Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation
Synopsis
A.D. 2115—the island nation once called Japan is now known as the "17th Far East Imperial City Management District." The citizens were promised a life of peace in exchange for some of the comfort they were used to having. People believed their lives would never change and tomorrow will be the same as today. No one suspected the impending doom which their society was about to face. "Degradation"—a rare disease which led to the total disintegration of the human body to a mere pile of sand was slowly but surely spreading throughout the world. Tohru Kazasumi, an ordinary student becomes embroiled in a multi universal battle between his world and the parallel world of "Frontier S (Stratos)." This meant that Tohru must fight himself from an alternate world. Their futures collide as their paths cross. Will both worlds ever find peace? (Source: Aniplex USA)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is divided. Some find the initial concept intriguing and enjoy the action, while others are critical of the rushed storyline, weak character development, and overall poor execution. Many agree that the anime had potential but failed to deliver due to a lack of depth and coherent storytelling.
Strengths
- Interesting story premise (alternate selves, time travel)
- Enjoyable fight scenes and animation
- Good opening and ending themes
Weaknesses
- Rushed plot and poor execution due to limited episodes
- Weak character development and unmemorable characters
- Inconsistent animation quality and nonsensical plot elements