Brain Powered - Birth (Collection 1)

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Summary: I like it so far, not bad but not amazing either.
Review: I know Amazons reviewer hates this series, but I find it entertaining. I know the story doesnt really go anywhere, and some of the Mech designs are poor, but I just enjoy watching it. I dont find the characters boring at all, I do find them a little retarted at times. The Isami family is a little wacked in the head, the Mom sleeps around the daughter is a psyco the son seems pretty normal and the dad is just weird. If you like L-Gaim or Gundam, or other war based mech series you should find this worth a watch at least.

Rating:
Summary: A Fresh Change In Mecha Anime
Review: I'm a big fan of all types of mecha anime, but this one has to be my favorite now. It has pretty much everything I could want in a mecha show. Fans of Five Star Stories and Heavy Metal L.Gaim will love this.

Departure from the Ocean Depths (B-): Hime recieves her very own Brain while Yuu contemplates live on Earth.

Fated Reunion (B+): Yuu escapes Orphen to find Hime and tries to break into a research lab.

Yuu's Battle (B+): Yuu meets the pilots from Novis Noah and helps them defend a town from Grand Chers.

The Hometown Flames (B): Yuu returns to his hometown as well as his only childhood friend, Kanon. There, Kanon must decide whether to stay with Orphen or not.

Friend or Foe (B-): Kanon returns to Novis Noah to flush out Yuu once again.

Double Revival (B+): Kanon attempts to pilot a Brain Powered while witnessing a revival.

Rejection (A): Kanon and Higgins aquire Brain Childs to fight the Grand Chers. And another Grand Cher revives.

At the Port of Call (B): KD tries to infiltrate Novis Noah and Kanon becomes more attached to Russ Lemberg.

Johnathan's Sword (B+): Mr. Mohammad comes to buy the Novis Noah and Johnathan Glenn holds the ship's crew hostage.

The music of Brain Powered alone is worth watching this show. The animation is a tad dated, but still watchable. Extras on the second disc include Textless Opening and Closing. The insert in the package contains a brief synphosis of the series.

Overall, this is a great start to a highly intriguing plot that will get way better as the show goes on. Plus, 9 episodes on 2 discs is a good deal. Highly recommended to all mecha fans, old or young.