This four-part 1994 OAV spawned several follow-ups, and writer Chiaka Konaka went on to do screenplays for Bubblegum Crisis 2040 and Serial Experiments Lain. Armitage III is noted for its brooding, dystopic Blade Runner-influenced backgrounds–which are more interesting than its characters. Terran police officer Ross Sylibus arrives on Mars and finds himself drawn into a complex plot involving seemingly random bombings and the murders of women who are actually “Thirds,” or state-of-the-art androids. (Their circuitry is so sophisticated, they can be impregnated by human males.) Sylibus’s partner is Naomi Armitage, a sharp-shooting, hard-punching Third, whose scanty costumes suggest a ’50s burlesque show. Together, they battle a standard array of addled scientists, sinister corporations, screeching maniacs, and corrupt police officers. Fast paced and violent, this influential adventure is not for the squeamish. (Rated 16 and older: nudity, graphic violence, violence against women, considerable profanity, grotesque imagery) –Charles Solomon
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May 9, 2010
#1
Hey, it’s eye candy. The plot was a reach, and the voices seemed out of place. But overall, it was worth the $$.
May 10, 2010
#2
This is an anime set on Mars about cyborg who is searching for the reason of her conception. She is joined by former Earth detective, Ross Syllabus, in her search for her “father”.
Naomi Armitage is an illegal “third type” android-the most human-like robot ever. Armitage creator is Dr. Asakura, who she calls “father”.
rated 16 up: (graphic violence, violence against women, nudity, considerable profanity, and grotesque imagery).
May 10, 2010
#3
one of the best animes you will ever see!
The action is great, so is the story telling!
The only thing thats bad about this is the voice acting can be a bit off at times!
If you like cyberpunk, blade runner….etc.
this is for you……………
May 10, 2010
#4
Armitage III
Before we go any further, Armitage III is not the third in the series it is the first. The III just has to do with the movie’s plot. With that being said, I did not enjoy this anime. The story seemed intriguing, but the movie never seemed to pick up. I wouldn’t say this is horrible to watch, but I would avoid this if I were you.
Ross Sylibus is a police officer that is being transferred to Mars. A robot killed his partner, and now he finds himself hating the robots. Upon reaching Mars, he witnesses a strange event that has another cop, Armitage, stopping a couple men with a large briefcase. After a firefight, the case drops and a country singing legend is discovered inside. She has been savagely murdered. You soon figure out the country singer is actually a robot. She is apart of a line of robots called the Thirds (hence the name of the series). As time goes on there are many more murders of the Thirds. Ross and Armitage soon learn that an extremist named D’anclaude is behind the murders. Stopping D’anclaude and learning about Armitage’s past becomes the main focus of the story from there.
Mars is now a huge society. The population is extremely against robots, and claim they do nothing but hurt the economy. Earth is now a feminist world. The two are trying to establish a relationship, but through watching the movie you learn that the feminist ideals of Earth cause Mars citizens to hate the newer line of robots. Why? I don’t want to spoil too much do I?
The story does sound very good. It just doesn’t play out so well. Most of the show is very boring. The action scenes are unrealistic and just not fun to watch. So, you have a boring story and horrible action sequences. What is left? The exceptional amount of nudity that really has no purpose. If you are into that sort of thing, you can expect a good bit of it. The rest of us will just wonder why everyone is naked. Even Armitage dresses in hot pants and a bra.
The characters do not have a sense of depth. Armitage has a mystery surrounding her that is revealed in the first episode. Honestly though, you expect it all along. Other than that, you just watch a bunch of boring characters try to save a bunch of robots. They never made you care about these robots at all. They never even make you care about Ross or Armitage. The lack of emotion really kills this anime.
Overall, there was a good story here, but it wasn’t good enough to make up for the flaws in this series. This is a four-episode set on one DVD. The extras are only trailers and artwork. I would suggest buying something else. This anime has bad action and bad characters, so there is really no draw here.
May 10, 2010
#5
Armitage III does owe much to the 1982 live action film.It is difficult to conceive that it would have been made with-out Mr Ridly Scott’s master piece’s influence.
The same basic story line runs through the both creations; Cop chasing down rogue androids, falls in love with android and both attempt to define what makes them human.
This said Armitage III has a feel all of its own, with very suble images and subtexts throughout the story to a almost dream-like climax.
In my opinion it would be best to view the anime in the original japanese as, I hasten to add no fault of the translators, a very important subplot is lost in the english dub.
A very essential anime to have in any collection.