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OK people, what is Fafner? <
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>Before I get into the story, I will try to answer a hypothetical question first: Who should not and who should watch Fafner. <
>To begin with, if you are a die-hard fan of Evangelion or Gundam etc. than most probably you will not want to watch this one because it has some similarities with the previous mention animes indeed; and you most probably will `blow away' a great anime like this. On the other hand, people who would like to watch a very good anime, with strong storyline, twists, romance, lots of action and of course Mechas (belongs to the so called sci-fi category) than you should watch this one. <
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>Let us proceed to the storyline: <
>It starts with the life of people, teenagers going to school, adults to work etc. by introducing the viewer to their everyday life. The place where the story starts is called Tatsumiya Island. To make the long story short, aliens attack earth and obviously the Island gets under attack, devastating their lives and throwing the teenagers into battle; basically, because they are the ones who are able to fly the Mechas. Additionally, power games will start to evolve, exhausting battles all over the globe will occur, between sort of government and military parties etc. and all the teenagers are caught in the middle of all this. As the series proceed, many questions will be raised (which will be answered - directly or indirectly - in the end of the series), the bounds between the main protagonists will become stronger (and of course romance), the viewer will witness all the emotional rollercoaster that these youngsters will go through and some of them will even die. <
>This sums up the story. I could get into more details and tell you what will go on in every episode but I refrained myself from doing this because I believe that if someone decides to watch the series than I would give away the entire suspense and twists of it. <
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>Overall critique about the series: <
>If you are into Mechas for a while, then most probably you have watched Mecha series and are familiar with the common pattern that this kind of animes are following: teenagers are the ones who can fly the Mechas, alien invasion, battles, romance, power games etc (as for the good guy vs. bad guy, in the Mecha series this usually presents a grey zone). Therefore, why should someone watch Fafner? If you are not into animes for a long time, should you watch Fafner? <
>The answer would be yes. First of all, because of its animation, which is very good. Second, because of its storyline, which although is based on the common pattern that is been explained above, yet, it manages to bring forth new ideas, a solid and strong storyline, many twists and mainly till the final episodes you will not be able to foresee its final conclusion. Even if you are a die-hard fan of Evangelion, RahXephon etc. this one is definitely worth a watch from you. As for the action, the series are packed with it. Third, because of its dub; in other words, if you belong to the category of people that instead of Japanese would prefer the English dub, it is very good done and professional orchestrated. Thumbs up! <
>Apart from it, if you buy the box set or the complete collection, then the box is exactly the one you see in the picture, which is very strong, like a shelf and doesn't brake easily. As for extras, the usual stuff like previews of other animes, not credit opening/ending and so forth. <
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>To the most obvious question: Buying it or not? To be honest, if you can afford the money than I will definitely recommend these series to you, if, you can not afford the money than try to rent it and watch it. <
>To conclude these series are highly recommended! <
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>I hope that I could help you... <
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Endgame
The deadliest Festum attack on Tatsumiya Island yet has left the Fafner pilots and their commanders scarred and terribly shaken. With Soshi and the Siegfried System snatched away from the depths of Alvis headquarters, and a significant loss of life, the defenders are left in bitter turmoil to put the pieces back together. Impacted the deepest of all is Kazuki, who watched helpless as his friend and commander was taken right before his eyes. The battle has also left his body scarred in ways he had not thought possible, a direct result of the crippling `Festum phenomenon', which can eventually claim the lives of all Fafner pilots. <
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>Despite these terrible losses, Commander Makabe is determined to finish the fight with the Festum, even if it means joining forces with the Neo UN. A massive fleet of warships and Fafners is already en route to the North Pole, where the heart of the Festum sleeps beneath snow and ice. With the final battle just days away, it becomes clear that Alvis will need nothing short of a miracle to help the human race survive this greatest of challenges. That miracle comes from an unexpected place, granting Makabe and his struggling allies with the vital data they need to potentially turn the tide in this conflict. Outfitting the remaining Fafners with a system that allows direct contact between the pilots, Alvis prepares to send its four young heroes into the heart of the fight for one last time. Each child goes willingly, carrying with them the memories of all who have perished in the name of freedom. <
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>But the enemy will not rest idle as the human race marches upon its doorstep. Deep within the icy fortress of the North Pole Mir, Soshi Minashiro is still very much alive. Trapped within the Siegfried System and suffering tremendous pain as his body is slowly assimilated, Soshi stands precariously on the edge of madness. The Festum seek to use his knowledge of battle against his allies, crafting elaborate plans to overcome any and all opposition that Alvis and the Neo UN might unleash. Though blinded by his pain and slowly succumbing to assimilation, Soshi prays that his friends will find him before it is too late. At the very least, he prays that they will be able to stop him should the enemy take control of him at last. <
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>There can be only one victor as the battle for the right to exist rushes to its dramatic climax... <
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>With this seventh and final volume, Fafner comes to an end, and what an ending it is. While there are still some lingering questions and mysteries, the majority of the plot finds resolution in these final three episodes. As was the case earlier in the series, explanation can sometimes feel hurried and fragmented. With time running out it is clear that the writers were seeking a means of bringing as many of their loose ends together before the series could reach its conclusion. But despite the plot holes and missing pieces, the conclusion is nevertheless satisfying, thought provoking, and somewhat bittersweet. The action is intense enough to keep hardcore mecha fans on the edge of their seats while the drama remains engaging behind the scenes. Like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Rahxephon, Fafner is a series that deserves a second viewing, and in some instances a second viewing is almost imperative. With so much happening in the final two volumes, it is very easy to miss something subtle, yet vitally important to understanding the plot as a whole. The purpose of the Festum, the Mir, the cores of the Arcadian Project islands, and even the Fafners themselves is all revealed, though at times the explanations are so swift and unexpected that they can be missed altogether. <
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>But like the series is has long been associated with, Fafner rewards patience. It is certainly recommended to any anime fan looking for something familiar yet, decidedly different in its own manner.