![]() ![]() Adult Swim aired the last episode on April 29, 2007, replacing Eureka's dialogue and the final scene with Axel and the children with the shortened regular opening and ending themes. The series was later picked up by Adult Swim for the United States market and began airing on April 16, 2006. The first episode aired in Japan on April 17, 2005, and the final episode on April 2, 2006. The series ran for a total of fifty episodes, as well as a recap special titled "Navigation ray=out", which recaps the first half of the series. It breaks from the genre's usual format in several areas, making it special while still retaining the core of a mecha show, and giving you all of the action, twist, and turns you would want from the genre.Eureka Seven is an anime series created and produced by Bones and directed by Tomoki Kyoda. It has a unique take on the mecha genre that feels more relevant now than it did when it was originally released. It has fascinating lore and a lot of very memorable locations that all feel like they have a unique purpose both in-universe and in the story.Įureka Seven really deserves more love and attention. The show's world is also really fleshed out, making it much more than just a venue for mech fights. Eureka herself is fantastically acted and is by far the most memorable character in the series due to her mysterious but warm nature that sets her apart from other love interests in the genre. They're all very memorable, and you'll find yourself getting attached to their quirky personalities as the show progresses. In many ways, this part of Eureka Seven resembles a mecha anime version of Firefly.Įach member of the cast has a unique design and a unique personality. While Gekkostate is set up as a rebel faction, they feel more like a group of put-upon gig workers who are just trying to make ends meet while having some fun. The characters are the highlight of the series, though. While at first, the surfing concept may seem like a random gimmick, the show makes full use of it during the fight scenes, leading to some clever and stunning sequences. ![]() The robots move in a very fluid manner, and the fight scenes are more acrobatic and graceful than other mecha anime from this era. The show also has a very unique aesthetic that makes it stand out among other shows of its genre. The most obvious result of this direction is the show's episode titles, most of which reference a song title, such as New Order's "Blue Monday" and Primal Scream's "Higher Than The Sun." Tomoki Kyoda, the show's director, wanted to do something different something that reflected the music and subculture of his time while also being a love story. The show had an interesting production history. Gekkostate is impressed by this show of skill, and they allow Renton to join their crew. In the heat of battle, Renton is able to get the drive to the Nirvash and install it, allowing Eureka to dispatch the military with ease. ![]() This drive is said to massively increase the power of a mech, tapping into its true potential. As Eureka tries to fight them off, Renton's grandfather gives Renton one of his father's inventions called the Amita Drive. This mech attracts the attention of the military, who send their own army in to capture the Nirvash type ZERO. One day Renton's hum-drum life is shattered when a mech suit, called the Nirvash type ZERO, along with its strange pilot, Eureka, crashlands in their garage. This group takes part in a sport called reffing, which is basically surfing, but rather than water, you surf on Trapar, a substance that exists in the air. Renton isn't a fan of this quiet life and hopes that he can one day join the renegade group Gekkostate. Eureka Seven follows Renton Thurston whose father was a military scientist who died while saving the world, forcing his son to live with his grandfather at his garage. ![]()
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