Title: Last Exile

Genre: Fantasy/Drama

Creator: Mahiro Maeda

Company: Geneon

DVD Info: 26 episodes, 7 DVD's

Summary: Claus and Lavie are two orphaned children living in the world of Prestale, a world very similar to Industrial Revolution-era Earth. They pilot a vanship (airplane) for an airborne courier service.

The Good: GREAT visuals! This is a visual feast that blends computer graphics and traditional animation into one great series. The music, performed by Dolce Triade, is very atmospheric, especially when the strings section cuts loose. It's great for fans of Castle in the Sky

The Bad: Nothing. It's too good to criticize.

Offensive Material: Mild violence

Overall: Last Exile rules! I can't wait to see what the rest of the series brings us. If you like Castle in the Sky, check this out too.

My Review: 4.0 Category: B (Borderline--parental guidance suggested)

Note: Last Exile is Studio Gonzo's 10th anniversary series. Mahiro Maeda's credits also include Gatekeepers 21, Blue Submarine No. 6, Final Fantasy Unlimited,andThe Animatrix. A limited edition of Vol. 1 comes with an Alvis Hamilton figurine and a mousepad.