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Two brothers on hover bikes chase a metal fortress into a wasteland and find themselves obligated to finish what they started. The OVA burns through world-building and character introductions in real time, trusting you to keep up rather than explain itself. It's 1986 action sci-fantasy that moves like it has something to prove, all momentum and no patience for setup, a single episode that feels like the middle of something larger, which is exactly why it works.
SYNOPSIS
Two brothers tear across a barren wasteland on hover bikes, their world upended when a colossal metal fortress suddenly blocks their path. After a vicious skirmish leaves the structure crippled and retreating, the brothers find themselves stranded in what appears to be an endless desert. Relief comes when they discover nomadic settlements scattered across the harsh terrain. The locals reveal a brutal truth: the fortress has burrowed deep into a nearby mountain, and its presence threatens everything around them. Desperate for liberation, the nomads recruit the brothers for one final assault. Armed with a pair of native guides who know the mountain's secrets, the duo pushes forward into hostile territory. Their odds improve when a mysterious faery materializes to aid their cause, capable of transforming into a powerful mech-warrior whenever battle demands it. What begins as a simple rescue mission evolves into an unlikely alliance between outsiders and locals, all united against an enemy that refuses to stay down.
