Horacio-ssu

The remake of the classic Gaiking generally stays true to the general aesthetic of classic Super Robot shows of the 70's. But there are subtle changes. The evil villains are not always so evil, and the heroes are never invincible; a simple final move away from winning the match. Like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann after it, Gaiking successfully homages and parodies the super robot shows of the past, while creating its own unique flavor to make in the end, an incredibly satisfying watching experience. The music is evocative; an outstanding vocal theme kicking in as the heroes turn the situation in their favor, and the voiceactress of lead character Daiya is emotional, intense, and enthralling; as is the voice work of almost everyone else in the show. The artwork is a mixed back - while the character artwork sometimes goes between the outstanding and the generic anime look, the mechanical artwork for Gaiking and the rest of the mecha on screen is nine out of ten times absolutely gorgeous and action packed. This show is a modern super robot classic, and any fan of the genre shouldn't miss it.