Saikano -- The Last Love Song on this little Planet

Saishu Heiki Kanojo - 最終兵器彼女

This anime ended in 2002, so everyone can prob find episode summaries. I shan't be focusing on the plot details, but Saikano is defintely worth watching. Why?

Saikano definitely has its flaws. Firstly, i have no idea why a girl like chise would be chosen as an ultimate weapon. There are surely commandos out there much more suited for the job.

Secondly, saikano could pretty much turn out into a harem anime. And once again, Shuji is the typical loser who fits the bill of a harem guy( think Manaka).

Thirdly, It is absolutely impossible to transmutate a small girl into a nuclear device a million times more powerful than a nuclear reactor. Its spastic ok?

Fourthly, A lot more of Chise could have been produced. + the AI, it means more control. Why use Chise?

However despite these flaws it was still great. For one, it realistically depicted the horrors of war. Not the soldiers, but the innocent civilians.

The whole erosion of the mentality of the characters is so clearly seen its painful. the loss of a friend, then a childhood companion, and to know you girlfriend is a primary catalyst of this destruction is just too screwy. Nevertheless, the emotional conflict was well depicted.

We also get to see the way people try to live out their remaning lives to the fullest, trying to find happiness from the numerous tragedies and the immenent doom of the world.

All these are very thought provoking.

And the ending was just a killer.

Saikano isn't my favourite anime, but i'm sure to remember it for a long time.