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**bobibnoxx** · 08-28-2009, 05:59 AM

--"Are there any good cyberpunkish movies out there other than Blade Runner?"

Not much.

It's post-apocalyptic rather than cyberpunk, but A Boy and his Dog is worth a watch. Brazil isn't heavy on the sci-fi, but it's very much in the spirit of cyberpunk.

Do check out Max Headroom if you get the chance. Even fewer live action TV series that fit the genre.

--"Have you looked at Ghost In The Shell? "

Unless you're fond of Mamoru Oshii's style, people seem to prefer the TV series to the movies. Personally, I prefer Oshii's stuff, but that's me.

--"Ergo Proxy"

Wouldn't be my first choice, although it is the right vein. More style than substance, I feel.

Serial Experiments Lain is pretty much the cyberpunk standard-setter for anime series, though.

Texhnolyze is another good one (Chiaki Konaka loves doing cyberpunk), although it's as much Roman tragedy as it is cyberpunk. The first episode is very spare of dialogue, but it isn't that way throughout the series, so don't let that bother you.

Bubblegum Crisis is the old classic, but stick with the original and pretend Tokyo 2040 never happened (or at least that they have nothing to do with one another, since, well, practically they don't).

It's probably not gritty enough for you, but Dennou Coil is excellent. It's more an early-stage cyberpunk setting, where things are just getting started, and the kids have adapted to the tech.

The part of Battle Angel that got animated is too short to do it justice, but Cameron is supposedly going to do a live-action adaptation of the Motorball arc. Whether or not this is something to look forward to is another question.

Oh, and an upcoming anime to consider is Despera. It's another Chiaki/ABe collaboration, although it sounds like it'll be more steampunk than cyberpunk.

Edit:

In terms of what you're looking for, Bubblegum Crisis (and the Bubblegum Crash sequel) are the closest match. Serial Experiments Lain isn't too far behind, but is definitely lighter on the action. Texhnolyze is as much in the post/transhuman style (and a rather creepy take on it) as cyberpunk, but since that's in your interest range, it'd be a good choice.

Wraith
"I just abandoned my body. I still live here..."
-- Serial Experiments: Lain

08-28-2009, 05:59 AM	#24
bobibnoxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 670 Senior Member	--"Are there any good cyberpunkish movies out there other than Blade Runner?" Not much. It's post-apocalyptic rather than cyberpunk, but A Boy and his Dog is worth a watch. Brazil isn't heavy on the sci-fi, but it's very much in the spirit of cyberpunk. Do check out Max Headroom if you get the chance. Even fewer live action TV series that fit the genre. --"Have you looked at Ghost In The Shell? " Unless you're fond of Mamoru Oshii's style, people seem to prefer the TV series to the movies. Personally, I prefer Oshii's stuff, but that's me. --"Ergo Proxy" Wouldn't be my first choice, although it is the right vein. More style than substance, I feel. Serial Experiments Lain is pretty much the cyberpunk standard-setter for anime series, though. Texhnolyze is another good one (Chiaki Konaka loves doing cyberpunk), although it's as much Roman tragedy as it is cyberpunk. The first episode is very spare of dialogue, but it isn't that way throughout the series, so don't let that bother you. Bubblegum Crisis is the old classic, but stick with the original and pretend Tokyo 2040 never happened (or at least that they have nothing to do with one another, since, well, practically they don't). It's probably not gritty enough for you, but Dennou Coil is excellent. It's more an early-stage cyberpunk setting, where things are just getting started, and the kids have adapted to the tech. The part of Battle Angel that got animated is too short to do it justice, but Cameron is supposedly going to do a live-action adaptation of the Motorball arc. Whether or not this is something to look forward to is another question. Oh, and an upcoming anime to consider is Despera. It's another Chiaki/ABe collaboration, although it sounds like it'll be more steampunk than cyberpunk. Edit: In terms of what you're looking for, Bubblegum Crisis (and the Bubblegum Crash sequel) are the closest match. Serial Experiments Lain isn't too far behind, but is definitely lighter on the action. Texhnolyze is as much in the post/transhuman style (and a rather creepy take on it) as cyberpunk, but since that's in your interest range, it'd be a good choice. Wraith "I just abandoned my body. I still live here..." -- Serial Experiments: Lain
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