While on a community service outing on the moon surface, Takeru discovers a photograph of a girl living on Earth a place that was rendered barren after the Colossal freeport fell to the surface and triggered the Great Calamity 100 years before. His heart stolen by this girl, Takeru recruits his friend Kazuma on an outmoded Lunar Maintenance LTV into restricted space where the Earth can be viewed. The barren surface of the moon seems endless, but finally they cross the edge of a giant crater and a stunning sight comes into view. One look at the brilliant, blue Earth suspended in the blackness of outer space and everything they were taught about the dead mother word is turned on its head. Furthermore, the crater is cluttered with photographs, including one with a message that says "Earth is Well," setting Takeru on a wild adventure to discover the truth about Earth.

A wonderful collaboration of Katsuhiro Otomo (of Akira and Steamboy Fame), Bandai Visual and Nissin Cup Noodle, "Freedom" boasts wonderful animation and special effects that zaps you into the universe where the Earth is left as being uninhabitable and the rest of humanity now call the moon their home. This is a 4 set Blu-Ray collection that features episodes 1-7 in the series, with plenty of special features, including the Nissin Cup Noodle TV - CM. The theme song "This is Love" is performed by the famous Utada Hikaru which makes this an extra worthy purchase for all J-pop fans. This boxed set also comes with a 28 page illustration book. Features original Japanese language with optional English subtitles making this a great supplemental listening study guide for Japanese language students. Filmed in Widescreen format 16:9 ratio with a run time of 316 mins.