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I watched this as part of a box-set pack with Super Dimensional Southern Calvary Crossroads. About $42.99 with both. I decided to buy this because I was interested in the Macross Universe (note: GCM was adapted to be part of Robotech saga in U.S. to be a continution of the 1985 American Macross Saga. It was third part of the Robotech story). Also it was in original Japanese and I wanted to see what it was like. Genesis Climber Mospeada (GCM) is one of the mecha animes that Tatusko Productions made to capitalize on Macross craze that was going on in Japan at the time. GCM have some elements like Macross: alien invasion, space army fighting it, emotionless aliens that learn humanity, etc. But GCM tries to do its own thing and it does a so-so job on it. Plot: The main character, Stick, is part of a military unit from Mars that is leading an assault against the Inhibit, aliens who invaded and conquered the Earth. The expedition does wrong when Stick's unit is entirely destroyed by alien forces. He is force to finish land in South America (?) and is left to go alone on his mission to defeat the Inhibit in North America. In RPG-like fashion, Stick gathers together a group of characters in his fight to defeat the Inhibit. They are Ray (a young wanderer and survivalist), Mint (annoying little redhead girl who can't shut up), Hotase (a ex-gang member turned wander), Yellow (part of the original Mars assault force who disguises himself as a female singer to make ends meat), Jim (part of original force; cowardly engineer), and Aisha (mysterious woman who haves the power to sense the Inhibit). Most of the episodic involved the group either running away, avoiding, or fighting the Inhibit. Others involved the group travelling their way to North America continent. Of course typical of Japanese anime, most of the characters get a episode devoted to their background or overcome a problem they had in the past. Overall, it is very straight and narrow anime. Design/Backgrounds: Characters are very 80s in design. They are all ugly by today standards (Mint looks like a really fat-pengunin). The only good one is Ray and possibly Aisha. What is very confusing and major plot holes about GCM is the sceneary of the story. The major part of the story takes place in South America but the towns and the atmosphere felt like the story is in North America based on how many white people here were (no Latinos). When they do get something right (the writers) such as the jungle scene, they treat the native Indians as if they never known what white people were and their technology is (through white people have been in SA since the 1500). Also some of the mechas designs get confusing with how much they looked alike and their color schemes (especially Stick and Ray) Some poor writing and art direction. But GCM does have some good points. It is very action-packed and keeps you hooked. One thing that is good about the story in the character interactions with each other and how they deal with each other when they found out more about themselves. This is good with the relationship of Stick and Aisha. Viewers would think that they would overcome their differences based on how lovely dovely they are together. However when Aisha's past is found out, Stick is unable to accept her for what she is. Very good tragic writing here. GCM is a very good anime. Keeps you hooked till the end of the story. Highly recommand!!!Vollständige Rezension lesen
Genesis Climber Mospeada was broadcast in the US as the final story arc of the Robotech saga. Harmony Gold had dubbed it and modified the storyline to fit the overall Robotech story, which worked relatively well. Here though is the original unadulterated story in Japanese with English subtitles. The story is a bit tighter, though having seen the Robotech adaptation, I would say the characters were left largely unchanged. It was funny to hear the Japanese theme song and Yellow's ballads (I do truly love the Robotech theme song... so dramatic and anthemic). Overall, a tremendous blast from the past and the mecha in the series hold up very well to modern anime styles. Gotta love those Cyclones!
I have been an avid fan of this Japanese animated series for many years. I was so excited to hear one time that it was redone and animation was enhanced substantially compared to the way it looked back in the early 80's. I think ADV has a great DVD line and would definately buy other anime from ADV in the future.
One of the show that became legendary amongst anime fan of Robotech. The set is just right with the complete uncut episodes and english subb-titled. This series is worth it and ADV is a company that will stay true to the original!
Just an excellent Sci-fi anime! Robots, post apocalyptic, explosions, transforming motorcycles... singing and cross dressing, the works...from Tatsunoko! The best name in anime!