Full Metal Panic (Part 1)

Full Metal Panic is a 24 episode anime that follows a man by the name of Sousuke Sagara who is a member of a military organization known as Mithril.  Sagara is tasked with a mission to protect a girl named Kaname Chidori who attends a high school in Japan.  What Kaname Chidori does not know is that she is in danger for being a "whispered" or special person who has knowledge of the "black technology".  It is up to Sagara to protect Kaname from danger.

Full Metal Panic is an anime that is action packed, funny, and a romance story at the same time.  Sousuke Sagara is an elite soldier who has trouble blending into a Japanese high school while attempting to protect Kaname Chidori.  These parts of the series were Sousuke is at the high school are of course the most hilarious part of the series.  There are also parts in the series were Sousuke is called off to fight along side his fellow soldiers from Mithril and these action packed fights leave the viewer glued to the screen.  Right from the first episode the "romance" begins as signs of Kaname liking Sousuke arise.  This "romance" is referenced time and time again through out the series, and thankfully is in good taste and not too mushy.  

Full Metal Panic has a story line has a main focus but at the same time will go off on random tangents to fulfill the side story of the "romance" between Sousuke and Kaname.  It is a good balance for those interested in military action and love stories.  Great anime for fans who are into the military.   

Good:

-Good Action Scenes 

-Rich comedy 

-Rich character personalities

-Good balance between main plot and love story 

Bad:

-Not a fan of love stories but for this particular anime it does a good job of giving the love story in doses.  

Scully Rating: 9.9 out of 10