Vexille (2007)
A covert agent breaches Japan's iron curtain in 2077, uncovering a terrifying secret at the intersection of humanity and machine.
Vexille - Movie Information
- Original Title: ベクシル 2077日本鎖国
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Fumihiko Sori
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 49m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 18, 2007 (Japan), February 14, 2008 (United States - PG-13), May 24, 2008 (Australia - M)
- Alternative Titles: Агент Вексилл (RU), Vexille: 2077 Nihon Sakoku (US), Агент Вексілл (UA), Bekushiru: 2077 Nihon sakoku (JP), Vexile 2077 (CZ), Vexille 2077 (FR), Vexille - Bekushiru - 2077 Nihon sakoku (DE)
- Production Companies: Avex Entertainment, OXYBOT, CCRE, Shogakukan Production, Shogakukan, TBS, Yahoo! Japan, Shochiku
- Production Countries: Japan
Vexille - Plot
2067: Isolation: Japan seals herself off from the eyes of the world in the face of unilateral international policy setting strict limits on the use of robotic technology. The island nation exists only behind a veil of seclusion. No soul shall enter. No soul shall leave. 2077: Revelation: The veil is breached. Japan is infiltrated by agents of the organization S.W.O.R.D., a fighting force operating outside of the protection of the United States and her allies. Their mission: Determine if the Japanese are developing banned robotic bio-technology, forbidden due to its threat to humankind. In the battle between machine and man, humanity stands to suffer most.
Vexille - Trailer
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The dark secret of future Tokyo!
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Vexille - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Fumihiko Sori
Main Cast
- Meisa Kuroki
- Shosuke Tanihara
- Yasuko Matsuyuki
- Akio Otsuka
- Romi Park
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Tetsuya Kakihara
- Takaya Kuroda
- Takayuki Sugo
Writers
- Haruka Handa
- Fumihiko Sori
Producers
- Ichirô Takase
- Yumiko Yoshihara
- Toshiaki Nakazawa
Vexille - FAQs
What is Vexille about?
Vexille follows a covert agent who infiltrates a hermetically sealed Japan in 2077 to investigate whether the nation is developing banned robotic bio-technology. What she discovers is a society transformed beyond recognition — and a secret that threatens the very definition of humanity. It's a gripping cyberpunk thriller wrapped in stunning animation.
What is the dark secret Vexille uncovers in Japan?
Without giving too much away, Vexille discovers that Japan's decade-long isolation has allowed its corporations to push robotic bio-technology far beyond legal limits. The results are horrifying — the line between human and machine has been catastrophically blurred, and the population has paid a devastating price for that ambition.
Is Vexille similar to Ghost in the Shell?
Very much so. Both films explore a near-future Japan grappling with the consequences of advanced robotics and the erosion of human identity. Fans of Ghost in the Shell's cyberpunk atmosphere and philosophical undertones will find a lot to enjoy in Vexille, though Vexille leans more toward action-driven storytelling.
Who directed Vexille and what is their style?
Fumihiko Sori directed Vexille, following his earlier CG-animated film Appleseed (2004). Sori is known for blending high-energy action sequences with emotionally charged narratives. In Vexille, he combines cel-shaded 3D animation with a pulsing electronic score by Paul Oakenfold to create a uniquely kinetic visual experience.
Where can you watch Vexille online?
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Who are the main voice actors in Vexille?
The Japanese voice cast is led by Meisa Kuroki as the protagonist Vexille, alongside Shosuke Tanihara as Leon and Yasuko Matsuyuki as Maria. Akio Otsuka, Romi Park, and Takahiro Sakurai round out a strong ensemble of well-known voice performers from Japanese animation.
What is the age rating for Vexille?
Vexille is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it accessible to teens and older viewers. The rating reflects the film's action sequences, sci-fi violence, and some intense thematic content around the dehumanizing effects of unchecked technology — nothing gratuitous, but definitely not for young children.
Did Vexille receive positive critical reception?
Vexille earned a mixed-to-positive reception. Critics praised its striking visual style, inventive world-building, and Paul Oakenfold's energetic electronic soundtrack. Some felt the characters could have been developed more deeply. Overall, it's widely regarded as a visually ambitious and entertaining entry in the cyberpunk animation genre.
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