Martian Successor Nadesico - Secrets & Lies (Vol. 5) [DVD]

Martian Successor Nadesico - Secrets & Lies (Vol. 5) [DVD] Revelations about the true nature of the Jovian Lizards waging war against Earth have had a deleterious effect on the morale of the crew of the nuttiest ship in the solar system. Their leaders attack the problem in a dignified, tasteful manner that doesn't involve a reference to Gekigangar 3: they hold a beauty pageant, with the winner becoming Captain for a Day. As the secrets in the title are revealed, Science Officer Ruri, the most popular character from the show, learns she is actually a princess--the heir to the throne of a former amusement park that's become a tiny monarchy specializing in gambling and money laundering. Typically, Ruri remains unimpressed, although her reactions cause problems for the hapless Akito. The series reaches new heights of absurdity in "The Meadows We Once Ran Across." When Akito participates in a successful teleportation experiment, he's told "chronological linearity can be compromised" (th