Roujin Z

Roujin Z (1991)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (558 ratings)

In this Japanese animated science fiction adventure, an elderly man is chosen to be the recipient of a special robot, the Z-001, which will act as his caregiver. The Z-001 displays greater efficiency and skill than any human nurse. But while the robot does fine at first, there's one catch -- the… More

PG-13, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By
Hiroyuki Kitakubo
Written By
Katsuhiro Ôtomo
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 14, 1991 Wide
On DVD
Apr 16, 1996

Critic Reviews

  • Phil Hall, Wired

    A brilliantly demented anime masterpiece.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Drew S


    I'm a little disappointed with myself that, after watching an anime with such a unique and promising premise like Roujin Z, I didn't really enjoy it. I can barely explain why, either. The three thoughts I had that stuck with me after the movie were, in order, "This is… More

  • Patrick D


    I've got to admit: I'm not a huge anime fan. In fact for the most part I find it a bit boring. What attracted me to this film was the story- old man get put in a life support machine and it goes crazy and he become a robot ravaging the city. Plus it was done by the same dude… More

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