Dallos
A moon colony rebellion and a mysterious artifact.
Dallos, a 1983 science fiction OVA, was conceived by Hisayuki Toriumi, who co-directed it with Mamoru Oshii and wrote the script. It is recognized as the first OVA and the first animated direct-to-video release. Its plot follows a Moon colony rebellion and the Dallos artifact, drawing inspiration from the 1966 novel The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Creator
- Hisayuki Toriumi
Facts from the source article.
Story
In the near future, Earth's resources are depleted, and mining colonies on the Moon supply vital materials. After generations of mistreatment by the Earth Federal Government, colonists retaliate with terrorism, leading to conflict. A mysterious structure called Dallos is worshipped by the colonists and gives them hope. Young colonist Shun Nonomura joins the rebels, affecting those close to him. A generational divide emerges between younger natural-born colonists and older compatriots over allegiance to Earth.
Release
The OVA series was released uncut on DVD by Discotek Media in 2014, and Crunchyroll added it to its catalog in May 2015. Discotek announced a Blu-ray release for September 2024 on August 3, 2024. In 1991, Celebrity Home Entertainment put out a censored English dub of Dallos Special on VHS as Battle for Moon Station Dallos, later reissued in 1995 by Best Film and Video Corp as simply Dallos. During the 1980s, Chiqui Video handled the Spanish VHS distribution and dubbing.
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