AniWorthSoukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Right of Left
Introduction
Yumi Ikoma and Ryou Masaoka are children who have been selected to take part in a top secret mission, to be the pilots of the first Fafner combat units; the last chance of survival for the human race. The enemy is ruthless, remorseless and is able to read the minds of humans. Therefore, the details of this mission are kept a secret even from the personnel involved. The young pilots must use all their courage and faith in order to survive and complete their mission or the fate of mankind would be compromised.
(Source: ANN)
Audience ratings
MyAnimeList / Tenrai : 7.35/10 · 6193
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Audience reviews
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Mulahey
This is really essential watching for Dead Aggressor. There is lore and character development here thats very important. When to watch? You can watch first, or you could watch after episode 4 (allowing Dead Aggressor to introduce the main core concepts first). It presumes you've watched Dead Aggressor so I can't say its spoiler free, but the context outweights these minor parts in my view.
On its own? Its a decent story on its own part, with solid action and likeable characters with a clear and complete arc as well as tying well to the wider Fafner story. I will say its tries too hard to play the tragic hand when its got such a short time to introduce its characters, and a couple of elements felt forced near the end- but its overall a success.
Read at the sourcejonunderw00d
Right of Left is an integral part of SnF: Dead Aggressor. Without this, you won't understand why kids like Kazuki were kept secret from the truth of the island or their parents' real occupation. Without this, you won't understand why fighting a single Festum looked like doomsday whereas in the latter episodes of Dead Aggressor, it was almost a piece of cake. Without this, you won't understand why Soushi is the way he is.
Much of what was unexplained in the beginning of Dead Aggressor is eventually answered in Right of Left. The tone is much more darker and depressing, which adds to the atmosphere of despair felt in the beginning of Dead Aggressor.
Absolutely do not skip this.
Read at the sourceKitycatgirl
This short has a very good story concept, albeit a sad one. However it is not very thought out or explained. I watched this with a feeling that I was missing something through the entire thing. Perhaps there is some sort of prequel that I haven't heard of? Anyhow, onto the review.
Story:
The last safe island on earth. A government which subliminally trains the children of the island to know about the war going on outside, and how to pilot the Fafner mecha which are used in the war. Silicone monsters that attack, and can mostly only be beaten using a Fafner. Fafners can only be piloted by the children, however if they pilot it to much they turn into crystals and shatter. All of this comes together to form a rather good story, however they don't have any back story, the characters aren't ex…
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