is a 2010 animated science fiction film. It was directed by Junichi Fujisaku and produced by Production I.G and TransArts. The movie was released on August 28, 2010, and features music by the rock band SCANDAL, who are also featured in the film as cameos. It is licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks and in United Kingdom by Manga UK. It is available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray. Plot Based on the original novel by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, the story takes place sometime in the future. A deadly virus that has spread worldwide, has drastically reduced the world's population. Now, people have to eat synthetic food made out of sunflower seeds and must avoid any physical contact whatsoever. Only community centers (once called schools) exist, and people can only communicate online. However, a group of girls have pursued real contact outside of the society. When a series of brutal murders occur, it is up to them to see the dark secrets hidden in the closed-off world they live in. Characters A 14-year-old girl who is shy and quiet but gets overly excited, which often leads to a nosebleed. She is the leader of the group and is willing to do anything to protect her team. She is one of six children adopted by a member of high society. With the help of Tsuzuki and Myao, Makino is able to escape from being killed and tries to escape the city with Kono. An unsociable and calm person. She dislikes violence and always follows Mio's plans. She lives alone, as her sister is away on a business trip. After killing Kunugi, Kono reveals to Makino and Myao that she is the murderer, Loups=Garous. She murdered Kawabata and Nakamura. After killing Suzuki, Kono is not seen again. Ayumi is mistakenly referred to as a "he" in Sentai Filmworks' English dub. The computer hacker of the group. She is a young genius who calls herself a magician. A very cheerful and sociable girl who tries to get Hazuki to be more open. Tsuzuki is presumably dead when a bomb is thrown into her house. She assists Makino in escaping when two police officers lock Makino in her house and attempt to kill her. Tsuzuki reveals herself to be alive as she hid in a protective rag doll machine, protecting herself from the explosion. She hacks into the SVC police system and shuts down