Cute talking animals in animation is a dime a dozen, right? What about cute talking animals as combat soldiers in war-torn countries, armed with deadly rifles and they ain't afraid to use it. Enter Cat Shit One. Based on Motofumi Kobayashi's manga of the same name (released in the US under the title of Apocalypse Meow), its a CG animated series in production by Studio Anima and they are currently seeking investors to complete the proposed project. A trailer is up on Youtube and it looks like a cross between Bambi with its adorable rabbit characters and Black Hawk Down for its gritty reality of infantry warfare. Lets hope it does get the necessary funding it needs because this is too damn awesome to pass up.
The 12-episode anime series of "real and fierce combat by cute and fluffy animals" updates the manga's premise by making the three soldiers part of a modern private military company. In the first episode, the three attempt to rescue hostages, but end up surrounded by guerrillas demanding the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces in the area. (The original manga had an updated manga sequel with a similar premise called Cat Shit One '80.)
According to the official site, its coming in early 2010. You'll find the trailer below the break.
This is simply awesome!!
please some one give them money so i can see this!!!!
It's Watership Down meets Black Hawk Down!
Fucking genius,
I really expected a solid snake in the back of that van. Loved it.
BtoFu, its funny you mention Solid Snake from Metal Gear since Studio Anima was also responsible for the cinematics in the game.
Looks like crazy fun!
wow this looks amazing. Didn't ADV bring the manga of this over (to U.S.) a few years back?
Yeah, they did. I still have Volume One on my shelf.
I guess I'm the only one that thinks this is kinda forced? Other than the high-concept, is there anything really there?
Cute? AND violent? More please.
Referring, more like. Spelling went wierd.
That looks so damn good...
Even my wife wants to watch it.
So much closer to having a Usagi Yojimbo movie.