Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animation
Synopsis
Dr. Jurgen of DC developed a global defense system to combat potential alien threats. This system has two elements. First is the VTX-001 Vartoul unmanned anti alien PT. Governing these drones is the ODE worldwide network system. However, this system has a noteworthy secret. A living human is needed to control the ODE core. Furthermore, the ODE core needs human organs to support itself. At the present day, the drone have gone on a mass abduction spree. Kyosuke and co has been sent in to take care of the problem. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The OVA is primarily targeted towards existing fans of the Super Robot Wars OG series, making it inaccessible and confusing for newcomers. While the story is coherent, it suffers from being rushed and including too many characters, leading to a cluttered narrative. The production values are inconsistent, with some aspects like CGI blending being well-executed, while others like battle choreography and voice acting are subpar. Ultimately, the OVA is flawed and fails to fully satisfy even dedicated fans due to its lack of polish and rushed execution.
Strengths
- Story is coherent.
- Blending of CGI and standard anime drawings is done well.
Weaknesses
- Confusing for non-SRW fans, assumes knowledge of SRW games.
- Story is unorganized, rushed, and tries to include too many characters.
- Art is not rigid enough, battle choreography is lacking.
- Music is subdued and voice acting is poor.
- Missing mechs and characters due to plot reasons.