This is a touchpoint sci-fi film. It’s the kind of movie you see references to everywhere, but the movie itself is more simple than its reputation would indicate. It takes its time establishing the world and cyberpunk elements before getting into the heart of the government conspiracy and psychic powers main plot. But it’s hard to go wrong with well-made 80’s cyberpunk, especially when it’s not as interested in being weird or gritty as it is in telling an engaging story.

Content warning: brief female nudity

Closest comparison: It’s like an anime version of a hybrid between Castle in the Sky and Blade Runner.

Setting: Cyberpunk Sci-Fi
Plot: Government Thriller
Tone: Cyberpunk Sci-Fi