Why is it anime's of this quality rarely get a 2nd season?
From a humble beginning in the first episode a small group of friends and strangers are thrown together by a twist of fate.
Over the next 12 episodes (total of 13) we see them grow, overcome obstacles and learn the brutal truths of war and adulthood.
Pros:
- Fairly unique characters and modulations.
- Solid character growth.
- Good core story arc.
- Quality and consistent animation.
- Well done score.
- A couple surprising twists.
- Perfect English dubbing.
Cons:
Although the characters and story is akin to a few other anime's out there Alderamin is the best I've seen of this "style" and I'd love to see more.
It falls into Fantasy and Military History genre's.