Armitage III: Poly Matrix (1996)

In the dust-laden expanses of a Martian colony, law enforcement officer Ross Sylibus is thrust into a chilling mystery. His mission? To track down a deranged killer by the name of D'anclaude, who seems to have a terrifying penchant for murdering women. As if navigating the alien terrain wasn't daunting enough, Ross is paired with the enigmatic Naomi Armitage, a partner whose past appears to be intertwined with those of the victims. As the plot unravels, a shocking revelation comes to light - each victim is a third-generation android, an illicit creation designed to mirror humans in an uncannily perfect manner. These 'Third Types' aren't just indistinguishable from humans physically but share their mental and biological intricacies as well. As the duo delves deeper into this labyrinth of secrets, they find themselves in a race against time, battling a government desperate to wipe out any trace of these humanoid androids and the evidence of their existence. The question that hangs heavy in the Martian air is why? Why were these 'Third Types' constructed with such painstaking detail, to replicate humans to the point of being indistinguishable? As Ross and Naomi edge closer to the truth, they must confront the chilling reality of what it means to be human, and the profound consequences of crossing that sacred line.

Armitage III: Poly Matrix is an anime movie featuring Kiefer Sutherland and directed by Takuya Sato.

Armitage III: Poly Matrix is currently streaming on Funimation Now.