Appleseed (Movie)

Synopsis

In a world devastated by endless conflict, the city of Olympus stands as an unlikely symbol of peace and order. This tranquility is largely upheld by the Bioroids, genetically engineered beings who lack natural reproduction and strong emotions. Deunan Knute, a seasoned warrior with extensive combat experience in the wastelands beyond Olympus, is contacted by Hitomi, an Olympus official, and recruited to join the city's security forces. Despite her initial doubts about such a peaceful place, Deunan's suspicions are validated when she uncovers a dangerous scheme aimed at destabilizing Olympus and threatening the Bioroids' survival.

Background

Appleseed was released on DVD in North America by Geneon Entertainment on May 10, 2005. Sentai Filmworks republished the movie on Blu-ray on May 18, 2010; a Blu-ray/DVD bundle on September 8, 2015; and a remastered Blu-ray version on October 21, 2025.