Overview
Bander is a 17-year-old boy from Earth who lives on a distant planet, which is populated by human shape-shifters who feed off of vegetables and animal tails. Violence soon breaks out, as invaders launch an attack on Bander's new planet. This was Japan's first 2-hour animated film for television. The program received high ratings when broadcast as part of a set of 24-hour TV programs called "Ai wa Chikyu wo Sukuu" on Nippon Television. After a long gap since his last animated film for television, this work fully reflects Osamu Tezuka's desire to achieve theatrical quality with this production.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book?
One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book was directed by Osamu Tezuka.
Where was One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book produced?
It was produced by companies including Tezuka Productions, Nippon Television Network Corporation in Japan.
One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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