Banner of the Stars II: A deeper story and more appealing characters

"Flag of the Stars II": A story of bonds and battles that stretches to the edge of the universe

"Banner of the Stars II" is a TV anime series based on the novel by Hiroyuki Morioka, which aired on WOWOW from July 11 to September 26, 2001. Although it was a short series of only 10 episodes, its dense storyline and character development deeply touched viewers. This work is a sequel to "Banner of the Stars" and depicts the new adventures and challenges of Raphiel and Jinto.

story

The story of "Flag of the Stars II" begins with the fierce battle in the previous work. Although Lafiel lost his ship, he was given an assault ship again and was assigned a new mission. The mission was to temporarily govern the occupied planet "Lobnas II", a penal colony that gathered criminals from the enemy country "Human Integration". However, when Jinto descended to the surface as the "vice lord's representative", he was caught up in a rebellion by criminals and was captured. Witnessing Jinto's peril, Lafiel was deeply shaken, but with a heavy heart, he parted ways with Jinto and returned to his fleet with the evacuation ship from Lobnas II as the enemy army approached. Although he believed that Jinto was alive, three weeks after evacuating the planet, Lafiel returned to Lobnas II again and found a desolate land and a large number of corpses lying in front of him. But Jinto was still alive. Lafiel couldn't stop crying beside Jinto, who was emaciated and barely alive. They strongly confirmed each other's existence, never wanting to be apart again.

cast

The main cast of this series is Ayako Sumi as Rafiel and Yuka Imai as Jinto. Sumi's Rafiel is a character that combines strength and kindness, and she has captured the hearts of viewers. Meanwhile, Imai's Jinto brings out the charm of the character, who never loses his sense of humor even in difficult situations.

Main Staff

The director was Yasushi Nagaoka, and the series composition and scriptwriting was done by Yuichiro Takeda. The concept design was done by Takami Akai and Keiichi Eda (Nine Lives), the character design was done by Keisuke Watanabe, the mechanical design was done by Yasuyasu Moriki, Mitsuru Owa, and Susumu Imaishi (Thinkport), and the music was done by Katsuhisa Hattori. The world view that these staff members created together has the power to draw viewers in.

Main Characters

Lafiel is 19-year-old Viscount Abrial Nei-Dubresque Paryugne, a captain of the Starry Sky Army's Ten Commanders and the assault ship "Basroil." She is a beautiful Arven girl with long dark hair, pale tan skin, an oval face and black onyx eyes. She is also the granddaughter of the Arven Empire's Emperor Ramage and the first princess of the Kingdom of Clube. She is proud and competitive. Meanwhile, Jinto is 20-year-old Count Lin Suenu-Lok Hyde, a Winged Pilot of the Starry Sky Army's Accountant and Secretary of the assault ship "Basroil." He became a nobleman when his father became the lord of the Hyde system, which became part of the Arven Empire, but the Hyde system was later reoccupied by the Human Integration Corporation, and he inherited the title of Count Hyde in place of his father, who went missing. He is a strange Arven nobleman with no territory or castle.

Main Robot Items

The transport ship "Dark Seth", which plays an important role in this work, is an assault transport ship of the Starry Sky Army. It was given to Rafiel, who was appointed acting lord of Lobnas II, and used to evacuate the refugees. In addition to the Dark Seth, several other transport ships, including the Seth class, played an active role.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Operation Hunter
• Episode 2: "The Exile Planet"
• Episode 3: "Immigration Plan"
• Episode 4: The Hunters
• Episode 5: "Rebellion"
• Episode 6: "Hell of the Arves"
• Episode 7: The Flag of the Golden Bird (Gasalus)
• Episode 8: "Something to Protect"
• Episode 9: "Time to put down the bow"
• Episode 10: "Tears of Abrial"

Related Titles

"Battle Flag of the Stars II" is connected to the following related works:

• [TVA] 99.01.02-99.03.27 Crest of the Stars (13 episodes)
• [TVA] 00.04.14-01.07.14 Starry Sky Battle Flag (13 episodes)
• [OVA] 05.08.26-05.09.23 Starry Sky Battle Flag III (2 episodes)

Evaluation and Impressions

Despite its short broadcast period, "Banner of the Stars II" depicts a deep storyline and character growth. The bond between Lafiel and Jinto in particular strikes a strong chord with viewers. Scenes where Lafiel's strength and Jinto's humor intersect are moving no matter how many times you watch them. There are also many scenes that depict the cruelty of war and human dignity, encouraging viewers to contemplate deeply.

The quality of the animation is also high, and the battle scenes are particularly impressive. The mechanical design is also realistic, enhancing the tension of the space battles. The music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and Katsuhisa Hattori's music stirs the emotions of the viewer.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend "Banner of the Stars II" are as follows:

• Deep storyline and character development : The bond between Rafiel and Jinto and their growth are depicted in a way that will move viewers.
• High-quality animation : The powerful battle scenes and realistic mechanic designs are appealing.
• Emotional Music : Hattori Katsuhisa's music enhances the story and stirs emotions in the viewer.
• Scenes depicting war and human dignity : The film contains many scenes that invite deep reflection from the viewer.

Message to viewers

"Banner of the Stars II" is a story of bonds and battles that stretch across the edge of the universe. Through the adventures and trials of Lafiel and Jinto, viewers will be deeply moved and contemplative. Please watch this wonderful work and feel its charm.