Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
A neon-soaked, silent space opera where disco rhythms drive a cosmic struggle for artistic freedom, painting a vibrant visual metaphor of music as a universal bridge across the stars.
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

"The animated House Musical."

28 May 2003 France 65 min ⭐ 7.8 (500)
Director: Kazuhisa Takenouchi Leiji Matsumoto Hirotoshi Rissen Daisuke Nishio
Cast: Romanthony, Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Todd Edwards, DJ Sneak
Animation Adventure Science Fiction Music
Commercial Exploitation Identity and Memory Sacrifice and Heroism The Power of Music
Budget: $4,000,000
Box Office: $6,664,789

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Stella

N/A (Animated)

Archetype: The Heart/Muse
Key Trait: Graceful resilience

Motivation

To regain her autonomy and reunite with her people after being exploited as a fashion icon and pop star.

Character Arc

Initially the bassist of a free alien band, she becomes the face of the Crescendolls. Her development involves breaking through the corporate haze to remember her connection to Shep and her true home.

Shep

N/A (Animated)

Archetype: The Hero/Martyr
Key Trait: Selfless devotion

Motivation

Driven by his deep love for Stella and a sense of duty to rescue the abducted musicians.

Character Arc

A lone pilot who moves from daydreaming about a distant star to becoming the catalyst for a planetary revolution and the savior of the band.

Earl de Darkwood

N/A (Animated)

Archetype: The Corrupt Mastermind
Key Trait: Calculating greed

Motivation

To achieve universal dominion by harvesting the creative energy of alien musicians in the form of gold records.

Character Arc

A centuries-old being who has orchestrated the rise and fall of countless musicians throughout history for his own gain.

Arpegius, Octave, and Baryl

N/A (Animated)

Archetype: The Artists
Key Trait: Creative synergy

Motivation

To escape their "human" prison and return to their original planet where they can play music freely.

Character Arc

The band members function as a collective unit representing the stolen soul of music, eventually leading the charge to reclaim their memories.

Cast

Romanthony as Octave (singing voice)
Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice)
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo as (Music)
Todd Edwards as (Music)
DJ Sneak as (Music)