Legend of Soldier
Synopsis
He has always been ambitious, hoping to become the Army Marshal that united the universe. In his mind, in order to become the Army Marshal, he first need to become General, and way before that, a soldier. A journey of hero, an average looking young man, recently graduated from his high school accidentally enlisted in a division that, technically no longer exists. His journey began with torture, but a good torture by his instructors. He always had a dream of becoming an Army Marshal that united the humanity in the universe, and his instructors laid the foundation for him, using an unorthodox teaching methods. The first step, or the first hurdle for him was to survive his basic training in a boot camp, withstanding the good-willed tortured of his instructor. He did survive, he graduated successfully, and the sky's limit for him. (Source: Novel Updates)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally appreciates the donghua's action and animation quality, particularly the solo action sequences and visual upgrade compared to similar anime. However, some find the political themes and story depth weaker, relying on common tropes. Overall, it's considered a good starter donghua, especially for those new to the genre.
Strengths
- High-quality animation and graphics.
- Exciting action sequences, surpassing Legend of Galactic Heroes in animation.
- Focus on tactical solo action.
Weaknesses
- Weak political themes with stereotypical tropes.
- Lacks the deep political power themes and story depth of Legend of Galactic Heroes.