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2015
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Heavy Object is a sci-fi anime series from FUNimation that originally aired in 2015. The show is based on the light novel series of the same name written by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Ryou Nagi. The premise of the show is set in a world where wars are fought using large, humanoid objects called "Objects." These Objects are massive weapons, measuring up to 50 meters in height and weighing over 200,000 tons. They are equipped with powerful weapons, shields, and other defensive mechanisms, making them formidable on the battlefield.

The story follows two soldiers in the Legitimate Kingdom, Qwenthur and Havia, who are assigned to a unit responsible for destroying Objects. Qwenthur is a brilliant engineer who is able to analyze and understand the inner workings of Objects, while Havia is a skilled marksman and strategist. Together, they use their expertise to take on seemingly impossible missions to destroy Objects.

In the first episode, the two soldiers are sent to Alaska to destroy an Object that is threatening a nearby naval base. There, they encounter a teenage pilot named Milinda Brantini, who is tasked with piloting the Object. Despite the odds against them, Qwenthur and Havia work together to come up with a plan to exploit a weakness in the Object's design and successfully destroy it.

As the series progresses, Qwenthur and Havia are tasked with taking on more difficult missions, facing more powerful Objects and enemies along the way. Milinda also becomes a more prominent character, and we learn more about her background and motivations.

What sets Heavy Object apart from other mecha anime shows is the emphasis on strategy and tactics. Qwenthur and Havia rarely engage in direct combat with the Objects; rather, they focus on finding weaknesses in the Objects' designs and exploiting them to their advantage. This leads to some tense and exciting battles that keep the viewer engaged throughout the series.

The show also features some great character development. Qwenthur and Havia have a strong bond, but they also have their differences that cause tension between them. Milinda also grows as a character, developing new skills and becoming more confident in her abilities as a pilot.

In addition to the main trio, there are also a number of supporting characters that add depth and complexity to the story. These include other soldiers in the Legitimate Kingdom, as well as members of rival factions who have their own agendas.

The animation in Heavy Object is top-notch, with detailed character designs and impressive backgrounds. The mecha design is also unique, with the Objects looking like giant metal beetles with glowing red eyes. The action sequences are well-choreographed, and the sound design is excellent, adding to the tension and excitement of the battles.

The show also features a great soundtrack, with an opening theme that perfectly captures the tone of the series. The voice acting is also impressive, with the actors bringing their characters to life with nuance and emotion.

Overall, Heavy Object is a well-crafted sci-fi anime series that is sure to appeal to fans of mecha and military-themed shows. With its emphasis on strategy and tactics, great character development, and impressive animation, it is definitely worth a watch.

Heavy Object is a series that ran for 1 seasons (24 episodes) between October 2, 2015 and on FUNimation

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Seasons

24. A Requiem for the Flowers Blooming in the Field - The Battle to Destroy the Baby Magnum II

March 25, 2016

Qwenthur and Havia find themselves working with unlikely allies as they try to prevent Milinda and the Baby Magnum from getting themselves killed or starting the next world war.

23. A Requiem for the Flowers Blooming in the Field - The Battle to Destroy the Baby Magnum I

March 18, 2016

What begins as a routine political hostage exchange turns into a hairy situation when the Baby Magnum suddenly becomes unreachable out in the field.

22. You Can't Put a Price On Honor - The Critical Running Battle On Victoria Island III

March 11, 2016

With the help of mercenaries, Qwenthur and Havia work to discover and exploit the weaknesses of the six dummy Objects to keep them from blowing up the immigrant settlement city.

21. You Can't Put a Price On Honor - the Critical Running Battle On Victoria Island II

March 4, 2016

Now facing seven Objects, including the Indigo Plasma, and with only a semi-damaged Baby Magnum on their side, Qwenthur and Havia try to figure out if this is a battle they can fight and win.

20. You Can't Put a Price On Honor - The Critical Running Battle On Victoria Island I

February 26, 2016

Three Legitimate Kingdom Objects set out on an operation to stop the traitorous Indigo Plasma from reaching their homeland.

19. The Coal Mine Littered With Stacks of Money - the Kamchatka Peninsula Nighttime Blitz III

February 19, 2016

With help from an unexpected quarter, Qwenthur and Havia work together to neutralize Nutsray, the traitor, and the enemy Object, the Wing Balancer.

18. The Coal Mine Littered With Stacks of Money, The Kamchatka Peninsula Nighttime Blitz II

February 12, 2016

When a member of the team turns traitor, the operation is derailed. Qwenthur and Charlotte go on the run in hostile territory, while Havia's team comes up against the enemy Object.

17. The Coal Mine Littered With Stacks of Money - The Kamchatka Peninsula Nighttime Blitz I

February 5, 2016

The 37th Mechanized Maintenance Battalion gears up to launch a sneak attack at night against the Faith Organization in a complicated multi-step operation.

16. The Graveyard of Junk Is a Mountain of Rare Metals -Interception at the Site of the Alaska Battle II

January 29, 2016

Leaping into the Rush in an attempt to buy Milinda more time to repair her Baby Magnum, Qwenthur learns some unexpected things about the Intelligence Union's Object and its Elite pilot.

15. The Graveyard of Junk Is a Mountain of Rare Metals - Interception at the Site of the Alaska Battle I

January 22, 2016

The scattered wreckage of the Water Strider that Qwenthur and Havia blew up some time ago is now a treasure trove of intel on the enemy. But with another party trying to horn in on the prize, they have been ordered to do something about it.

14. In a Cavalry Battle, Knock Down the Foothold - The All-Out War in Amazon City II

January 15, 2016

Qwenthur and the Baby Magnum scramble to destroy the Mass Driver Foundation's rail gun emplacement. And the infamous Sladder Honeysuckle makes an appearance.

13. In a Cavalry Battle, Knock Down the Foothold - the All-Out War in Amazon City I

January 8, 2016

Working to mop up the survivors of the Mass Driver Foundation, the Baby Magnum limps into battle without the chance to make any repairs, relying somewhat more heavily than usual on boots on the ground.

12. Three-Legged Mountain-Climbing Is Life-and-Death - The Artillery Battle in the Iguazu Mountains III

December 25, 2015

The remnants of the Bright Hopper's battalion want to wreak havoc in revenge, heedless of civilian casualties. Qwenthur and Havia resolve to stop them, while also working on a plan to destroy the enemy Object.

11. Three-Legged Mountain-Climbing Is Life-and-Death - the Artillery Battle in the Iguazu Mountains II

December 18, 2015

Qwenthur and Havia's battalion makes a succesful amphibious landing, but they soon discover that the Mass Driver Conglomerate has been putting its technological prowess to good use when it comes to arming its Object.

10. Three-Legged Mountain-Climbing Is Life-and-Death - The Artillery Battle in the Iguazu Mountains I

December 11, 2015

The entire battalion is off in pursuit of the terrorists and the mystery Object from Antarctica, which leads them across the sea to South America.

9. In an Obstacle Course Race, It's Normal to Get Covered in Mud - the Battle for Supremacy in Antarctica

November 27, 2015

Qwenthur and Havia find themselves in Antarctica, tracking down some terrorists. And it turns out that Havia is trying to win a name for himself for a lot more than just his family estate.

8. The War of the Ant and the Grasshopper - The Invasion of the Oceanian Military State III

November 20, 2015

Qwenthur and Havia's unconventional success against Objects is upsetting the status quo, and they discover that this has won them a powerful enemy, right as they are working to thwart the 0.5th gen.

7. The War of the Ant and the Grasshopper - The Invasion of the Oceanian Military State II

November 13, 2015

The race is on to find the Oceanian 0.5th gen Object before it is deployed to commit atrocities.

6. The War of the Ant and the Grasshopper - the Invasion of the Oceanian Military State I

November 6, 2015

For once, Qwenthur and Havia are sent to a battlefront where the odds seem stacked in their favor. Their side has twenty first and second gen Objects, while their enemy has one measly 0.5th gen Object.

5. Tom Thumb Races Through the Oil Field the Battle of the Gibraltar Blockade II

October 30, 2015

Qwenthur and Havia bought time for Milinda's Baby Magnum against the Tri-Core, but when things start to look dicey for Milinda, Qwenthur has to decide whether he wants to try his luck against this Object yet again.

4. Tom Thumb Races Through the Oil Field The Battle of the Gibraltar Blockade I

October 23, 2015

Having proven themselves uniquely capable of fighting Objects on their own, the military wastes no time in pitting Qwenthur and Havia up against another Object - this time, out at sea.

3. The Little Soldiers Who Tie Down GulliverThe Snowy Deep Winter Battle of Alaska III

October 16, 2015

Determined to get revenge and buy time for the rest of their unit to evacuate, Qwenthur, Havia, and Milinda figure out the enemy's weakness and hatch a plan to incapacitate the enemy Object.

2. The Little Soldiers Who Tie Down Gulliver the Snowy Deep Winter Battle of Alaska II

October 9, 2015

Under attack from an Object that is not observing the usual white flag protocol, Qwenthur must decide whether to run or go save the Princess.

1. The Little Soldiers Who Tie Down Gulliver / the Snowy Deep Winter Battle of Alaska I

October 2, 2015

The world is fragmented into four coalitions that constantly wage wars across their borders. These wars are fought by a new class of weapons called Objects, which rendered all other forms of conventional warfare obsolete.

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Where to Watch Heavy Object

Heavy Object is available for streaming on the FUNimation website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Heavy Object on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.