In 1988, Bandai had the animation studio GAINAX make this live-action, roughly three-minute short promo film for the 1988 OVA based on Masamune Shirow’s breakout manga series.

Japanese moviegoers are currently enjoying the privilege of seeing the latest installment of the Appleseed franchise, Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina, in theaters. It will be some time before the film hits ...