Scryed Alteration I: Tao (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Scryed Alteration I: Tao is an action, adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Goro Taniguchi, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Special recap of Scryed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the anime; featuring digital remastering and some new footage. A strange environmental phenomenon 22 years ago in the Kanazawa prefecture caused the land to split and protrude upwards reaching unprecedented heights, creating the secluded area known as The Lost Ground. Kazuma is a young mercenary who lives in the Lost Ground, looking for any work he can find to sustain his livelihood within the harsh environment. He is one of the few people that are gifted with the Alter ability, which allows him to plaster his right arm and torso with a metallic alloy. When this mercenary encounters HOLY, an order whose purpose is to suppress and capture what they call Native Alter Users, and one of the elite members of HOLY, Ryuho, an epic rivalry begins.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Scryed Alteration I: Tao has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scryed Alteration I: Tao page.

If you liked it. Fans of Scryed Alteration I: Tao 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.