Nov 28, 2010
You know how, like when you were a kid, you'd ask for a bedtime story that wasn't from the book? For me, that's what Star Driver is. It's one of those stories that's just... different. Maybe there are animes that could be similar, but this one just stands out.
If you think about it, the story is simple. The Galactic Pretty Boy has to defeat the Glittering Crux Brigade, in order to... well, we're looking for 'save the world', I guess? Other than the names, it sounds pretty generic, but I gave it a perfect 10. Not because of some sort of game-breaking plot device
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that ultimately makes the plot 10 times cooler, but it's simply how they pull it off. Even if some parts are cliche, it's still pretty original.
Now, art. I just have to say, Tauburn is the pimping-est looking mecha in the history of ever. All the mechas (or Cybodys) have very vivid and special qualities, making them different to each other. All with very good color schemes, and unique designs. The characters are pretty well done. Sort of like Code Geass, where they go for the tall skinny characters. But unlike Code Geass, characters are younger, and for me, are a bit more proportioned. I give it a 10.
Voice acting, opening theme song, ending theme song, background music, sound effects... Oh, and a special song that plays whenever they fight.... It suits the anime perfectly. There's really not much to say here. No complaints whatsoever. 10.
Well, since I don't want to name names and spoil anything, I shall just refer to them by the color of their hair. Red is the lively and upbeat type of person. Believes in good, yadda yadda, all that jazz. Common in a main character, so no complaints there. Yellow is the normal-ish clueless one, and Blue is the quiet and mysterious ones. Alright, the mains are a bit generic, but as I said earlier, it's how they pull them off. The supporting cast are a colorful (Both hair-color-wise and personality-wise) set really able to help tell the story of Star Driver. Plus, the development with all of them, God, it's just freaking good... (Yes, I can be creepy)
Overall, I really like the anime. I enjoy every episode, and I think a lot more people should watch it. There are currently nine episodes right now, and each one is good. It's an unusual mecha anime, of which the likes I haven't seen in awhile, and of which I hope to see more of soon.
Have fun.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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