FUNimation
Set in and idealized Europe shortly after what seems like World War I, the military unit Section 3 is setup to provide relief for the ravaged population. Nicknamed Pumpkin Scissors because like sharp scissors they can cut through the tough pumpkin rind of corruption. (I know, the metaphor a little bit of a stretch.) Made up of just a few members, they try and eliminate corruption in the military and government as well as help peasants and refugees. The main characters are Alice L. Malvin, a young, idealistic aristocratic lieutenant who is driven by a sense of fairness to always try solve any inequalities she sees. And Randel Orlando, a large enlisted man who was a member of a secret anti-tank unit during the recently ended war. He also carries a blue lantern, which when opened, puts him in a killing trans and is able to withstand inhuman punishment.
This show is very typical for a Gonzo production. The animation is quite good, but the story meanders and never really gets focused. Initially, the Pumpkin Scissors in their duties find non-government militias using new weapons technology. They then begin to investigate to try to determine who is making and distributing the technology. But later on in the series, it seems more to focus on class politics. With peasants uprising against the nobles as the military seemingly is trying to take control. Then after 24 episodes, the story ends without any really satisfying conclusion to any of the ongoing plot elements. I'm sure that the original manga has a more complete story, but that really doesn't help the anime viewer.
As for getting this series for a library, there should be no real content problems. Rated by FUNimation for ages 14+, I would find that assessment fair. There is a couple jokes about giving urine samples and some suggestive situations that might not be understood by pre-teens. But for the most part, though not the greatest show, it is not objectionable either.
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