Moonlight Mile 1st Season: Lift Off
Synopsis
After scaling Mt. Everest, mountain climbing partners Saruwatari Gorou and "Lostman" Jack F. Woodbridge see the ISA Space Station, and each vows to make the trek into outerspace. When Helium 3, a new energy source, is discovered on the moon, NASA forms a new project named "Nexus" to harness that energy for use on earth. This is the story of the two and the paths they take to see their dream become a reality in the quest to harness the next-generation energy source. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with praise for the visuals and voice acting but criticism for the characters and plot. Many find the main characters unlikeable and the narrative unrealistic, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the focus on dreams and space exploration, others feel the series fails to deliver a mature and engaging story.
Strengths
- Excellent integration of CG-rendered objects with regular animation, creating visually splendid scenes.
- Strong voice acting in both Japanese and English versions, capturing the emotional depth of the characters.
- The narrative focuses on individual journeys and dreams, showcasing the characters' unique personalities.
Weaknesses
- Characters, particularly Gorou and Woodbridge, are criticized for being unlikable or flat, with questionable behavior.
- The plot relies on coincidences and lacks believability, undermining the attempt at a realistic portrayal.
- The series is tonally inconsistent, wavering between mature themes and immature elements like gratuitous sex scenes.