Blue Drop
Mari Wakatake has been living with her Grandmother for the past 5 years after a tragedy caused the loss of her home, friends and family, as well as her memories. Fearing for her future, her Grandmother admits her into Kaihou Academy, for her to make friends, instead of home studying. Although reluctant to go, she does and meets Hagino Sekonji. At first appearance, this girl appears like a normal student but inside her lies a deep secret that relates to the tragedy of 5 years ago.
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Plot Summary
In the distant future, Earth is on the brink of ecological collapse. To save humanity, a mission is launched to find a new home by sending genetically engineered women, known as the 'Drops,' into space. These women possess special abilities and are tasked with finding planets capable of sustaining life. However, their journey is fraught with peril as they encounter alien threats and face internal conflicts.
Critical Reception
Blue Drop was a niche anime series that garnered a moderate following among fans of science fiction and anime. While praised for its unique premise and visual design, it received mixed reviews for its pacing and character development.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious sci-fi world-building and character designs.
- Criticized for sometimes convoluted plotlines and inconsistent animation quality.
- Appreciated by fans for its unique take on post-apocalyptic themes and female-led narratives.
Google audience: Audience reception for Blue Drop is limited due to its niche status, but available comments often highlight its interesting concept and visual style, with some viewers finding the story engaging while others felt it could have been better executed.
Fun Fact
The 'Drops' are designed to be able to survive in extremely harsh alien environments, a testament to advanced genetic engineering within the series' fictional universe.
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