Robo Rock (2007 Film)

Robo Rock (Japanese: ROBO☆ROCK) is a 2007 Japanese film directed by Taikan Suga. The production features a screenplay written by Toshimitsu Takeuchi and Yusuke Watanabe. The film had a runtime of 110 minutes and was released in Japan on November 23, 2007.

Promotional image for the film Robo Rock — Promotional poster for the 2007 film Robo Rock.

Plot

The story centers on Masaru, a 23-year-old man who describes himself as a "genius odd-job-man" despite his tendency to fail at various tasks. He lives with his girlfriend, Kiriko, who is a tattoo artist. Masaru is approached by Nirasawa, a public employee who claims that Masaru's voice is required to activate a giant robot known as the Land Zeppelin. Nirasawa asserts that the Earth is facing an imminent invasion by Saturnians and that the robot is essential for defense. While Masaru is initially skeptical, he later finds himself in a precarious situation after being framed during a job with his friend, Kou.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Minami
Yuichiro Nakayama
Shun Shioya
Shoichi Honda
Ken Ayugai
Dennis Gunn
Tatsuya Gashuin
Toshifumi Muramatsu
Arata Saeki
Hiroshi Yamamoto
Masaki Okada
Shun Ueda
Kenichi Endo

Festival Screenings

Robo Rock was screened at the 12th Fantasia Film Festival, held from July 3 to July 21, 2008, where it held its North American premiere.