Expelled from Paradise

2014 Japanese animated science fiction film

Expelled from Paradise

Theatrical release poster.

Directed by| Seiji Mizushima
Screenplay by| Gen Urobuchi
Produced by| Kouichi Noguchi
Starring| Rie Kugimiya
Shin-ichiro Miki
Hiroshi Kamiya
Megumi Hayashibara
Minami Takayama
Kotono Mitsuishi
Kenta Miyake
Daichi Otomo
Hisao Egawa
Noriko Uemura
Tōru Furuya
Cinematography| Koujirou Hayashi
Edited by| Masato Yoshitake
Music by| Narasaki

Production
companies

Toei Animation
Graphinica[1]

Distributed by| T-Joy[2]

Release date

* November 15, 2014 (2014-11-15) (Japan)

Running time

| 104 minutes
Country| Japan
Language| Japanese

Expelled from Paradise (Japanese: 楽園追放, Hepburn: Rakuen Tsuihō) is a 2014 Japanese anime science fiction film. The film is directed by Seiji Mizushima, with a screenplay written by Gen Urobuchi. The film was produced by Toei Animation and animated by Graphinica, and was distributed by T-Joy.[2]

The film had its first public showing in Europe at the Swedish anime-convention ConFusion on December 11, 2014. Seiji Mizushima attended the event himself, partaking in a stage-show, Q&A and other activities.[3]

The film was distributed in the United States by Aniplex of America and was shown in 15 theatres across the country on December 13, 2014.[4]

## Plot

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Angela Balzac is an agent at the space station DEVA, whose inhabitants have no physical bodies, their minds digitized and processed into a virtual reality environment. After failing to track down the hacker known as "Frontier Setter", who had infiltrated DEVA's systems dozens of times to gather allies for his cause with no success, she is tasked to look for him down on Earth, now a barren planet where less than 2% of the human population lives. After being given a cloned, organic body and sent to the surface, Angela meets Dingo, her contact on Earth, who cuts off all communications with her base, in order to prevent Frontier Setter from discovering their location as well, despite her protests.

Because of Angela's inexperience with organic life, she neglects food and rest and becomes sick, so Dingo cares for her until she gets well. As time passes, she begins to appreciate things deemed unnecessary in DEVA like food and music.

Angela and Dingo's investigations lead them to an abandoned city, where they meet Frontier Setter, who is revealed to be an artificial intelligence system developed to supervise the construction of Genesis Ark, a ship designed for deep space travel, and somehow developed consciousness, continuing its work long after its masters perished and trying without success to recruit volunteers from DEVA to join its space mission. Realizing that Frontier Setter intends to do no harm at all, Angela leaves her body and reports to her superiors at DEVA, who order her to destroy it, fearing that it may eventually become a threat, but she refuses. Angela is branded a traitor and sentenced to have her mind stored into an archive forever, but Frontier Setter hacks into the system to rescue her. Once Angela returns to Earth and her body with supplies and weaponry, she and Dingo join forces to hold back DEVA's other agents long enough for a rocket to be launched carrying Frontier Setter and the final module of the Genesis Ark. Frontier Setter offers for Angela to join it in space, but she chooses to stay with Dingo to experience more of Earth. Angela and Dingo then escape, while Frontier Setter starts its journey through space.

## Voice cast

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Character  | Japanese[5][6] | English[5]

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Angela Balzac | Rie Kugimiya | Wendee Lee
Dingo (Zarik Kajiwara) | Shin-ichiro Miki | Steve Blum
Frontier Setter | Hiroshi Kamiya | Johnny Yong Bosch
Christin Gillum | Megumi Hayashibara | Brina Palencia
Veronica Kulikova | Minami Takayama | Megan Hollingshead
Hilde Thorwald | Kotono Mitsuishi | Dorothy Fahn
High Official A | Minoru Inaba | Beau Billingslea
High Official B | Hisao Egawa | Kirk Thornton
High Official C | Noriko Uemura | Dorothy Fahn
Isaac | Kenta Miyake | Beau Billingslea
Lazlo | Daichi Endo | Patrick Seitz
Arhan | Chika Anzai | Cristina Vee
Alonzo Percy | Toru Furuya | Doug Erholtz

## Production

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### Development

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Expelled from Paradise was developed as a joint cinematic project by Toei Animation and Nitroplus.[2][7] The film is directed by Seiji Mizushima following his work on directing well known anime series such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Mobile Suit Gundam 00.[8]

Gen Urobuchi has been selected as the script writer and is known for writing the script of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and creating the light novel Fate/Zero.[8]

## Marketing

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### Previews

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A trailer titled "Diva Communication" was released on the official website on September 30, 2013.[8]

## Sequel

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An upcoming sequel film titled Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart (楽園追放 心のレゾナンス, Rakuen Tsuihō: Kokoro no Rezonansu) was revealed at Toei Animation's "Virtual Anime Fes" livestream event on January 27, 2024.[9] It is slated for release in 2026.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Expelled From Paradise, CAST-STAFF". aniplexusa.com. Aniplex of America. Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
2. ^ a b c "『楽園追放 -Expelled from Paradise-』, CAST-STAFF". rakuen-tsuiho.com (in Japanese). Toei Animation. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
3. ^ "Guest of honor: Seiji Mizushima". ConFusion. December 8, 2014. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
4. ^ "Aniplex USA adds Expelled From Paradise anime film". Anime News Network. November 19, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
5. ^ a b "Aniplex of America Reveals Mahouka, Expelled from Paradise BD Release Plans". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
6. ^ "Aniplex USA - CHARACTER - Expelled From Paradise". aniplexusa.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
7. ^ "Nitro+/Toei's Exiled From Paradise/Rakuen Tsuihō is Sci-Fi". Anime News Network. April 9, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
8. ^ a b c "Exiled From Paradise's Main Cast, Promo Video Unveiled". Anime News Network. September 30, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
9. ^ "Expelled from Paradise Gets Rakuen Tsuihō: Liberated from Paradise Sequel Anime Film".
10. ^ "劇場アニメ「楽園追放」続編は2026年公開予定、キービジュアル＆特報映像が公開（動画あり）".

## External links

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* Anime and manga portal
* Film portal
* Japan portal

* Official website
* Official website (in Japanese)
* Expelled from Paradise (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

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Works directed by Seiji Mizushima

TV series|

* Generator Gawl (1998)
* Chikyū Bōei Kigyō Dai-Guard (1999–2000)
* Shaman King (2001–2002)
* Fullmetal Alchemist (2003–2004)
* Oh! Edo Rocket (2007)
* Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007–2009)
* Hanamaru Kindergarten (2010)
* Un-Go (2011)
* Natsuiro Kiseki (2012)
* BlazBlue Alter Memory (2013)
* Wooser's Hand-to-Mouth Life: Mugen-hen (2015)
* Concrete Revolutio (2015)
* Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song (2016)
* Beatless (2018)
* D4DJ First Mix (2020–2021)
* D4DJ All Mix (2023)

Films|

* Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005)
* Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer (2010)
* Un-Go episode:0 Inga chapter (2011)
* Expelled from Paradise (2014)
* Hula Fulla Dance (2021)
* Eisen Flügel (TBA)

OVA/ONAs|

* Zaion: I Wish You Were Here (2001)
* Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Special Edition (2009–2010)

* v
* t
* e

Works by Gen Urobuchi

Visual novels|

* Phantom of Inferno (2000)
* Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer (2002)
* Saya no Uta: The Song of Saya (2003)

Light novels|

* Fate/Zero (2005–2007)
* Black Lagoon (2008)
* Eisen Flügel (2009)

Animated series|

* Blassreiter (2008)
* Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom (2009)
* Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011)
* Psycho-Pass (2012)
* Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet (2013)
* Aldnoah.Zero (2014)
* Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song (2016)
* RWBY: Ice Queendom (2022)
* Revenger (2023)

Animated films|

* Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Beginnings (2012)
* Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Eternal (2012)
* Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion (2013)
* Expelled from Paradise (2014)
* Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015)
* Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (2017)
* Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018)
* Godzilla: The Planet Eater (2018)
* Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (2026)
* Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart (2026)

Live action series|

* Kamen Rider Gaim (2013)
* Thunderbolt Fantasy (2016)

Live action films|

* Garm Wars (2016)
* Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death (2017)
* Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West (2019)
* Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Finale (2025)

Other|

* Rusty Rabbit (2025)

* v
* t
* e

Graphinica

Television series|

* Boku wa Ou-sama (2013)
* Chain Chronicle ~Light of Haecceitas~ (2017)
* Juni Taisen: Zodiac War (2017)
* Re:Stage! Dream Days♪ (2019)
* Muv-Luv Alternative (2021–2022)
* Cue! (2022)
* Tokyo Mew Mew New (2022–2023)
* Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal (2022)

Films|

* Expelled from Paradise (2014)
* Chain Chronicle ~Light of Haecceitas~ (2016–2017)
* Hello World (2019)

OVAs/ONAs|

* Hellsing: Ultimate (2011–2012, #8–10)
* Hellsing: The Dawn (2011–2012)
* Wonder Momo (2014)
* JAE: Yamaeloid (2015)
* Another World (2019)
* Record of Ragnarok (2021–2023)
* Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation (2025)

Other|

* Project X Zone 2 (2015)

Category

* v
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* e

Nitroplus

Video games|

| Nitro+|

* Phantom of Inferno
* Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer
* Deus Machina Demonbane
* Saya no Uta: The Song of Saya
* Jingai Makyō
* Kishin Houkou Demonbane
* Gekkō no Carnevale
* Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa
* Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas
* Smile of the Arsnotoria

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5pb x Nitro+|

* Chaos;Head
* Love Chu Chu!
* Steins;Gate
* Robotics;Notes

DMM x Nitro+|

* Touken Ranbu

Nitro+Chiral|

* Togainu no Chi
* DRAMAtical Murder

Spinoff/crossover titles|

* Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

Other|

* Rusty Rabbit

Other media|

* Kamen Rider Gaim
* Neppu Kairiku Bushi Road
* Revenger
* Buddy Daddies

Characters|

* Super Sonico

People|

* Gen Urobuchi
* Norimitsu Kaihō

Works by Nitroplus creators|

* Puella Magi Madoka Magica
* Psycho-Pass
* School-Live!
* Aldnoah.Zero
* Expelled from Paradise
* Fate/Zero
* Thunderbolt Fantasy
* Eisen Flügel
* RWBY: Ice Queendom

* v
* t
* e

Toei Animation theatrical features (2010–2019)

2010|

* Pretty Cure All Stars DX2: Light of Hope - Protect the Rainbow Jewel!
* Kaidan Restaurant
* HeartCatch PreCure! the Movie: Fashion Show in the Flower Capital... Really?!

2011|

* Pretty Cure All Stars DX3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects the World
* One Piece: Straw Hat Chase
* Toriko 3D: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!!
* Buddha
* Pretty Cure All-Stars DX: 3D Theatre
* Suite PreCure the Movie: Take it back! The Miraculous Melody that Connects Hearts
* Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

2012|

* Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future
* Rainbow Fireflies
* Asura
* Smile PreCure! the Movie: Big Mismatch in a Picture Book!
* One Piece Film: Z

2013|

* Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart
* Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
* Toriko the Movie: Bishokushin's Special Menu
* Harlock: Space Pirate
* DokiDoki! PreCure the Movie: Mana's Getting Married!!? The Dress of Hope that Connects to the Future

2014|

* Buddha 2
* Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends
* Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary
* HappinessCharge PreCure! the Movie: The Ballerina of the Land of Dolls
* Expelled from Paradise

2015|

* Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival♪
* Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
* Go! Princess Pretty Cure the Movie: Go! Go!! Gorgeous Triple Feature!!!
* Digimon Adventure tri.: Reunion

2016|

* Digimon Adventure tri.: Determination
* Pretty Cure All Stars: Singing with Everyone♪ Miraculous Magic!
* One Piece Film: Gold
* Digimon Adventure tri.: Confession
* Witchy Pretty Cure! The Movie: Wonderous! Cure Mofurun!
* Pop in Q

2017|

* Digimon Adventure tri.: Loss
* Pretty Cure Dream Stars!
* Digimon Adventure tri.: Coexistence
* Mazinger Z: Infinity
* Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode the Movie: Crisply! The Memory of Mille-feuille!

2018|

* Pretty Cure Super Stars!
* Digimon Adventure tri.: Future
* Hugtto! PreCure Futari wa Pretty Cure: All Stars Memories
* Dragon Ball Super: Broly

2019|

* Pretty Cure Miracle Universe
* One Piece: Stampede
* Star Twinkle Pretty Cure the Movie: These Feeling within The Song of Stars

Not including Madhouse-animated features produced by Toei
Category

* v
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* e

Toei Animation theatrical features (2020-2029)

2020|

* Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
* Jintai no Survival!
* Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō: Tsuritai Yaki
* Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone
* Looking for Magical Doremi

2021|

* Sailor Moon Eternal
* Healin' Good Pretty Cure the Movie: GoGo! Big Transformation! The Town of Dreams
* Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure the Movie: Petite Dive! Collaboration Dance Party!
* Shinkai no Survival!
* Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure the Movie: The Snow Princess and the Miraculous Ring!
* The Journey

2022|

* Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
* One Piece Film: Red
* The First Slam Dunk
* Delicious Party Pretty Cure the Movie: The Dreaming Child's Lunch

2023|

* Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe
* Sailor Moon Cosmos
* Pretty Cure All Stars F
* Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning

2024|

* Wonderful Pretty Cure! The Movie: A Grand Adventure in a Thrilling Game World!

2025|

* Hypergalactic

2026|

* Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart

Not including Madhouse-animated features produced by Toei
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