Topic: Cyberpunk

Direction Kenji Kamiyama

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG (TV Series) (2004) unfolds in a futuristic landscape where the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds are indistinct. The narrative follows the Public Security Section 9, a specialized unit reactivated...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Harrison Ford · Rutger Hauer · Sean Young · Daryl Hannah

Synopsis Blade Runner (1982) presents a grim future where Rick Deckard, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is a former law enforcement officer residing in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles in the year 2019. The city is a chaotic blend of diverse...

Direction Lilly Wachowski · Lana Wachowski · Hermanas Wachowski

Cast Keanu Reeves · Laurence Fishburne · Carrie-Anne Moss · Joe Pantoliano

Synopsis The Matrix (1999) presents a dystopian future where a skilled computer hacker, Neo, is approached by a group of rebels who reveal that the world he knows is a sophisticated digital construct known as the Matrix. This artificial reality, engineered...

Direction Kenji Kamiyama

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (2005) is an OVA that delves into a pivotal moment in the series' timeline. Set in 2024, the narrative revolves around the infamous "Laughing Man Incident," where Ernest Serano,...

Direction Kenji Kamiyama

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (TV Series) (2002) is an animated series that spans from 2002 to 2005, consisting of 26 episodes across one season. Adapted from the manga by Masamune Shirow and helmed by director Kenji Kamiyama,...

Direction Naoyoshi Shiotani

Synopsis Psycho-Pass (TV Series) (2012) is set in a future society where the mental state and personality traits of individuals can be instantly assessed and quantified. This data is documented and analyzed, with the term "Psycho-Pass" referring to the metric used...

Direction Kenji Kamiyama

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Individual Eleven (2006) delves into the aftermath of the "A" Story from Second Gig. When a wave of terrorist assaults, orchestrated by a faction known as the Individual Eleven, is linked to...

Direction Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Synopsis Akira (1988) unfolds in a dystopian future where Neo-Tokyo, a sprawling metropolis, has emerged from the ruins of World War III, plagued by gangs and terrorists. The government, riddled with corruption, struggles to maintain order while concealing the dark secrets...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell (1995) is set in the year 2029, where society is deeply intertwined with technology and information networks. Criminal activities have evolved to exploit these networks, leading to the formation of Section 9, a specialized unit of...

Direction Rafal Jaki · Hiroyuki Imaishi

Synopsis Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (TV Series) (2022) follows the journey of a young street urchin navigating the treacherous landscape of a futuristic metropolis consumed by technological advancements and body enhancements. With his back against the wall, he opts to secure his survival...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008) is a meticulously recreated edition of the 1995 classic, launched to coincide with the release of "The Sky Crawlers" in 2008. For this updated version, the original animations were entirely redone using cutting-edge digital...

Direction Kenji Kamiyama

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society (TV) (2006) is set in A.D. 2034, two years after Motoko Kusanagi's departure from Section 9. Togusa has taken the helm of the team, which has significantly grown in size. The enlarged Section...

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Jonathan Pryce · Kim Greist · Michael Palin · Katherine Helmond

Synopsis Brazil (1985) follows the journey of Sam Lowry, a young man who is on a quest to locate a woman who frequently appears in his dreams. While navigating his mundane existence in a cramped apartment, Sam is also burdened with...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) follows Batou, a cyborg with a human brain and memories, as he navigates a world where the distinction between humans and machines is blurred. Batou's journey explores the essence of humanity in a...

Direction Shuko Murase · Tatsuya Igarashi · Hiroki Kusumoto · Akira Toba

Synopsis Ergo Proxy (TV Series) (2006) unfolds in a futuristic society where humans and androids coexist within the confines of a domed metropolis called "Romdeau." Governed by a strict management system, this city is designed to be a perfect utopia devoid...

Direction Ryutaro Nakamura

Synopsis Serial Experiments: Lain (TV Series) (1998) is a 13-episode anime series that delves into the mysterious and surreal. Following the suicide of Chisa, her peers start receiving peculiar emails from her. At school, whispers and rumors circulate, prompting a reserved...

Direction Adi Shankar · Mehdi Leffad

Cast Nathaniel Curtis · Caroline Ford · Yves Bigerel · Boris Hiestand

Synopsis Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (2023) follows the thrilling journey of Dolph Laserhawk, a hero who embarks on a mission to liberate the inhabitants of Eden. The story unfolds through a VHS tape filled with high-energy laser battles, nostalgic...

Direction Andrew R. Jones · Shin'ichirō Watanabe · Mahiro Maeda · Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Synopsis The Animatrix (2003) is an anthology of animated vignettes that delve into the rich history and lore of the "Matrix" universe. These short films explore the origins of the conflict between humanity and sentient machines, providing a deeper understanding of...

Direction Hiroshi Hamazaki

Synopsis Texhnolyze (TV Series) (2003) unfolds in the depths of the subterranean metropolis of Lux, a city that its inhabitants perceive as a living entity. Three dominant factions vie for dominance: the Organo, a powerful corporation deeply involved in the illicit...

Direction Denis Villeneuve

Cast Ryan Gosling · Harrison Ford · Ana de Armas · Jared Leto

Synopsis Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is set three decades after the original film's events, focusing on LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner who stumbles upon a hidden truth that could destabilize the remnants of society. This revelation propels...