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Technically any good? Some people complain about the abrupt ending of the original BGC series. I don't know what they're talking about. The final episode is just the final episode. Granted there is no grand resolution that so many anime series have these days, but it doesn't really effect the quality or enjoyment of the anime.
All the high-standards are represented, quality-wise. Great acting, great animation (downright stunning for the time period), incredible mecha designs from Kenichi Sonoda and very tight stories. There were only a few times when I had to shrug off a contrived moment or two. The violence level is high, but the themes in Bubblegum Crisis are pretty mature, so kids won't get much braintertainment out of the series, anyway.
However, the pretty ladies in the robot suits might look attractive to them, so if you're a parent, don't let them have access to this series. There is nudity (not excessive) and violence (fairly excessive).
How did it leave me feeling? Very happy. Bubblegum Crisis is the reason I fell in love with anime in the first place. Something about the no-holds-barred atmosphere of it makes it really stick to your ribs. It was great to watch it again for the first time in about fifteen years (only saw it the one time in college).
Final Rating? GSN - Go See Now! If you like robot anime or hot women in robot suits anime, see this series. Hell, even if you just like anime, you should see this historic series.
Orignal From: BUBBLEGUM CRISIS (1987) (anime)
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