Arve Rezzle: Mechanized Fairies (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Arve Rezzle: Mechanized Fairies is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in 2022, technology has advanced to the point where the human nervous system can be seamlessly integrated into external networks thanks to nanomachines. People leave their bodies behind in water tanks while traversing through cyberspace. However, a crisis known as "Early Rapture" occurs where the system becomes overloaded, resulting in thousands of consciousnesses being lost in the network. Remu Mikage's sister Shiki is one of them, and in an attempt to look for her he visits her apartment. He encounters Shiki there, who informs him that the person he is speaking to isn't his sister, and has somehow taken over her body.

Who’s in it. Arve Rezzle: Mechanized Fairies stars Jun Fukuyama as Remu Mikage (voice), Eri Kitamura as Shiki Mikage (voice), Yoko Hikasa as Yui Hirasaka (voice) and Ken Narita as Seiji Katasu (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Arve Rezzle: Mechanized Fairies has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arve Rezzle: Mechanized Fairies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arve Rezzle: Mechanized Fairies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.