Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and Lucent Pictures Entertainment have announced the sci-fi adventure Appleseed Alpha . The CG-animated film is the latest installment in the franchise based on the original Appleseed manga by Shirow Masamune (Ghost in the Shell) and published by Seishinsha.

Your first look at Appleseed Alpha!

Appleseed Alpha is a reboot that will depict the early days of Deunan and Briareos in search of the legendary city of Olympus. Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed, Starship Troopers Invasion, Space Pirate Captain Harlock) will direct and Joseph Chou (Appleseed Ex-Machina, Halo Legends) will produce.We’ve got the first image from the film right here:Appleseed Alpha will be released this summer. Stay tuned to IGN for more details on the project soon!