Plot Summary for
Invasion: Anime (2002)

Japanese animation - or 'anime' for those in the know - boasts one of the fastest growing fan bases in the entertainment industry, as evidenced by returns in the neighborhood of $65 million per year. Harnessing the explosive momentum of the Internet, anime heralds a revolution in 21st century youth culture. Through intimate conversations with top Japanese artists, scholars and devotees from all cultures and walks of life, we reveal the multi-faceted appeal of the anime world. Anime reflects both Japanese culture (pre and post WWII) and Western influences upon it, sadly evident in haunting post-apocalyptic images reminiscent of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ultimately, anime moves far beyond the realm of simple cartoons, encompassing a sensuous melange of complex storytelling, cutting edge imagery, music and fashion. With the recent release of full-length features like "Princess Mononoke" and the 2001 DVD release of the classic "Akira," Japanese animation is fast becoming a leading force in the American entertainment industry. What is anime - high art or mere entertainment? How does it play a significant role in Japanese culture, and why does it fascinate American youth? Tempest Productions journeys to the heart of the anime subculture in search of answers. Watch as the archetypal stories of life and death, love and renewal, and battles between good and evil cross lines of culture and class to speak in the language of raw human emotion.

Summary written by Amy L. Gruss

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