The Third anime synopsis / summary
The
Third is sci-fi and action genre anime set in a post apocalyptic world.
A previous global conflict inflicted
massive damage to the planet and killed the majority of the human
popualation. The current world is mostly a barren desert
with human settlements and cities scattered throughout the more
hospitable areas.
To prevent men from starting another conflict of
such large scale, a group of advanced beings known as the Third govern
mankind. The Third are named for their third red eye located on
their foreheads. The red eye gives them the ability to integrate with
various computer systems, allowing them greater access to
information and communication.
The Third have highly advanced
technology, but have passed a 'techno taboo' onto mankind which makes
it
illegal for humans to possess advanced technology without direct
permission from the Third. Though many individuals, especially
mercenaries, use forbidden technology regardless. To enforce their
rules, the Third send out teams of android mecha with sophisticated AI
called Blue Breakers to track
down and destroy the worst offenders.
Honoka is a young mercenerary girl traveling in an assault
tank operated by
her guardian, a sentient AI named Bogie. Among mercernaries, Honoka
is the youngest but is also one of the most skilled. She is nicknamed
the 'Sword Dancer' because of her graceful skill with her katana.
Honoka wears
a hand band to hide the fact that she possesses an extra eye like the
Third. But her eye is blue and grants her different abilities than the
Third, particularly her ability to sense life and energy and her
ability to generate cutting forces to attack enemies in battle. There
are those among the Third elite who know of Honoka's secret and have
developed an interest in her unique powers.
One night while going to an assignment, Honoka and Bogie
encountered
a man standing in the middle of the desert. His name is Iks and he
seemed completely oblivious to
the fact he was being surrounded by giant stigma ants. After rescuing
him, Honoka decided to take him with her back to the nearest
settlement. Iks was very mysterious and had an incredible ability to
heal Honoka's wounds. Honoka found it very easy to talk to Iks who had
a gentle demeanor and developed a natural friendship with her. As
thanks for
saving him, Iks offered to hire Honoka and Bogie as a customer. His
only condition was to allow him to travel with them and observe their
world.
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