Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy

A somber, talky mecha OVA that trades constant action for political-religious intrigue and a soldier's lonely search, rewarding patient viewers.

Created by

Ryosuke Takahashi

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, War & politics

Starring

Hozumi Goda

Overview

Chirico is awoken from cold sleep and separated from Fyana. His attempts to find her come to the attention of a Nextant, the replacement for the Perfect Soldier program. At the same time, the new Pope is to be nominated, and Chirico is religiously considered to be "The Untouchable". With one of the nominees related to the Nextant, Chirico's actions will have far-reaching political ramifications.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, politics, faith

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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