Angel Links
Li Meifon is the head of a free, no expenses paid protection/security agency for escorting ships across outer space. Though only 16, she posesses great skill and leadership qualities while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the "Angel Links." However, some unpleasant memories begin to trouble her and she starts questioning her own past and reason for existence. Join Li Meifon and the rest of the Angel Links crew on their adventures through the Oracion star system as they battle pirates, government organizations, and a Tao master, all while finally uncovering Meifon's dark and mysterious past.
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Plot Summary
In a future where humanity has spread across the stars, the "Golden Rule" governs interstellar relations. A group of mercenaries aboard the spaceship "Angel Links" operates on the fringes, taking on jobs that often put them in morally ambiguous situations. Their adventures are set against a backdrop of political intrigue and the struggle for survival in a vast and unforgiving galaxy.
Critical Reception
Angel Links is a niche anime series from the late 90s, recognized for its distinctive art style and complex narrative typical of Yoshiyuki Tomino's work. While it garnered a dedicated fanbase for its mature themes and character development, it received mixed to moderate reviews, with some critics praising its ambition and others finding its plot convoluted and pacing inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique visual aesthetic and mature, philosophical undertones.
- Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and slow pacing in certain arcs.
- Appreciated for its exploration of moral gray areas and complex character relationships.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely aggregated for this specific title. However, fans of director Yoshiyuki Tomino's other works often point to its thematic depth and distinctive animation style.
Fun Fact
Angel Links is a spiritual successor to the anime "Brain Powerd," also directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, sharing some thematic elements and character archetypes.
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