Roots Search

About Roots Search

Here is what Roots Search (ルーツ・サーチ 食心物体Ｘ) is about, retold in plain terms: a horror and sci-fi anime (1986). What the story covers: When a research crew in deep space discovers the desolate ship "Green Planet" that warps into their area, they encounter Buzz, the commander and sole surivor of the ship. Being too incapacitated to make them aware of the situation of his ship, the research team will soon discover that they have found something far, far worse...

As a horror title, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Voice work is led by Keiko Han as Moira and Kenyuu Horiuchi as Buzz.

Think of it as a pick for viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Because it leans on horror, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Its 3.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Keiko Han as Moira, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.