Review of "Sou Kou no Strain": A moving story born from the fusion of music and light

"Sou Kou no Strain": A sci-fi action game about a girl and her brother reuniting on the battlefield

"Sou Kou no Strain" is an original anime TV series produced by Studio Fantasia, which aired on WOWOW from November 2, 2006 to February 15, 2007. This 13-episode series features a profound storyline and mecha action with beautiful girls, and follows the journey of the heroine, Sarah, who is living on the battlefield and is trying to reunite with her brother.

story

Sarah Welek was undergoing training to become a full-fledged Reasoner (a Strain pilot). Meanwhile, her planet was attacked by Deeg, and it was her beloved brother Ralph who took a mysterious girl from the Union research facility. Determined to reunite with her brother and find out the truth about his betrayal, Sarah heads to the battlefield in search of him.

Commentary

"Sokou no Strain" is known as a sci-fi, beautiful girl mecha action movie. The story centers on Sarah's journey to reunite with her brother Ralph. Can Sarah reunite with her brother who has been branded a traitor, and what trials will she overcome along the way? The theme of the conflict between manned and unmanned weapons is also an important element of the work.

cast

The main cast includes Ayako Kawasumi as Sarah Welek, Takashi Kondo as Ralph Welek, Ai Nonaka as Emily, Yukana as Lottie Geller, and Miyu Matsuki as Jessie Aegis. These voice actors express the emotions of the characters in a rich way, adding excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The director was Tetsuya Watanabe, the special effects director was Tomohiro Kawahara, the series composition was Masahisa Akaboshi, the character design was Mariko Fujita, and the mechanical designs were Tomohiro Kawahara and Kanetake Ebikawa. The music was by Ryo Sakai, and the production was handled by the Strain of Souko Production Committee. These staff members worked together to create the worldview of the work.

Main Characters

Sarah Welek is a girl who dreams of going to the battlefield to reunite with her brother Ralph. Ralph Welek is the head of the Welek family and an excellent reasoner, but currently serves as an officer for the Deeg. Emily is a girl who was sleeping in a capsule at the Union's research facility and is with Ralph. Other unique characters include Lottie Geller, Jessie Aeges, and Carisford Ladflixx.

Main Robot Items

The main robots that appear in the work include the Union's strain "Flisser", the Deeg's strain "Gloire", and the custom strain "Lambdas" built by Technical Engineer Instructor Melchisedek. Weapons such as Gambi and Tomor also play important roles. These robots and weapons liven up the battle scenes on the battlefield.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story. For example, "Prelude to Despair," "Encounter," "Near-Light Speed ​​Nightmare," and "Reasoner Sara" depict Sara's journey and events on the battlefield. The final episode, "The Last Waltz," depicts the climax of the story.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Message," with lyrics by Ueda Midori, music and arrangement by Ueno Yoko, and singing by Yoko. The ending themes are "Opal of the Sea" and "Aurora: A Single Ray of Dawn," with lyrics by Ueda Midori, music and arrangement by Ueno Yoko, and singing by Sema and Yoko. These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Sokou no Strain" is a work that combines a profound story with beautiful girl mecha action. Sarah's journey to reunite with her brother will move the viewer. It also makes you think deeply about the theme of the conflict between manned and unmanned weapons. It depicts the growth of the characters and the battlefield battles, and is especially recommended for fans of mecha action. Furthermore, the beautiful visuals and moving music enhance the appeal of the work.

This work is a must-see for those who like science fiction anime and mecha action. You will definitely empathize with and be moved by Sarah's courage and determination, and her journey to reunite with her brother. Please give it a watch.