I can’t stress anymore than what previous reviewers have already stressed about this mini-OVA series; it honestly blew me away. I was expecting an original plot-line (especially since it’s a mecha anime) but Production IG NEVER fails to impress me from time to time.

This OVA wasn’t meant to be a new favorite cause honestly… I’m already hooked on Zetsuen no Tempest: Civilian Blaster (and still waiting for more awesome episodes), but I also have the upcoming Shinjeki no Kyojin to look forward to (all of which deliver awesome manga stories). So to unexpectedly come across this jewel of an OVA really makes me happy and quite frankly, I’m not sure why there aren’t more fans of this series.

On to the actual review: the storyline is amazing… I can’t find any other word to describe it. I don’t know if there was another one like it before, but this was a first for me and I loved it. I didn’t read the manga first, but I plan to go back and do just that to see if the story goes any further. I was hooked from the first OVA; as a matter of fact, I watched them all today. Dialogue; again, it kept me hooked for more. There was enough dialogue to keep you informed of the story, and what was going on, but I was satisfied when the fighting started that the main character didn’t talk my ear off with his regrets. I’m still upset I didn’t hear the one sentence I wanted to know the most about… but I won’t put spoilers here. ;)

Animation… I’m at a loss because I don’t want to describe it wrong; simply superb! Not only were the characters and architecture amazing, but when it came to the mechs actually fighting, I can tell someone did their homework! The sound effects made it all the better because it felt so realistic (even for an anime) and I found myself clinging on the cup I was drinking from because I couldn’t keep my eyes away from the fight scenes. The character development was rushed, but if it was a longer series, I would’ve watched it. I’m not sure if that was what the manga writer wanted, but I think more episodes would’ve done the story more justice. There was a lot left unexplained, but I read online somewhere that the story isn’t finished, so maybe they didn’t want to over-lap the story. Just like D Gray Man…

Overall entertainment: I’d watch it again… not sure when cause I like to keep finding more rare jewels like this to watch, but I would certainly watch it more than once and I’m definitely going to make my friends try the out. Download this anime and I’m honestly going to buy the BluRay if I can find it online cause it’s worth it. (show less)

The story is centered around a young man named Rygart Arrow, an 'un-sorcerer' born into a world where people can use 'magic'. This magic is the ability to control and empower quartz, doing many things from creating light to operating machinery to riding giant mecha called 'Golems'. Rygart, however, is one of the few exceptions; he cannot utilize quartz, making many aspects of life difficult as well as being looked down upon by the rest of society. Despite this 'limitation', in his youth he managed to befriend Hodr and Sigyn, the future King and Queen of the Krisna Kingdom and Zess, the younger brother of the Secretary of War of the Athens Commonwealth.

Years later, Rygart is reunited with Hodr and Sigyn where he learns the Athens Commonwealth has begun an invasion of Krisna. Rygart is also shocked to learn that their old friend, Zess, is leading one of the strike forces. While at the capital, Rygart discovers that he has the ability to pilot a recently discovered ancient golem which cannot be piloted by magic users. Despite its ancient origins, the golem possesses capabilities and systems far more advanced than any modern golem, and could be key to turning the tide of battle. While hesitant at first, Rygart soon gets involved in the war between Krisna and Athens, in an attempt to save Hodr and Sigyn, and Zess. (show less)