But other than that, it’s seemingly a simple galactic pirate anime from the 80s.

There are hints that this was inspired by Treasure Island (or Star Wars). The story is similar to a buddy cop film, but in space. Although you might get Yu Yu Hakusho vibes from watching it. The designs are much different from what people are used to today. And pretty short (four episode manga-turned-movie-series). And thus begins a friendship between good, evil, and in-between.įirst off, this anime is super old. A young stowaway, seeking to become stronger in the galaxy, gets the opportunity to meet her. Why Outlaw Star is so great:Įmeraldas, sometimes known as the Pirate Queen, is a beautiful and mysterious privateer. You’ll be Jim Hawking throughout the entire series: curious and seeking an adrenaline rush. You basically have three main characters who bounce off each other so well. While the idea of Long John Silver being “recast” as a female outlaw instead of the lovable asshole is unusual. I immediately knew what was happening as soon as I read “Jim Hawking”. If they took Treasure Island, both the classic and the Disney version, and made this. Not as easy as they thought when they realize she’s actually an outlaw in disguise. One day a woman comes to hire the men for personal protection. Especially since Gene does bounty hunting on the side. Gene Starwind and his partner Jim Hawking run a small business. In the future, humans left earth and started living on other planets. Admirable heroes as well as admirable bad guys.Remember the Lost Boys from the Peter Pan series? This anime takes those characters, and lets them choose violence. All the characters bounce off each other so well. While the anime is, indeed, old design-wise, it doesn’t deter you from how good it really is. However, like Team Rocket on Pokemon, you’ll probably be rooting for the bad guy. They are the only thing standing in her way of total world domination.Ī classic trope of Good vs. However, before she can even locate the unholy treasure, she has to face a group of misfit pirates first. Princess Crystal of Megaronia sets her sights on the most sacred of all mysteries of Eija: a ship of unlimited power. Knowing anime, there is a lot of sexual tension going on. This is basically a perverted anime with scantily-clad women who are fighting against each other for dominance. Hoping they don’t actually kill her though. A band of female warriors rise up against their once beloved leader. But those that oppose her are willing to fight back. The once noble Queen Claudette has resorted to corruption and violence to ensure her pleasure. Main protagonist tries to make it clear he’s not interested in women.īut we all know that’s bullsh*t. And yes, it is another harem anime.Ī lot of boob jokes. No lie, this anime is just another excuse for Japan to create more fan-service. Next thing he knows, he’s on a ship full of women! However, the attempted heist results in him getting in trouble. One individual on the male’s side, bored and unfulfilled with his life as a maintenance worker, decides to just abandon ship. Both sides can’t see eye to eye, and the use of mecha is unlimited.

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