Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will Nam and his friends discover the secret of the sword and save their world? Or will they destroy Aqualoid in favor of a new Birth?
Score
Progressive rock soundtrack that refuses to let you breathe.
Direction
Relentless visual density — every frame is fighting for your attention.
Director
Shinya Sadamitsu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The production company Kaname was founded specifically to make this film, then immediately collapsed.
Birth is essentially a feature-length pilot for a planned TV series that never materialized, explaining its breakneck pacing and unresolved threads.
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