Solty Rei

DGP Otaku Anime Review:
Solty Re

Basic Story line:
Roy Revant is living the life of a hunter; a person that tracks and captures criminals for money. Everyday since the incident called the 'Blast fall', he's been looking for his daughter. He wasn't the only person effected by the 'blast fall'; many people lost limps and now have them replaced by machines.
Roy doesn't care about that..or self control..as he beats one of the criminals he was after in the first episode. His life through is about to change..when a young girl falls out of the sky to save him.
End Basic storyline//
This series is a mixed bag. Meaning that even through it has great characters, awesome fight scenes and a emotional connection to it's audience..it was animated by Gonzo. Yeah...I may not have to say anymore do I? Even so; the animation/art of the show isn't bad(it can actually be really pretty at times and Roy actually looks his age...and not all pretty boy), it's just that this series is pugged with alot of CG..which really ruins the feel and some of the animation for fast pace scenes..seem so jumpy and messy.
Also the art is standard anime..not that's a bad thing! The characters are well designed(I specially like Roy) and they don't share the same faces..(I think); in short it's a average looking anime. It's good but I've seen much better.
Through their are some scenes that were done much more beautifully and really caught my attention(For example: The view of the city Rose sees).
As for the music. It is most likely my favorite thing about the show. The reason is for the many English(Actually English) insert songs and a very catchy opening. (I have no love for the ending through..not my taste). The music fits well and is used well..to the point one of the songs becomes a motif.
This anime really shines with it characters. Their are so many that you can't help but relate to one of them..and Solty(the girl who fell out of the sky BTW); is adorable. In fact all of the characters are lovable in their own way..(through there are a few annoying ones..). There not perfect..but that's what I love about them. Through most of the side characters stay the same throughout. The main's (Roy, Rose and Solty), get a lot of development. Not just in their characters..but in their relationship's with others. Roy, most of all. In fact(as adorable as solty is..), my favorite character of this series. He may start off as a jerk(He has a right to be one..when you actually think about it); but develops into a great man/father. He still a bit mean..but hey he's a old guy..comes with the age XD. He's also a badass. In fact a lot of the characters are badass. (Solty takes the cake through..HOLY..How can something so cute be so..STRONG?!).
Solty rei is a sweet story; it takes awhile to really kick off but when it does..it DOES. It has fight scenes, secrets, computers, sci fi elements; but most important of all..the father/daughter relationship between roy and solty. Their relationship is the cutest/saddest thing... to watch grow and put through troubles. And as depressing as this..I actually got really into show..when the anime actually showed a VERY realist reaction to death(I wont say no more).
Solty Rei is a good anime..that is well worth the watch. It's isn't the most breath taking anime out there but it's still worth it..for the most realist father/daughter relationship, good characters and good music.

Dub/Sub?: Either. Both are really good.
Favorite character: Roy Revant