Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing director Shinji Aramaki's
Appleseed Alpha (2014) to Blu-ray this summer. Based on the original manga by
Ghost in the Shell creator Shirow Masamune, the CG-animated prequel arrives on Blu-ray on July 22nd.
Synopsis: Left to survive in a post-World War society, two mercenary soldiers, Deunan and her cyborg partner Briareos, are sent on a mission on the outskirts of their war-torn city. During the operation, they run into Iris and Olson, two citizens from the utopian city of Olympus, who might have a way to save the world but the ruthless Talos and the scheming warlord Two Horns have their own plans. It's up to Deunan and Briareos to safeguard their newfound contacts and help save humanity's last hope.
Tech specs have yet to be detailed. Special features include:
- Commentary with Director Shinji Aramaki
- 11 Production Featurettes
- UltraViolet Digital HD Digital Copy