2006-02-27
Anime: Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure
Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure
I normally don’t review anime, but in this case I’ll make an exception. I’m not a mecha fan, so keep this in mind while reading: I value characters, comedy, and plot when choosing an anime. Things like fight scenes, whether in person, or in a giant robot, don’t affect my rating unless they crowd out stuff I like.
First, I’d like to say that this series is pretty much exactly what I’d make if I had the talent and opportunity. The only exception being the gender issues (which are pretty much a given when you’re watching Japanese product).
To elaborate:
- I love alternate universe stories
- I much prefer comedy, and this does an excellent job of blending comedy with a solid story
- It avoids so many cliches. It even has a military commander who would be a mad scientist if he had a choice, and definitely has a personality more suited to mad science.
- The ending doesn’t leave you wanting more, especially if you include the special (the 14th episode). (Note: either the AnimeNFO description of the special is wrong, or it’s not the special I watched)
- It even manages to slip in a gender-bender moment.
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