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Synopsis
In the year 2050 A.D, approximately 1/10th of Japan is now under water due to the global warming effect. The city of Tokyo was no exception. The economy of Japan is crippled from this disaster and the government is willing for anything to help revive the country. As a result, the Japanese government forms "JESAS", a military foundation that has evil intentions of controlling Japan's future. JESAS handles the dumping of nuclear wastes into outer space. To insure their protection from other countries, JESAS has developed "R.B." Robotic Weaponry, which is controlled by pilots with "A.I. (Accurate Intuition)". On the opposite side of the law is the "Green Frontier", a united protection agency that was formed by countries sharing the same beliefs, to save the Earth. Featuring JESAS pilots Kanna and Kazuto and Green Frontier's Doota Kang and Mira Yu, these four youngsters will decide the fate of the Earth through love, friendship and the passion for their duty. (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
The anime suffers from outdated animation and a convoluted plot, yet it manages to deliver an engaging war story carried by its sound design and character development. Reviewers acknowledge the effort put into the sound and voice acting to create emotional scenes despite the animation's shortcomings. The narrative attempts to explore the human side of war amidst global warming and technological advancements, but falls short in fully developing its secondary characters and political elements.
Strengths
- Epic orchestral war themes enhance the drama.
- Characters are interesting, and the voice acting adds weight to the drama and conflict.
- The anime explores the personal effects of war and how inexperienced individuals cope with conflict.
- The story attempts a more human take on war, technology, and global warming.
Weaknesses
- The animation is dated and struggles to convey emotions.
- CG jitters, weird shading, and rough character models detract from the visuals.
- The plot is unnecessarily complicated by extra, underdeveloped parties.
- Fights can be boring due to stormtrooper-like aim skills of non-main characters.