Masamune Shirow’s other manga, Appleseed is getting the CG treatment. The new movie will be directed by Aramaki Shinji and produced by Sori Fumihiko, the director of last years hit Japanese live action movie Ping Pong. The movie will be 100% computer animated, but will retain the 2D look of the original manga. 21-year-old actress Minowa Asumi will play the role of Deunan.

You can see a trailer on the official web site. The movie is slated for an April 2004 release in Japan.