Star Driver the Movie

Bones Winter 2013
MechaRomanceSchoolSci-Fi
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.