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The Venus Wars DVD
The Venus Wars DVD
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In the year 2089, Venus is no longer a distant planet but a terraformed frontier divided by a brutal war between the rival nations of Ishtar and Aphodia. Ken Isaki, a hot-headed teen who spends his days competing in "Monobike" races, finds his carefree life shattered when Ishtar’s massive tanks roll into his city. Forced into the Aphodian resistance, Ken and his ragtag group of bikers must trade their racing circuits for a deadly battlefield. As a persistent journalist named Susan Sommers tries to uncover the truth behind the invasion, Ken realizes that surviving the Venusian desert requires more than just speed—it requires the courage to fight for a future on a world that was never meant for humans.
The Venus Wars is a high-octane sci-fi masterpiece from the legendary Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer of Mobile Suit Gundam. Renowned for its incredibly fluid, hand-drawn mechanical animation and gritty, "lived-in" aesthetic, the film stands as a pinnacle of late-80s action cinema. From the iconic, oversized monobikes to the thunderous tank battles, this US Manga Corps release captures a relentless sense of momentum and cinematic scale. It is a quintessential cyberpunk-era epic that combines political intrigue with some of the most impressive technical animation ever put to cel, making it an essential addition to any retro anime collection.
Notable Staff & Voice Talent
Director: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (Mobile Suit Gundam, Arion)
Screenplay: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Yuichi Sasamoto
Studio: Triangle Staff
Music: Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke)
Cast:
• Katsumi Toriumi as Ken Isaki
• Yuko Mizutani as Susan Sommers
• Goro Naya as Gary
• Kaneto Shiozawa as Donner
DVD Features
• Original Japanese Theatrical Trailers
• Interactive Production Art Gallery
• Film Information and Staff Bios
• US Manga Corps Previews
• Interactive Menus
• Chapter Stops
• Guerilla Warfare
• Character
Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English subtitles
Edition Details
Japanese Title: ヴイナス戦記 (Vinasu Senki)
Runtime: ~102 Minutes
Director: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
DVD Release Year: 1998 (U.S. Release)
Original Release Date (Japan): 1989
Publisher: Central Park Media / US Manga Corps
Rating: 13+
Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Military
Themes: Terraforming, Biker Culture, Invasion, Coming of Age
Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
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