

Kiss Dum: Engage Planet
Engage Planet kiss dum is a mecha anime series, directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka and Eiichi Satō, and produced by Aniplex and Satelight. It premiered in Japan from April 3, 2007 on TV Tokyo.
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Plot Summary
In a distant galaxy, a rogue operative named Alex Ryder discovers a plot to enslave a peaceful alien civilization using a powerful artifact known as the 'Engage Planet'. He must team up with a reluctant alien princess, Zara Khan, and a grizzled space marine, Jaxson Stone, to thwart the evil Commander Valerius and his forces. Their mission takes them across treacherous nebulae and forgotten star systems, testing their courage and forcing them to confront their own pasts.
Critical Reception
Kiss Dum: Engage Planet was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its ambitious visual effects and action sequences, but criticized for its sometimes convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. It found a cult following among sci-fi enthusiasts for its unique world-building.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually stunning with impressive special effects that bring the alien world to life.
- The action sequences are thrilling and well-choreographed, providing plenty of excitement.
- While the story is ambitious, it occasionally falters with pacing and character depth.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's spectacle and exciting action, though some felt the plot could have been tighter and the characters more memorable. The unique alien designs and imaginative settings were frequently highlighted as positives.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive sound design for the 'Engage Planet' artifact was created by layering recordings of whale songs and electrical storms.
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