The Legend of the Glass Fleet

The Legend of the Glass Fleet

Anime Review

This week, get involved in the nobles' war, where combat between battleships commence, and see who rule the empire of the galaxy in this thrilling anime The Legend of the Glass Fleet! So are you in?

(From left - right: Michel, Cleo and Vetti)

Storyline:
In a galaxy far, far away a rebellion is afoot. The ambitious Vetti Lunard Sforza de Roselait leads the "New Aristocrats" to overthrow the ruling old Aristocrat Alliance. When the old alliance's fleets are finally crushed, Vetti declares himself Emperor, and establishes the new Holy Empire.

Fallen aristocrat Michel Vaurban de Cabelle (an androgynous character who confounded fans about is/her real gender in the first few episodes) wants to get rid of the new galactic despot. Michel leads the People's Army on a daring plan to combat the Empire's iron-fisted rule: Michel and crew succeeds in obtaining one of the Empire's ships, but find themselves in a corner. They're now on the run from much superior Imperial fleet.

Thankfully, they're rescued just in time by a battleship made entirely out of glass that destroys the enemy. The ship, which is made from what appears to be glass crystal make look delicate but is faster than other ships and can transform into a weapon that can "stab" other ships.

Their rescuer is a Han Solo-ish character, the captain of the Glass Battleship, Cleo Aiolos Corbeille de Veil. Unlikely as it seems, he (yes, he's a guy), is a prince - the last descendant of the old royal family, which was overthrown by the old Aristocratic Alliance. Despite his rather unique name, Cleo's dark good looks will set many female fans' hearts aflutter and he has a special future - at least that's what a bunch of prophets say.

Michel thinks that he has found an ally in Cleo, but his crew - among them an ace female pilot, a weapons specialist and a nerdy tech expert - aren't exactly efficient soldiers; they're little more than a bunch of space scavengers.

Nonetheless, with her People's Army helpless against the might of the Holy Empire, Michel has no option but to join forces with Cleo to overthrow Vetti and restore peace back to the galaxy.

Media
Opening Theme
Tsuyoku Tsuyoku by Mihimaru GT

Closing Theme
Namida Drop by Plastic Tree
Kanate he by ANZA

My End Verdict:
It's like space opera in the grandest style, and those who want a touch of Star Wars in their anime may find what they are looking for in this 26-episode sci-fi anime.

Rating: 3.5/5.