Dallos
Dallos
1983 science fiction original video animation by Hisayuki Toriumi and Mamoru Oshii
Dallos (ダロス, Darosu) is a science fiction OVA series released in 1983. It was conceptualized by Hisayuki Toriumi, who also wrote the script and directed it with Mamoru Oshii.[1] It is widely considered not only the first OVA released but also the first animated direct-to-video production release.[2][3]
The storyline focuses on a rebellion on a Moon colony by settlers and a mysterious artifact called Dallos. The story and setting take influence by past works such as the 1966 feature film The Battle of Algiers and the 1966 novel The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.[4]