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Jul 7, 2008
A golden oldie, if little seen in the U.S...

This particular mecha series, directed by Ryosuke Takahashi (Gasaraki, Silent Service), was an early pioneer of the 'realistic mecha' sub-genre, coming out right on the heels of Tomino's Gundam tv series, and it features heavily Takahashi's interest in the interior 'realm' of the soldier. Chirico Cuvie is a superb leading character, although the relationship element does feel somewhat forced. Of the four story arces, the weakest is the first, but the middle two, especially 'Dead World Susna' are particularly good. Not as wordy as Takahashi's later Gasaraki, but its still got a brain, which is a refreshing change from certain anime that will not be named at this time. The animation holds up fairly well, but does have the limitations of its 'on-the-cheap' age, while three recaps are placed where they don't disrupt the overall story. The sound is generally poor, but this is to be expected of series nearly 30 years old. The mecha designs are classics of 'realistic design', but the character designs are not the greatest.

Highly recommended for fans of sci-fi, mecha and action, but non-mecha fans may not find as much to like.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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