
G.R.M.: THE RECORD OF GARM WAR
G.R.M. ~THE RECORD OF GARM WAR~ Finished
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From visionary director Mamoru Oshii comes G.R.M.: THE RECORD OF GARM WAR, a foundational anime that establishes the world of the GARM War. It explores a desolate, cybernetic future where a cloned species is locked in endless, stagnant conflict, controlled by a rigid system that dictates their existence and purpose.
The narrative follows a group of these specialized warriors who begin to question the nature of their reality and the seemingly unbreakable cycle of war. The anime delves into profound themes of identity, free will, and the search for meaning in a synthetic world, all presented through Oshii's signature blend of philosophical inquiry and striking visual design.
This work serves as the crucial prelude, introducing the core concepts and haunting atmosphere of a civilization on the brink of either extinction or transcendence.
Special
1
12 min/ep
1996
1996
Staff

Mamoru Oshii
Director, Original Creator
Kazunori Itou
Original CreatorJun Suemi
Character Design
Chizuko Kusakabe
In-Between Animation
Daisuke Yoshida
In-Between Animation
Fumitoshi Oizaki
In-Between Animation
Hidekazu Terakawa
Animation ProducerHiroyo Izumi
In-Betweens Check
Isamu Imakake
Mechanical Design, Key Animation
Kazuchika Kise
Key Animation
Kazumi Kawashiro
Production AssistanceKei Oikawa
In-Between Animation
Mahiro Maeda
Mechanical Design
Mariko Oka
In-Between Animation
Masuo Ueda
Production Assistance
Nekomataya
Key Animation