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Eureka Seven Astral Ocean |OT| "Don't fight it, feel it"
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I think some people are kind of overthinking it in regards to alternate universes/parallel worlds and all that stuff.
Invariably, the whole scub coral coming out of portals, and all that other stuff will be directly linked to the finale of the original series, what with 50% of the original coral dissipating away from the planet and all that limit of life stuff. Count on it.
Invariably, the whole scub coral coming out of portals, and all that other stuff will be directly linked to the finale of the original series, what with 50% of the original coral dissipating away from the planet and all that limit of life stuff. Count on it.
It has to be either a big time jump or a parallel universe. There is nothing on the moon, the geographical nature of the planet, the modern cities (something that was missing in the original series), Renton and Eureka both missing even though I can't imagine them up and leaving their kid or where the orphans are, there actually being countries.
TheVampire
Banned
What the fuck?
Yea so something is definitely going on. If it wasn't for Ao himself I could see this easily being a prequel.
TheVampire
Banned
It doesn't make any sense not having the engraving on the moon anymore.
Why even have that close up shot?
Why even have that close up shot?
I didn't expect Supercar references in the OP (I know Storywriter was in the show), love, love, lovr that band. That's cool that Kouji is working on the soundtrack, though I haven't liked his solo stuff at all.
Anyways, before I start watching this I really need to go back and rewatch the original series in order this time. I really loved the show, but I watched random reruns on TV, though I think I've seen most of the episodes.
Anyways, before I start watching this I really need to go back and rewatch the original series in order this time. I really loved the show, but I watched random reruns on TV, though I think I've seen most of the episodes.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
What I'm expecting:
Convoluted stories and backgrounds to those stories that don't get explained worth a damn.
So typical BONES outing, imho.
Convoluted stories and backgrounds to those stories that don't get explained worth a damn.
So typical BONES outing, imho.
Eureka Seven Ao 1
That was great. I didn't find it to be as impressive, visually, as some of the other offerings this season, but the OST was FANTASTIC--a real standout--among even all the impressive offerings this season, and the direction--all around, kept things moving at a clip. I'm not seeing how this plays into the previous series just yet, but I enjoyed the smaller nods like the parallel drawn between Renton's memories he would have of his family, and Ao's of Eureka, but the similarities between those two end there, in ways; Ao's already so much more tolerable a protagonist than Renton, it's not even funny. Like Renton post major development, I actually found myself quite impressed at how pro-active Ao was about just getting past the BS and getting things done; his
showed a great deal of foundation. Really hope this maintains. I mean, I really fucking hope so. That was great.
And I think I've found my ED of the season. I adore that song, holy shit. They're channeling Scandal's "Shunkan Sentimental"--FMAB ED 4, something hard, but Stereopony delivered here. I don't even usually care for them.
That was great. I didn't find it to be as impressive, visually, as some of the other offerings this season, but the OST was FANTASTIC--a real standout--among even all the impressive offerings this season, and the direction--all around, kept things moving at a clip. I'm not seeing how this plays into the previous series just yet, but I enjoyed the smaller nods like the parallel drawn between Renton's memories he would have of his family, and Ao's of Eureka, but the similarities between those two end there, in ways; Ao's already so much more tolerable a protagonist than Renton, it's not even funny. Like Renton post major development, I actually found myself quite impressed at how pro-active Ao was about just getting past the BS and getting things done; his
racing back to Naru to make sure her sickness didn't get the best of her, and saying that he'd be no leech to gramps,
And I think I've found my ED of the season. I adore that song, holy shit. They're channeling Scandal's "Shunkan Sentimental"--FMAB ED 4, something hard, but Stereopony delivered here. I don't even usually care for them.
WrenchNinja
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Glad to hear that the first episode turned out well, especially the music by impressions. E7 is easily my favourite anime and the only one I have ever ended up buying the DVDs for. Hope this series lives up to the original.
I think what they did with episode 1 was pretty smart too. It entertained in its own right, but by avoiding the use of a fight scene or showing the mecha itself, they've set up a really exciting ep2. Not only will fans have the first look at the OP for the show, but it's also when the first battle in the series will occur. That makes ep2 just as anticipated as ep1! 
The main website updated with a lingo section: http://eurekaao-prj.net/?page_id=572
For those wondering about how there can be trappar on this world, it seems it didn't emerge until the very first Scub Coral appearances happened long ago, so It seems that with more and more Scub bursts, Trappar became a mainstay in the atmosphere, and engineers harnassed it as a new energy, leading to the development of FPs (Floating Platforms), etc.
Also, apparently the HQ of Generation Blue (the company that owns Pied Piper) is in Switzerland
For those wondering about how there can be trappar on this world, it seems it didn't emerge until the very first Scub Coral appearances happened long ago, so It seems that with more and more Scub bursts, Trappar became a mainstay in the atmosphere, and engineers harnassed it as a new energy, leading to the development of FPs (Floating Platforms), etc.
Also, apparently the HQ of Generation Blue (the company that owns Pied Piper) is in Switzerland
They changed the name of the mechs from LFO (Light Finding Operation) to IFO (Intelligent Flying Object).
The good news about it being in Switzerland is that we might see some snow fights,something I don't think we ever saw in the original series.
The scene at the end where Ao is running while the island is being destroyed? Yeah, that was easily my favorite part of the episode.
It's Generation Bleu!
well I guess that name actually makes sense now lol
I think what they did with episode 1 was pretty smart too. It entertained in its own right, but by avoiding the use of a fight scene or showing the mecha itself, they've set up a really exciting ep2. Not only will fans have the first look at the OP for the show, but it's also when the first battle in the series will occur. That makes ep2 just as anticipated as ep1!
Or maybe more anticipated since the first episode was actually very good.
Eureka seven AO - This really hit all the right notes for me, I think I almost cried when I saw the
although not my favorite show this season, this is one where I'm most excited in seeing how it plays out in the future, there's so much potential for greatness here, especially since they got the tone, music, atmosphere and to a lesser extent characterization all right, it's been so long since we got a "good" mecha series like this, so I hope BONES don't fuck it up.
flashback between AO and Eureka
Ultimadrago
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Eureka Seven AO Episode 1
Not bad, in fact, I liked it. The music, pacing, main characters all worked well with me. One of the better opening episodes I've seen this season. I'll definitely stick with this one for now. (Hopefully, it won't kick me off the plot train too quick with a boatload of original series references)
Not bad, in fact, I liked it. The music, pacing, main characters all worked well with me. One of the better opening episodes I've seen this season. I'll definitely stick with this one for now. (Hopefully, it won't kick me off the plot train too quick with a boatload of original series references)
Yeah. I half expected Nirvash to just come out of nowhere or Ao's bracelet to do something then, the score really seemed to be leading to that kind of moment. Really hope they reuse it for a scene like that.
First episode was pretty great, the animation is very polished and the special effects are probably the best we will see in the entire year; the only scene I kinda didn't feel was when
. It wasn't as good as Eureka Seven episode 1, but it was much, much better than it could have been.
Ao starts to believe Naru and her family died in the Secret attack, it wasn't very believable overall
Guys, should I watch Eureka Seven before this?
It's been on my list for like a year, but I don't want to miss out on watching the new series while it's actually airing. How closely connected are they? Just from the way the main character looks, I'm assuming he's a combo of the two main characters from the original series (re: their child). That's pure speculation though, as I've never seen a single episode.
It's been on my list for like a year, but I don't want to miss out on watching the new series while it's actually airing. How closely connected are they? Just from the way the main character looks, I'm assuming he's a combo of the two main characters from the original series (re: their child). That's pure speculation though, as I've never seen a single episode.
KuwabaraTheMan
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The first episode at least didn't seem to rely much on the original series, but you should probably still watch it on account of it being amazing. Watching AO first will probably wind up spoiling a lot of stuff, too.
You know, I just had a thought about a possible direction this series could go. The story is about a main character who appears to be more than he seems, and his mother was someone who isn't native to the island he grew up in. The island itself seems to be isolationist in nature, while there is an international task force armed with advanced technology trying to track down and fight mysterious giant invaders which appear out of nowhere all over the world.
This doesn't sound a lot like E7, but you know what it DOES sound like?
This doesn't sound a lot like E7, but you know what it DOES sound like?
RahXephon
Dedication Through Light
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So late to this but I did watch the first episode, seeing if it would convince me to get into the Eureka Seven franchise and I kind of wasnt sold. Mainly the main character just didnt have anything to wow me and all of the best visuals was held off to the preview if I recall, though that makes me want to stick with it.
I did like the
I did like the
calamitous occurrences as well as the lighting and visuals when things got going
Tokubetsu
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Haha it does doesn't it? Finally saw Ep 1. Liked it. I know everyone still holds E7 as holy grail for character designs but I'm really liking the ones I'm seeing here even more. Loving Naru and the lead thug/smuggler's especially.
Is that really the case? For me personally that's the case and the only ones I would put on a similar level are FMA and Hellsing. However I could see some people disliking the character designs.
I can't think of many shows post 2000 that I would rank as being better than E7, designs wise. Yoshida is an absolute god level character designer.
It's sad that its come to a point where what I'm about to say even needs to be acknowledged, but he does an amazing job of creating characters that look and feel like...real people. His designs are a large part of what the original shows characters feel so genuine and human.
Wow, as everyone else, I was pleasantly surprised. This, indeed, actually feels, sounds, even looks like Eureka Seven.
The colors struck all the right chords. While it's too early to talk about soundtrack, from what we've heard so far it has a lot of potential.
As for the timeline placement, eh, Japan. The missing mark on the moon, nationalities reformed or whatever it would obviously point to a prequel, but Ao is Eureka's son so eh eh eh. Wonder what do they do with it (I sense alternate reality though).
Wowowowow oh my oh my!
The colors struck all the right chords. While it's too early to talk about soundtrack, from what we've heard so far it has a lot of potential.
As for the timeline placement, eh, Japan. The missing mark on the moon, nationalities reformed or whatever it would obviously point to a prequel, but Ao is Eureka's son so eh eh eh. Wonder what do they do with it (I sense alternate reality though).
Wowowowow oh my oh my!
While it's a nice pic, what's so special about it?
They are mining it so damn hard.
As good as it sounded in that first ep, I'm up for another import.
I watched Episode 2. It was really good. The action is top notch, and I really like how they're actually making the story and circumstances interesting and a little mysterious. The pacing is good too. The music is really, really good. Some great tracks in ep2. And I'm not going to lie. When I saw the OP, I cried.
Welcome Home, Eureka!
Welcome Home, Eureka!
-Stranger-
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I enjoyed the first episode quite abit, going to watch episode 2 later.
Fingers crossed the series doesn't turn into Star Diver later on.
Fingers crossed the series doesn't turn into Star Diver later on.
Soooooo... here's more visual imagery that's consistent with E7. The OP gives us a good detailed look at Generation Bleu's base in Switzerland:
I can't find a good screen from E7 to compare right now, but that sure as hell looks like it's supposed to invoke memories of the Tower States in E7...
I can't find a good screen from E7 to compare right now, but that sure as hell looks like it's supposed to invoke memories of the Tower States in E7...
How?
Theyre on earth, but there are trappar waves, and they show characters from the previous show
and now they even have cars using the waves
Jim E. Rossler
Banned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrmH_x8MwTc
What's there to cry over in the OP?
Or are you just that big an E7 fan that you shed tears at witnessing a new op in your lifetime?
I'll have to see episode 2 but the only links so far are AO and Eureka who might have time jumped. This could be the period right before the humans left for the stars. It would explain the ruined modern cities.
This theory only works if they are 100% retconning the backstory revealed in the first series
I don't really think there's any possibility of this being a prequel, or there being time travel. It just seems like a new story but done in a fashion which feels like a "sequel" rather than a "reboot" for older fans.
They don't really talk about how Earth was before they left except they were under attack by the Scub Coral. It sure isn't a direct sequel unless they retcon a ton of stuff in the series itself.
We'll see I guess. I've never seen nor heard of something like that being the case. The manga mentions Eureka falling out of the sky so something is definitely up.
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