Masamune Shirow, famous for creating Ghost in the Shell, published the original Appleseed manga, beginning the franchise.
The original Appleseed anime OVA was released, bringing the manga's story to the screen for the first time.
A full-length computer-animated Appleseed movie directed by Shinji Aramaki was released, modernizing the story and animation techniques.
The sequel to the 2004 Appleseed movie, Appleseed Ex Machina, was released, continuing the story with improved animation.
A prequel film to the original Appleseed story titled Appleseed Alpha was released, exploring early adventures of the main characters.
A devastating global conflict that drastically changed geopolitical boundaries and led to the collapse of many national governments.
After the chaos of World War III, the utopian city-state Olympus was established as a symbol of hope for humanity's future, integrating advanced technology and cybernetic enhancements.
Deunan Knute, a highly skilled soldier, becomes a member of the Espionage SWAT unit tasked with maintaining peace in Olympus.
Deunan meets Briareos, a cyborg partner and war veteran, beginning a partnership crucial to the defense and politics of Olympus.
The city of Olympus undergoes internal conflicts between human and enhanced bioroids, testing the limits of coexistence and governance.
A terrorist attack threatens the security of Olympus and challenges the cooperation between humans and bioroids.
Deunan and Briareos successfully prevent the terrorist attack from escalating, preserving the fragile peace in Olympus.
