Seisenshi Dunbine OVA
聖戦士ダンバイン
“700 years after Dunbine, Shion Zaba pilots Aura Battlers like Silbine in Byston Well's new mystical conflict.”
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Synopsis
700 years after Dunbine, Shion Zaba pilots Aura Battlers like Silbine in Byston Well's new mystical conflict.
Set 700 years after the original Dunbine series, "The Tale of Neo Byston Well" introduces a new generation of heroes in the mystical realm of Byston Well. The story follows Shion Zaba, a young warrior who finds himself drawn into an epic conflict that threatens the very fabric of this fantastical world. Alongside his companions and their powerful Aura Battlers - including the legendary Silbine - Shion must navigate the complex politics and ancient mysteries of Byston Well while facing formidable enemies who seek to unleash devastating weapons upon the land. This new chapter in the Dunbine saga features stunning updated animation and introduces fresh Aura Battler designs inspired by the popular AURA FANTASM series from B-CLUB Magazine, bringing both longtime fans and newcomers an exciting blend of classic fantasy mecha action and modern visual storytelling.
Taking place 700 years after the Dunbine TV Series, "The Tale of Neo Byston Well" revolves around Shion Zaba, the reincarnation of series protagonist Sho Zama. Together with Silkie Mau, Reml Jilfried (the reincarnation of Remile Luft), and the Aura Battler Silbine, Shion must stop a twisted Shot Weapon from launching a custom-made nuclear ICBM missile that's poised to wipe out the realm. "The Tale of Neo Byston Well" gained praise not only for its upgraded animation but also for using B-CLUB Magazine's popular AURA FANTASM series as the basis for the new Aura Battler designs.
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3.7/10
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33% recommend
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MixedMostly aligned
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3.5 ptsRecommenders 6.0 · others 2.5
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Score over time
0.67Verbosity
Short · 67%
Medium · 33%
Long · 0%
Snap verdicts · shortest highly-rated reviews
- 2/10 “I appreciate the cool mech designs, the satisfying weight of the on-foot combat, and the occasional funny scene. However, the nonsensical storyline, lack of character personality, and lackluster...”
- 3/10 “The mecha designs are excellent, featuring impressive detail and a great overall look, while the general animation quality remains solid. However, the battle sequences are significantly lacking...”
- 6/10 “The *Seisenshi Dunbine* OVA serves as an accessible entry point into its fantasy world, bolstered by strong, intricate artwork and solid direction from Toshifumi Takizawa. However, the fast-paced...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-4098
A Ova Production · Winter 1988
Sunrise.- Format
- 3 × 26′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 1h 18m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Feb 1988 – Aug 1988
- Winter 1988
- Source
- Ova
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-4098
- catalog