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Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Alone Again
The fight with the Martial Church had dire consequences, and Chirico now finds himself a wanderer. An encounter with a woman called Stevia leads to a reunion with old friends, but the homecoming must wait since war refuses to leave Chirico alone.
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Plot Summary
Picking up after the events of "Chirico's Fate", Chirico Cuvie finds himself in a desolate lunar landscape, seemingly alone and without purpose. His past traumas and the constant specter of death haunt him as he grapples with his existence. He is drawn into a new conflict, a brutal gladiatorial combat within the confines of a crashed spaceship, where survival is the only objective.
Critical Reception
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Alone Again was met with a mixed to positive reception from fans of the franchise. While some appreciated the return to a more character-focused and atmospheric narrative that delved into Chirico's psyche, others found the pacing slow and the plot somewhat repetitive of earlier VOTOMS themes. The OVA was generally seen as a contemplative epilogue rather than a significant expansion of the lore.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric exploration of Chirico's psyche and mature themes.
Criticized by some for its slow pacing and perceived lack of plot progression.
Seen as a fitting, albeit somber, continuation of Chirico's story.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this specific OVA, but general sentiment within VOTOMS fan communities indicates appreciation for its mature and introspective approach to Chirico's character, though some viewers found it less action-packed than expected.
Fun Fact
The OVA was released as part of the Armored Trooper VOTOMS documentary series, "Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Chirico's Fate", functioning as a narrative epilogue to the main story arc.
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