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Animated drama

Gilgamesh (2003): Cast

Gilgamesh (2003) movie poster

Gilgamesh is a 2003 animated drama directed by Masahiko Murata and Koji Yoshikawa, starring Daisuke Namikawa, Keiji Fujiwara and Sanae Kobayashi. It is inspired by The Epic of Gilgamesh by Andrew George.

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Gilgamesh (2003) movie poster
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gilgamesh About?

The premise of Gilgamesh without spoilers.

In a dystopian future where the sky has been transformed into a colossal reflective surface, two teenage siblings find themselves dragged into a battle between a cadre of super‑powered entities and the covert group of children led by a mysterious woman, determined to halt the beings' plans.

Gilgamesh Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • anime animation
  • rescue
  • person on fire
  • stabbed to death
  • premarital sex
  • nudity
  • loss of sister
  • loss of friend
  • friendship
  • clone
  • city in ruins
  • wheelchair
+7 more
  • shower
  • strip club
  • telekinesis
  • snowball fight
  • nosebleed
  • brother sister relationship
  • airplane
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Cast & crew

Gilgamesh Cast & Characters

Daisuke Namikawa leads the cast, with Keiji Fujiwara and Sanae Kobayashi. Directed by Masahiko Murata and Koji Yoshikawa; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Masahiko Murata and Koji Yoshikawa

More films directed by Masahiko Murata and Koji Yoshikawa: Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult, Ghost in the Shell Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison and Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower.

Details

Gilgamesh Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “길가메쉬” and “Гильгамеш”.

Also known as
  • 길가메쉬
  • Гильгамеш
  • 吉爾伽美什
  • 吉尔伽美什
  • ギルガメッシュ

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FAQ

Gilgamesh FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gilgamesh, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Gilgamesh?

Gilgamesh was directed by Masahiko Murata and Koji Yoshikawa.

More films by Masahiko Murata

Who is in the cast of Gilgamesh?

Gilgamesh stars Daisuke Namikawa, Keiji Fujiwara and Sanae Kobayashi, among 9 credited actors.

Does Gilgamesh have a post-credit scene?

No. Gilgamesh has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gilgamesh in?

The original language of Gilgamesh is Japanese.

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