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Futuristic post-apocalyptic anime. Again.
I actually liked this - it's blatantly Star Wars, but it's still rather
good. Apparantly this is based on a computer game - it certainly has
the feel of a conversion about it, but having never seen or heard
of the game, I can't substantiate that bit of info. It's all about Ital, a young warrior
who's been trained by an ageing War-Roid named Randis, a remnant of
a technological age long since past, and prime contender for spot
the stiff.
During an unexpected battle, Randis snuffs it, and Ital sets out from
his ruined home to find revenge. Along the way he meets a cute treasure
hunting gal who, at first, thinks he's nothing but trouble, but soon
warms to him, and the pair are soon looking like a couple. I especially
like the way the anime had the good grace to provide a resolution
to the romantic affairs, something that many others just fail to do
completely, much to my annoyance...
Anyway, it's a good example of the genre with plenty of charm, violence,
humour and some nice character designs to boot. Plus the nice romantic
touches, which I'm always drawn to being something of a romantic myself.
Couple of extra points for it there then...
It's been re-released as a dub by MVM, and all three parts are on
one tape - since I have the original I won't buy it, and hence I can't
comment on the dub, but it's great value and a deserved re-release.
7/10 - Solid.
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If
you like beat-em-up anime then you could try ADV's Streetfighter V
anime, following the lives of all the classic pugilists before they
were famous..