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Here the humans are the antagonists, and the aliens are shown as both galactic warriors and...people. The younger Febdash is an arrogant, foolish racist; Captain Lexshu's maternal affection for her crew speaks volumes; Admiral Trife is an able tactician who makes good use of information presented to him but his unpopular with his subordinates; Grand Duchess Spoor is given the nickname ‘the Lady of Chaos’ for her unparalleled courage and talent in battle that hides behind a façade of playfulness and eccentricity. I actually found myself rooting for the alien invaders in this case, not despite of their human flaws and quirks, but because of them.

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Crest of the Stars episodes 9-13

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The series draws to a close as Jinto and Lafiel reach Sufugnoff and attempt to evade capture on the planet’s surface at the hands of both the police and the military. Meanwhile the Abh and United Mankind line up to do battle following the destruction of the Gosroth. As with the earlier episodes this outing expands the CotS universe, introducing more characters and the relationships between them. At times though it feels like a whistle-stop tour of a setting that is too large for the constraints of a thirteen episode television show, with a whole host of faces on both the Abh and human side who are crying for more screen time than is possible here. The charismatic Admiral Trife for instance and the delightfully fearless rear-admiral Spoor, the ‘Lady of Chaos’, provide an interesting insight into Abh military philosophy and Inspector Kyte’s background is important to understanding his motivations but could be explored more.

Such minor niggles are understandable in a story that, true to the blurb on the back of the DVD case, has depth by the bucket load. While our two heroes are undercover on a strange planet that is arresting Abh citizens, a war is breaking out over their heads and the political machinations are being portrayed to explain it all. All things considered it is no mean feat in taking these threads and holding them together long enough to deliver a coherent story with characters that viewers can relate to.

Therein lies the greatest strength of the CotS story: as much as I’d like to go on about the politics and combat in this thoroughly convincing universe (quite honestly there isn’t the space here to do it justice) it loses much of its impact if the characterisation fails to highlight the significance of the events. The supporting cast are a suitable cross-section of influential personalities in the Human/Abh conflict but Jinto and Lafiel are the perfect subjects for demonstrating how all this affects people on an individual and emotional level. The experience of following them on their journey is an absorbing one and ably demonstrates the racial tensions, political strategies and the way in which their adventures affect their relationship.

Although the visuals won’t win any awards these days, there are no obvious signs of corner-cutting or repeated footage, the combat scenes are filled with detail and the characters are lively and expressive. In shows such as this the characters and storyline allow you to become utterly absorbed, although those who are averse to ‘talky’ dialogue and plotlines that take their time in realising their potential may become impatient with what’s on offer here. Summary The shortest way of summing up this volume is ‘the end of the beginning’. Even though the story arc that ran across the previous two volumes is resolved it is merely the first part of something much more far-reaching: the final scenes show the consequences of what has occurred by catching up with some of the characters a few years later but also sets up the sequel nicely. Anyone who enjoys what they find here will, like me, be eager to see the Banner of the Stars TV series which follows. Final thoughts Crest of the Stars has proved to be a hidden gem in this year’s release schedule so I cannot recommend it enough to fans who like their science fiction complex and ambitious yet believable and engaging. It never allows the enormity of the premise to swamp the significance of individuals’ situations yet delivers on its lofty intentions, albeit leaving you crying out for more. I sincerely hope that Banner of the Stars will hit UK shelves in the near future to continue this epic and outstanding tale.

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Crest of the Stars episodes 5-8: Conspiracy, warfare and betrayal

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Jinto and Lafiel leave the Gosroth as they head for a remote outpost presided over by the Abh Baron Febdash to send news ahead of the United Human Force's intentions. Meanwhile the Gosroth prepares for a battle against overwhelming odds as the United Human fleet closes in. The only criticism that could have been levelled at the first instalment (a minor one at that) was that of the pacing: for a series with intergalactic warfare as a central theme it was pretty light on the combat side of things. The opening episode of this disc exceeded all of my expectations however: the battle between the Gosroth and the ten opposing ships is an exhilarating and heart-rending experience that delivers an entire episode's worth of drama, bravery and action. It really hammers home the dignified, courageous and intelligent nature of the Abh race and portrays them instead of the humans as the heroes battling a faceless enemy: quite an unusual approach but the storytelling is all the more refreshing for it.

In contrast Jinto's and Lafiel's arrival in Febdash's domain shows another side to the Abh: the strange reception they receive shows that the humans are not the only ones who are prone to showing racism and ruthlessness. The scheming Baron provides a suitably mysterious villain for this volume as we slowly learn about his motives; the depth of his character is another example of the thorough writing this series has shown so far. The CotS universe is given more depth (aided by the ever-helpful intro narration before the opening credits) not to mention Jinto and Lafiel themselves. The two leads are given plenty of screen time while the events that take place in this volume give us a clearer impression of their respective personalities. Jinto is a likeable and thoughtful individual who makes every effort to do or say the right thing; it is Lafiel who really shines here when confrontations with Febdash show her judgement, moral strength and fortitude. Their friendship progresses naturally and gradually too, avoiding the pitfalls of showing a rushed romance.

The visuals and music are also of a very high standard in this volume: I've taken quite a liking to the 90s-era character designs and the dramatic orchestral music score helps give the series its ambitious and grandiose feel. In some ways it is following the classic sci-fi sagas but at the same time is adding fascinating details of its own, playing around with the 'humans vs. aliens' theme to make it something more complex and interesting. Now that the introductions to the locations and main characters have been made, Crest of the Stars is showing every sign of being another one of those 'classics' of serious science fiction.

Summary A compelling battle, conspiracies and further characterisation prove that Crest of the Stars is going to be an outstanding series. So far it is doing everything right: the two leads are engaging, the music and artwork work perfectly and the story exhibits surprising amounts of originality. After the carefully written but slow-burning introduction, this volume delivers on every level: those who were willing to give the opening instalment a chance will be amply rewarded here.

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Crest of the Stars episodes 1-4: The Abh’s peaceful conquest

Posted by Martin  [Tags: Crest of the Stars]
Epic. That's the best summing-up I can give for the opening episodes of Crest of the Stars. Y'know how I said the other day about how I loved dramatic sci-fi dramas? It doesn't get much better than this, believe me.

I must confess that I've never read Hiruyuki Morioka's original novel. I'm not even going to go into the finer points of the plot, either. Suffice to say it stands alongside the likes of Macross, Gunbuster and even Western sagas such as Star Wars in sheer scope and vision. For all this, it still manages to depict the deepest feelings and emotions of individual characters who are complex and engaging. Impressive indeed.

The hero is Jinto Lin, the son of the leader of planet Martine (wow, I have a whole planet named after me...well, almost). After the peaceful conquest of his planet by an interstellar race known as the Abh, Jinto becomes Abh nobility by default and while travelling to the next stage of his education he meets the beautiful Lafiel, a young Abh pilot. Two things surprised me at this point: the admirable characterisation and the almost-complete lack of combat scenes. In a series in which a planet is invaded you expect explosions, death and destruction at the hands of vicious monsters; here, the Abh are civilised, intelligent and relatively peaceful. The enemies of humanity, I found myself taking a real liking to them! The political tension that exists between the elfen-looking Abh and the humans crops up occasionally but the story fast-forwards to the initial meeting between Jinto and Lafiel: despite the grandiose sweep of the story it appears that Crest of the Stars will be a remarkably warm and human affair in which the two leads' experiences are the main focus.

The artwork is very typical of the 1990s vintage with very sparing CGI; quite honestly I prefer the cel animation and the angular character designs, and in addition the soundtrack is superb. After the short intro narration that's presumably in the Abh's language (a feature at the beginning of every episode, which gives background to the story), the opening theme evokes memories of classical pieces that Kubrik would be proud of. Yep, I'm a closet classical music fan as well!

In terms of action the beginning of Crest of the Stars may appear to be a little slow for some but the sheer volume of information presented here makes for a very rich viewing experience. The creators have even gone to the trouble of showing the Abh's language and customs; small details that will not go unnoticed to viewers who really appreciate that sort of thing. Jinto's and Lafiel's journey is only beginning but I'm already enthralled!

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