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Nov 7, 2015
The FMP universe is, as of now, still an incomplete one, though a pretty good mech-based contender. The first FMP, in my opinion, is the weakest of the works, but nonetheless is required viewing if you want in on the series.

Sosuke is part of Mithril, a secret organization dedicated to protecting the planet from terrorism with technology and armament far surpassing that of any nation.

FMP is a mech/action about Sosuke who is sent to protect a high school girl, Chidori, who unknowingly possesses amazing technological knowledge. Overall, the series is pretty good but is overshadowed by the grandeur of it's successors (Fumoffu and TSR). This is also one of the first shows that I'd watched so please bear with my minimalist review.

Animation:
Personally I think the mechs look strange and, well, unappealing. The characters are also somewhat odd at first, but I overcame that. Those aside, the general animation is done fairly well and the colors reflect the mood of the series. Expect a good dosage of action and a bit of gore.

Sound:
The OP was fairly good but I didn't like the ED that much. The background music also wasn't anything that memorable. Voice acting is the only plus here with the two main characters (Chidori and Sosuke) having superb voice actors.

Story:
There is a sharp contrast between the real battle world for Sosuke where death is a daily reality and the innocent high school life of Chidori.

The plot basically has Sosuke fighting to protect Chidori from various foes, and certain fights are quite intense. There isn't really a conclusion, more of a settling down after the climax, which makes sense since TSR takes place right after.

Character:
Sosuke is an amazing character. Not only is he highly trained and knowledgeable about military technology and mechs, he is also completely clueless regarding civilian life. This makes for a great deal of humor. His antics with Chidori alone make this an above average show.

Value:
While the show was entertaining and exciting at times, it is neither as intense as TSR nor as humorous as Fumoffu. Therefore, it serves only as the base and background for the latter two series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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