Relic Armor LEGACIAM: An Unmissable Anime Experience

Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation of "Relic Armor LEGACIAM"

Overview

"Relic Armor LEGACIAM" is a science fiction robot animation released as an OVA on November 28, 1987. It was directed by Kitazume Hiroyuki, produced by Atelier Gigya, and produced by Network and Movic. This 50-minute work depicts a spectacular world view and robot action, but due to various circumstances, the second part of the planned series was not produced.

story

On the colonized planet Livatia, humanity has built a mental control facility called the Ziggurat Tower to turn the planet into a utopia. The people who receive the radio waves emitted from this tower live peacefully without fighting. One day, a young girl named Alcia, who lives with her grandfather, is attacked while adjusting the work robot Legasiam, which her grandfather developed. It is an attack by a government organization that is plotting to seize Legasiam.

character

The main character, Alcia Grace, is a girl who pilots the Legasiam, and is voiced by Eriko Iwama. Xeno Mozesty, the young man who helps her, is played by Hideyuki Tanaka, and Alcia's grandfather, Azef Grace, is played by Ichiro Nagai. Other notable cast members include Kazuki Yao as Saharo, Chie Kamishiro as Dorothy Twife, and Naoko Matsui as Brick Twife.

staff

The original story and direction was by Kitazume Hiroyuki, the script was by Endo Akinori, the character designs were by Kitazume Hiroyuki, Yamashita Akihiko, and Yamagata Atsushi, and the mechanical designs were by Kitazume Hiroyuki, Fujita Yukihisa, and Ando Tatsuya. Storyboards were by Mochizuki Tomomitsu, Kitazume Hiroyuki, and Takayama Hideki, the director was Takayama Hideki, the mechanical animation director was Omori Hidetoshi, and the animation directors were Yamashita Akihiko, Omori Hidetoshi, and Kitazume Hiroyuki. The SF research was by Nagase Yui, the art directors were Sasaki Hiroshi and Kikuchi Masanori, the cinematographer was Morita Toshiaki, the sound director was Shiwa Shigeji, the music was by Yano Tatsumi, and the producers were Takanashi Minoru and Mitsumori Yuko.

Main robot and items

The main robot in this work is the robot armor for girls, "Legaciam." This robot was developed for work by Alcia's grandfather, Azef, and is the central character of the story.

Theme songs and music

The ending theme "WE NEED LOVE" was written by Linda Henrick, composed by Hiroaki Sei, arranged by Megumi Wakakusa, and sung by Jun Hiroe. The inserted song "Please Answer Me" was written by Yoshihiko Ando, ​​composed by Wataru Kuniyasu, arranged by Megumi Wakakusa, and sung by Jun Hiroe.

Ratings and Recommendations

Although "Relic Armor LEGACIAM" is a work that depicts a grand worldview and robot action, it is unfortunate that the story is incomplete because no sequel was made. However, this incompleteness is also one of the reasons why it has gained cult popularity among fans.

The appeal of this work lies above all in the unique worldview and visual expression of director Hiroyuki Kitazume. As a sci-fi robot animation, the quality of the mechanical design and drawings is extremely high, making a visual impact. In addition, the theme of mental control raises issues that are relevant to modern society, and encourages deep contemplation.

The character settings are also fascinating, especially the relationship between Alcia and Zeno, and Eizef's love as a grandfather. The voice actors' performances are excellent, carefully expressing the subtleties of emotion. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and the theme song and insert songs contribute to the progression of the story.

I would especially recommend this film to those who like sci-fi robot animation, those who want to explore the appeal of unfinished works, and those who are looking for works with a focus on visual expression. Also, if you watch it after learning the background behind why a sequel was never made, you will be able to get a deeper impression.

In addition, since this work was planned to be expanded into a media mix, it is also fun to look for related works such as novels and game books. In the fan community, there are many activities such as imagining the story of the second part and sharing their own interpretations, and it is through such exchanges that you can deepen your understanding of the work.

Overall, Relic Armor Legasiam is an unfinished work that exudes charm and potential, and is a must-see for fans of sci-fi robot animation. Visually beautiful and thematically deep, this is a work that you should definitely see.