ZOE: 2167 IDOLO
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| ZOE: 2167 IDOLO
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| Genre | Drama, Mecha, Military, Romance, Science Fiction |
| OVA | |
| Directed by | Tetsuya Watanabe |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Released | 2001 |
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Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo is an hour long OVA, set as a prequel to the original Zone of the Enders game. It serves to explain the war between Earth and Mars, and the origin of the Orbital Frame technology. The events also lead into the TV series ZOE: Dolores, i.
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[edit] Story
The Deimos Incident
The story starts off by introducing the main character; Radium Lavans, a reckless Phantoma LEV pilot in the BAHRAM military forces. His comrade is the skilled Viola. The plot quickly introduces them having a hate for Earth as people who live on Mars are ridiculed and outcast by Earth people. These Terran feelings of superiority presumably spring from Martian colonists' weaker physical abilities and size - a side effect of the planet's lower gravity - combined with traditional colonial prejudices. It is evident there is an ongoing under the table conflict, and BAHRAM is involved with liberating the tight Federation grasp of Earth.
Radium and Viola are soon chosen to be test pilots for a new vehicle being developed by BAHRAM called the Orbital Frame. The prototype, dubbed Idolo, is revealed that it is far superior to any existing vehicle in possession of Earth and Mars. The speed, agility, and power exceeds anything imagined by humanity. However, all of this is thanks to the discovery of a powerful new material called Metatron. The boundaries of human capacity are shattered as this new material is used in experimentation, although as the OVA proceeds, it seems that Metatron has a few secrets of its own.
[edit] Influences
All of the Z.O.E. franchise - and indeed all of Kojima's works - were influenced to one degree or another by works of anime and manga from the 70s and 80s - especially those in the mecha genra - with the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise being paramount. The Idolo OVA in particular illustrates this, as it examines the concepts of colonialism and independence in outer space best illustrated by Gundam. Some would go as far to say that it is allegoric of the classic series, but this is an overstatement, as many key plot elements differ greatly. It also must be said that Idolo was produced by Sunrise in partnership with Konami, and that Mobile Suit Gundam is considered Sunrise's flagship franshise. All of which were born from early science fiction anthology's and books from before Anime was ever popularized on TV.
[edit] Characters
Dolores
Occupation: OF R&D Assistant
Description: Assistant to Dr. Rachel Links and girlfriend to Radium.
Edgar
Occupation: Bahram Soldier (Colonel)
Dr. Rachel Links
Occupation: OF R&D Scientist
Description: One of the early Lead developers to Orbital Frame technology, and one who oddly doesn't have much impact beyond the animes. She was also known as having a hand in developing the AI's housed in the OF's.
Melissa
Occupation: OF R&D Assistant
Radium
Occupation: BAHRAM Soldier (Lieutenant)
Description: A LEV pilot who was noted for his skill in combat, was transferred to test the new Martian weapon; an Orbital Frame. Suffered from Metatron poisoning.
William
Occupation: BAHRAM Soldier
Viola
Occupation: BAHRAM Soldier
Description: Radium is her only and closest friend, which she hide a love for. Her only devotion is the military as she lost everything to the UNSF.
[edit] Mechanics
Idolo
Class: Prototype Orbital Frame
Purpose: General
Piloted By: Radium Lavans
Weapons: Primary - Arm Cannon, Sword, Homing Laser, Burst Attack
Sub Weapons: Halberd
Phantoma
Class: LEV
Purpose: General
Piloted By: BAHRAM, UNSF
Weapons: Vulcan Machine Gun, Smoke Grenade
Alternative Weapons: Laser Rifle
[edit] Trivia
In the English dub of the movie, BAHRAM is called Bafram. It is also called this in the art gallery in the special features. However this is most likely a translation error as the Orbital Frames have been called Orbital Flames in the dub as well.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Z.O.E 2167 Idolo at the Internet Movie Database
- Zone of the Enders: Idolo (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- The Anime Place Zone of Enders: 2167 Idolo Entry
| Main Titles: | Zone of the Enders • Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner • Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars |
| Animated Titles: | ZOE: 2167 IDOLO • ZOE: Dolores, i |
| Mecha: | Orbital frame • LEV • Jehuty • Anubis • Vic Viper |
| More Info: | Characters |
