Strange Steel Fairy Rouran
Synopsis
When the secret occult society, Shiromorishuua, sends a huge monster to attack Tokyo, ASY, a peace-keeping organization in Japan, retaliates with a Gousen (metal faery). ASY's Gousen annihilates the creature after driving it into open ocean. Although successful, a surprise attack follows. A girl, floating in midair and glowing with radiance, strikes with a beam of light. This girl is "Rouran." She knows neither her identity, her origins, nor why whenever she senses the Gousen or Kyoushi (reanimated corpses) she transforms into an avenging angel. As Rouran worries about her mysterious existence, Tetsuya kindly watches over her in Tokyo Arcadia, a settlement of expatriates and dissidents. (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
Kikou Sennyo Rouran is viewed as a show with interesting ideas, but flawed execution. The fast pacing and simple antagonists detract from the overall experience. However, the animation, character designs, soundtrack, and voice acting are considered strong points, making it a potentially enjoyable watch for fans of niche mecha shows with a female protagonist.
Strengths
- Cool concepts
- Above average animation
- Good character designs
- Strong soundtrack and voice acting
Weaknesses
- Execution ranges from good to bad
- Pacing is too fast
- Antagonists feel simple