Nobunagun: Season 1by Patti MartinsonReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk. Studio
Credits Grade: 8 Sio Ogura is a Japanese high school student and a military geek. While on a trip to Taiwan, it comes under attack by aliens. When Sio encounters a supersoldier named Jack, she suddenly finds herself transformed into a super soldier herself, wielding an enormous cannon / machine gun attached to her arm. She learns she is an e-gene holder, a person who is a reincarnation of a historical figure, who comes equipped with heavy duty weaponry. They are organized by DOGOO, an international organization dedicated to repelling an alien invasion of Earth.I wasn't impressed with the first episode, figuring it to be just an anime about a tiny girl with a big gun. But I changed my tune with each additional episode. I did like Sio's enthusiasm and knowledge for all things military, and I liked how she earned the respect of her fellow e-gene holders by just being herself. The fact that Sio was a young girl was never an issue to anyone; she was considered just as capable as anyone, despite being a newbie. While I thought the premise of the skills of historical figures (Jack the Ripper, Geronimo, Galilio) was a bit gimmicky, at least it was a plausible enough premise and allowed for a variety of personalities that kept things from being too dull or too focused on just Nobunagun. The plot was straightforward and compelling enough to make each episode worth watching, and I rarely felt there was a wasted moment in the 13 episodes I saw. A nice little series with a moderately engaging premise, and a fairly good cast of characters and a well-paced mix of battles and more character-based stuff. Not the most revolutionary of anime, but a solid effort that I can recommend to anyone. Written: July 3, 2015
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