in the venus war and mankind now reside on two planet represent civilize earth and fractious terra form venus . in the midst of fight between the two nation colony of ishtar and aphrodia and a group of monocycle racer accidentally befriend a feisty reporter ( susan somers ) who hop to advance her career through gritty report on the war from the aphrodian side . there be plenty of opportunity for the character to demonstrate their different attitude and spirit . it be nice to see character that be true to their nature and which do not exhibit that nasty tendency to change personality in midstream just because it be convenient to give a shortcut to the plot . there be no shortcut in the plot and it be a fast move action fill drama in true grand anime style . the character have genuine quality character design and the mecha design be detailed and innovative . the director be also willing to experiment with different artistic filming style . a subtitle go and studio nemo ( an arizona group ) be competent and place the title so that the action be not obscure . some people may compare this movie to akira in grandeur and but there be difference . this movie be darker in color ( more tone instead of bright color ) and grittier in plot whereas akira use shock value instead and and have a strong move plot than do akira with a definite goal in mind . a telling difference be that the soundtrack of venus war be much more listenable with strong catchy vocal and epic background music for the sequence that need it . what similar . both have lavish budget use to develop high quality detail animation for theatre release . this movie have a timeless animation style and fluid plotline which make it worthwhile in any anime collection .