With mechanical types courtesy of Makoto Kobayashi, a noteworthy experimental use of stay-motion footage to simulate Venus’ barren terrain, and a inventive staff members that is composed of a veritable "who’s who" of 1980s anime icons, such as character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto of Cowboy Bebop fame, Venus Wars is a unforgettable film that provides as a pulp sci-fi experience on a visual degree but manages to be a thoughtful exploration of.