Review of Schwarzes Marken

Basic summary of the show - set in the Muv Luv Alternative universe where aliens known as BETA start invading Earth and eating people, and stuff. It's 1983 and our heroes are part of a divided Germany and the BETA is pretty much at their doorstep. Luckily there isn't any real need to dive into the Muv Luv universe as a whole (it's great though), since the anime is pretty much a very good standalone gateway into the franchise itself. FripSide OP. I'm a big sucker for fripSide's music so this is a big plus for me haha. ED complements the show very well. The anime actually startsoff slow here, the first three episodes feels rushed and a little disjointed because of set up and character development etc, but it starts getting good around episode five, and it kept me waiting for a new episode every week.

If you're into mecha, this is for you. If you're into dark shows where characters have basically no plot armor and you fear for their lives, this is for you.