Zone of the Enders Delores
Zone of the Enders: Dolores, I
ANIMATION EXPLORER
GLOBAL RATING
7.40 / 10
6.93 / 10
PLOT
"Zone of the Enders: Dolores, i" is a 26-episode anime series that aired in 2001. It is a spin-off of the "Zone of the Enders" video game series and part of the larger franchise. The series was produced by Sunrise studio and directed by Tetsuya Watanabe. The story takes place in 2173 and follows James Links, a down-on-his-luck space trucker. James stumbles upon a powerful Orbital Frame mecha called Dolores that he accidentally activates. Dolores, unlike other mechs, has a cheerful and kindhearted AI personality. James, together with his estranged children, Leon and Noel, become involved in a complex conflict revolving around Earth and Mars. While they're pursued by Earth's military and Martian radicals, James and his family, with Dolores, try to uncover the truth behind the sought-after mecha and prevent an interplanetary war. "Zone of the Enders: Dolores, i" combines mecha action with family drama and adds a unique twist to the franchise by including a mech with a human-like consciousness. The series explores themes like family bonds, independence, and the effects of war, blending them with the sci-fi and mecha genres.
