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Zone of the Enders: Idolo
2167, Deep in a hidden laboratory, the Martians are testing new weapons technology that’s going to blow Earth away! Hotshot pilot Second Lieutenant Radium Lavans is taking charge of the program to lead the fight against Earth’s oppressive rule –or is the program taking charge of him? The mineral substance used to power this secret weapon has a mind of its own! As the UNSF works to thwart a possible Martian uprising, the Orbital Frame project development team has no time to lose! Will Radium be able to force the Idolo beta unit to choose a noble destiny, or will the power of Metatron consume him completely?
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Plot Summary
In the year 2174, a new Orbital Frame called 'Idolo' is developed by the military organization JE under the supervision of Dr. Kiska. When the Orbital Frame Jericho is stolen by a group of terrorists, an elite team is dispatched to recover it. The story follows the efforts of the team as they face off against the powerful Idolo, leading to a climactic battle for control of this advanced weapon.
Critical Reception
Zone of the Enders: Idolo is a short anime OVA that serves as a prologue to the video game series of the same name. It received moderate attention for its animation quality and mecha designs, but as a standalone piece, it's often seen as a brief introduction rather than a fully developed narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sleek mecha designs and fluid animation.
Noted as an effective, albeit short, promotional piece for the video game.
Some found the plot to be somewhat thin due to its brevity.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for the Idolo OVA is limited, as it is often discussed in the context of the broader Zone of the Enders franchise.
Fun Fact
The 'Idolo' Orbital Frame featured in this OVA is a precursor to the iconic Jehuty mecha from the main Zone of the Enders video game series.
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