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Plot Synopsis

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Story & Characters

The main story is basically the adventures of Gene Starwind and his crew of misfits, who one way or another, gain possession of the fastest ship in the galaxy, the XGP, better known as the Outlaw Star. With this, they search for the enigmatic Galactic Leyline, all the while being chased by outlaws and pirates. That's basically the jist of it. At a glance, the story does not seem to be very complicated. Well, it really isn't. But that does not make the value of this series any lower. This series does not attempt to go for originality, but it doesn't have to. What the series IS going for is to be an fun and entertaining series that plays on comedy and action; which, personally, I say it does. The cast, a flurry of various characters with different personalities, have the ability to appeal to any fan, whether it be the unconventional, yet heroic Gene, the silent badass "Twilight Suzuka," or even the loudmouth, hotblooded Aisha. With this also adds for some humorous interaction between different characters, ie. Aisha and Gene. Add into the mix some rather kickass villains as well, and you have yourself conflict which makes for some great battles between both sides.

Rating

6 (average)

Art

The art style is very fitting and consistently high through out the series. For the most part, the animation is great. The fast paced action involved with this series is successfully portrayed into unique, fluid, and captivating sequences; this goes especially for the spaceship battle scenes. With the unique grappling abilities (ships are attached with fully functional arms) of some of the ships, brings out the potential for a different way of space battle. Also, character designs are well in line with the type of person the character is. From the mysteriously eery designs of the Anten Seven, to the different character styles of the Outlaw Star crew stringing from their different backgrounds, you get good character designing. Not to mention the women are drawn visually appealing, and you even get your fix of fanservice as well (wink wink to all the Aisha fans).

Rating

7 (above average)

Sound

The music for the most part tries to blend in with the rapid pace of the anime. You shouldn't be surprised to hear some triumphant-esque music playing as the Outlaw Star bursts off into a fight or whatnot. As such, some people may find the music as a little corny, but regardless, it does get you fired up at times. The song "Through the Night" can get stuck in your head if you're not careful .... Other than the music, the dubbing is surprisingly good. I wouldn't even call it farfetched to consider this as one of the better dubs around. I honestly could not think of one character who did not convey the character accurately. Also, the VA of Fred Lou is hilarious. You'll know what I'm talking about when you watch the series. Some may be annoyed by Aisha's screechy voice, but I personally thought it fit well with her. Either way, it most likely won't affect the overall experience you'll have from the excellent voice acting.

Rating

8 (good)

Presentation

So, what makes the series so great? While Outlaw Star incorporates a lot of the many cliches of the typical sci-fi animes, it presents it so well that in the end the viewer won't even care. I think that this series was overshadowed due to the close time release of Cowboy Bebop. This anime has all the qualities of a good anime, with plentiful action sequences, many comedic moments, and charismatic characters. While the story may seem simple, it allows the story to progress smoothly along. The Outlaw Star crew and its journey to the Galactic Leyline is definitely one hell of a ride. While the series may seem simply as "good" to the veteran anime fans who've "seen it all," Outlaw Star can be seen as a classic by those who first start out with anime, or those who were introduced to anime by Outlaw Star. Whatever the case, it may safely be said that Outlaw Star will be able to interest many, if not most anime fans that are looking for a simple yet fun, entertaining series.

Rating

9 (very good)

Final Verdict

7.50 (good)

Reviewed by friedricebomber, 2y 12wk ago