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Storyline

From the creators of The Matrix and blockbuster producer Joel Silver (Lethal Weapon series) comes this ground-breaking feature-length collection of nine original short films. Inspired by the visionary action and innovative storytelling of the Matrix trilogy, The Animatrix melds state-of-the-art CG animation and Japanese Anime in feature-quality shorts by seven world-renowned directors. Delve deep into the heart of The Matrix through visually stunning and emotionally resonant stories that reveal new details, including the war between humans and machines which led to the creation of the Matrix. Featuring the voices of Keanu Reeves (The Devil's Advocate, Speed) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Chocolat, Memento). Winner of the 2003 Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Animation Home Entertainment Production.

Country: United States

Type: scripted

Status: Current

Language: English, Japanese

Release Date: March 21, 2003

Also Known As: Animatrix, The AnimatrixАниматрицата, Animatrix: A História Antes de Matrix, Animatorikkusu, Аниматрикс, 駭客任務立體動畫特集, Аниматрица, Аніматриця, Animátrix, Animatrix - Ultimul zbor al lui Osiris, Animatrica, Binh Đoàn Ma Trận, アニマトリックス |  See more »

Genres

Plot Keywords

anime
supernatural power
hacker
simulation
alternate reality
asian woman
female fighter
neo noir
action violence
post apocalypse
computer hacker
male female relationship
dark hero
one woman army
flying
kung fu
war against machines
stylized violence
katana sword
samurai sword
fight
sword duel
one man army
dystopia
future
end of the world
apocalypse
white rabbit
virtual reality
jumping
dream
cyberspace
computer animation
computer
anthology film
portmanteau film
omnibus film
directed by several directors
collective filmmaking
black man asian woman relationship
black man asian woman romance
black man asian woman kiss
cyberpunk
matrix
biopunk
anime animation
anthology series
mature animation
2090s
2100s
for grown ups animation
cg animation
superhero action
superhero sci fi
japanese cyberpunk
anime adaptation
anthology
battle
warrior
samurai
sequel
sequel to cult film
sole black character dies cliche
interrupted kiss
african american
interracial kiss
rear nudity
foreplay
death of protagonist
main character shot
revolver
laser gun
female warrior
female martial artist
female gunfighter
blood splatter
bullet time
blood
showdown
beretta
pistol
martial arts master
mexican standoff
martial artist
tough guy
tough girl
superheroine
gunfight
super villain
superhero
combat
hand to hand combat
fictional war
ambush
kendo
dojo
mixed martial arts
disarming someone
gun fu
semiautomatic pistol
fistfight
brawl
duel
one against many
action hero
action heroine
heroine
hero
cell phone
science runs amok
collection of short films
sword fight
subterranean
shootout
runner
robot
rebellion
private detective
morphing
martial arts
human versus computer
falling from height
artificial intelligence
violence
spin off
nudity
surrealism

Company Credits

Production Co: DNA Productions, Madhouse, Silver Pictures, Square USA, Studio 4°CWarner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. |  See more »

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2003 | 9 Episodes

Awards

Awards & NominationsSee full list »

Daring Digital Award 2003

Nominee

Daring Digital Award

Digital Spectrum

Annie 2004

Winner

Annie

Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Entertainment Production

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