Interesting series

Written by dadrdemon on February 25, 2011 at 8:05 PM

*The show has various different characters that each has their own flair to them. What i enjoy about them is that they all have a lot of energy, which would be expected given the High School setting. For those looking for a darker moodier series, it might be a good idea to steer away from this one.

*Its thanks to the quality of drawing and animation that compliments the jumpy and colorful characters, its very hard to not grow to like them as you continue to watch the series. The combat sequences are beautifully drawn and and is always actively in full motion (thankfully no stills) and with a combination of clear visuals (HD version) and colorful settings it makes for some very nice eye candy.

* As you go into the show you meet new people that play their part in the story. The enemies themselves don't feel quite as bad as you would think as they develop an interest in Takuto (the story's main character) but still show how relentless they can be in achieving their goal. The overall plot for the story seems a bit average at best, but the the well developed characters and quality animation really make up for this in my opinion.

- At times the show can get a little redundant with a lack of progression in story because of various side episodes. I also feel that every episode has to end with an inevitable mech battle with an enemy that gets the most airtime for each episode. Granted i do enjoy the animation and the cool transformations and all it gets a bit repetitive to see the same final attack and the same transformation for 20+ episodes. It doesn't harm the show completely but its something to keep in mind for whoever is concerned about it.

* I personally love the Sound Track for the series its simply the best i've heard in awhile, I listen to it at times on my free time. Naturally one con would be the fact that it overplays the same thing for a good 6 or 7 episodes at a time until a new maiden takes the stage(you will see what i mean if you watch it) but because i personally enjoyed the music i had no problem forgiving this.

- Finally, i wouldn't call this a major Con, but the robot itself that Takuto uses may seem a little feminine to certain male anime fans. I myself didn't mind the design of the mecha but to others i know it might be a problem. So a heads up to you guys if you don't mind a skinny mecha that has a woman-like postures, then you may get turned off by this series at first glance of it.

Overall i feel that Star Driver is a great show and deserves your attention if your a fan of Mecha and High School Life, with a quality soundtrack and awesome animation/ battle sequences i cant help but to recommend this series.