And that is if you count out all the CGI. The animation quality is actually one of the stronger parts of the show - not that it is a very positive statement. The inconsistency of other characters' development also helps to drag a bit down. Still, that development is pretty much the only thing that ties the episodes together. The development in Silvia and Apollo's relationship is all but prominent, and whil I could nearly imagine them kissing after one episode, that didn't seem so likely after the next. Those episodes are actually so independent of each other that, aside the first episode, you could probably watch them in any order. It's episodic, and stays that way until the last couple of episodes. Maybe you've now decided on whether to watch it or not?Īnyway, the story isn't that really great. The female (Silvia) protagonist is the reincarnation of Apollonius' lover. Also known as the Wings of the Sun, he is very important to the Shadow Angels, so they go after him. The male protagonist (Apollo) is a reincarnation of a fallen Shadow Angel, Apollonius, who betrayed the other Shadow Angels a long time ago. One organization - in this case DEAVA - who can fight against them, due to their possession of mecha robots - in this case the Vectors/Aquarions. The setting is - not surprisingly - a futuristic world, where a form of higher beings - in this case Shadow Angels - show themselves for the first time in thousands of years. But I've talked with people who are experienced with them, and the one mecha from the 90s which I've watched (NGE) is enough to prove my example of how similar it is. Personally, I haven't watched a lot of older mecha series, so I can't exactly spout out examples of it copying them.
Will he be able to turn the tides of the war, and free humanity from the threat of the Shadow Angels for once and for all?Īquarion is an homage to older mecha series, and that is easily seen when you watch it. After his best friend is taken by the Shadow Angels, Apollo chooses to become an Aquarion pilot. Sousei no Aquarion follows the story of Apollo, a near-feral young man brought up in poverty, who is believed to be a legendary hero reincarnated. Thus, the search for so-called 'Element Users' was prioritised, hoping to ensure humanity's future.
In order for the Aquarion to be brought to full power, three pilots must combine their hearts, bodies, and souls into one-a feat few can hope to accomplish. To give humanity somewhat of a chance, an organization known as DEAVA was formed, and use of a robotic weapon named Aquarion has been authorized. But 11 years after a catastrophe dubbed the Holy Genesis brought ruin to the Earth, the Shadow Angels were stirred from their slumber and resumed the attacks once more. Thanks to some outrageous miracle, the Shadow Angels went dormant, and humanity was able to live another 12,000 years without fearing their presence. Enter our new Shepherd and their Seraphim and their quest to save the world from the growing Malevolence.Once upon a time, a race known as the Shadow Angels attacked Earth to harvest the life force of all those who inhabited the planet. The Seraphim kept nature running smoothly and in balance, while a person called the Shepherd kept the malevolence at bay. While Seraphim are turned into powerful dragons, all other living creatures are turned into monsters called Hellions when they are taken over by malevolence. Malevolence turns any weak or negative living creature into a monster. The monsters were created when an area was thick with negative emotions that created a dangerous byproduct called malevolence. When Seraphim became too connected to a human, seeing their friend physically and mentally turn into a monster caused them to despair and their ephemeral forms were quickly turned into monsters as well. There were thousands of Seraphim, but mankind was awash with terrible emotions, and could easily be overcome and turn into monsters. The Seraphim have magical powers and their own element to control.
The humans prayed to the Seraphim, and in return the Seraphim blessed them.
Humans and Seraphim used to live together in harmony thousands of years ago.
The plot is Tales of Zestiria the X takes place in a world where there are beings called Seraphim.