Bounen no Xamdou (Xam`d: Lost Memories)

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Bounen no Xamdou - If you've watched Eureka Seven, you're going to see a lot of similarities. Luckily, after a few episodes, you might realize that it's not a complete ripoff and this is a good series on its own. You've got a boy protagonist and an "normal everyday" situation that is peaceful until a defining moment that really puts some intrigue and ups the pace for the series.

I'm 20 episodes in while writing this, and there hasn't been an episode that seemed meaningless, a waste of time, or completely dragged on. Akiyuki wakes up and adjusts fairly well which makes him likable. Nakiami's story really drew me in, and I look forward to her growth and how she will affect Akiyuki in the future. I started to miss some of the characters, so that shows that they are likable too (at least memorable. It can be difficult to remember a whole crew if it's been a while since you've seen them.) Take into account a dash of military, mecha, not-quite-mecha, different beliefs warring, and childhood friends drama.

If you wished there was a sequel to Eureka Seven, this series will tide you over. If you are looking for some spring/summertime action to get rid of winter blues, this or the lower recommendations are worth a shot.

Recommendations:

• Eureka Seven...guy + aircraft + character crew + girl
• Nausicaa...strong female character takes flight to save her valley
  
• Heroic Age...from humble beginnings he rewrites flow of the stars while fending off enemies who threaten the existence of multiple clans, spaceship (See Anime Spotlight)
  

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