Licensed by Royalty
Synopsis
Jack Hofner and Rowe Rikenbacker are Cloud 7's L/R. Their job is to protect the Royal family of Ishtar, their treasures, and their reputation. Jack & Rowe face one of the toughest missions of their career when they are assigned to protect Noelle, a candidate for the 15 Year Princesse contest. It starts out simple, but soon all of Cloud 7 are involved in a web of intrigue that includes bombings, corruption and murder. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed, with many viewers finding the anime entertaining but flawed. While the catchy soundtrack, likeable main characters, and interesting mysteries in the early episodes are praised, the weak plot, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent art style are significant drawbacks. Many feel the series had potential but ultimately failed to deliver a consistently high-quality experience.
Strengths
- Catchy and unique opening theme by Billy Preston.
- Entertaining action scenes and humorous dialogue.
- Smart mysteries and plot twists in early episodes.
- Likeable main characters with good chemistry.
- Good dubbing. Accents are distinctly British.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent plot with many holes and nonsensical elements.
- Underdeveloped and generic characters with little depth.
- Pale character designs with a lack of detail and emotion.
- Repetitive sound stages and uninspired music in some scenes.
- Story becomes less engaging in later episodes.