Appleseed
“Humanity's last chance for survival.”
In a utopian society created at the end of World War III, a female warrior who has been plucked from the badlands begins to see cracks in this new facade. And what does this community have planned for the rest of humankind?
Where to watch Appleseed in United States
HiDiveClick a service to open Appleseed there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Appleseed streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HiDive | — |
| Canada | HiDive | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Appleseed
Appleseed is a 2004 Japanese-language animation, action and science fiction film directed by Shinji Aramaki. The cast is led by Ai Kobayashi, Asumi Miwa, Jurota Kosugi. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HiDive.
Appleseed was produced by TOHO, TBS, and Digital Frontier and made in Japan. It was released on April 17, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Shinji Aramaki
- Writers
- Haruka Handa, Tsutomu Kamishiro
- Release date
- April 17, 2004
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- TOHO, TBS, Digital Frontier
Appleseed cast & crew
Appleseed was directed by Shinji Aramaki and written by Haruka Handa and Tsutomu Kamishiro.
The cast features Ai Kobayashi as Deyunan (voice), Asumi Miwa as Deyunan (motion actor), Jurota Kosugi as Buriareosu (voice), Yuki Matsuoka as Hitomi (voice), Yuzuru Fujimoto as Uranosu (voice), and Takehito Koyasu as Hadesu (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tetsuya Takahashi and it was produced by Hiroe Tsukamoto and Fumihiko Sori.
Is Appleseed worth watching?
Appleseed holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 395 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, action, and science fiction, Appleseed is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Appleseed
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Cast of Appleseed
Ai Kobayashi
Deyunan (voice)
Asumi Miwa
Deyunan (motion actor)
Jurota Kosugi
Buriareosu (voice)
Yuki Matsuoka
Hitomi (voice)
Yuzuru Fujimoto
Uranosu (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Hadesu (voice)
Mami Koyama
Atena (voice)
Miho Yamada
Nike (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Yoshitsune (voice)
Ryuji Nakagi
Shichiken rô Erekutoryuon (voice)
Fumio Matsuoka
Shichiken rô Oionosu (voice)
Hirotake Nagata
Shichiken rô Kadomosu (voice)
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Appleseed — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Appleseed in United States?
Appleseed is streaming on HiDive in United States.
▸Is Appleseed on HiDive?
Yes — Appleseed is currently available on HiDive in United States.
▸What language is Appleseed in?
Appleseed is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Appleseed?
Appleseed runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Appleseed rated?
Appleseed is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 395 ratings.
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