Just giving some confirmations about the sequel movie and tv series coming:

Appleseed sequel, TV series in production (2006-03-16 05:03:29)
Production is underway for a sequel to the Appleseed film, as well as a TV series based on the franchise, according to an interview with Masamune Shirow in the latest Kikan-S magazine. LA's Axis Entertainment first announced the plans in December 2004. Source: Shirowledge [ discuss (2 posts) ]
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