Birth (1984)
Original title: バース
Birth is a 1984 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Shinya Sadamitsu, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Ichiro Nagai, Kaneto Shiozawa and Kazuki Yao.
Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will Nam and his friends discover the secret of the sword and save their world? Or will they destroy Aqualoid in favor of a new Birth?
Quick answers
What is Birth about?
Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will Nam and his friends discover the secret of the sword and save their world? Or will they destroy Aqualoid in favor of a new Birth?
When was Birth released?
Birth was released on 5 September 1984.
How long is Birth?
Birth runs 1h 20m.
Who made Birth?
Birth was directed by Shinya Sadamitsu.
Cast
- Ichiro Nagai as Bao Luzen
- Kaneto Shiozawa as Junobel Kim
- Kazuki Yao as Nam Shurugi
- Mina Tominaga as Rasa Yupiter
- Fuyumi Shiraishi as Mongaa
- Joji Yanami as Grandpa/Jii
- Noriko Tsukase as Baby
- Reiko Suzuki as Grandma/Baa
- Chika Sakamoto as Munyo
- Keiko Toda as Arlia
- Kozo Shioya as Soldier C
- Masahiro Anzai as Ko-oni