Early Reins

OLM Winter 2003
ActionAdventure
6.7
Quality Score
0.51 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
2,085
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Margaret Hart is a young woman who dreams of becoming a sheriff in the American West following the Civil War. When she boards a train to the next town over and prepares to relax, she gets caught up in a hijacking attempt by a group of bandits composed of former Confederate soldiers. After being taken hostage, Margaret teams up with the other captive women to fight back against the outlaws. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Early Reins is viewed as a simple but fun action anime with a unique Western setting and a cast of female characters. However, it suffers from underdeveloped characters, a weak plot, and dated animation. Most agree that it had potential but ultimately falls short due to its short runtime and lack of further development.

Strengths

  • Unique setting for anime
  • Fun action sequences
  • Distinct female characters

Weaknesses

  • Underdeveloped characters
  • Weak plot twists
  • Dated animation
  • Poor English dub