Anime Review - Heroic Age

October 03, 2008 | | Comments 0

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Genres : Adventure, comedy, romance, science fiction

Length : 26 Episodes

Year : 2007

Synopsis
Answering the call of the Golden Race, 4 other sentient races launch into space. The 4 races known as Silver, Bronze, Heroic and the Iron Race are left to explore and expand the galaxy using their own strength and intuition. Much time has passed since then the Iron Race (humans) are threatened with extinction by the dominant Silver Race, self-proclaimed successors of the Golden Race who have long since left the universe.

In order to save humanity, Princes Deianeira embarks on a long and dangerous journey to a distant planet following the prophecies left behind by the Golden Race. Upon reaching her destination, she meets a young boy with an extraordinary power. Bound by contact to protect Deianeira and humanity, the boy, known as Age, fights to help change the fate of the universe.

Other Information
Opening Theme: Angela - “Gravitation”

Review
Heroic Age for me was one of those rare mecha animes which come along every once in a blue moon. Most mecha series are somewhat rehashed versions of their own selves. They usually revolve around one all-mighty character - the chosen one, who seems to always come through when it counts due to some sappy emotional trigger. Sousei no Aquarion come to mind anyone?

Although the main character, Age does in fact loosely fit this description, the storyline centers not just around him but four others whom are all connected abiding by specific contracts. Due to these contracts, each character plays a unique role, struggling to overcome personal hardships which could ultimately lead to the total destruction of their individual race. Their personalities at times however are a little shallow and they don`t seem to evolve much throughout the series. A slight drawback in my opinion but nothing too serious.

The big issues I found is that the story seems overly confusing at the beginning and fails to explain The Silver Race`s hatred towards humanity. With that said, the animation and CGI are both excellent and the music compliments the series well. Furthermore, it has a powerful opening sequence and an engaging storyline, leaving you hanging for the next.

If you enjoyed Escaflowne, Seikai no Senki (Banner of the Stars) and the real time strategy game Homeworld (as the story line is somewhat similar), then I`d definitely recommend Heroic Age on the highest level.

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Anime Review - Heroic Age

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