Back in the days of Laserdisc an OVA called “Birdy the Mighty” was released to critical acclaim in Japan, and was able to retain an underground fanbase in America. Almost 15 years later a TV show called “Birdy the Mighty: Decode” was broadcasted, which follows a similar story to the Original Video Animation.
"Decode" follows a Federation investigator named Birdy, who has chased a space criminal named Geega through space to Earth. A male student, Senkawa, stumbles upon a fight between the two one night in an abandoned building, only to be severed in half as he is used as a shield by Geega against Birdy. In order to save him Birdy links Senkawa’s soul to her body, so that the two may live in different forms; but in the same shell. Together the two balance a normal life with that of a warrior trying to save the universe.
The show delivers with great action sequences with a well-toned plot that involves Senkawa’s friends, especially the love of his life. Not only does it show off wonderful visuals, but also its story flows with little to no confusion. Now granted there are some elements here and there that could’ve been reworked, and Birdy’s home planet of Altiar might’ve been a lot better if they didn’t make it look like a “Star Wars” knock-off. The villain is also a bit underwhelming, but his intentions are the complete opposite. Though it may not be that intense of an action show, it’s still fun to watch.
“Birdy the Mighty: Decode” earns a B+. It’s a welcoming change of sorts to the drivel that I had to put up with this past year, but I have yet to watch the second season to see if it was able to retain its charm. Look for it in America sometime around 2010, when FUNimation releases it in stores everywhere anime is sold
Labels: action, Anime, Anime Calamity, King Baby Duck
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