Project A-Ko

In a future city rebuilt after a catastrophic meteor strike, two girls, A-ko and C-ko, join Graviton High School. A-ko possesses immense strength and speed, which puts her at odds with B-ko, a wealthy student who seeks the affection of the innocent C-ko. The rivalry between A-ko and B-ko escalates into destructive battles until the arrival of extraterrestrials. These aliens kidnap C-ko, believing her to be their lost princess, forcing the two rivals to cooperate to rescue her.

Directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima, this 1986 Japanese production blends action, animation, comedy, and science fiction. It is the first of two films directed by Nishijima, followed by Project A-Ko Versus Battle 2: Blue Side in 1990. The voice cast features Miki Ito as A-ko, Emi Shinohara as B-ko, and Michie Tomizawa as C-ko, with a total of 28 credited cast members. The film was produced by Shochiku-Fuji Company, APPP Company, and SOEISHINSHA, with a screenplay by Tomoko Kawasaki and Yuji Moriyama. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 46 votes.