Geek of Oz

Every now and then an anime series comes along that has all of the hallmarks of greatness. A series that is the epitome of all that is good in anime like unbounded creativity, glorious animation and story lines that befuddle as much as delight. Star Driver... is almost that series. On the southern edge of Japan, the inhabitants of Southern Cross Island lead seemingly normal lives - but far beneath the surface of this quiet island lies an ancient secret that lays dormant until Takuto Tsunashi washes ashore one night... Upon enrolling at Southern Cross Island High School, Takuto and his friends become embroiled in a conflict with a clandestine society to control giant machines, called Cybodies, sealed under the island whose powers are bound by special shrine maidens. What secrets will Takuto dig up, and how will he deal with the obstacles that lie ahead of him? This struggle will threaten to tear apart the entire island!

Siren Visual is releasing animation as shown in the noitaminA project. Originally broadcast on Fuji TV noitaminA showcases a number of different series in an attempt to expand on the usual anime demographic. The series are all varied in both visual style and story and produced by some of anime's biggest studios including Madhouse, JC Staff, Production IG, Bones and more. Siren are releasing the first two series, Welcome to Irabu's Office and The Tatami Galaxy, on the 18th of February and the 18th of March 2011 respectively and with even more to follow. If you find yourself getting border with the usual mecha/horror/fantasy anime you should give noitaminA a go.