Crest of the Stars

About Crest of the Stars

Here is what Crest of the Stars (星界の紋章) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, romance and sci-fi anime by Sunrise (1999). In short: The story follows Jinto, whose realm was taken over by the largest empire in the galaxy: the Abh. Jinto's father, the planet's prime minister, handed their realm over to the Abh in exchange for a standing in the Abh Empire.

As things develop, as a result, Jinto became a prince and was shipped off for an Abh Education. There he meets a princess of the Abh Empire, Lafiel, whom he rapidly befriends despite her cold exterior. The Abh Empire is plunged into war soon after and the story continues from there...

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Jinto Linn (Yuka Imai) and Lafiel Abriel (Ayako Kawasumi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Crest of the Stars follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Yuka Imai voicing Jinto Linn gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1999, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.