Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles
During the Gallian war with the Empire, the nameless is a renegade squadron in Gallia. Although being labeled as enemies by both the Gallian and Imperial army, the nameless struggle to protect the civilians following their motto, "where the regular army can't, the nameless can".
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Plot Summary
This OVA bridges the gap between the first and second games in the Valkyria Chronicles series, focusing on Squad 132 of the Federation, a unit composed of penal soldiers. Tasked with dangerous missions that the regular army cannot officially acknowledge, they fight against the Gallian Empire with their unique abilities and experiences. The story highlights their struggle for redemption and survival in a brutal war.
Critical Reception
As an anime adaptation of a video game, 'Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles' was generally well-received by fans of the series for its faithfulness to the game's lore and characters. Critical reviews often focused on its potential for those unfamiliar with the games, with some praising its animation and action sequences while others found its narrative a bit condensed due to the OVA format.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for expanding the lore of the Valkyria Chronicles universe.
- Appreciated for its depiction of the penal unit's struggles and camaraderie.
- Animation quality and action sequences were generally seen as a positive.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this OVA are largely positive, with fans of the Valkyria Chronicles games appreciating the continuation of the story and the focus on a new, compelling cast of characters. The tactical combat elements and the emotional depth of the soldiers' plights were often highlighted.
Fun Fact
The OVA was released in three parts, with each part bundled with special editions of the game 'Valkyria Chronicles 3' in Japan.
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