The Sky Crawlers (film)

The Sky Crawlers , Sukai Kurora? is a 2008 Japanese anime film, directed by Mamoru Oshii. It is an adaptation of Hiroshi Moris novel of the same name. It was released across Japanese theatres by Warner Bros. Japan on August 2, 2008. Animated by Production I.G, the film was written by Chihiro It, featuring character designs by Tetsuya Nishio and music by Kenji Kawai. The 3D CG animation for the movie was produced by the Polygon Pictures studio, who also produced the 3D CG for Oshiis previous film Ghost in the ShellInnocence.

After the deaths of three pilots of the Rostock Corporation at the hands of a J2 Skyly piloted by the Lautern ace pilot Teacher, Yichi Kannami is reassigned to Area 262. After meeting with the Chief Mechanic Towa Sasakura, he inquires as to the fate of the predecessor who had left the Sanka Mk.B pusherprop assigned to him in pristine condition prior to his disappearance. Kannami is told to ask the bases CO Suito Kusanagi, who quickly dismisses him after informing him of a sortie that is to take place the following day. Shortly afterward, he meets the rest of the bases piloting corps Aizu Yudagawa, Yuriyuki Shinota and Naofumi Tokino. After observing Yudagawa folding a newspaper in a certain way, Kannami learns that the fifth pilot in Area 262 is Kusanagi.Tokino and Kannami embark upon a reconnaissance mission the following day, which is interrupted by three enemy fighters from the Lautern Corporation. The three pilots are quickly dispatched and the duo return to the base without incident. Once again, Kannami inquires as to the fate of his predecessor Kurita Jinroh, while questioning if Kusanagi is a Kildren as well. Less than willing to reveal the details of Jinrohs absence as well as information about her own nature, Kusanagi ignores Kannamis questions by dismissing him. Later that evening, Tokino and Kannami visit Danielles Diner, where they are met shortly afterward by Kusumi and Fuuko the latter of which Kannami engages in sexual intercourse with. Fuuko informs Kannami of the relationship she had with Jinroh, while acknowledging that Kannamis existence must mean that Jinroh is no longer alive. ........

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