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Across the boundless expanse of space, an incomprehensible cosmic entity named Genma ravages galaxies, obliterating entire planetary civilizations. Knowing Earth is Genma ultimate apocalyptic destination, Princess Luna of Transylvania and cybernetic warrior Vega from a destroyed world unite to assemble humanity most gifted psychics. In Tokyo, troubled adolescent high schooler Joe Higashi awakens terrifying telekinetic potential. Reluctantly accepting his cosmic burden, Joe rallies diverse psychic prodigies across the globe. Together, the fledgling warriors confront Genma monstrous earthly advance scouts in an explosive, supernatural battle for terrestrial survival.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Directed by legendary anime master Rintaro and animated by Madhouse, this 1983 cinematic sci-fi blockbuster adapts the visionary manga by Kazumasa Hirai and Shotaro Ishinomori. The film is historically notable for featuring character designs by legendary manga pioneer Katsuhiro Otomo, marking his initial major involvement in animated filmmaking five years before *Akira*. A colossal box-office success in Japan grossing over one billion yen, the film is celebrated for its fluid, psychedelic psychic destruction sequences and sweeping apocalyptic scale.
