Virtual Star 2000
Synopsis
Meet mysterious Miharu, awesome Aya, ruthless Ryoko, mind-blowing Misty, youthful Yukari and heavenly Hikary in a stunning series of computer-generated femininity. In Super Sonic Jet Girl, you'll enter a hellish nightclub where lingerie-clad Miharu defends herself in a most personal fashion. Chat places the longingly lovely Aya on the streets of your dreams. In Run & Run, Yukari breathes hard and races fast - to nowhere. A Jellyfish Day finds the blonde bombshell Hikary starring in a music video about her private passions. Ryoko inhabits Yamag's Garage, an arena of "Pure Mind," "Love," and a very "Beautiful Face." And Misty mesmerizes in a music video in which she brags: "I'm your magnet of love, and I'm here to serve you." (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
Reception is mixed, with some viewers appreciating the nostalgic charm and technological achievement of early 3D animation. Others find the visuals dated and flawed, creating an uncanny and unsettling experience. The series evokes a sense of early internet optimism tinged with modern anxiety about technological advancement.
Strengths
- Showcases early 3D animation capabilities
- Characters possess a robotic and uncanny charm, aesthetically pleasing
- Ethereal touch reflecting internet optimism of the 2000s
Weaknesses
- Animation errors and jankiness are apparent
- Characters have dead-eyes and look fake
- Graphics have not aged well compared to modern standards