Crest of the Stars - The Politics of War (Vol. 2)

This second disc focuses mostly on the Abh, explaining their feudal system, noble lineage, vassals, relationships, etc. It is also where you learn a great deal about Lafiel's background and her way of thinking, making her more human to us, yet showing us just how differently the Abh behaves compared to normal humans. There is also a great space battle in the first episode of this disc, but it is so deftly woven into the story that it leaves the viewer moved by it.

Sadly, Jinto appears rather useless in this disc :). Not to worry, Lafiel more than makes up for him in this one (I'd hate to get on her bad side) and Jinto will have his time in the later discs.

This series is definitely different from the standard space anime fair. It lacks the light humor of Nadesico or Captain Tylor and is far more character focused that Gundam. Action is not the focus - some episodes contain no battles whatsoever. But it tells an incredibly good story, one that will draw you in until you cannot help but feel for the characters and cheer them on as they grow.


An excellent anime for Space Opera fans.   May 15, 2001
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This volume includes the conclusion to the Golrauth's battle and the beginning of the Febdaush arc. Lamirh and Ghint narrowly escape death and land in the small Barony of Febdaush. Princess Lamirh is welcomed, while no one really pays too much attention to Ghint. With war brewing close to the Barony, the Baron is keeping Lamirh as a trump card of sorts. There are other tensions developing within the small Barony, paticularly, the Baron's treatment of his subjects. The animation and music in this series are very well done. This series initially aired on cable TV in Japan and got a very generous budget. Great artwork and a fascinating political drama make this a must-buy for Space Opera fans.