Jin-Rôh: The Wolf Brigade

1998
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Jin-Rôh: The Wolf Brigade
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Title: Jin-Rôh: The Wolf Brigade

Original Title: Jin-Rô

Year: 1998

Info

Release Dates

  • United States: May 25 2001

Plot

A 1999 Japanese animated feature film directed by Hiroyuki Okiura. The film is the third adaptation of Mamoru Oshii's Kerberos saga manga, Ken-Roh Densetsu, after the two live action films: The Red Spectacles and StrayDog: Kerberos Panzer Cops released in 1987 and 1991 in Japanese theaters. The film follows Kazuki Fuse, a member of a special police unit during the alternate history 1950s Japanese riots. Failing to follow an order to execute a frightened young girl only to see her commit suicide by detonating an improvised explosive device before his very eyes, Kazuki is trialled and sent back to the training camp for re-evaluation. Visiting the grave of the suicide, he meets Kei, the girl's sister, but doesn't hold Kazuki responsible for her demise. The film proceeds as the two develop a peculiar relationship.

Director:

Hiroyuki OkiuraHiroyuki Okiura

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