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Much of the film was shot without permits in crowded Tokyo streets. When you see the titular character running and screaming through the city, the shocked expressions on the faces of bystanders are real.

For years, this was a difficult title to track down outside of grainy VHS bootlegs. However, it has seen a resurgence in the 2020s: IPX-964

Unlike the sleek aesthetics of Blade Runner , this is "grimy 16mm" cyberpunk. It focuses on the intersection of human flesh and technological decay. How to Watch It Today Much of the film was shot without permits