Appleseed English Sub & Dub

About Appleseed

Here is what Appleseed (アップルシード) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and mecha anime by GAINAX (1988). The setup: Earth's last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city's population. Under the guidance of a supercomputer, humanity's last survivors enjoy peace, but only on the surface.

Beyond that: Human terrorists within the military seek a return to strength and clash with the government's forces led by the legendary soldier, Deunan Knute, and her boyfriend who is 75% machine.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Deunan Knute (Masako Katsuki) and Briareos Hecatonchires (Yoshisada Sakaguchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GAINAX, which means the visual identity of Appleseed follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Masako Katsuki as Deunan Knute, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1988, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.