When cadet Shirotsugh Lhadatt signs up with the Royal Space Force, he encounters ridicule and apathy from manipulative leaders and a cynical public. A chance encounter with a devout young woman spurs Shiro on towards his destiny — to become the first man in space. While military leaders conspire to use the space program to spark an all-out war, Shiro and a team of ageing scientists race against time to complete the first launch. The countdown has begun … source anidb
Encoded from the International BD. English subtitles and audio also from the bluray. Dual Audio: Japanese (5.1 Dolby TrueHD), English (2.0 Dolby Digital AC3). The movie that put Gainax on the map.