Production I.G released a new trailer for Kenji Kamiyama’s (GitS: Stand Alone Complex, Eden of the East) CG Anime 009: Re-Cyborg about three weeks before the theatrical opening in Japan.

Synopsis:

The story begins in 2013 when skycrapers in London, Moscow, Berlin, and New York are destroyed by simultaneous bombings. The indiscriminate terrorism by an unknown group with unknown motives sets off widespread panic throughout the world.

There was once a group of nine cyborg fighters who rescued humanity from threats, but they had disbanded to their home countries. Now the man who created them, Dr. Gilmore, has summoned and assembled them back together again. However, the 00 Number Cyborgs’ former leader, a Japanese man named Joe Shimamura, is now living alone in Tokyo’s Roppongi with his past memories erased.

[via ANN]

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Production I.G released a new 30-second spot for 009: Re-Cyborg, the Kenji Kamiyama (Eden of the East, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) directed CG adaptation of Shotaro Ishinomoris’ 009: Cyborg manga.

Synopsis (009: Cyborg)

During the tensions of the Cold War, a global organization led by Black Ghost wishes to lock the world in eternal warfare for profit. But in order to avoid destroying the world through nuclear warfare, Black Ghost has captured nine men and women. By turning them into cyborg soldiers, he aims to bring the war into the stars. However, Black Ghost did not count on his cyborg soldiers rebelling against his evil cause.

[via ANN & Twitch]

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New trailer for Production I.G and Kenji Kamiyama’s (GitS: Stand Alone Complex, Eden of the East) 009: Re-Cyborg, the CG rebirth of Shotaro Ishinomori’s classic 009: Cyborg.
It’s not quite as impressive as the four minute trailer that got released last October, but still promising. The film will open this Fall in Japan, just in time with Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo.

Synopsis (009: Cyborg)

During the tensions of the Cold War, a global organization led by Black Ghost wishes to lock the world in eternal warfare for profit. But in order to avoid destroying the world through nuclear warfare, Black Ghost has captured nine men and women. By turning them into cyborg soldiers, he aims to bring the war into the stars. However, Black Ghost did not count on his cyborg soldiers rebelling against his evil cause.

[via Wildgrounds]

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Eight months after the very first teaser trailer and several festival screenings, Spanish director and creator Jesus Orellana finally released his CG short ROSA into the web. All 9:50 minutes of it, in high definition and for free on Vimeo.

And boy was this worth the wait! Despite the short running time (well, it’s a short film after all) and several clear references to Ghost in the Shell and Casshern, Orellana manages to create his own post-apocalyptic world with characters who don’t need dialogue or introductions.
I can’t wait to see the aftermath of his announcement about a live-action full-lenght feature.
Synopsis:

In the near future, humanity has disappeared leaving behind a large megalopolis devoid of natural life. From the destruction awakes ROSA, a robot part of the KERNEL project, mankind’s latest attempt on restoring earth’s ecosystem with the recovery of long-extinct plant species.
Wandering among the ruins of the lifeless city, Rosa will soon discover that she is not the only part of Kernel that has awaken.

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Now that’s what I call service! After the comment about the lack of recently released video footage in yesterday’s article about the CG short ROSA, director Jesus Orellana (who kindly said thanks on twitter) posted a new exclusive clip on the films Facebook page.

[via Rosa @ Facebook]

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A week before the free online premiere of his cyberpunk CG short ROSA Spanish director Jesus Orellana released a new poster artwork. I’d have prefered some new clips, but I guess they just want to tease us some more before November 11th.

Synopsis:

In the near future, humanity has disappeared leaving behind a large megalopolis devoid of natural life. From the destruction awakes ROSA, a robot part of the KERNEL project, mankind’s latest attempt on restoring earth’s ecosystem with the recovery of long-extinct plant species.
Wandering among the ruins of the lifeless city, Rosa will soon discover that she is not the only part of Kernel that has awaken.

[via Official Website]

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Kenji Kamiyama, the man who re-invented the Ghost in the Shell franchise with his Stand Alone Complex series is taking another dive into the cyborg genre. After the amazing Eden of the East anime series and two following theatrical features, he’s now taking on Shotaro Ishinomori’s classic manga 009: Cyborg for his upcoming movie 009: Re-Cyborg.
The 3D CG anime from Production I.G will open in theaters across Japan next fall.

Gotta love the Motoko homage @ 1:59…
Synopsis (009: Cyborg)

During the tensions of the Cold War, a global organization led by Black Ghost wishes to lock the world in eternal warfare for profit. But in order to avoid destroying the world through nuclear warfare, Black Ghost has captured nine men and women. By turning them into cyborg soldiers, he aims to bring the war into the stars. However, Black Ghost did not count on his cyborg soldiers rebelling against his evil cause.

[via ANN]

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