Project Blue Earth SOS
Synopsis
In this exhilarating series paying homage to classic 50s era science fiction, the disappearance of revolutionary G-Reaction engines is but the beginning of the ghastly end for mankind. While deranged alien forces prepare a fleet of flying saucers to the invasion of all invasions, teenage geniuses Penny Carter and Billy Kimura join forces with a clandestine secret alliance to save humanity from the extra-terrestrial helmet worms and their tentacles of doom! Avoiding alien attacks and dodging disintegration rays won't be easy, but these courageous kids will have help from above as Ace pilot James and his mentor Cpt. Clayton enter the fray to stave off a threat incomprehensible to mere mortals! (Source: DVD)
Audience Consensus
The anime is a loving homage to 1950s sci-fi, successfully capturing the era's aesthetic and tropes. While the plot and characters are simplistic, the show's exciting pacing and visual appeal make it an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre. Its nostalgia factor outweighs its narrative shortcomings for many viewers.
Strengths
- Faithful recreation of 1950s sci-fi aesthetic and tropes
- Exciting pacing with a good balance of action, drama, and romance
- Visually appealing animation for a TV show
Weaknesses
- One-dimensional characters
- Predictable plot with 'deus ex machina' plot devices
- Music is unmemorable