Cosmo Warrior Zero
Synopsis
The long war between the planet Earth and the machine men is finally over, resulting in a peace that is more a victory for the machine men than the Earth. Warrius Zero lost his family in the war to the machine men but despite this he is still is a member of the Earth fleet that is now working in concert with the machine men. His ship, made up of both humans and machine men, has been given a near impossible task: capture the space pirate Captain Harlock. While Zero struggles to accomplish this task, evidence begins to surface that the peace between machine men and Earth may not be as it seems... (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Cosmo Warrior Zero is viewed as a mediocre entry in the Leijiverse, suffering from a rushed and disjointed plot and average animation. The English dub is a highlight, but the series overall is only recommended for fans of the Leijiverse aesthetic. Its unique blend of melodrama and space opera elements may appeal to some, while others find it strange or silly.
Strengths
- Excellent English dub, especially the lead actors like Crispin Freeman and Steve Blum.
- Matsumoto Leiji's distinct character designs are a high point.
- The inclusion of Emeraldas as a character is a positive.
Weaknesses
- Disjointed and rushed story, feeling like too much content crammed into too few episodes.
- Vague setup and poor world-building, particularly regarding the relationship between Humans and Machine Men.
- Animation quality is mediocre and typical for a 20-year-old series.
- Music is middle of the road, with a forgettable opening and a nonsensical ending theme.