Star Driver the Movie
6.9
Quality Score
0.06 (Mixed)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
3,814
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Star Driver takes place on the fictional Southern Cross Isle. One night, a boy named Takuto washes up on shore swimming from the mainland. He later enrolls in Southern Cross High School as a freshman and makes new friends. (Source: Official website)
Audience Consensus
The Star Driver movie is a disappointment for many fans of the series. While it starts with intriguing new animation, it quickly devolves into a condensed and confusing recap of the original anime. The misleading trailer and lack of context make it a poor substitute for the series.
Strengths
- Glossed over repetitive cybody battles from the series.
- Some new animation at the beginning that intrigues viewers.
- Highlights the story of Star Driver, focusing on the shrine maidens.
Weaknesses
- Movie is just a recut of the series, lacking context.
- New footage in the trailer is misleading as it's not a significant part of the movie.
- Character development is cut out, making it difficult for new viewers to understand.