A variety of new anime comes out at the start of every season. This winter season of anime is no exception as the new show Active Raid has debut. Active Raid is a unique anime as it combines many elements in plot and animation. The anime focuses on a special police unit that is utilizing humanoid mecha units to combat crime. The style of the anime is unique as it combines regular animation with 3D computer generated images. The plot is an ordinary plot but when combined with this unique animation style that incorporates 3D computer generated images, it provides a different style and story that separates this anime from others.
Summary:
The anime focuses on the young women Asami Kazari who has just finished her internship early at the police division of ACTIVE. As a result of her finishing early she is transferred over to Unit 8 where she is there newest team member. Unit 8 is known as an experimental unit that utilizes humanoid mecha units known as Willwear to combat crime. In particular the crime of other Willwears and the people utilizing them. Kazari is sent to this unit for a variety of reasons one being that she is to file reports on how the Unit 8’s missions go. Another reason why she is assigned to this unit is due to her serious nature which conflicts with the nature of the team. Thus the administer of ACTIVE hopes that Kazari brings an element of seriousness to the team and the skill to be relaxed as both are needed to counter crime in Japan. The anime focuses on her interaction with all the team members as they stop various crimes from occurring while improving Unit 8’s capabilities and mission success.
Analysis:
This anime has an average plot with a few twists that separate it from other shows that debuted in the winter season. One of these twists is the combination of police with humanoid mecha units. These humanoid models differ from other animes as they rely on synthetic muscles and the ability of humans to utilize these mecha units. The mecha units have a limited power supply and are not invincible despite amplifying the pilot’s strength. The show also provides balance as the police’s humanoid robots are evenly matched with the criminal’s mecha units, which allows for a fair fight between the groups. The other twist that this show captures is the unique style of animation. The animation in this show is a hybrid of regular animation with 3D Computer Generated images. The hybrid style of animation is well done and seamless as the two animation styles blend into one another and compliment one another as they raise the importance of variety of different scenes throughout the show. The anime due to its animation style is very different than what is currently available for the current season.
Active Raid is a refreshing anime with the combination of its plot and animation style. The plot is a twist on police classics, which can be purchased here, as it incorporates humanoid mecha units to stop crime. The animation style brings out this plot as it utilizes 2D regular animation with 3D CG that is blended seamlessly into each other creating a unique visual that only adds to the story. Due to the introduction of a new animation style Active Raid is an update to the genre of police classics in both plot and style of the anime.
