Check out Last Exile

drobertbaker · Post by **drobertbaker** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 11:53 am

Last Exile is about the best anime series I've ever seen. It does everything perfectly.

10 times more CGI than any other series, used in tremendous detail on machinery and vehicles. The technologies, both Guild 22nd century and Jules Verne 19th century, are fascinating. They even use steam-powered rifles, hooked up a central boiler with hoses!

The equipment, vehicles, architecture, even furnishings are intricate, interesting, and consistently designed. The costumes are just plain gorgeous. Clearly a tremendous amount of work went in to the designs.

It's what I would expect from a much larger budget movie. The art overall is beautiful and meshes perfectly with the CGI. It has that state-of-the-art pastel feel of RahXephon (a disjointed disappointment) and Wolf's Rain.

The story is exciting, inspiring, deep, and consistent (mostly; you know how they are). The ending is uplifting and well-timed with all the pieces pulled together.

The characters are engaging and lovable. Alvis is the cutest thing since Sumomo. There's lots of great CGI airship action, adventure, comedy, and a touch of romance. Quite Ghibli-esque. The music is evocative and harmonious with the theme of the series.

I ended up watching all 26 episodes in 2 days. I just couldn't stop! I really can't think of a better overall anime. I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it.

angelx03 · Post by **angelx03** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 12:07 pm

That's it! Now I want to check it out!

I heard that Geneon (formerly known as Pioneer), got rights to the series so I'll probably buy the DVD.

doughboy · Post by **doughboy** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:06 pm

I only saw the first few eps before it got licensed, but it was damn spiffy.

I wish they'd show more of those steam-powered musket battles... that really made it fresh/creative.

I saw it up to when they finally included some of those white mech-loking things that're in the opening. Pretty neat, but the musket stuff was way more original.

did I mention the musket stuff was pretty sweet?

Hitori · Post by **Hitori** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:09 pm

It's due to be released November 18th

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827 ... 01/4/972/0

Anlushac11 · Post by **Anlushac11** » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:14 pm

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I have seen LE up to ep 13 before it was liscensed. It is on my must have list and I have since shown the first few epto friends and they are waiting for its release.

Zarxrax · Post by **Zarxrax** » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:24 pm

I think its a pretty boring show, not really my style. But i'll admit its definately interesting and well-made.

TallonKarrde23 · Post by **TallonKarrde23** » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:59 pm

i just saw the first episode at AX03...I'm not into the whole "lets get rid of the actual ...anime in anime...as in the art, and just put CG stuff in it instead" yeah..that annoys me, i hate that crap, just like Blue sub 6, i cant stand Last Exile either.

doughboy · Post by **doughboy** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:12 am

TallonKarrde23 wrote:just like Blue sub 6, i cant stand Last Exile either.

Blue Sub 6 sucks

I'm sorry, that was low.

angelx03 · Post by **angelx03** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:16 am

There are other Gonzo series you guys like, right?

doughboy · Post by **doughboy** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 9:55 am

angelx03 wrote:There are other Gonzo series you guys like, right?

Full Metal Panic and Gatekeepers were a good ride.

Kiddy Grade and Hellsing can die in a fire.