The year is 4998. Akari Kanzaki is just one of over a hundred girls who want
to be the Cosmo Beauty -- the most prestigious sporting event title in the
universe! But the klutzy Akari just seems to succeed in failing one test after another
in training school. It also doesn't help that she's the daughter of the most famous Cosmo Beauty
ever, Tomoe Mido.
With Akari's constant bad luck and all the pressure she's under, can she make
it to the competition? More importantly, will she pass the next make-up exam?
Battle Athletes Victory Anime Review
A lot of friends encouraged me to watch Battle Athletes Victory 'cause
they found it so good. Well, the first few eps didn't really do much for me.
That's what usually happens when you start something with higher than normal
expectations. Luckily, Battle Athletes Victory anime gets better as you move along.
The plot's seeming simplicity hides a lot of very interesting twists and
surprises, but characterization is where Battle Athletes Victory truly shines.
Battle Athletes Victory review has a huge number of characters (almost all female).
The Cosmo Beauty aspirants hail from different parts of the world, and they
are presented in a satirically stereotypical fashion.
This is clearly meant to enhance the comedic aspect of the series, and it
works! Jessie from the USA is a golden-haired perfect All-American girl.
Ayla from Russia is reserved and about as cool as a Siberian ice field. Tanya from Africa is a dark-skinned cat-girl who's as agile as a cheetah.
The heroine, Akari, is a clumsy but kind-hearted Japanese girl who seems to
tap into something special whenever there's serious trouble afoot. This is to say the least a bit like Sailormoon's Usagi and and Fushigi Yuugi's
Miaka.
Yes, Akari can do great things, given the right stimulus. She isn't really a likeable protagonist, but she does improve and grow on you
as Battle Athletes Victory progresses.
The sporting events featured are nothing short of creative... sometimes even
downright bizarre. But then there are also normal events like swimming.
Be warned that Battle Athletes Victory contains some lesbian themes.
The art and animation are very nicely done, albeit bordering on the cutesy
side.
The English dubbing is so-so. I'm disturbed by the big dialogue difference in
the dubbed and subtitled versions.
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The dub contains stronger language, which isn't usual. Dubs are usually milder and tamer than subs.
If you want something on the lighter side, something cute and funny, Battle Athletes Victory would
make a good choice.
Miscellanies: Battle Athletes Victory
Prepare to watch and get acquainted with girls, girls, and more girls.
Fan Art: Battle Athletes Victory
Battle Athletes Victory (Battle Athletess Daiundoukai) | |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Sports |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 26 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Oct 3, 1997 to Mar 27, 1998 |
| Producers | TV Tokyo, Genco, Pioneer LDC |
| Studio | AIC |
| Rating | PG - Children |
| Themes | School |
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