firetripper review

Alternate Titles: 炎トリッパー

Original Japanese Release Date: 1985

Episode Length/Run-time: 50 minutes

Summary:

A massive explosion destroys Suzuko’s town in modern-day Japan.  As a result of the catastrophe she is sent back 500 years in time.  She is saved in this war-strewn world by the warrior Shukumaru, who agrees to help her.  Together they untangle her mystery and the reasons why she was sent back in time and how to get her home.

Review:

The animation is old and it looks vintage so it’s good for people who don’t mind that.  It is based off the manga by Rumiko Takahashi (yes that’s the same person who does Inu Yasha).  So there is some familiarities between the two series.  One of the things that is  nice to watch about this anime is how she begins to care for the people in the time she is in and soon begins to feel conflicted as the timelines are crossed. None the less it’s a sweet story with a twist which you may be able to see coming but still keeps you engaged and guessing up until the end.

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