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Elements of ancient mythology are incorporated into a futuristic epic of post-apocalyptic chaos in this sci-fi anime 'Gilgamesh'. Sometime during the 21st century, a terrorist act destroys a scientific research facility built over the tomb of the ancient Sumerian king Gilgamesh. Occurring on October 10th, the catastrophic event is dubbed Twin X (for its date, 10-10) and produces an earth-wide electromagnetic imbalance that transforms the sky into an undulating swirl of colour known as 'the Sheltering Sky'. As war, famine, and disease wreak havoc on the weakened planet, two supernatural forces engage in a life-or-death struggle for world domination: Orga, a band of mutant psychics led by a mysterious countess; and Gilgamesh, an army of winged assassins under the charge of the evil scientist who triggered Twin X, Enkidu. Thrust into this calamitous milieu are orphaned brother and sister Kiyoko and Tatsuya, who find themselves torn between the opposing factions in a deadly battle of shifting alliances. Dark and brooding, 'Gilgamesh' unfolds at a suspenseful pace and is rendered in a muted, nearly colourless style of animation that is perfectly suited to its gothic subject matter. This collection introduces the thriller anime with the first five episodes.Product Identifiers
EAN0702727142529
eBay Product ID (ePID)52961694
Product Key Features
Film/TV TitleGilgamesh Vol.1
Release Year2006
FormatDVD
FranchiseGilgamesh
GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, General, Animation
Run Time125 Mins
Additional Product Features
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Number of Discs1
Movie/TV TitleGilgamesh Vol.1