AniWorthVirus: Virus Buster Serge
Introduction
Neo Hong Kong, 2097: The world has changed. Advances in genetic engineering and cybernetics have created an environment full of artificially enhanced humans and intelligent super-computers that operate using biological software. But the same technology that has allowed man and machine to merge has made both susceptible to a new kind of threat—digital viruses capable of controlling their hosts.
(Source: ANN)
Audience ratings
MyAnimeList / Tenrai : 5.65/10 · 1864
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Audience reviews
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Sperginator_9000
Virus buster Serge is like an in between for bubblegum crisis and tokyo 2040, in fact there are a ton similarities to 2040. as well has having surreal moments similar to evangelion. So if you enjoyed those you will like this. its set in Neo Hong kong during the 2090's, people carry implants in their brains that allow them to enter the 'NET', but a virus has spawned can infect people and merge them with machines.
the story is interesting, its told in a abstract and indirect fashion and doesn't hold your hand, you have to piece it together yourself. i think i managed to piece it together, though it does leave some unexplained things.
the art style is great, sharp angles and exaggerate features make it unique, after all anime is the last medium in the world which people should argue about r…
Read at the sourceABoyNamedScoot
Virus Buster Serge marked the debut of Masami Obari as a director and writer for a television series, prior to this his directorial work consisted of several mecha and fighting OVAs whilst he had never been credited as a writer on these projects.
These details are important to consider when watching Virus, as it is clearly the work of an auteur in an unknown medium... and it shows.
Obari's weakness and inexperience as a writer are on full display; after the first three episodes the viewer gets the impression that there was no story planned out since the following nine episodes seem to meander with very little relation to the plot. It's almost as if Obari made no attempt to tell a compelling story, instead relying upon the belief that plot points could be hinted at but these are never ful…
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