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53v3nfrn5 · 6 months

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妖獣都市 (1987) dir. Yoshiaki Kawajiri

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scipunk · 21 days

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Blame! (2017)

#blame!#cyberpunk aesthetic #scifi anime #user interface #anime #user interaction #gifs #graphic design #user experience #aesthetic #gifset #sci fi anime #10s #japanese animation

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shimutsuki · 5 months

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#ghost in the shell #motoko kusanagi #major motoko kusanagi #anime #90s aesthetic #90s #anime 90s #ghost in the shell motoko #scifi #sci fi anime #science fiction #futuristic anime #retro aesthetic #retro anime #girl anime #Phone wallpaper #homescreen #best girl

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synthwavepoem · 25 days

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#80s aesthetic #80s #retro futurism #synthwave #synthwave gif #80s anime #anime gif #sci fi anime #epilepsy alert

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thedepartmentofdiscoveries · 2 months

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#cowboy bebop #spike spiegel #edward wong hau pepelu tivrusky iv #faye valentine #jet black #ein the dog #late 90s #sci fi anime #cyberpunk anime #90s anime #shinichiro watanabe #keiko nobumoto #1998-1999 #neo noir #space western

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hotwaterandmilk · 1 year

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h0llymoon · 2 years

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Serial Experiments Lain (1998)

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batteryacidorgy69 · 1 year

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Blame concept art by Tsutomu Nihei. Believe it’s for the Netflix movie, scans found on the internet

#tsutomu nihei #blame #blame anime #Anime #Concept art #Art book #anime concept art #cyberpunk #blame manga #Sci fi anime #sci fi #anime scans #settai

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cyb3r-dr34ms · 2 years

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Rei figure designed by Takeshi Okazaki

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balrog-slayer66 · 8 months

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The legendary Psycho Gundam devestating Hong Kong with Gundam MK II pursing it. Illustrated by Mecha designer Kenichi Ishibashi.

#mobile suit gundam #gundam #gundam universal century #zeta gundam #mecha anime #retro anime #sci fi anime #kenichi ishibashi

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53v3nfrn5 · 1 year

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Akira アキラ (1988) dir. Katsuhiro Otomo

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magicovento · 27 days

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Lotor

Lemme know who is the artist, i couldn't find it

#lotor voltron #lotor #retro scifi #scifi #80s anime #classic voltron #80s sci fi #sci fi anime

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scifigeneration · 4 months

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Pluto: Netflix’s anime masterpiece explores how robots ‘feel’ when humans exploit them

by Thi Gammon, Research Associate in Culture, Media and Creative Industries Education at King's College London

There have been many TV shows and films inspired by the dual fear and excitement surrounding advances in artificial intelligence (AI). But not many exhibit such masterful craft and profound humanity as the new Netflix anime miniseries, Pluto.

Pluto is adapted from a manga series of the same title (2003-2009), created by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki. The manga version – considered a comic masterpiece for its beautiful art and sophisticated storyline – incorporated fundamental elements from Osamu Tezuka’s celebrated manga series Astro Boy (1952-1968), including the beloved android adolescent who was the titular character.

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Pluto is set in a futuristic world in which humans and robots coexist, albeit within a hierarchy in favour of humans. Robots excel in various jobs ranging from nannies and butlers to architects and detectives, but they are treated as second-class citizens.

Although robots gradually gain their own rights codified into law, they are still exploited by humans, who downplay their worth and emotional intelligence. As much as humans depend on AI, they also feel threatened by it.

An AI murder mystery

Pluto, which has both Japanese and English audio versions, follows German robot detective Gesicht (Shinshū Fuji/Jason Vande Brake) as he traces the mysterious killings of robots and humans. The world’s seven most advanced robots (including Gesicht himself) and robot-friendly humans (including his creator) are the targets of this assassination scheme.

What’s most perplexing is that the murders appear untraceable. This suggests that the killer might be a very advanced robot, challenging the belief that robots can’t ever kill humans due to their programmed constraints.

This enigmatic case echoes the cautionary message found in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – beware of human beings’ ambitious dreams and creations. While the story begins as a murder mystery, it evolves into a thoughtful drama about the conflicted relationships between humans and androids.

While Pluto draws on many familiar sci-fi concepts, it distinguishes itself through its meticulous character development and the depth of its micro-stories. Every character is complex, and the audience is able to get to know them and become invested in their fates. The anime’s unhurried pace also allows viewers ample time to contemplate its philosophical questions about consciousness evolution and the powerful impacts of emotions.

Despite all its brilliance, however, the series is not without flaws. It has a dated representation of gender roles, with no female characters – whether human or robot – playing an important part. None of them break free from the stereotypical role of nurturing, stay-behind support for their exceptionally capable and powerful male partners.

Animation of the year

Pluto maintains a melancholic tone throughout – but despite this overarching dark ambience, it is at times romantic and moving. It exalts love, friendship and compassion without falling into sentimentality, evoking an emotional resonance reminiscent of Blade Runner (1982).

The series emphasises that life, or the process of living, imparts character and humanity, transcending biological organs and blood. Androids may initially be devoid of complex emotions, but they develop sentience through everyday experiences and interactions with fellow robots and humans.

Robots can even learn to appreciate music, as manifested by the charismatic North No.2 (Koichi Yamadera/Patrick Seitz), who was designed for intense combat but grows weary of warfare. The narrative underscores the simultaneous beauty and danger of emotions – particularly the destructive force of wrath.

With great technological advancements and comfort, this futuristic world is still torn by war. It poses the question: “Will war ever end?” – reminding us of the conflicts and tragedies happening in the real world. The anime suggests that an end to war is unlikely as long as hatred persists.

For me, with its beautiful art and riveting narrative, Pluto stands out as one of the best Netflix productions of all time. It’s certainly the best animated work of the year.

#science fiction #futuristic #artificial intelligence #Netflix #anime #science fiction and fantasy #Pluto #sci fi anime #naoki urasawa's pluto #Youtube

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synthwavepoem · 25 days

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#80s #80s aesthetic #80s anime #anime gif #anime edit #old anime #sci fi anime

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thedepartmentofdiscoveries · 2 months

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Spike is a Cancer ♋️, Faye is a Leo ♌️, Jet is a Sagittarius ♐️ and Ed is a Capricorn ♑️.

Spike Spiegel

Gender: Male

Birthdate: June 26, 2044

Birthplace: Mars

Age: 27

Height: 6ft. 2in.

Blood Type: 0

Sign: Cancer ♋️ 🦀

After working for the Red Dragon Syndicate on Mars. Spike faked his own death and gave up a life of crime to become an interstellar bounty hunter.

Faye Valentine

Gender: Female

Birthdate: August 14th, 1998

Age: 73. (She spent 50 years in suspended animation)

Birthplace: Earth

Height: 5ft. 7in.

Blood Type: B

Sign: Leo ♌️ 🦁

A femme fatale with a body to die for. Faye may fancy Spike, but she fancies money much much more.

Jet Black

Gender: Male

Birthdate: December 3, 2035

Age: 36

Birthplace: Ganymede

Height: 6ft. 3in.

Blood Type: A

Sign: Sagittarius ♐️ 🏹

Spike's right hand man is a tough guy with a soft spot. A former cop, he serves as both the pilot and the cook on his ship.

Ed

Gender: Female

Birthdate: January 1st, 2058

Age: 13

Birthplace: Earth

Height: 4ft. 6in.

Blood Type: AB

Sign: Capricorn ♑️

Ed can usually be found hanging with her dog Ein. A goofy young tomboy, she can hack into any computer system like child's play.

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hotwaterandmilk · 1 year

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#divergence eve #kureha misaki #gifs: hotwaterandmilk #gif warning #00s anime #sci fi anime #anime fashion #anime aesthetic #anime girl #animecore #2000s anime #anime gif #anime gifs #old anime #old anime gifs #oldanimeedit #old anime aesthetic #oh my god this absolute trash pile series #a+ quality entertainment

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