First Squad: The Moment of Truth

Overview

Set during the opening days of World War II on the Eastern Front. Its main cast are a group of Soviet teenagers with extraordinary abilities; the teenagers have been drafted to form a special unit to fight the invading German army. They are opposed by a Schutzstaffel officer who is attempting to raise from the dead a supernatural army of crusaders from the 12th-century Order of the Sacred Cross.

Key Crew

Yoshiharu Ashino

Director

Eiko Tanaka

Producer

Alexey Klimov

Producer

Misha Shprits

Producer

Yury Stepanov

Producer

Production

Molot Entertainment

STUDIO4℃

Golden Network Asia

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'First Squad: The Moment of Truth' is an anime film that blends historical events with fantasy, focusing on the Eastern Front during World War II.
The film is notable for its unique animation style, which combines traditional 2D animation with some 3D elements, giving it a distinctive look.
Director Yoshiharu Ashino is known for his work in the anime industry, and this film showcases a collaborative effort between Japanese and Russian artists, highlighting cultural exchanges in animation.