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If Armitage as a series has a flaw it's that it leaves you wanting more. The moments between Ross & Armitage are way too short.

Sure, the animation is clunky, the details might look dated, but on it's own Armitage the 3rd is really an action romance show hiding under the cyberpunk aesthetic. It definitely can't hold a candle to ghost in the shell in terms of pure visual quality, but it actually displays a bit of the casual fun present in the GiTS manga / SAC or say battle angel alita. It is one of the predecessors of the whole 2000s - 2010s series ... of action animes that center around a female robot love interest (ie: sora no otoshimono, plastic memories). It is again just such a shame the little scenes we get of Armitage flirting, having fun or cracking jokes are so short. Despite all its shortcomings the show really makes it easy to adore Armitage with just how she interacts with everyone else in the show. A real 'waifu' if you will.

Overall, the show is absolutely a must watch for 90s anime fans, or even 90s cartoons fans since the english dubs really fit Armitage and ross well. It's a great watch too if you enjoy abit of detective noir, romance, robot women all in one show. However, you probably won't enjoy Armitage the 3rd if your expecting something serious like GiTS.