Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade - Review of the deepening story and battle scenes

The appeal and evaluation of "Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade"

"Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade" is an animated feature film released on September 25, 2010, and is based on the manga of the same name by Yoshinaga Yuunosuke. The film is set in a world where fossil fuels cannot be extracted from the ground on the continent of Curzon, and tells the story of war and friendship in which the protagonist, Rygart Arrow, who has no magical powers, gets caught up. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and reviews of this film.

Story and Characters

The story of "Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade" revolves around the war between the Kingdom of Krishna and the Athens Federation. The protagonist, Rygart Arrow, is a "useless man" who has no magical powers, one in a million people, and cannot give orders to quartz. However, his encounter with the ancient giant soldier "Delphin", which only he can pilot, will greatly change his fate.

Rygart throws himself into the midst of the war while reuniting with old friends such as his friend Hozul, the King of the Krishna Kingdom, Queen Sigyn, and Zest of the Athens Federation. In particular, the friendship and conflict with Zest is a major highlight of this chapter. Zest is the captain of the Athens Federation's Valkiures Corps and is Rygart's friend from their days at the military academy, but they come into conflict in the face of war. Rygart's feelings as he wavers between friendship and conflict deeply move viewers.

Many characters from both the Krishna Kingdom and the Athens Federation appear, each with their own position and background. Unique characters such as Krishna Kingdom generals Baldr and Tur, and Athens Federation generals Bolcus and Io add excitement to the story. The portrayal of these characters realistically expresses the misery of war and the complex emotions of human beings, leaving a deep impression on the viewer.

Animation and performance

The animation of "Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade" is a highlight of the high quality production by Production IG and XEBEC. In particular, the battle scenes with the giant robots known as Golems are visually delightful with their intricate mechanical design and dynamic movements. Under the direction of directors Tetsuro Amino and Nobuyoshi Habara, the storytelling of series composer and scriptwriter Masashi Togawa draws viewers into the story.

Character design is by Takushige Norita, and mechanic design is by Takayuki Yanase, and the character expressions, movements, and golem designs are very realistic and attractive. In addition, the background art by art director Toshihiro Kohama is beautiful, and expresses the world of the Curzon continent richly. Furthermore, the sound effects and music by sound director Yota Tsuruoka also enhance the impact of the battle scenes.

Music and theme song

The music was written by Yoshihisa Hirano, and the effective background music that livens up the battle scenes and dramatic moments is impressive. In particular, the opening theme "Fate" was written, composed, and sung by KOKIA, and its beautiful melody that symbolizes the theme of the story resonates in the hearts of viewers. In addition, the ending theme "SERIOUS-AGE" is sung by Hiran, and her powerful voice that conveys both the misery of war and hope is impressive. These theme songs play a role in further deepening the emotion of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade" is praised for its epic story on the theme of war and friendship, its detailed animation, and its charming characters. In particular, the portrayal of the friendship and conflict between Rygart and Zest deeply touches the hearts of viewers. In addition, the Golem battle scenes are a highlight not to be missed for mechanic fans.

This work depicts the misery of war and the complex emotions of humans in a realistic way, deeply moving the viewer. In addition, the unique world view of the continent of Curzon and the setting of magical powers are also fascinating, making it an enjoyable story that combines elements of fantasy and science fiction. I would especially recommend this to those who like works with themes of friendship and war, and those who like mechanic anime.

Related works and entire series

"Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade" occupies an important position in the entire series. The series consists of 6 chapters, each of which depicts a continuous story. By watching Chapter 3 after the developments from Chapter 1 to Chapter 2, you can feel the depth of the story more. You can also look forward to the developments from Chapter 4 to Chapter 6.

In addition, there are picture dramas and TV anime versions, so you can enjoy the entire series. The picture dramas depict the characters' daily lives and backstories, and the TV anime version tells the story from a different perspective than the movie version. By watching these related works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Break Blade.

Conclusion

"Break Blade Chapter 3: Scar of the Deadly Blade" is a work that has been praised for its epic story on the theme of war and friendship, its detailed animation, and its charming characters. In particular, the depiction of the friendship and conflict between Rygart and Zest strongly moves the viewer's heart. In addition, the Golem battle scene is a highlight that mechanic fans cannot miss. This work realistically depicts the misery of war and the complex emotions of humans, deeply moving the viewer. It is especially recommended for those who like works with themes of friendship and war, and those who like mechanic anime. By watching the entire series and related works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Break Blade.