Roujin Z is an anime released in 1991 in Japan. Created by Akira director Katsuhiro Otomo, the film explores 2020 Japan, where one quarter of the population will be aged over 65.

Plot

A solution to the problem of elderly care comes in the form of Z-001, a robotic system designed to care for the needs of the elderly. It first appeared a good plan, especially in the eyes of the younger generations, however, when it was trialled on old Mr Takizawa, the results were alarming, revealing the true reason of the machine's creation.

Credits

Original Story, Screenplay, and Mechanics Design

• Katsuhiro Otomo

Original Character Design

• Hisashi Eguchi

Chief Direcor

• Hiroyuki Kitakubo

Animation Director

• Fumio Iida

Art Director

• Hiroshi Sasaki

Music

• Bun Itakura

Links

Roujin Z on the Internet Movie Database