
The animation compliments Shigeto Kodama’s character designs and improves the studio’s previous attempts at incorporating 3D effects into their work. A good example is in the first few flashing scenes describing the film’s backstory. It’s jarring when you first see it and may not be to everyone’s taste. The more notable shapes include the like of squares, circles, and triangles, giving the film a distinct look and feel. The result is an eclectic mix of blocky, abstract shapes flying across the screen. The animation in Promare includes some prominent CGI effects from animation studio Sanzigen. The fire, while destructive, is ultimately what protects the planet from imminent destruction at the end of the day. For any Trigger fan, your blood will boil when you see fire dragons, flaming motorcycles, and tons of explosions.

This is key to saving the world and it’s interesting seeing ice depicted as this blocky surface that stops the fire and presents itself as an obstacle for Lio to overcome. Setting aside the controversy with another certain anime series, the imagery of flames connects with the burning passion of Galo and Lio. Despite this, he’s more than what his character is on the surface and we’re given enough details to sympathize with him when he learns more of the Burnish’s past. He doesn’t think of the consequences of his actions and his cockiness endears itself to the overall film. He makes a great idiot protagonist because he charges everything head on and asks questions later. Galo is given the focus on this because of his lovable nature and hot headedness. I really appreciate how the characters are portrayed with a degree of duality, as each person involved in the conflict believe they’re justified in their actions. While the film relies on a familiar narrative, Promare is special in its own unique way because you can enjoy the blazing spectacle unfold right before your eyes. If you’re a Trigger fan or love watching Gurren Lagann or Kill La Kill, you’ll definitely find elements from those shows, as well as Imaishi’s past contributions to Gainax. It’s what you’d expect to see from a plot involving the good guy versus bad guy of an oppressive state. The story is pretty standard with some predictable revelations and GREAT ANIME BETRAYALS seen from a mile away. The film embodies what everyone thinks of anime at a first glance: loud, overdramatic, in-your-face confrontations filled with action packed battles and giant robots. Promare is vintage Trigger at its finest: epic, enormous, and extreme when it matters. Can Galo and Lio work together to save it from destruction? Or is all hope lost?

The both of them become entangled in a fierce deadlock of fire that threatens to destroy the world. After spending some time with him, Galo realizes that everything in his world isn’t as it seems. His plan is stalled when he encounters Lio Fotia – the powerful leader of a terrorist group called Mad Burnish. Working with the Burning Rescue squad, he helps keep the citizens of Promepolis safe from their fiery destruction and hopes to earn the respect of its esteemed governor, Kray Foresight. Hot shot rookie Galo Thymos works to control and stop fires caused by the Burnish people. For anime fans looking for a good time, Promare won’t disappoint. This involves a face plate with a more innocent expression, an extra shirtless torso, sitting legs, and a Flaming Throne seat.The year 2019 has brought us the anime film to end all anime films: Promare ! Featured as a collaboration between Studio Trigger and XFLAG, the film marks the feature directorial debut of established anime helmsman Hiroyuki Imaishi. The Complete Combustion version heats things up for $55.99 with a few extra parts. Lio has normal and smiling faces, a Burnish sword, a Burnish Flare, and Ice Bullet handcuffs. The Burning Rescue fireman has his standard and screaming faces, and he comes with both his Gaen and Matoi Gear.Īs for the Lio Promare Nendoroids, people get a few more options.

The Galo Nendoroid is up for preorder until Jand will cost $52.99. Good Smile Company has announced a rerun of the Galo Thymos figure for October 2020 that will appear alongside the new standard and Complete Combustion versions of Lio Fotia.

A Galo Nendoroid did appear in January 2020, but now it seems more Promare Nendoroids are on the way. While Promare has appeared in theaters worldwide multiple times, merchandise might not have been as easy for people to find worldwide.
