Maetel Legend
Synopsis
The artificial sun that lights the frozen planet La Metalle is dying, threatening to extinguish what little life is left there. Queen La Andromeda Prometheum decides that the only way for her people to survive is for them to submit to Hardgear's transformation process, which will turn everyone's body into machines. The Queen's daughters, Emeraldas and Maetel, refuse to submit to this process, and fight to stay human. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The Maetel Legend OVA is seen as a supplemental piece to the Galaxy Express 999 franchise, offering background on Maetel's origins. However, it is criticized for a simple and somewhat uninspired plot, with functional characters. Some find it bizarrely watchable despite its flaws, while others see it as a must-watch for franchise fans.
Strengths
- Insight into Maetel's origin and the mechanized empire.
- Vivid animation style, more modern than earlier works.
Weaknesses
- Straightforward and uninspired plot.
- Unmemorable characters.
- Questionable plot logic.
- Lacks a proper story and interesting characters.