Baton
2009
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2009
- Episodes
- 3
- Status
- Finished
- Genres
- Adventure · Science fiction
Project to mark Yokohama City's 150th anniversary.
On Planet Abel, humans and robots co-exist. One day a mysterious stowaway on a transport vessel tries to invade the planet, but is discovered by Apollo (Hayato Ichihara), a robot that looks like a human; and Mikaru (Aya Ueto), a human that looks like a robot. The stowaway had in his possession a memory chip containing the latest in camouflage software, the mysterious “Cipher” OS. Apollo takes the Cipher chip simply for fun, but has no idea what he’s getting himself into. He suddenly starts acting strange, but Mikaru has no idea what’s wrong or that Cipher is behind it. What exactly is Cipher? What sort of secrets does it hold? Apollo and Mikaru will unravel a mystery encompassing the past, present, and future to find out.
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Baton is a 2009 animated short film produced by the Wild Bunch studio, primarily recognized for its association with the Japanese creator Ryuzo Otani. The project emerged from a unique collaborative experiment in digital storytelling, intended to explore the expressive potential of limited animation and minimalist character design. Its release was part of a broader effort to showcase experimental techniques within the independent anime sector during the late 2000s.
The film’s visual identity was defined by a stark, streamlined aesthetic that prioritized atmosphere and movement over traditional detailed rendering. Designed to be viewed as a standalone piece of visual art, the project garnered attention for its unconventional narrative delivery. While it remained a niche production, it was received by critics as a curious exercise in stylistic restraint, highlighting the capabilities of its production team to create depth through simplicity.
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