My overall impression with the intent of the show is that of a pro-military set of writers with a gleeful disregard for morals.
However, the intent of the author is always secondary at best, and the actual product can easily be enjoyed as an at times absurdist parody with some genuinely brilliant moments. Starship Troopers stuff.
Like how the dumbass protagonists go about mowing down waves of rebels even after their own planet has been taken over in the same manner they are now subjecting others to.
I'm completely obsessed with the bunny Hatsune Miku combat AI who steals the show by delivering notifications about death and war crimes with a pop idol dance.
Some of the action can be intense and grounded, with cool sci-fi weaponry and tactics. I recall an amazing shot where a spherical shield is hit by an impact, causing dust to swirl around inside the shield as well as outside. It was only there for a split second, but the effect was really neat and we'll thought out.
And don't get me started on the choice to give the humanoid zebra background character hoofs for fingernails.
The end fizzles out disappointingly, but the unexplored themes are a sight to behold.
It has space elevators and orbital drops, and the color and style of the animation is enjoyable.
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