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In a daring creative choice, the movie is largely scored with New Orleans-style jazz. This retro choice contrasts beautifully with the futuristic setting, creating a unique, melancholic, yet energetic mood.

The plot hinges on the construction of the "Ziggurat," a massive skyscraper designed to be the central control of the world, powered by a highly advanced robot named Tima. Tima is modeled after Duke Red’s deceased daughter, but she initially has no memory of her purpose. She befriends Kenichi, the young nephew of a Japanese detective, and the two become lost in the intricate, perilous world beneath the city. Why It’s Still a Must-Watch in 2026 subtitle Metropolis.2001.720p.BluRay.x264-HAiKU...

Unlike the original silent film, which was more of a fable, Rintaro's version leans heavily into the question of what defines humanity. Metropolis (2001) dares to suggest that humanity is not just in our programming, but in our capacity to feel, care, and create—whether we are made of flesh or steel. Katsuhiro Otomo Retrospective: Metropolis | AniTAY-Official In a daring creative choice, the movie is

A Visual Symphony of Steel and Soul: Revisiting Rintaro’s 2001 Metropolis Tima is modeled after Duke Red’s deceased daughter,

The finale is frequently described as one of the most memorable in animation history. As the city breaks apart, the destruction is paired with a haunting performance of "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles. A Humanistic Approach to Technology

The film transports us to a towering, multi-layered megalopolis where human laborers have been displaced by robots. The city is a powder keg of societal tension, with the disenfranchised poor living in the squalid lower levels, looking up at the glittering, oppressive architecture built by the wealthy elite, led by the ambitious Duke Red.