Valvrave the Liberator

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Name: Valvrave the Liberator 革命機ヴァルヴレイヴ

Sequel: Valvrave the Liberator 2
Status: Completed
Episode: 12
Release date (for eng subs): -


Summary:
True Calendar (T.C.) 71—a new age where 70% of the human population lives in space thanks to the development of "Dyson Sphere", a city in space.
The world is divided into two main powers: The Dorssia Military Pact Federation, a power which grew out of a military alliance, and the Atlantic Rim United States (ARUS), which grew in power as it expanded its trade agreements. The minor nation of JIOR has declared neutrality between these two forces and maintains its peace through economic prosperity.
Within the JIOR's Sphere, Haruto Tokishima lived an ordinary life as a high school student in the division known as "Module 77"—until the Dorssian military begins their sudden invasion!
But the whole world will be shaken when Haruto meets the mysterious humanoid weapon, Valvrave!

Summary from: http://myanimelist.net/anime/16668/Kakumeiki_Valvrave
Summary Source: Aniplex USA


Personal Ratings: 3.5
I really liked this show, though mostly because of L. Elf. I really liked the fighting scenes, especially those between humans. I really liked the creativity that they used on L. Elf, in a situation in which it seemed impossible to escape, they really used unexpected things around him to make him escape. I really liked the first part where Elf actually gave hints to Haruto. It really makes the suspense and makes the viewers think about what he meant. A unique anime, especially about the part about the high school being a country on their own. From there, there was a lot of creative ideas. It was really fun to watch.

I am confused about L. Elf's actions. I would think that he would be going back to his friends there. But than he didn't after escaping JIOR, even though before that he was all ready to go back to them. I also didn't like the fact that they didn't show much of Elf's comrade after the first few episodes, and even if they did show, it was just for a few seconds in useless and forgettable scenes. I'm hoping that they would have a awesome fighting scene between him and his comrade. I'm also thinking that they could have done without those random ecchi scenes >_> 


Art Ratings: 4
I loved the art!, though I think some character designs could be changed a little. I like the way they draw the hair and eyes.


Recommended for:
Gender: Female & Male
Age: 16 and above
My Ratings: NC-16