Based on the 70s space opera manga by Matsumoto Leiji that spawned various anime interpretations, the original storyline centers on a rebellious space pirate and his outlaw crew preventing the alien plant women known as the Mazone from conquering Earth.
The sci-fi reboot will be helmed by Aramaki Shinji (Appleseed EX Machina) and scripted by Harutoshi Fukui, with the animation produced by Marza Animation Planet. Boasting a hefty $30 million production budget, Toei will utilize the latest filmmaking technology to present the most cutting-edge animation.
It is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters during the fall. You'll find the minute-long teaser embedded below.