Title: Banner of the Stars

Genre: Sci-fi/Romance

Creator/Studio: Hiroyuki Monoka/Bandai

Company: Bandai

DVD Info: Series I has 13 episodes on 3 DVD's. A second series has at least 2 volumes.

Summary: Three years after the events in Crest of the Stars Abh princess Lafiel now commandeers her own spaceship with Jinto as her supply officer. But with the galaxy prepped for war between the Abh Empire and the Triple Alliance, can love survive?

The Good: If you enjoyed Crest of the Stars, I recommend you check this out, It's just as good as the original. The artwork's still great and Lafiel is still as beautiful as ever.

The Bad: If you haven't seen Crest of the Stars, you'll have difficulty grasping some of the elements. It's pretty mushy.

Offensive Material: Some mild violence and language. Unlike the original, this series is devoid of nudity (not that the original had much to begin with. It was only in one episode).Overall: If you liked Crest of the Stars don't pass up the sequel! You'll love it. I can't wait for the second installment.

My Review: (out of 4)3.5 Category: B (Borderline. Parental Guidance suggested)

Note: This is a sequel to Crest of the Stars. There is also a manga from Tokyopop.