"Alice Gear Aegis Expansion" is an anime based on the smartphone app game. It depicts the exploits of girls who fight using equipment called Alice Gear. This work is packed with technical terminology, which may be difficult to understand without prior knowledge. While it may be understandable for those who have already played the game, those experiencing the anime for the first time may find it difficult to understand without prior knowledge. So, this time, I'd like to explain what "Alice Gear" actually means from various perspectives! It's a term that's even included in the title, so be sure to learn about it in this article!
Synopsis
The sudden appearance of the mechanical lifeform "Weiss" has forced Earth to evacuate from humanity. During the escape, humanity successfully developed "Alice Gear," a high-dimensional weapon capable of countering Weiss. Girls deemed worthy of wielding Alice Gear came to be known as "Actresses." The story of these Actresses, who hold the key to saving humanity, begins now.
What is Alice Gear?
The weapons worn by characters in the series are called "Alice Gear," sometimes shortened to "Gear." They're also called high-dimensional energy weapons, and the name itself evokes a powerful image. The antagonists in this work are machine lifeforms called "Weiss," and Alice Gear is the only weapon capable of resisting them. They are essential for protecting humanity. Next, I'd like to introduce Alice Gear in more detail.
About the History of Alice Gear
The history of Alice Gear dates back to the end of the 21st century. Forced to give up on living on Earth after being attacked by the machine lifeforms Weiss, humanity shattered the moon to create an escape fleet called the "Moon Shard." Half a century after their escape by ship, an artificial intelligence called "Alice" created "Alice Gear." Since then, Alice Gear has been the only thing capable of opposing Weiss, allowing humanity to live a stable life. As mentioned in the synopsis, the girls who wear Alice Gear are called "Actresses." Technological advances have made it less difficult to deal with Weiss, and in terms of danger, it's now at the same level as exterminating pests that are harmful to humans.
Prohibited Activities
While Alice Gear has made a significant contribution to human peace, there are some restrictions on its use. This means that using Gears in combat other than with Weiss is prohibited. From the perspective of proper usage, this rule seems reasonable. However, it seems that this rule is not always followed in practice. In conflict zones where surveillance is limited, Alice Gears are also used in human-to-human combat. Furthermore, if Alice Gears are misused by terrorists, they become ineffective and are dealt with by specialists known as Counter-Actresses.
About the Alice Gear Mechanism
Alice Gear consists of "Dress Gear," which corresponds to armor and clothing, and "Weapon Gear," which corresponds to weapons. Dress Gear is divided into two categories: "Top Gear" for the upper body and "Bottom Gear" for the lower body. When worn, it appears to float. Weapon Gear is divided into two types: Shot Gear, which is used for shooting and projectiles, and Cross Gear, which is used for close-range weapons. In addition to these, headsets and other accessories are also worn. Dress Gear is sometimes equipped with a weapon called a Pigeon, which can be used to attack or assist through thought.
Summary of Alice Gear
Alice Gear is the equipment used by the protagonists in battle, but understanding the origins of this equipment and how it works will help you enjoy the world of the work even more. We have other articles that explain the terminology used in this work, so please take a look! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
