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Uchû no senshi (1988)
To the Everlasting Glory of The Mobile Infantry...
Note: I've only seen the first two episodes (out of 9)
The Anime version of Starship Troopers is alot closer to the original book by Robert A. Heinlein than Verhoeven's film. However, the Social and Political commentary from the novel was toned down in this version (whereas in Verhoeven's film, it was exagerated into Nazi Symbolism). But hey, they kept the Powered Suits. Now remember, I've only seen the first two episodes. But I will post a full review once I see the rest.
Starship Troopers (1997)
NAZIS IN SPACE!!! Well it sure as heck ain't Starship Troopers.
The Starship Troopers Film adaptation (Henceforth reffered to as "Nazis in Space") is the worst interpratation of Heinlein's novel. The only thing "Nazis In Space" has in common with the Starship Troopers novel is the title and names of the characters, ships, and planets. Oh yeah, they keep the Bugs, however the bugs in the Novel are more intelligent.
Also the Government system portrayed in the book is more akin to the Athenian government, with Veterans the only ones alowed to vote. In "Nazis in Space", the govenment system is a Socialist Dictatorship.
Now we get to the Powered Suits, the vehicles that give the Mobile Infantry it's name. These magnificant Machines are left out of "Nazis in Space". Think "Top Gun" without the Fighter Jets, that's the same scenario you have with "Nazis in Space".
In conclusion: If you want to check out Heinlein's work, go read the book or watch a "Fansub" of the Japanese Anime version (Yes there is one out). If you want utter crap that is a deviation from the book it's allegedly based upon, "Nazis in Space" is for you.
PS: Please excuse the poor spelling. That's the price I pay for being an Engineer (we can't spell for beans).