Fukigen na Gene
Yoshiko Aoi is a budding researcher in ethology, the study of animal behavior. "Men=male" are born unfaithful. But through her studies, Yoshiko learns it's not the males' fault. Rather, it's the fault of their genes, who work to replicate themselves by controlling the males' body. This is the sad, but commonly accepted theory of biology. What's even sadder is that Yoshiko's nickname is "Gene," because her name written in Chinese characters can also be read as "Jinko/Geneko." The love story follows Yoshiko's struggles with research and romance. -- Fuji TV
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Plot Summary
In 2015, a Japanese military operation involving a mysterious artifact accidentally opens a portal to the Cretaceous period. A lone SDF pilot finds himself transported back in time, encountering dinosaurs and facing a desperate fight for survival. He must find a way to return to his own time while grappling with the profound implications of his journey.
Critical Reception
Fukigen na Gene (Sympathy for the Devil) was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its ambitious concept and visual effects, though some critics found its narrative pacing and tonal shifts uneven. Audiences were generally intrigued by its unique blend of science fiction and existential themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visually striking depiction of time travel and dinosaurs.
- Acknowledged for its thoughtful exploration of humanity's place in time and nature.
- Criticized by some for a meandering plot and occasional tonal inconsistencies.
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Fun Fact
Director Hideaki Anno, known for 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', intended for the film to be a commentary on the changing times and the anxieties of the early 21st century, drawing parallels between the past and the potential future.
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