Appleseed
1985 - 1989
Appleseed is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow. He’s also the creator of Black Magic M-66 and Ghost in the Shell.
Story
Appleseed takes place in the 22nd century, after the non-nuclear Third World War led to the destruction of most of the Earth's people. While countries like Great Britain, the USA, and China have difficulty maintaining order and power, international organizations like the "Sacred Republic of Munma" and "Poseidon" have been established in the aftermath.
The main characters are Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires, former SWAT members of the LAPD. They are found in the desolated city and invited to join the prestigious ESWAT (Extra Special Weapons And Tactics) organization in the utopian city of Olympus, the new world's most powerful state. Roughly one-half of Olympus's population are bionically augmented.
The series follows Deunan and Briareos as they protect their new home from both foreign and domestic threats to its security.
Art
Images below are from the Appleseed manga, Hypernotes, and “Intron Depot” art books.
