Submarine 707R
To combat the terrorist organization known as "USR", eleven countries combine their naval forces to form the Peace-Keeping Navy. However, all hell breaks loose when Admiral Red and his USR submarine UX crash the PKN's inaugural ceremony and destroy majority of the fleet. At the last minute, when the UX lands the final blow on the aircraft carrier Apollo-Norm, the obsolete Japanese submarine 707 appears from out of nowhere and sacrifices itself to save the PKN flagship. Six months later, Captain Youhei Hayami is called back to duty to lead a new group of recruits and captain an all-new 707 in the war against terrorism underwater.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2008, a new generation of U-boats is developed to combat an alien invasion threatening Japan. The story follows the young crew of the submarine '707' as they engage in daring underwater battles against the alien forces. Faced with overwhelming odds, they must rely on their courage and ingenuity to protect their homeland.
Critical Reception
Submarine 707R was released direct-to-video and received mixed to positive reviews, primarily from fans of mecha and anime action. While praised for its animation and exciting combat sequences, some critics found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other mecha anime tropes. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the fast-paced action and classic anime aesthetic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its thrilling underwater combat and mecha designs.
- Noted for its fast-paced action and classic anime visual style.
- Some found the plot predictable, relying on familiar anime conventions.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Submarine 707R is not readily available. However, general audience sentiment in anime forums and reviews tends to highlight the action and animation quality.
Fun Fact
Submarine 707R is a reimagining of the classic 1960s manga and anime series 'Submarine 707', bringing the story and characters into a modern anime style.
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