The Girl Who Leapt Through Space
Synopsis
The story is set in the year 311 of the Orbital Calendar, when humanity has migrated to countless colony clusters in space. A space colony girl named Akiha Shishidou encounters a malevolent artificial intelligence named Leopard that has been installed on a colony. Akiha is joined by an Inter-Colony Police officer named Itsuki Kannagi, a taciturn young girl named Honoka Kawai, and a robot named Imoko "Imo-chan" Shishidou. (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with enjoyment heavily reliant on appreciation for absurd humor and references to other anime. Some find the initial episodes slow and the story generic, while others are entertained by the randomness and the character Leopard. Familiarity with anime tropes and Code Geass is beneficial for enjoyment.
Strengths
- Unique character and colony designs
- Enjoyable absurdity and randomness
- Talented voice acting cast (seiyu)
- The character Leopard is highly entertaining
Weaknesses
- Slow starting episodes
- Generic story elements
- Recycled sound effects from Gundam SEED
- Inconsistent music quality