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Sep 3, 2020
Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo (2014)

What a ride from such a hidden gem since here we have mecha, action, adventure, great story progression and plenty of ecchi.

The plotline for this is similar to a few shows with the mastermind of evil who had good intentions at one point gone crazy with a people rejected for being different by those living in a false peace. I can honestly say that it is a pretty good show throughout. Aside from plenty of Yuri and dragon girls, we have a pretty great cast to add.

The show progresses through the 25 episodes to a great conclusion that is very satisfying. It gives the good people and those who sought redemption their reward and those side characters that acted horribly an actual fate that is not just forgiveness. This is unusual and I loved it.

The art of the show has aged superbly for 2014/2015. It is a show that in 20 years time or so will still be easily watchable. Graphically speaking the show is very crisp unless like all anime you pause between frames.

The OP and ED of course changes and are very fun. The ED is the better side of the music. Generally sounds throughout are a great SFX and strong throughout. You do get a few scenes of people needlessly talking but it doesn't go on for too long.

Characters are wide and varied.

Fake humans are generally awful people and get justice.
Normas the people who are outcast by the fake humans are treated abysmally but do develop amazingly.
The real humans are awesome, the girls are extremely cute I love how they look and act. What a dream.

Characters would take too long to go into each of the main cast since many supporting is very much main.

My top girls would be:

1.Vivian
2. Salia
3. Salamandinay
4. Chris

I tend not always to love the actions of the main character like Ange since she is ruthlessly violent towards men whereas the others have more reasons for their brash actions. She is a good girl though. Her sister Sylvia is very easy to dislike but hard when she gets better at times to then like. She does, however, grow throughout the show into a nicer aspect of being.

In terms of enjoyment, I can say I loved it from start to finish. The ecchi side is very much there but doesn't ruin the plot. The show is not a masterpiece but it is definitely a solid 9.

I would suggest everyone who likes a great story and some mecha to watch this. It is truly a hidden gem. It has a great ending to finish off the show entirely.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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