I remember seeing this anime many years ago in a brazilian cable channel during the 90s. While I didn't understand the plot very well, I was quite impressed back then with its animation, action scenes and mechanical scenes, which felt like nothing I have ever saw before. Well, with the exception of Tekkaman Blade/Teknoman. Even when I didn't speak portuguese, the similarities between two works were still pretty evident.
Truth to be told, this actually predates the 90s remake of Tekkaman Blade by a year. There are so many points in common one actually would think Detonator Orgun was some sort of "pilot version" of that remake.
But it seems that such similarities are a result of the director making an homage to the original Tekkaman Blade series from the 70s.
Now, having rewatching it recently, I wasn't as impressed as in my childhood, but I still appreciate many qualities from this miniseries, such as the aftermentioned mechanical designs, and the art style, which has a certain charm most modern anime lacks.
I still found the plot a bit confusing at parts. But it still was an entertaining experience overall.
I do admit the English dub is honestly cheesy, and that must be the reason the rating is so low.
Truth to be told, this actually predates the 90s remake of Tekkaman Blade by a year. There are so many points in common one actually would think Detonator Orgun was some sort of "pilot version" of that remake.
But it seems that such similarities are a result of the director making an homage to the original Tekkaman Blade series from the 70s.
Now, having rewatching it recently, I wasn't as impressed as in my childhood, but I still appreciate many qualities from this miniseries, such as the aftermentioned mechanical designs, and the art style, which has a certain charm most modern anime lacks.
I still found the plot a bit confusing at parts. But it still was an entertaining experience overall.
I do admit the English dub is honestly cheesy, and that must be the reason the rating is so low.