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Sol Bianca 2
The crew of the pirate ship Sol Bianca are out to steal some of the most valuable substance in the universe--Pasha. Small problem: they're not the only space pirates after the stuff. But, no big deal--they'll just burgle the burglars. That works out fine, except that the captain of the other ship doesn't take his defeat lightly and manages to infect the Sol Bianca with some machine-eating worms before getting arrested. Now they're stuck in jumpspace, and worse yet for the five, June is as sick as the ship and they don't even know what's wrong with her. By the time the crew figures out why nothing works, the police have shown up and the only plan they manage to come up with is to have Feb and April surrender and wait for the ship to recover. There's also a mysterious fellow who is not only trying to corner the market on Pasha, but seems to know all about the Sol Bianca and her crew--and he wants the captured pair transferred into his custody immediately.
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Plot Summary
In a distant future, humanity has spread across the stars, but is now under the oppressive rule of the Empire. A group of brave individuals, led by the pilot of the spaceship Sol Bianca, fight against the Empire's tyranny. Their mission is to uncover the secrets of a forgotten past and to protect the innocent from the Empire's relentless pursuit, all while seeking a legendary sanctuary known as 'Earth'.
Critical Reception
Sol Bianca 2 is generally regarded as a visually stunning and action-packed science fiction OVA (Original Video Animation) that builds upon its predecessor. While its plot can be somewhat convoluted, its vibrant animation, dynamic space battles, and strong character designs were praised by fans of the genre. It's often seen as a solid entry in 90s mecha and space opera anime.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its impressive animation and exciting space combat sequences.
Appreciated for its continuation of the Sol Bianca storyline with engaging characters.
Some viewers found the plot to be a bit dense or hard to follow at times.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older OVA, but generally highlight its strong visual presentation and energetic action, common strengths of 90s anime productions in the sci-fi genre.
Fun Fact
Sol Bianca 2 is the sequel to the 1990 OVA 'Sol Bianca', and both were notable for their high production values and ambitious science fiction narrative for their time.
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