When I first heard about an anime focused on politics, I thought it would be some folks talking about nation's problem that has nothing to do with me. I would rather watch shows like Attack on Titan. But I decided to watch one episode and then quit if it didn’t interest me. Funny enough, I ended up watching all four seasons and am excited for the next season. I really love this show. So you're still here? Good, Lemme tell you why! Story - 10/10"Would you prefer a clean dictatorship or a corrupt democracy?"

Set in a future where humanity is divided into three regions—FPA (democracy), Fezzan (neutral), and the Galactic Empire (autocracy)— I initially thought the story would just be about ongoing wars and revenge between the FPA and the Galactic Empire. But it goes much deeper, exploring big ideas about war, politics, and human nature. The show shows both the good and bad sides of each region and lets you decide where you would stand. I won’t spoil it, so you should watch it to find out.

Characters - 10/10

The show really digs into each character, focusing on Yang Wen-Li and Reinhard Von Lohengramm, who are enemies. Even though they have different views and backgrounds, they’re very quite similar. They never meet face-to-face, which adds depth to their connection. I love all the characters, no matter which region they’re from. Yang Wen-Li, in particular, is portrayed as a lazy genius with a calm demeanor which somehow remind me of Oreki Houtarou (my favourite character in Hyouka). His appearance always give me a relief sigh despite how tough the situation is. He can turn a complete disadvantage situation to neutral or even winning position. His strategic is skill is really impressive that would caught watcher attention.

Sound - 10/10

The soundtrack, opening, and ending are all fantastic. Hiroyuki Sawano, known for his phenomenal work on Attack on Titan, Aldnoah.Zero, and 86, does an amazing job with the music in this show. My favorite tracks are "Binary Star" (OP1) and "Tranquility" (ED), which are now top picks for me.

Animation - 10/10

Now welcome to my hot take section: The new animation is better than the original OVA.

While the original is good, the updated version fits better with today’s technology and style. The new designs, like the younger-looking Frederica Greenhill, fit the original light novel better. The updated animation gives a more modern and satisfying experience.

Not saying the old is bad, Die Neue These is just way more relevant on my viewpoint.

Overall - 10/10

I’m really looking forward to the next season. I haven’t watched the original OVA because I wanted to fully enjoy this remake’s experience. This show has truly impressed me, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a thought-provoking anime.

Thanks to this anime, I finally can watch something that can extend my attention span rather than scrolling social media.