Story: What can I say, it has been done before, better. An organization on the island, Glittering Crux wants to unlock the power of the cybodies (the mechs) and use them for....Something. The cybodies can only be used in zero time, some alternate dimension, and Crux wants to break the powers of the 4 maidens on the island to be able to use cybodies in real space. This all sounds well in good, its just the execution of the whole concept is pretty subpar for an anime being released in 2010.
-> Note: the reason for the low story marks is because the charecters dick around in school or the island and it is no were near as funny or fulfilling as other mecha anime, namely any Gundam show, or its much closer cousin full metal panic. If you have not seen full mental panic and are reading this, go see it. Its infinitely better than Star Driver.
Art: The visuals are fantastic. The cybodies are colorful and seem as powerful as they are made to seem within zero space.
Sound: The sound is good, but what really stands out is the music. Particularly the music when members of crux being to enter there cybodies. Also in the earlier episodes the fish girl songs combined with the regular music score create a 5th element type sythisius of sound and music that is simply perfect.
Characters: the characters are well portrayed, but they are fairly bland when all is said and done. There is not that much development side from the initial portrayal.
Enjoyment: despite its serious drawbacks with the plot for a modern mecha anime, star driver is a fun, flashy show that should keep you entertained for 20 mintues.
