With mechanical patterns courtesy of Makoto Kobayashi, a notable experimental use of stay-action footage to simulate Venus’ barren terrain, and a artistic staff that is composed of a veritable "who’s who" of 1980s anime icons, including character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto of Cowboy Bebop fame, Venus Wars is a memorable movie that provides as a pulp sci-fi journey on a visual amount but manages to be a considerate exploration of what it.