Sakyo Komatsu

In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.

"This story takes place early in the 21st century. The countries of the world have combined their technologies and resources in a fantastic cooperative effort to change Winter into Spring. " - Opening Narration. A 1970 New Years TV Film based on the Aerial City 008 Puppet show on NHK.

Eiko is an alien girl with a unique superpower. She wears an amulet that can sense when men are attracted to her. Using this amulet she can transform into a superhero, Star Virgin, and use her super powers to protect herself. Originally coming to earth to sightsee, Eiko has to save the world from killer robots and protect her nerdy companion.

This unconventional comedy is set in the world of Osaka's popular cabarets and tells the story of a man who has dedicated his life to the nightlife industry.

In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.

In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.

"This story takes place early in the 21st century. The countries of the world have combined their technologies and resources in a fantastic cooperative effort to change Winter into Spring. " - Opening Narration. A 1970 New Years TV Film based on the Aerial City 008 Puppet show on NHK.