Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector is a great choice if you are suffering mecha withdrawal and need a new hit. There are lots of pretty characters, action, and mecha but it lacks something its predecessors had, and that was “heart.” By heart, I guess I mean meaningful character development, interaction and compelling story line. In fact, it really doesn’t hang together too well unless you are familiar with Cybuster and Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars. I have put SRWOG: TI on hold until I can finish its predecessors. I’m now about half way through Cybuster and have to say, despite it’s aged appearance, I can hardly stop watching it. On the other hand despite it’s slick, bright, updated appearance, I found SRWOG: TI disjointed and, well, “lifeless.” I actually dosed off during SRWOG: TI.
If you are a mecha addict or if you are a fan of Cybuster and Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars you will likely find your time with SRWOG: TI well spent. If not, you will likely end up confused and disappointed. At 14 episodes, I can only give it a 6. I hope that will change after I complete Cybuster and SRWOG: DW.
