Ran Mitsuo: Niku shiiku

In a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, a ruthless biker gang leader named Ryo is obsessed with his girlfriend, Kei. When Kei is abducted by a rival gang, Ryo embarks on a violent quest to rescue her. His pursuit leads him into a world of cybernetic enhancements, mutated beings, and a battle for survival against a technologically advanced enemy.

The film was part of the "Neo Tokyo" anthology and received considerable attention for its groundbreaking animation and mature themes. While its visual style was widely praised, its violent content and complex narrative made it a polarizing but memorable entry in Japanese animation.

• Praised for its stunning and fluid animation, a hallmark of Katsuhiro Otomo's early work.

• Noted for its mature and violent themes, pushing the boundaries of animated storytelling.

• Considered a significant piece of cyberpunk anime, influencing later works in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge specifically for this segment of the anthology, but it is generally appreciated by fans of classic anime for its artistic merit and dark, gritty atmosphere.

This segment, "Running Man," is part of the anthology film 'Neo Tokyo' (1987), which also features segments directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Rintaro. Katsuhiro Otomo would later achieve international fame with "Akira" (1988).