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Movie poster: Baton (2009)
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2009 · 65 min Action Animation Comedy Romance
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Baton is a collection of three 20-minute Sci-fi anime films dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yokohama city. On Planet Abel, human-like robot Apollo (Ichihara Hayato, Rookies) and robot-like human Mikaru (Ueto Aya, Azumi) come upon a stowaway robot with a mysterious "Cipher" chip. Not knowing Cipher's powers, Apollo takes the chip for fun, throwing both him and Mikaru headfirst into a mind-boggling mystery that affects the past, present, and future.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title バトン
Year 2009
Country United States of America, Japan
Genre Action, Animation, Comedy, Romance
Director Ryuhei Kitamura
Runtime 65 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (2 votes)

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The anthology constructs its narrative around the contrast between the mechanical and the human, relying on classic sci-fi tropes to explore themes of destiny and intergenerational connection. Its visual style blends dynamic action with lyrical moments, creating a vibrant emotional palette.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of lighthearted adventure with unexpected twists and warm humor, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of gentle nostalgia. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ryuhei Kitamura

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