captures much of the eclectic cyberpunk appeal of the original story while creating something very much its own.
Taking the classic late 90s manga by Tsutomu Nihei as its inspiration, the 2017 animated film version of Blame! captures much of the eclectic cyberpunk appeal of the original story while creating something very much its own. Tapping into the familiar themes of a tech-ruled city overrun by the dystopian security agency Safeguard, we follow our enigmatic hero Killy, who hopes to take The City back for the humans once and for all. Due to the enormity of Killy’s mission, which took several volumes of manga to tell, the film zooms in to focus on the “Electrofishers” arc. This shows our protagonist attempting to save the group from extermination while allowing supporting characters like Cibo and Zuru to step into the spotlight. Perhaps most importantly, the action sequences are surreal and epic in a way that absolutely heralds back to the vibe of the original.