is a 1993 Japanese science fiction anime film based on the novel of the same name by Yoshio Aramaki. It was released in the United States by Central Park Media. Plot Set in the dawning of the 25th century, the earth has undergone changes and technology improved in leaps and bounds, with humanity now colonizing Mars. However, unknown to humanity, there is an ancient race of aliens known as 'The Gods' which have been patiently waiting and watching humanity's progress. They take action and try to halt man's progress into space with extreme force. Although humanity has some very advanced weaponry at their disposal such as highly advanced aircraft, orbital fighters and gigantic desert battleships full of the most amazing array of weapons, will it be enough to stop them? The aliens have impressive weapons of their own, including an unstoppable stealth carrier. Humanity's hope rests on the shoulders of Captain Akuh and the crew of the Battleship Aoba. They are to carry out a top-secret mission against the aliens which, if successful, could mean the end to the war. Cast Japanese Cast Hideyuki Tanaka as Captain Akuh Isshin Chiba as Operator Kouji Tsujitani as J. Dalton Yumi Touma as Dr. Lee Hiroko Emori as Lt. Darsa Keligan Yuzuru Fujimoto as Admiral Mikawa Shinya Ohtaki as Yutaka Todoroki Ikuya Sawaki as Colonel Coleman Masaru Satou as John Bruce Hirohiko Kakegawa as Yamamoto Sanshiro Nitta as P.O. Omi Minami as Announcer Michiko Neya as Yoko Dalton English Cast B.H. O'Neill as Captain Akuh Cynthia DeMoss as Dr. Lee Dale Oliverio as Takeshi Hijikata David Stuart as J. Dalton Michael William as Yutaka Todoroki Sharon Becker as Lt. Darsa Keligan Barry Chiate as Colonel Coleman Bob Heitman as Admiral Mikawa Notelist References External links 1993 anime films 1993 films 1990s science fiction films Adventure anime and manga Central Park Media Japanese animated science fiction films Magic Bus (studio)