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The Wave of Rage

Takeuchi Yoshio

Japan1997 90min

Synopsis

This animated film is produced by Japan Cinema Associates under the direction of a rising new filmmaker Takeuchi Yoshio. The story is based on a novel by Katsufumi Umehaka. The film is set in the future on a gigantic man-made island called Technopolis, created by the newest technology. The theme focuses on the gruesome conflicts between nature and humans. The main character, Turaseh Asushi, is working on a project to find oil in the ocean waters. One day, a large ocean monster threatens the island, putting everyone in danger including his daughter and ex-wife, Finally, it is up to Turaseh and a small militia to defeat the evil serpent, and save the people on the island.

Diretor

Takeuchi Yoshio

Born in 1950 and produced many American TV series such as “Treasure Island” and “Ashita No Jyo”. In 1985, he joined to make a theatrical feature animation called “Toki No tabibito” as a screenplayer. In 1988, he joined to make well known animation Akira.