Deunan Knute
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 68 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 8 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 21, 1988
- Season
- Spring 1988
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GAINAX
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Music
- Norimasa Yamanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
1h 8m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Police100%Cyberpunk100%Terrorism90%Female Protagonist88%Primarily Adult Cast83%Robots80%Seinen76%Real Robot75%Urban75%Post-Apocalyptic70%
overview details
Synopsis
Earth's last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city's population. Under the guidance of a supercomputer, humanity's last survivors enjoy peace, but only on the surface. Human terrorists within the military seek a return to power and clash with the government's forces led by the legendary soldier, Deunan Knute, and her boyfriend who is 75% machine. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch Appleseed?
Appleseed has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 16% of 3,164 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 5.1K AniList users who started it, 1.6% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 4.7K have finished it.
At about 1 h 8 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Mecha — especially police, cyberpunk, terrorism, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Character design
- Yumiko Horazawa
- Music
- Norimasa Yamanaka
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Appleseed (Movie), Appleseed XIII
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Appleseed FAQ
How many episodes does Appleseed have?
Appleseed has 1 episodes of about 68 minutes each, roughly 1 h 8 min in total.
Is Appleseed finished?
Yes. Appleseed has finished airing — the final episode aired April 21, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of Appleseed?
No sequel is listed for Appleseed as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Appleseed based on a manga?
Yes. Appleseed adapts the manga by Masamune Shirow.
Who animated Appleseed?
Appleseed was animated by GAINAX and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama.
Where can I watch Appleseed?
Appleseed is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.