Suzuko had always lived as the only daughter of a kindly Japanese couple. That is, until a gas leak explosion sends her 500 years back into the past,
amidst the Japanese civil war era.
In that time, Suzuko encounters lecherous bandits, helpless peasants, and
piles of dead bodies. Fortunately, Suzuko is rescued by a gruff but good-hearted warrior.
As Suzuko struggles to untangle the time-lines, she slowly comes to understand
the strange force that has exiled her... and she finally learns the truth
about her mysterious past.
Fire Tripper Anime Review
With its highly imaginative and intriguing plot, Fire Tripper is yet another
fine example of Rumiko Takahashi's (of Ranma 1/2 fame) ingenious
story-telling.
Fire Tripper's overall feel is Twilight Zone-ish. It takes an ordinary
situation and turns it into something that seems impossible and yet possible
at the same time.
The plot draws you in with its strategically placed twists, and the whole
experience is nothing short of amazing. The dialogues are very witty and funny -- very Rumiko Takahashi.
Fire Tripper possesses a good balance of various elements -- humor, action,
adventure, romance... it's all there. Only the dated-looking visuals can be considered this title's flaw.
Of course, the fact that this anime was released in 1985 is one factor. But then again, Macross was released earlier than Fire Tripper but Macross'
art is considered exceptional even by today's standards.
Nevertheless, Fire Tripper is an excellent anime which I highly recommend.
Miscellanies: Fire Tripper
Actually, the Fire Tripper manga version is original form. It's part of Ms.
Takahashi's Rumic World Trilogy Vol. 1.
Fire Tripper | |
| Genre | Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 1 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Dec 16, 1985 |
| Producers | - |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Rating | R+ |
| Themes | Time Travel |
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