Armored Mecha Votoms Sansa: A fascinating story and character review

Armored Mecha Votoms Sansa - Armored Mecha Votoms Sansa

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

January 23, 1988

■Release and sales

Toshiba video software

■Frequencies

58 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original story by Hajime Yatate, original story by Ryosuke Takahashi

■ Director

Director: Ryosuke Takahashi

■ Production

Sunrise

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

After escaping from the Kingdom of Kumen, Kiriko and Fianna are transported to an unmanned spaceship by an unknown person. There, Kiriko is confronted with his past as a Red Shoulder soldier, and is tormented by his bloody memories. The spaceship enters Balarant territory and arrives at the red planet Sansa, whose atmosphere has been destroyed...

From "Sunrise Complete Works Collection"

■Explanation

The third volume of the compilation series is a digest of episodes 29 to 39 of the TV series "Sansa's Arc." The story follows the escape from Qumen and the confrontation with their arch enemy, Perfect Soldier (PS) Epsilon.

From "Sunrise Complete Works Collection"

■Cast

・Kiriko/Hozumi Goda・Fianna/Kazuko Yanagi・Gouto/Kosei Tomita・Cocona/Yoko Kawanami・Vanilla/Shigeru Chiba・Rocchina/Banjō Ginga・Battentine/Koji Toya・Epsilon/Kyōnosuke Kami・Zoffy/Nana Yamaguchi・Lethe/Masaharu Sato・Dallam/Shigezo Sasaoka・Le Chon/Kazuaki Koide・Rado/Kiyonobu Suzuki

■ Main staff

Planning and production by Sunrise, original concept by Hajime Yatate, character design by Norio Shioyama, mechanical design by Kunio Okawara, art by Kazuo Okada, Mitsuharu Miyamae, Masuo Nakayama, Shigemi Ikeda, chief animation director by Norio Shioyama, editor by Tsurubuchi Films, sound director by Yasuo Urakami, music by Hiroki Inui, chief director by Toshifumi Takizawa, original story and director by Ryosuke Takahashi

Review and Recommendation

"Armored Machine Soldier Votoms Sansa" was released as an OVA in 1988, and is one of the compilations that digested the "Sansa Arc" of the TV series. This work depicts the journey of Kiriko Cuby and Fianna Galette, capturing the moment when their fates intersect. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and recommended points of this work.

Depth of story

The story of "Armored Machine Soldier Votoms: Sansa" begins when Kiriko and Fianna escape from the Kingdom of Kumen and are transported to an unmanned spaceship by an unknown person. This setting gives viewers a sense of tension and mystery, drawing them into the story's development. The scene in which Kiriko is confronted with his past as a Red Shoulders soldier depicts his inner anguish in depth, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, the process of the spaceship invading Balarant territory and reaching the red planet Sansa is visually stunning, adding even more depth to the story's progression.

Character Appeal

Kiriko Cuby is the central character of this work, and the conflict between his past and present is at the core of the story. Goda Hozumi's voice acting realistically expresses Kiriko's anguish and determination, evoking deep empathy from the viewer. Additionally, Miyanaga Kazuko, who plays Fianna Galette, exquisitely expresses her strength and fragility, richly depicting her relationship with Kiriko. Other characters such as Gouto, Cocona, and Vanilla add excitement to the story, providing the viewer with a variety of perspectives.

The beauty of mechanical design

The mechanical designs of "Armored Trooper Votoms Sansa" were created by Kunio Okawara, and are remarkable for their detail and beauty. The AT (Armored Trooper) designs are both realistic and futuristic, and the movements in the battle scenes are extremely realistic. The space battleship designs are also spectacular, creating a visual impact. These mechanical designs enrich the worldview of the story and stimulate the imagination of the viewer.

The effect of music

The music by Hiroki Inui greatly enhances the atmosphere of this work. In particular, the background music that heightens the tension in the battle scenes and the quiet melodies in the scenes depicting Kiriko's inner thoughts stir the emotions of the viewer. In addition, the music is also praised for effectively supporting the progression of the story in the short time frame of an OVA.

Recommended points

"Armored Mecha Votoms: Sansa" is a work that combines a deep story, attractive characters, beautiful mechanic design, and effective music. In particular, as a digest of the "Sansa Arc" of the TV series, you can enjoy the important parts of the story in a condensed form. This work, which depicts the conflict between Kiriko's past and present, his relationship with Fianna, and the battle on the red planet Sansa, will leave a strong impression on viewers.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this film:

• It features a deep storyline and character development.
• Beautiful mechanic design and realistic battle scenes
• Effective music enhances the story
• Enjoy a digest of the important parts of the TV series

I highly recommend "Armored Machine Soldier Votoms Sansa" to anyone who likes science fiction and mecha anime, and anyone who wants to enjoy deep stories and character development. It's also recommended for busy people, as it can be enjoyed in a short amount of time as an OVA. Please try experiencing the journey of Kiriko and Fianna through this work.