The third movie in the OVA series is a sequel to episode 18, which has new enemies (Cy Quo Adder and Plater Quiz) and new Heavy Metal mechas.
Direction
Tomino's chaotic energy in pure concentrated form.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn mecha animation that modern CG can't touch.
Costume
Character designs so 80s they practically sweat hairspray.
Director
Osamu Sekita
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This OVA exists in a weird continuity limbo—it adapts material that assumes you've seen episode 18, yet adds new mecha designs that never appeared elsewhere in the franchise.
L-Gaim's 'Heavy Metal' mecha naming came from Tomino's love of rock music, making this arguably the most literal heavy metal anime ever produced.
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