Cinema / Film

Animation Weekender: Redline

50 Red Bank

Fri 25 Sept · 19:30

Takeshi Koike · 102m · Film

About this event

Redline is a turbo-charged, hand-drawn adrenaline rush from anime powerhouse Madhouse—ten years in the making and an all-gas-no-brakes spectacle that pushes 2D animation to its physical and artistic limits. Every frame pulses with raw energy, packed with high-speed collisions, mutant mayhem, and the wildest character designs this side of the galaxy. The story follows reckless racer JP as he enters REDLINE, the universe’s most dangerous and highly illegal road race, held on a militarized planet that definitely doesn’t want it there. But plot takes a backseat to pure sensation—this is cinema as rocket fuel, where explosive colour palettes, whip-fast editing, and a pounding electro-funk soundtrack create an all-out audiovisual assault. What makes Redline essential isn’t just its jaw-dropping style—it’s the rare kind of anime that swings so hard it feels like an act of rebellion. In an age of digital shortcuts, its fully hand-drawn animation is a defiant love letter to motion, chaos, and craft. Whether you’re a first-timer or a die-hard fan, Redline hits like a supernova and doesn’t let up. Japanese Audio with English Subtitles This screening is 18+, and will begin at the advertised time above. Content Warnings: frequent bloody sci-fi violence, partial nudity, strong language, and drug use. Runtime: 102 minutes Director: Takeshi Koike Country: Japan Year: 2009 Film