Armored Mecha VOTOMS Quent - Review of profound story and fascinating characters

Armored Mecha Votoms Quent: Kiriko's journey and its conclusion

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

February 20, 1988

■Release and sales

Toshiba video software

■Frequencies

57 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

In order to uncover his past, Kiriko follows Rotchina's instructions and heads to the desert planet Quent. Meanwhile, the secret society that lost Epsilon also comes to Quent to eliminate Kiriko. When all the mysteries of Kiriko's past are revealed, Wiseman, who has been controlling Astragius from behind the scenes, appears.

■Explanation

The final chapter of the compilation series. It compiles episodes 41-52 of the TV series, "Quent". The opening and ending of this work are newly produced by Moriyasu Taniguchi, just like the previous volume. At the end, the figure of Kiriko leaving alone is a lingering closing scene.

■Cast

・Kiriko/Hozumi Goda・Gouto/Kosei Tomita・Vanilla/Shigeru Chiba・Cocona/Yoko Kawanami・Shakko/Kazunari Masamune・Fianna/Kazuko Yanagida・Lotchina/Banjō Ginga・Kiri/Saburo Kamei・Aron/Akio Nojima・Gran/Kazunari Futamata・Tedaya/Minoru Yada・Battentine/Koji Totani・Raperd/Kan Tokumaru・Wiseman/Hidekatsu Shibata

■ Main staff

・Planning and production: Sunrise ・Original concept: Hajime Yatate ・Character design: Norio Shioyama ・Mechanical design: Kunio Okawara ・Art: Kazuo Okada, Mitsuharu Miyamae, Masuo Nakayama, Shigemi Ikeda ・Chief animation director: Norio Shioyama ・Editing: Tsurubuchi Films ・Sound director: Yasuo Urakami ・Music: Hiroki Inui ・Chief director: Toshifumi Takizawa ・Original story and director: Ryosuke Takahashi ・Producer: Toru Hasegawa

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Background and production of the work

"Armored Mecha Votoms Quent" was released as an OVA in 1988 and is the final chapter of the compilation series of the TV series "Armored Mecha Votoms". This work is a compilation of the "Quent" arc from episodes 41 to 52 of the TV series, and depicts the climax of Kiriko and Cuby's journey. It was directed by Takahashi Ryosuke and produced by Sunrise. Taking advantage of the OVA format, it re-edits the TV series episodes and adds new openings and endings to provide viewers with a fresh experience.

■Story development

Kiriko Cuby travels to the desert planet Quent to uncover his past. Following Rottina's advice, Kiriko continues his journey to uncover his roots and the secret society's conspiracy. Meanwhile, the secret society's hostility towards Kiriko intensifies after the loss of Epsilon, and they pursue Quent to eliminate him. As the story unfolds, the true purpose of the secret society and Kiriko's past become clear, and the story moves towards a climax. In the end, it is revealed that Wiseman is controlling Astragius from behind the scenes, and Kiriko's journey comes to an end.

■Charm of the characters

Kiriko Cuby is the central character of the series, and his growth and struggles form the core of the story. Goda Hozumi's performance as a voice actor portrays Kiriko's inner conflict realistically, leaving a deep impression on the audience. In addition, supporting characters such as Goto, Vanilla, and Cocona also have their own personalities and backgrounds, enriching the story. In particular, Rotchina plays an important role in guiding Kiriko's journey, and Ginga Banjō's expressiveness as a voice actor shines through.

■Mechanic Design

One of the attractions of "Armored Robot Votoms" is its mechanical design as a real robot anime. The mechanical design by Kunio Okawara pursues realistic mobility and combat capabilities, and the design of the AT (Armored Trooper) makes a visual impact. In particular, in the Quent arc, there are many battle scenes in the harsh environment of the desert, and the performance and tactics of the AT are important elements that add excitement to the story.

■Music and Sound

Hiroki Inui's music plays an important role in setting the atmosphere of the story, particularly the tension in the battle scenes and the music expressing Kiriko's inner conflict, which enhances the viewer's emotions. Yasuo Urakami's skill as sound director is also outstanding, skillfully combining sound effects and the voice actors' performances to portray realistic battle scenes and the emotions of the characters.

■Video and Production

Taking advantage of the OVA format, the TV episodes have been re-edited to make the story flow more smoothly and provide viewers with a new perspective. Moriyasu Taniguchi's new opening and ending animations express the visual beauty and theme of the story, enhancing the completeness of the work. In particular, the final scene, in which Kiriko leaves alone, leaves a deep impression on the viewer.

■ Recommendation points

"Armored Robot Votoms Quent" is a monumental work in realistic robot anime, a moving story depicting the journey of Kiriko Cuby and its conclusion. The fusion of character growth and conflict, realistic mechanical design, tense battle scenes, and music and sound draws viewers in. In particular, for fans who have seen the TV series, this re-edited work will provide a new perspective and an opportunity to experience the climax of the story again. It is also a must-see for viewers who enjoy realistic robot anime and deep storylines.

■ Related works and viewing order

"Armored Mecha Votoms Quent" is the final chapter of the compilation series of the TV series "Armored Mecha Votoms," and is a compilation of the "Quent" arc from episodes 41 to 52 of the TV series. When watching, it is recommended to watch the TV series first. By watching this OVA after the TV series, you will be able to understand the climax of the story more deeply and be more moved. Also, by watching the other works in the OVA series, you can enjoy Kiriko's journey from a broader perspective.

■ Summary

"Armored Robot Votoms Quent" combines the charm of a real robot anime with a deep storyline, and is a moving tale of the journey of Kiriko Cuby and its conclusion. The fusion of character growth and conflict, realistic mechanical design, tense battle scenes, and music and sound draws viewers in. In particular, for fans who have seen the TV series, this re-edited compilation will provide a new perspective and an opportunity to experience the climax of the story again. It is also a must-see for viewers who want to enjoy real robot anime and deep stories. Be sure to watch it together with the TV series and experience Kiriko's journey.