This is a depiction of a vast future, crushed beneath massive gears and neon lights. Directed by Rintaro, this adult-oriented animated film plunges the viewer right into the heart of towering skyscrapers and a cybernetic conspiracy. Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban are on the trail of Tima, a synthetic humanoid who pushes the boundaries of the human race. As a wave of rebellion sweeps through the city’s streets, this steampunk dream reaching toward the sky slowly turns into a nightmare.

1 win & 4 nominations total