Plastic Little

Aired: 1994

A sci-fi action OVA from a concept by Takahiro Kimura (original concept and character design) with character art by Satoshi Urushihara. Produced by Animate Film and directed by Kinji Yoshimoto, it is set on the water-and-forest-covered planet Ietta. Tita Mute captains the pet shop hunter ship Chachamaru, catching rare creatures with her crew to make a living. When she rescues Elise Lung, a girl pursued by the military, she is drawn into a battle against Admiral Guizel, who seeks a gravity-destruction weapon. Packing a fully realized sci-fi world, exhilarating aerial combat, and charming character interactions into a 50-minute runtime, it remains a celebrated 1990s OVA showcasing Urushihara's lush, detailed artwork.