Mahiro Maedas stunning "Last Exile" series concludes in its 7th and final volume in the USA on December 14th. Now you will also be able to buy a boxset with all volumes in, hopefully saving you a bit of cash. Maeda was responsible for "Vandread" and "Blue Submarine No.6" - another two top anime shows.
Why the fuss? well, so far i have only managed to focus on the first 3 volumes but it's the best looking anime series i've seen. There's some slightly dodgy moments of animation in there, but it's "to be expected" at the pace in which Gonzo or any other studio knocks out series. If you're not convinced by me simply saying "it's ace" - take at look at footage at the official site here. Or see animnfo.com website listing to see how its slotted into the top 10 of all series (in their poll) comfortably, here.
The production (forget his name) worked on Laputa, and has carried Ghiblis' meld of old and new technology into the detail of this remarkable series. Great CGI and cell animation blend, beautiful character designs and a captivating story. Higly Recommended.