Iria, Zeiram the Animation

Alternate Titles: None

Original Japanese Release Date: 1994

Episode Length/Run-time: 6 ( 35 mins ea. )

Summary:

Iria is a story about a girl and the Alien that she hates with a passion. The story begins with Gren, her bounty-hunter brother, taking a job with Iria tagging along. Gren is a well-known skilled bounty-hunter, whereas Iria is simply an apprentice. The job? To determine what has happened to the crew and cargo of a space station. Action ensues, and a war between Iria and Zeiram begins.

Review:

First of all, Iria takes place in a world mixed between ancient china and a space-based world. Along with the characters and action, this anime packs a punch of entertainment. The plot may be a bit lacking, but the characters are easily loveable, and theres a lot of weird stuff that goes on on the side that keeps things fresh. Combined with the fast paced action, a hot main character who’s a badass, innovative technologies and skills, and the unique world in which the story takes place, the foundation of a great action anime is laid out. To better describe the setting, picture an ancient east combining with a space-traveling futuristic western world. I mean come on, Fujikuro rides a flying rickshaw! Does it get much more awesome?

Oh wait, yes it does. The crazy laser guns, portable shield generators, flying cars, inter-spatial teleporters, and other practical do-hickies make this anime a blast to watch. Its interesting to see how the futuristic technologies tie into the old-style world Iria takes place in.

All of these together, along with the neat cultural additions such as Iria’s intricate hair beads and some historical architectural designs, make Iria one anime you won’t soon forget!

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