Loving Super Robots

I'm  nearly done with Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector, and man is it a deliriously fun show.

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And by that I mean I'm delirious. Due to the vast size of the cast--dozens of main, named pilots--I just can't keep up with who's who, and particularly, who's piloting which mecha. Much less which side they're on (and we're up to at least 4 different sides).

But that's okay, because I know how to watch a super robot show. Super robot shows don't operate according to the laws of physics, and their plots are usually cheesy.

Super robot shows are about emotion. The characters are pushed to great emotional highs (and lows), and the viewer is pushed around as well. One is supposed to be excited when a giant robot forms its blazing sword, or a new enemy appears. The viewer's supposed to cheer and laugh and cry.

So, yes, I'm unable to follow the plot closely, or keep track of all the characters. And it's still great fun.