Tag Archives: space opera

The scent of flames: Armored Trooper Votoms

Posted on June 17, 2009 by bateszi

To be honest, I doubt there is much I can say that will convince you to take a look at Armored Trooper Votoms. It’s an old series, with a heavy emphasis on war. Chirico is no Kamina. The characters are … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Can you see those stars, Felix? Or are you just drunk with blood-colored dreams?

Posted on January 1, 2009 by bateszi

During the very last scene of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, baby Felix gazes up at the night sky and grasps at the stars. “That might be an action that’s been repeated endlessly in any era, in any world,” the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Another step Toward the Terra, circa 1980; old or not, it’s still great

Posted on January 12, 2008 by bateszi

Be it 1980 or 2008, To Terra…. is just a wonderful story, a timeless one, even, that I can always watch or read and be completely lost in imagination. Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Please embrace the brilliance of Toward the Terra

Posted on August 4, 2007 by bateszi

I’m writing all this because I’m falling for Toward the Terra. Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , | 30 Comments

First look at: Legend of the Galactic Heroes

Posted on July 2, 2006 by bateszi

In a universe far, far away from Earth, an intergalactic war between two political systems has enveloped its peoples for centuries. The Free Planets Alliance (democratic) and the Galactic Empire (imperial) regularly clash in battles that claim millions of victims. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments