Melty Lancer is a Galaxy Police Organization (GPO) unit comprised of six
cute girls, all of which who have their own special skills and talents.
A year has passed since the unit's disbandment, but a new threat leaves the
GPO no choice but to recall all the members. With a new commander and a new aide, Melty Lancer is deployed once again.
Melty Lancer Anime Review
Melty Lancer is a six-episode OVA series based on a Playstation game of the
same title. Since I have no experience with the game whatsoever, I'm reviewing this anime
exclusively on its own merits.
I was very much entranced when I saw Melty Lancer DVD covers and opening
sequence because the characters looked so beautiful.
Melty Lancer's main problem is that it tries to achieve too much too soon. As a
result, storytelling is sketchy and erratic.
One minute the aide is busy trying to locate the unit members, after a few
scenes everybody's all together without any explanation.
In one episode Melty Lancer the animation comically faces off with their embittered rivals,
the Vanessars.
In the next episode they are suddenly up against their commander's former
colleagues, the Defiants, and find themselves the midst of a greater mystery
concerning an entity known only as Iyonesco.
Too many characters, events, and subplots emerge that it becomes difficult to
stay focused. Jump here, jump there, jump everywhere -- that is how the series unfolds.
Admittedly there were some funny and interesting moments; unfortunately they
were not enough to salvage the series as a whole.
I was reminded of how "Real Bout High School" fell apart during its
second half. Incidentally, Melty Lancer anime is from Studio Gonzo as well.
If there's one thing that's great about Melty Lancer review it's the near perfect
visuals. Gorgeous character designs, detailed backdrops, and slick CGs all come
together seamlessly.
Did I mention the exceptionally choreographed action scenes? Eye candy is
good, but it's just not enough reason to justify picking up a series.
I wanted to like Melty Lancer, I really did... but unless you're content with
getting an eyeful of pretty girls in action and a few fan service shots here
and there, I suggest you save up for something more worthwhile.
Miscellanies: Melty Lancer
Melty Lancer anime is comprised of two DVD volumes containing three episodes each.
Melty Lancer | |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 6 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | May 25, 1999 to May 25, 2000 |
| Producers | - |
| Studio | Gonzo |
| Rating | PG-13 - Teens 13 or older |
| Themes | Space |
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