. Io is often portrayed as a thrill-seeking, almost antagonistic figure who finds a dark joy in combat. Daryl Lorenz
December Sky is not "fun." It is visceral. There is a scene where a pilot, trapped in a sinking mobile suit, records a final will on a broken audio recorder while the oxygen runs out. That is the movie's tone for 70 straight minutes.
The explosion was silent.
An arrogant, jazz-loving ace who views combat as a high-stakes performance. He pilots the high-output Full Armor Gundam , a machine built for raw power and speed.
