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 Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:58 pm
Appleseed (アップルシ－ド, Appurushīdo?) is a science fiction manga authored by Masamune Shirow. The series follows the adventures of ESWAT members Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires in Olympus.
Like much of Masamune's work, Appleseed merges elements of the cyberpunk and mecha genres with a heavy dosage of politics, philosophy, and sociology.
The series spans four volumes, released between 1985 and 1989. It has been adapted to direct-to-video movie, a feature film, and a series of video games.
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:01 pm
Plot
Appleseed takes place in the 22nd Century, after the non-nuclear Third World War decimates the Earth. While states like Great Britain, France and China have difficulty maintaining order and power, international organizations like the "Sacred Republique of Mumna" and "Poseidon" have been established in the aftermath.
The main characters are Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires, former SWAT members of the LAPD. They are found in the desolated city and invited join the prestigious ESWAT (Extra Special Weapons And Tactics) organization in the utopian city of Olympus, the new world's most powerful state.
The series follows Deunan and Briareos as they protect their new home from enemies, both foreign and domestic.
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:04 pm
Publication
Originally published in Japan in 1985, Book One Appleseed: The Promethean Challenge was published directly to paperback instead of being serialized, a rarity in the Japanese manga market. This was soon followed by the publication of Book Two, Appleseed: Prometheus Unbound, Book Three Appleseed: The Scales of Prometheus in 1987, and Book Four Appleseed: The Promethean Balance in 1989.
In 1990, Shirow produced the Appleseed Databook, a detailed look into the history, the people, and the technology found in the world of Appleseed. The book includes the short story, "Called Game."
Appleseed Hypernotes was serialized in Comic Gaia, followed by a collected volume in 1996. The Hypernotes consist of a four chapter story followed by technical information about the world, mechs, and equipment much like Appleseed Databook.
English language releases
From 1988 to 1992, Appleseed was published in English by Eclipse Comics, packaged by Studio Proteus. The manga is currently published by Dark Horse Comics.
An English language version of Appleseed Hypernotes was serialized in Dark Horse Comics' Super Manga Blast (issues 25–36). One of the terms for Hypernotes publication stated that Appleseed Hypernotes could not be released in English in collected format. The reason for this is because Shirow was unsatisfied with the work and wanted to fix it before releasing it as a complete book for English readers.
Appleseed ID (short for "Illustration & Data") was released July 11, 2007 by Dark Horse Comics. As a replacement for the discontinued Appleseed Databook, the book includes the short story "Called Game."
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:05 pm
Adaptations
Masamune Shirow's manga is the inspiration for the 1988 Appleseed (OVA), directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama, and the 2004 CGI feature film Appleseed, directed by Shinji Aramaki.
Aramaki will direct the John Woo-produced Appleseed EX Machina, a sequel to the 2004 film set to release on October 20, 2007 in Japan. A videogame tie-in, Appleseed EX, was released for PlayStation 2 on February 15, 2007 by Sega.
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:06 pm
Awards
Appleseed won the 1986 Seiun Award for Best Manga.
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:57 pm
i think i've seen this in stores but i've never watched it, it's a little older right?
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