Star Driver English Sub & Dub

About Star Driver

Looking for background on Star Driver (Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto)? This action, shounen and romance series by Bones (2010) starts out like this. The setup: Deep beneath the surface of Southern Cross Isle, an enigmatic organization known as the Glittering Crux Brigade frequently gathers in their underground fortress. The group is particularly interested in "Cybodies," stone giants which can transform into massive fighting humanoids but only in a realm known as "Zero Time.

More of the story: By finding and shattering the seals of the island's four seal maidens, Glittering Crux hopes to break free of Zero Time and use the Cybodies anywhere they please. One night, a young man named Takuto Tsunashi washes up on the island's shore and is rescued by Sugata Shindou and his fiancée Wako Agemaki, one of the island's seal maidens. After he awakens, Takuto rapidly befriends the two and proceeds to enroll at the local academy, where many of his fellow learners are secretly members of Glittering Crux.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Bones, which means the visual identity of Star Driver follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.