Moldiver

(OVA Series - 6 episodes - AIC/Pioneer LDC)

3 reviews - 9.5 total score (Explanation of the rating system)
avg. score: (3.2)

3. Hybrid

Metamorphance! The story of Moldiver takes place in the year 2045, where a boy named Hiroshi Ozora wants to become a superhero. So how does he do this? Well, he simply creates a device called a Mol unit to transform himself into the caped crusader, Captain Tokyo. However, Hiroshi's plans of being a superhero is short lived, as his sister Mirai, decidies to modify her brother's invention, and thus begins the adventures of Moldiver. Firstly the art of the this 6 OVA series is simply stunning, as the animation is very and detailed. The music themes that are used throughout this OVA was quite good, as the music suited and fitted the scenes perfectly. The only weakness that I could find with this show is that, there's is very little character development occuring throughout the 6 episodies, thus creating the situation of the viewer not caring to much about the characters. In all, Moldiver is a nice fun take on the americian comic superheroes that's worth viewing.

2. Konoha

One of Pioneer's older OAVs, this show makes fun of Superman and all such clones. Mirai discovers her brother has made a superhero suit, modifies it so he refuses to wear it anymore, so now she gets the dubious job of saving the city from an antique car/electronics thief with his army of cyborg girls. It never takes itself seriously, which makes it great fun. Around eps 4-6, a storyline emerges and we are treated to a resolution and some romance. Still, this show is about the parody and being funny. I'd easily recommend this to anyone.

1. Tempy

Moldiver is a mixed bag. The designs are good - the spaceship even resembles the ships from Tenchi Muyo (another AIC show) somewhat, but the animation ranges from good to rather cheap. The first 4 episodes are quite hard to get through as they're annoying, illogical and rather stupid. Any potential comedic effect or excitement is negated by the bad pacing and plotting. The music doesn't help as it usually fails to summon any excitement or drama when it's needed. It's not until the last 2 episodes when Moldiver starts to show more promise, by becoming more focused and providing better plot development and some dramatic moments. Unfortunately stupid stuff still happens and you've still got the first 4 boring episodes to go through. It's actually no wonder that Moldiver is Mihoshi's (from Tenchi Muyo) favorite show!