated the standalone anime format.

The film is set between the events of the first and second seasons of the live-action 'Altered Carbon' series, exploring a different corner of its universe.