'Lost Universe' is a futuristic anime series that has some connections to the same "universe" that contains the 'Slayers' series. The animation and character types are also related to 'Slayers' in style which will be immediately apparent upon viewing. The series also shares Megumi Hayashibara's vocals and if one watches the closing sequence of each episode, the connection to 'Slayers' is even more apparent when the chart of the monster race (going from Shabranigdo's minions on up to the Lord of Nightmares) flashes on the screen. The story revolves around a troubleshooter named Kain Blueriver who commands a holograph controlled ship named Swordbreaker. Swordbreaker is one of several "lost" ships from an ancient advanced race. Besides the ship's amazing abilities, Kain himself can wield a psi-blade that uses his own mental strength to take on opponents. The overall plot is not quite as off-the-wall funny as 'Slayers' was, but it still has oodles of comic moments.
Review of Lost Universe
