The sky’s the limit: Last Exile
We’re on a world named Prester. There, the inhabitants primarily use something called a Vanship as the primary means of transportation from A to B. Prester is, as the name says, not a representation of Earth, but seems fairly similar in composition. Prester is torn in two parts, by an endless war that is going on. There only seem to be two large landmasses, and each is a country that wage the war – Anatoray and Disith.
It all begins when Claus, a fairly skilled Vanship pilot, and Lavie, a mechanic and navigator, our two main heroes, are asked to deliver a girl that, apparently, holds the key to unite the two factions and to end the endless war that is going on. You see Vanships always require two people to fly and operate the machinery. The mission to deliver the girl is rated 7 out of 10 stars. Little did they know on what ride they just embarked upon.
Their mission to deliver Alvis leads them to land on the Vanship Silvana – a ship somewhat reminiscent of the largest warships ever build here by the air force – almost the size of an aircraft carrier. And airborne. Since the Silvana is equipped with all kinds of weapons, it is widely known as the Kill-Em-All-Silvana and has been deemed “unsinkable”.
Things get more interesting when Claus and Lavie get to know the captain of the Silvana, a man named Alex Row. He appears to be a fairly quiet man and keeps to himself, however for some reason he believes Claus, Lavie, and Alvis will eventually lead him to complete some personal task he set out for. His first officer, Sophia Forrester, seems to be a more friendly personality and quickly makes friends with Claus.
The two war-waging countries are divided by a fairly big atmospheric phenomenon, named the Grand Stream. It appears to be a blizzard of sorts… No Vanship was ever able to cross it to get to the other side – and thus to the opposite country… or so the legend says. Claus learns from Alex that his father attempted to do so, which also explains why Claus’ father never returned home after taking on one mission. One of the utmost importance to everyone, so it is said.
What starts as just another delivery mission for Claus and Lavie, turns out to be a journey that will change their lives forever. Not only theirs, also the ones they come accross aboard the Silvana. The mission becomes THE ultimate mission for the both of them, and they must complete it – at any cost. It is a journey that will take you to the skies at high-speed, fast-paced maneuvers, EPIC air battles, and once you land it will leave you nothing less than inspired, in awe about the way the show was performed. It is a story you will remember for sure. Get this one right now.
Last Exile
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Steampunk
Directed by: Koichi Chigira
Studio: Gonzo
Original Run: April 7, 2003 – September 29, 2003
Episodes: 26
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By Resender, July 21, 2010 @ 8:12 pm
The Silvana was made to look like WW1 Japanese warschips.