Review of Schwarzes Marken

The plot is very similar to that of Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse (as they are part of the same franchise), with the exception that the main character in Total Eclipse actually had some redeemable features. From start to finish, you dislike the majority of the characters as they are all obnoxious and are just full of issues. Whilst the plotline may be enjoyable for the most part, the main character can really bring out during it that he is just not a good person. For a 2016 series, this art style is quite mediocre. Although it has its redeemable scenes, Total Eclipse (which came out in2012) trumps it. In all seriousness, it felt a little like there was a lack of love and enjoyment when animating this.

The sound effects are strong and the music is enjoyable. The sounds of clashing swords or fired weapons are exactly as you would expect them to sound. The only issue with this is that, while the opening theme is very good, is does not really fit the theme portrayed in the series.

Irisdina Bernhard (The Ice Queen) - The Hauptmann (Captain) and Commanding Officer of the 666th TSF Squadron. She is a decorated war hero of Poland. Her call sign is Schwarzes-01.

Katia Waldheim (Ursula Strachwitz) - A young 2nd Leutnant (lieutenant) who came to East Germany to find out the truth about her family, which she believes was fabricated. Her call sign is Schwarzes-07.

Lise Hohenstein - Theodor's adoptive younger sister, who he is believed to have died alongside her parents. She is recruited as a replacement for Pham Thi Lan, who was injured. Her call sign is Schwarzes-09.

Theodor Eberbach - An East German Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) who pretty much hates everything and everyone. His call sign is Schwarzes-08.