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Movie poster: Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked (1982)
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Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked

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1982 · 98 min Science Fiction Animation Action War Drama
8.4 / 10 · TMDB

The crash on Highway 101 killed three people and changed five more, but the discovery beneath the desert would change the fate of humanity. A group of colonists and their children, fleeing relentless alien pursuers, awaken an ancient and colossal machine of unknown purpose. As the conflict escalates from skirmish to all-out war, the line between defender and destroyer blurs. This 1982 anime film, a cornerstone of the genre, weaves a dense tapestry of science fiction, action, and profound drama, questioning the very nature of conflict and the terrifying power of legend.

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Original Title 伝説巨神イデオン 発動篇
Year 1982
Country Japan
Genre Science Fiction, Animation, Action, War, Drama
Director Yoshiyuki Tomino
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.4/10 (13 votes)

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Tomino's direction builds a suffocating, cosmic dread, where the sleek animation of the era contrasts with the brutal, mechanistic inevitability of the conflict. The atmosphere is one of profound isolation, punctuated by moments of raw, destructive power.

It's for viewers seeking a grim, philosophical war story rather than simple heroics. You'll be left contemplating the weight of survival and the silence of the void. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yoshiyuki Tomino

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