Synopsis:
It's the future... and the sea level
has risen. Humanity is running out of land as the Zorndyke, a new race
of water-dwelling creatures, wage war on them. Mankind strikes back
with a fleet of its most advanced war submarines -- its most prized
and greatest one being the Blue 6. Mayumi Kino is a young pilot from
the Blue 6. She is tasked with finding Tetsu Hayami, one of the most
skilled pilots in submarine history. Mayumi is to persuade him to rejoin
the Blue Fleet. She later discovers that Hayami now works as a freelance
salvager, and has no intentions of ever fighting again. But when the
Zorndyke suddenly attack, Hayami is forced to work with her anyway...
Review:
If you're looking for an uncomplicated, pulse-pounding action anime
with spectacular imagery, then look no further. Blue Submarine No. 6
is just perfect for those times when you're craving for some action,
with nary a care about the story. This 4-episode OAV doesn't make any
visible effort to build the characters and the setting. It's just action
all the way. You don't really know what's happening from the start,
until you get to some brief explanatory points. Believe me, these backgrounders
are shorter than the shortest action scenes (except for the last episode,
which is when you get to truly understand BS6). There are two main characters
-- Hayami and Mayumi. Hayami plays out his role as the jaded hero perfectly.
He is also given more history compared to the rest of the cast. But
Mayumi? Heck, you don't even know why or how she came to be with the
Blue Fleet. BS6 may disappoint you if you prefer anime with a more compelling
and coherent story. However, what BS6 lacks in story, it makes up for
in graphics. The art and animation, and everything related to the visual
aspect, are absolutely superb. BS6 is the eye-candy of eye-candies.
I kinda get the feeling that this anime was created for the sole purpose
of showcasing a new brand of animation -- one that merges cels and computer
graphics. While BS6 may not exercise those brain cells, it is truly
a feast for the eyes.
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