009-1: The End of the Beginning Wiki
Overview
009-1: The End of the Beginning is a 2013 Japanese science fiction film directed by Koichi Sakamoto. The film is based on the manga series "Cyborg 009" by Shotaro Ishinomori and serves as a re-imagining of the original story.
Plot
The film takes place in an alternate universe where the Cold War never ended, and the world is on the brink of chaos. Mylene Hoffman, a beautiful and deadly cyborg, is part of a top-secret government agency known as "Number One". She is tasked with completing high-risk missions, but her latest assignment goes awry, and she finds herself on the run from her employers.
Mylene soon discovers that she is not the only cyborg, and that there are eight others like her, each with unique abilities. Together, they must uncover the truth behind their creation and the sinister plans of their creators.
Characters
Mylene Hoffman (009-1)
- Played by: Mayuko Iwasa
- Description: The main protagonist, a beautiful and deadly cyborg with enhanced strength and agility.
Dr. Gilmore
- Played by: Nao Nagasawa
- Description: The creator of the cyborgs, with sinister intentions.
Jean-Paul
- Played by: Aya Sugimoto
- Description: A mysterious agent who helps Mylene in her quest for the truth.
The Cyborgs
- 002: A cyborg with super speed
- 003: A cyborg with enhanced hearing
- 004: A cyborg with superhuman strength
- 005: A cyborg with a powerful laser cannon
- 006: A cyborg with enhanced vision
- 007: A cyborg with superhuman agility
- 008: A cyborg with enhanced reflexes
Themes
- Identity: The film explores the theme of identity, as Mylene and the other cyborgs struggle to find their place in a world where they are seen as mere machines.
- Humanity: The film raises questions about what it means to be human, and whether a cyborg can truly be considered human.
- Loyalty: The film highlights the theme of loyalty, as Mylene is forced to choose between her loyalty to her creators and her newfound friendships with the other cyborgs.
Reception
009-1: The End of the Beginning received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its visuals and action sequences, while others found the storyline confusing and disjointed. Despite this, the film has developed a cult following among fans of the original manga series.
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 20 days, with a budget of ¥200 million (approximately $2 million USD).
- The film's score was composed by Yasutaka Nakata, who is known for his work on the anime series "Macross Frontier".
- The film's visual effects were created by the Japanese visual effects company, Digital Frontier.
