Appleseed
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Appleseed is a cyberpunk science fiction manga series by Masamune Shirow, set in a post-apocalyptic future and known for its complex political themes and advanced mecha designs.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Appleseed canonical | 3 |
| Appleseed (1988 OVA) | 1 |
| Appleseed (2004 film) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T14708926 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Appleseed Context triple: [Dark Horse Manga, publishes, Appleseed]
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A.
Appleseed
Appleseed is the nickname of the American pioneer nurseryman and folk hero Johnny Appleseed, famed for planting apple trees across the Midwest.
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B.
The Appleseed Cast
The Appleseed Cast is an American indie rock band known for its atmospheric, guitar-driven sound that blends emo, post-rock, and experimental elements.
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C.
Talifuguen
Talifuguen is a dialect of the Isnag language spoken by indigenous communities in the northern Philippines.
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D.
Karusha
Karusha is a figure in Hindu mythology known as one of the sons of Shraddhadeva Manu, associated with the lineage of ancient kings.
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E.
Cocoon
Cocoon is an acclaimed indie puzzle-adventure video game known for its innovative world-within-worlds mechanic and atmospheric, wordless storytelling.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Appleseed Target entity description: Appleseed is a cyberpunk science fiction manga series by Masamune Shirow, set in a post-apocalyptic future and known for its complex political themes and advanced mecha designs.
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A.
Appleseed
Appleseed is the nickname of the American pioneer nurseryman and folk hero Johnny Appleseed, famed for planting apple trees across the Midwest.
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B.
The Appleseed Cast
The Appleseed Cast is an American indie rock band known for its atmospheric, guitar-driven sound that blends emo, post-rock, and experimental elements.
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C.
Talifuguen
Talifuguen is a dialect of the Isnag language spoken by indigenous communities in the northern Philippines.
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D.
Karusha
Karusha is a figure in Hindu mythology known as one of the sons of Shraddhadeva Manu, associated with the lineage of ancient kings.
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E.
Cocoon
"Cocoon" is a delicate, atmospheric electronic track by Björk from her 2001 album Vespertine, noted for its intimate vocals and minimalist production.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Appleseed
linked to: Appleseed