Art- 6
Not a fan. Didn't hate it but I really wish that the lines weren't so pronounced. It makes the characters look way older than they are! The AS designs didn't impress me, but since they are consistent with the manga (which you should red b/c it's awesome (especially Sigma)), can't hate too much. Gave it a 6 because I like the way the TDD looks.
Sound- 6
Don't like the OP but the amazing battle theme offsets it. Rest of the OST is fairly solid, also.
Character- 8
Kaname Chidori, our heroine, is misinterpreted vastly different from the manga. Sure, she's still a tsundere, but in the manga she is determined to fight along Sousuke and save herself. In the anime she comes off as a more typical lead, but at least I can hardly say she's annoying. But oh boy is Sousuke the best goddamn "hard-ass military man" lead I've ever seen. Maybe it was his voice actor, maybe it was his actions, maybe it was that quirky animation- but he is fucking hilarious. You want more of his antics? Entire series full of them.
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR MANGA INCLUDING FMP SIGMA
You're reading this anyway you sick bastard.
Sousuke has the most badass backstory ever. He was the solitary survivor of a plane crash and was picked up by a Soviet sub commander. A few years/months later (doesn't really give time frame), he it recruited by the motherfucking KGB to be an assassin. But that's not all. He then goes to Afghanistan to assassinate a rebel leader but instead defects to their cause and fights as a guerilla soldier for 7 years. Afterwards he joins an elite group of mercenaries and becomes the pilot of the most advanced mech in the world. All by the age of 17.
Enjoyment- 7
A thing you need to watch because the FMP! Sigma manga is glorious work. Worth the time but definently not a masterpiece.
Overall- 7
Give it a watch, you probably won't be too disappointed. After which you should go read the manga, because did I mention it's brilliant?
R.I.P. to your feels if you do read the manga.
