All that to say, Bokurano fits into several genres such as mecha, survival game, mystery, psychological, and sci-fi. It contains themes such as the difficulties of growing up, the reality of death, the loss of innocence, the sacrifices that come with battle, and the evil of corrupt systems. If you’re looking for a happy anime or something with uplifting messages, don’t watch Bokurano. However, if you love dark anime like I do, then by all means give it a try! Some of the best elements of the series are noted below.
Considering how much of the animation budget was probably allocated to robot fights, the rest of the art is fairly good, especially if you like slightly more realistic and less cutesy animation. Instead of being over-the-top like most fight scenes in anime, the impressive robot battles were refreshingly realistic. The music scores were fair, and the opening and ending songs are beautiful. Although the central plot felt somewhat unoriginal to me at times, it’s the variety of characters and their own stories that saved the series for me.
Overall, “Bokurano” proved quite enjoyable, and I would give it three and a half stars out of five. Personally, my favorite thing about “Bokurano” is the discussion of parallel universes. I cannot elaborate, however, without giving spoilers. I will point out that many sci-fi and mecha series contain discussion of other planets, but relatively few deal with parallel or alternate universes. In that sense, “Bokurano” is like a rare gem. In short, if you like giant robots, survival games, and dark themes, this series is an excellent watch.
