STAR DRIVER: The Movie

On the remote Southern Cross Isle, a secretive group called the Glittering Crux seeks to reactivate ancient giant machines known as Cybodies. These machines can only be operated by specific pilots called Star Drivers. To unlock the full potential of the Cybodies, the organization must break the seals of four resident priestesses. Takuto Tsunashi, a newcomer to the island and student at Southern Cross High School, vows to stop the group to protect Wako Agemaki, one of the priestesses. Together with Wako and her childhood friend Sugata Shindō, Takuto forms a close bond while defending the seals.

This Japanese animated film blends action, adventure, science fiction, drama, and romance. It was produced by companies including Bandai Namco Entertainment and Aniplex, with a screenplay by Yoji Enokido. The movie features a voice cast including Mamoru Miyano, Saori Hayami, and Jun Fukuyama. The production involved a large team of 51 credited crew members and 40 credited cast members.

The film was directed by a large group, including Takuya Igarashi, for whom this was the second project after Sailor Moon SuperS: Special. Other directors include Takahiko Kyougoku, who later directed Love Live! The School Idol Movie, and Shin Matsuo, who later worked on Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration. With a runtime of 150 minutes, the movie holds a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 26 votes.