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Armored Trooper Votoms Returns to Japanese Theaters on November 20
Armored Trooper Votoms returns to Japanese theaters on November 20 with a new film directed by Mamoru Oshii.
The military science-fiction franchise began with a 1983 anime series and has had no new work in almost 15 years.
Oshii says he wanted to respect the original story and its fictional world, addressing concerns from fans about his approach.
The film is the first of a two-part theatrical project, and the second part does not yet have a confirmed release date.
Its story follows military officer Maki Stauffenberg and penal soldier Ash Vamps during the final stages of a war between Gilgamesh and Balarant.
Ash, known as the Witch, is the sole survivor of brutal operations, and the film centers on two female protagonists.
The project is produced by Sunrise and Production I.G and is part of Sunrise’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe is set to open in Japanese theaters on November 20.
The film is the franchise’s first new work in almost 15 years and is directed by Mamoru Oshii.
Oshii said he wanted to respect the original work and not damage its fictional universe.
The two-part theatrical project features military officer Maki Stauffenberg and penal soldier Ash Vamps.
It is produced by Sunrise and Production I.G as part of Sunrise’s 50th anniversary celebration.
- Who
- Director Mamoru Oshii is helming the film, which features Maki Stauffenberg and Ash Vamps.
- What
- Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe is returning to theaters as a two-part project.
- When
- The first part is scheduled for release on November 20; the second part’s release date has not been confirmed.
- Where
- Japanese theaters. A pre-screening was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills.
- Why
- The film is part of Sunrise’s 50th anniversary celebration. Oshii said he wanted to respect the original work.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The original 52-episode Armored Trooper Votoms anime was released.
The franchise’s previous new work was released, according to the article.
A pre-screening was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, where Oshii discussed the film.
Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters.
- Release date
- November 20
- Project format
- Two-part theatrical project
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Production companies
- Sunrise and Production I.G
- Franchise history
- Original anime had 52 episodes and was released in 1983
- Setting
- The final stages of the Hundred Years’ War between Gilgamesh and Balarant in the Astragius Galaxy
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What people are saying
I will never destroy the fictional universe.
As a fan, I wanted to make a work that respects the original, and I believe it turned out that way.
It's an important IP, so there's no way I could mess it up like that.