Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon discovers the true terrors of war, which includes genocide, brutal torture, hunger, thirst, and child explotation. Now Shu is trying to save Lala-Ru, as well as his hard earned, and often relunctant, new friends from the insane dictator, Hamdo. Whether Shu can possibly accomplish saving those he cares about while still holding up to his values remains to be seen.
Cast: Akemi Okamura, Kaori Nazuka, Azusa Nakao
Season 1
13 episodes
1. A Girl Admiring the SunsetHappy-go-lucky boy Shu encounters a mysterious girl, and is drawn into time warp that thrusts him into a hellish future.MCC25minOct 14, 1999
2. A Boy and a Mad KingLala-Ru is captured by Abelia’s men, but her magical pendant escapes with Shu at the last moment.MCC25minOct 21, 1999
3. A Feast in the DarkWhile imprisoned, Shu meets a fragile blue-eyed girl named Sara who found her way to this hellish future under similar circumstances.MCC25minOct 28, 1999
4. DiscordThe young soldiers have their marching orders: Search the entire ship from top to bottom for Lala-Ru’s missing pendant.MCC25minNov 4, 1999
5. MurderKing Hamdo’s frustration reaches a boiling point as the mission to recover the pendant continues to be fruitless.MCC25minNov 11, 1999
6. Disappearance in a SandstormThe young soldiers are now faced with a tour of duty as they leave Hellywood to seek more soldiers.MCC25minNov 18, 1999
7. Night of FlightWhile in prison, Shu uncovers an unbelievable mystery and the fate of this hellish future suddenly falls squarely in his hands.MCC25minNov 25, 1999
8. Two Lone SoulsNow that Shu is on the run, he must face a whole new set of dangers in the wild desert.MCC25minDec 2, 1999
9. In the ChasmShu and Lala-ru don’t realize it, but the village they’ve encountered is actually the target of King Hamdo’s revenge.MCC25minDec 9, 1999
10. Prelude to ChaosShu and Lala-Ru are tentatively welcomed by the villagers of Zari Bars.MCC25minDec 16, 1999
11. Eve of DestructionSis, one of the citizens of Zari Bars, finds Sara in the desert, on the verge of death.MCC25minJan 6, 2000
12. This Bloody EarthSara warns the people of Zari Bars that an impending attack from Hellywood is eminent.MCC25minJan 13, 2000
13. Now and Then, Here and ThereNabuca finds himself at a crossroad: Continue killing for the empty promise of going home after the war ends, or listen to his heart and put down his gun.MCC25minJan 20, 2000
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Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon discovers the true terrors of war, which includes genocide, brutal torture, hunger, thirst, and child explotation. Now Shu is trying to save Lala-Ru, as well as his hard earned, and often relunctant, new friends from the insane dictator, Hamdo. Whether Shu can possibly accomplish saving those he cares about while still holding up to his values remains to be seen.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Akitaro Daichi
- Studio
