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M.D. Geist

Synopsis (Courtesy of MAL):
Spoiler (Click to View)In the distant future, mankind has colonized other planets in the universe. While many planets lived in peace, the planet Jerra has been ravaged by decades of war. Geist is an M.D.S. (Most Dangerous Soldier), an enhanced human with unsurpassed combat capabilities and an insatiable lust for battle. Because of his uncontrollable nature, Geist is cryogenically frozen and locked in a satellite. Several years later, the satellite crashes and Geist wakes up from his sleep to engage in another war. This time, to help the army stop the planet's central computer from activating a doomsday device that will lead to total annihilation of all life on Jerra.

Type: OVA
Aired: May 21, 1986
Sequel: MD Geist II: Death Force
Studio: Zero-G Room
Genre(s): Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi
Source: https://myanimelist.net/anime/1285/Soukihei_MD_Geist
Sub/Dub: Both exist (however it should be noted that Norio Wakamoto voices the MC in the sub)

OVA Trailer:
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One random evening whilst scrolling through the ocean of anime, I happened to reel in a mighty fish, nearly forgotten from the generations. Sure it didn't make any sense, but badassery needs no explanation ;) That is the gist of what you will get with these two OVAs.

If you're the type to need background and a general understanding of the plot before viewing anything then I recommend reading the manga before viewing these OVAs, as while they are generally not too hard to follow it is understandable why some may be utterly thrown into confusion. Exposition does not exist in this anime, and there's no need for action is the blood that drives this story. However, for those who do wish to know, it is the typical apocalypse/Mad-Max setting. I believe this was a contemporary anime with the likes of Hokuto no Ken.

Yet despite the age, it actually holds its own. The music and scores are well composed and catchy, and the animation is pretty decent. Character wise there is really only the badass MC and a few secondary characters. No development from anyone generally, although we see more involvement in the second OVA with a "rival" character, yet generally this is neglected. Overall it isn't the best anime, yet it does its job to deliver an action-packed, blood and gore, kickass feel and I would recommend it for anyone that has 1.5 hours to spare ;)