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Many anime and manga follow old formulae and often wonder a predictable path, but Battle Angel refuses to fall fowl of cliches and does its best to plough its own furrow. The Last Order series of novels typifies this trend by taking the reader not just out of this world, but into the very essence of existence itself. It even turns the playing field into a character in its own right while still giving the audience a semblance of normality in the form of a useful supporting cast and overwhelming monsters to fight in a straight forward struggle of good versus evil.

What we have ... been left with is an ongoing story that works on a multitude of levels. The series will appeal from those into action adventures to ones intrigued by spirituallity and the human mind. This is a series that, along with the preceeding series of Battle Angel Alita novels must take pride and place in all manga collections thanks to its unique twist and portrayal of the heros journey as well as for daring to be different.

Warning! Emo's Beware. This is one of the darkest, most depressing anime I have ever seen, but I ain't complaining. Having just watched this anime from start to finish I have to say that this has to be one of the most heart felt and emotional stories available on DVD, not just anime. But this also presents a possible downfall. While the story is involving and easy to follow, it does get very dark and heavy near the end, which will put off those hoping for an easy viewing, 100mph action revenge thriller. Aside from this all is on a par with all great anime. ... Brilliant animation with a nice mix of new age business district and old west shanty town as well as lovable characters. The only grievence with any of the characters is with Brandon Heat. He needs to say more. Overall this is a good anime. It is not for those looking for a romp, but is weel worth considering by a lover of all anime and those looking for a good, solid, emotional tale.