Blue Remains (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2001, Blue Remains is an adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Toshifumi Takizawa, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. In a world laid waste by nuclear war, Amamiku guards the seeds that hold the genetic code of the planet and can be used for its rebirth. Living underwater and protected from the radioactive atmosphere above, she impatiently waits for the earth to be ready for the seeds to germinate.But when her existence is discovered, it sparks a frantic race between the remains of humanity struggling for survival, and the disembodied brain. This fanatic being has programmed his robotic army to destroy them.
Who’s in it. Blue Remains stars Kazue Fukiishi as Amamiku, Tomoko Kaneda as Amamiku (childhood), Kazuya Ichijo as Reyju and Takehito Koyasu as Malloz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Blue Remains has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Remains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Remains tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Remains (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blue Remains change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blue Remains worth watching?
- Blue Remains holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Remains?
- Blue Remains stars Kazue Fukiishi, Tomoko Kaneda, Kazuya Ichijo, Takehito Koyasu and Rica Matsumoto.
- When was Blue Remains released?
- Blue Remains was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.