Avenger is not some Marvel comic production. Nor does it have anything to do with a certain classic British TV series. Rather this story is placed in the far future, with the remnants of the human race dying out on Mars. Children are no longer being born, so they are replaced by androids called “Dolls.” Not too much hope here.

So we have Layla, an 18-year-old female gladiator. Silent and moody, Layla is not exactly a fun date. She is only out for revenge. But Layla does become attached to a doll named Nei, whom she happens to come into possession of. They are accompanied by a doll breeder called Speedy, wandering off to nowhere in particular seeking one adventure after another. Eventually they learn all about Mars’ dirty secrets, especially a man called Volt.

It is a pretty good story, though the ending is predictable. The writers and director try to get around the predictability by really slowing down the action of the last two episodes. The story really held my attention up to that point.

The artwork is OK, but the animation is below standard, even for ten years ago. Characters are almost lifeless, except for the battle scenes when they are slightly more alive. This is a series made on the cheap.

Still the story is good enough to make up for all the weak points. I give Avenger an average rating.