Freedom (Sub.HD-DVD 1+DVD of 6)

Release date: 2008-10-28
Suggested retail price: $39.98
Age rating: 13+

SKU: 61172
UPC: 669198611728 669198611728

Description:
In the 23rd century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The human population now lives in the Lunar Republic of Eden, inhabiting six massive domes that form a teeming megalopolis, In this final outpost of mankind, all citizens are guaranteed a life of peace and harmony under the strict supervision of the citizens administration council. Having completed his mandatory education, 15-year-old Takeru is now in a six-month period of freedom that will end when the Council determines his social status based on aptitude. Troubled by doubts about his future and stifled by so-called freedom granted to citizens, Takeru, together with friends Kazuma and Biz, vents his frustrations by racing his customized Lunar Terrain Vehicle - LTV -. One evening on a lunar track that stretches across the moon's surface, Takeru and his buddies are fine-tuning their LTV in preparation for an upcoming tube race. They labor under a beautifully projected blue sky that forms a quiet backdrop for a panoramic landscape of trees and plant life. Suddenly, this serene mood is shattered by the ominous roar of souped-up engines, signaling the arrival of Takeru and company's rival racers, Team Moonshine. The team's leader, Taira, mocks Takeru's homemade 3-wheeler LTV and challenges him to a race. Although his machine is not fully tuned, Takeru accepts the challenge, the race starts, and the LTV machines tear across the track, kicking up a dazzling shower of fiery sparks. Locked in a dead heat, Takeru and Taira race for the finish line. But as they close in, Takeru's engine blows, setting off a violent explosions. Held responsible for the ensuing accident, Takeru and Kazuma are apprehended by the Citizens Administration Council.

Contains episode 1.

DVD Features: Series Prologue (HD-DVD only), Trailer (HD-DVD only).

Spoken Languages: Japanese, English subtitles.

Notes:
The UPC, SKU, and ISBN were printed on a sticker put on the shrinkwrap of the prior release.

(added on 2010-02-03, modified on 2021-05-24)

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