Who directed the 2004 Japanese animated science fiction film Dead Leaves?
Hiroyuki Imaishi directed the 2004 Japanese animated science fiction film Dead Leaves. Production I.G created the animation while Manga Entertainment handled production duties for the project.
Where does the prison facility called Dead Leaves sit in relation to Earth?
This prison sits on a half-destroyed moon orbiting above the ruined planet below. The facility serves as the starting point for Retro and Pandy's journey after they commit a crime spree through downtown Tokyo.
What physical features distinguish the character Retro from his original human appearance?
His head is literally a television set while his original human appearance features a mop of hair covering his eyes in flashbacks. He speculates he might have been either a Yakuza gang member or a ninja hitman based on his natural proclivity for causing chaos.
How does the mutant baby born to Pandy and Retro end the Dead Leaves station?
The infant rapidly ages from a baby into an old man before sacrificing himself by entering the caterpillar body of Galactica. He destroys the entire facility along with the giant caterpillar form that absorbed guards 666 and 777.
Which companies distributed the film Dead Leaves in different regions during its initial release window?
Shochiku distributed the movie in Japan during its initial release window while Manga Entertainment brought the title to North America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Madman Entertainment managed distribution across Australia and New Zealand.