Full Metal Panic

Alternate Titles: None

Original Japanese Release Date: 2002

Episode Length/Run-time: 24 ( 23 mins ea. )

Summary:

Sousuke Sagara, a 17 year old military specialist that works for a secret organization called MITHRIL, has been directed to protect Kaname Chidori (the latest “whispered” candidate). In order to do this, he will have to deal with enemies from his past and also with perverts as well. However, this isnt the toughest part of his mission; fitting into normal high school life is, due to being raised on the battlefield.

Review:

This anime is characterized by gorgeous animation, well written characters, lots of exciting action, and unique mecha designs, as well as a comparable amount of comedy and adventure. These things alone make it stand tall above many other mecha animes.

Studio Gonzo does a great job at creating stunning backgrounds and incorporating CG graphics flawlessly into the artwork. When you combine that with excellent music and sound effects, you have one hell of an anime experience.

The characters of Full Metal Panic are also key to this being a great anime. Each having their own personalities and contributions, they all add something special to the show. They even have their own facial expressions! The relationship between them are realistic enough to not seem old and redundant, and make the show a bit more interesting to watch as well.

This anime puts up its fair share of explosions, huge guns, crazy looking robots, and warfare, all of which are done very well. One great thing about this anime is that it also incorporates modern day machines of war, such as helicopters, ships, and even cars, and some serious detail is put into all of them.

If your a fan of action, Full Metal Panic will not disappoint you.

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