Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
Bazzy2077
This show had a lot going for it and while the basic building blocks are all here. The fact that the whole show revolves around some "Agreements" and "Contracts" which are never properly explored is ultimately what became the biggest issue throughout. As well as a princess knowing everything there is to know about the "path" while also never given proper background info on where she even got this magical ability of guidance.
There other parts where it stumbles along the way, though. For example mostly the fact that the show is unwilling or unable to get rid of a pair of nobles making the worst decisions possible while also having not a modicum of tactical understanding for over half of it. And these became a source of frustration very quickly.
Finally and what ultimately breaks the sho…
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Wow. Just wow.
Heroic age is a show that manages to feel like a classic mecha show, while at the same time feeling like the closest thing we'll ever probably get to a warhammer 40K anime. Everything about is is immaculate, from the characters, to the plot, the action and especially the setting and the world-building.
There are unfortunately, a few misses. The political drama is sorta poorly handled, the episode before the ending is a bit confusing and the pacing can feel pissslow at times. However, the slow pacing has its upsides as well, as it makes the series feel more grand and "large", as well as adding a lot of moments that help you get attached to the characters. This also helps the series succeed later on with heavy hitting emotional moments towards the climax.
The action is in…
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Heroic Age offers a Super Robot psychodrama as Humans compete with other species in space to discover . The drama between the "Nodos" superrobots and other psychics is simple but effective, as is the setting of a wonderous but departed precursor race. This part of the story is well delivered and in general, and especially in the finale, offers some real visual panache and imaginative elements.
The background of this is a space opera settting involving ships, mechs and the like. This is fairly workmanlike, though the non-human races are presented with a bit more imagination.
Unfortunately, the middle of the anime, involving for example the idiot brothers, has no impact on anything (even characterwise) and becomes repetitive. After the opening sequences, almost all combat involving ships a…
Read at the sourceNaito_Diamond
Heroic Age stands as a timeless gem in the realm of space-travel anime, a genre I typically didn't explore until this captivating series emerged. What sets this anime apart is its ability to captivate audiences through a lovable and sincere main male character, whose honesty and endearing nature draw viewers into his world.
The mecha battles amidst the vast expanse of space are nothing short of captivating, offering thrilling sequences that keep you on the edge of your seat. What makes these battles even more enthralling is the seamless integration of magic into the technological prowess of the mechas. This synergy between magic and technology adds a unique and compelling layer to the storyline.
Beyond the breathtaking battles, what truly sets Heroic Age apart is its exploration of confl…
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In the beginning it gives out Battlestar Galactica feelings, humans running away from an unbeatable foe. It is too much magic to be just sci f and to me it is more like fantasy in space. Magic goes anywhere from teleportation, telekinesis, telepathic communication, to a weird Deus Ex Machina, where a "tribe" became literal gods, though they were not. But oh yes, they were. So it's a mixed bag of lore, which feels contradictory, kinda very religious like.
Battles feel too repetitive, with some literally recycling animations for most of it. But in the end it is well made, though it does drag on. If it was at least 10 episodes shorter, it would´ve been better. Most of the battles feel like they have little to no stakes and in the end nothing was ever truly lost, so the protagonists got every…
Read at the sourceVaguelyweebish
A true forgotten gem on the 2000's, Heroic Age had the unfortunate fate of being a cerebral anime made during a time when not just the Space Opera genre had mostly died out, but also the majority of Mecha. Inspired by classical literature, it probably waxes poetic a bit more often than it should, yet the rather stuffy dialogue fits its grand presentation and awe-inspiring scope to a tee.
Heroic Age is a series made for the old school sci-fi fan, filled with massive space battles, devious political intrigue, absolutely jaw-dropping visuals, a GORGEOUS soundtrack, and plenty of thoughtful ethical and philosophical discussions that would probably bore the average viewer to tears. This series is VERY slow-paced, and despite only being a fraction of the length of the immortal "Legend of the Ga…
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Story (3/10): very dragged. Extremely dragged. I think, every plot has crucial events required for creating its vision in your mind and some less important periods in between, where average life happens. The story here mixes what's important and what's not, doesn't highlight events worth noting and has them all too rare.
Let's look at an example. The synopsis says "...Princess Deianeira sets out to search for the powerful being who might be able to save humankind. She meets a wild haired boy on an abandoned planet..." From the first episode you see Deianeira has only one ship and it's obviously a search party, not something able to counter-strike as soon as they find Age. So, they need some kind of a rendezvous with their main forces. And it happens in the freaking 10th episode. 35% of thi…
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✪ Genre: action, mecha (power suit), military, sci-fi (aliens, ancient aliens, A.I., space exploration, space monsters, space travel), shounen, superpower
✔ Positive Aspects ✔
◧ Decent animation based on highly saturated colors of medium vibrancy - pretty standard combination for the genre, although at times it felt a bit overwhelming.
◧ Pretty cool collection of songs, mostly orchestral and new age - pretty standard for anime revolving around space exploration.
◧ The concept of exploring space in order to understand a people's past and create a future for them is very interesting, probably the series's feature that singlehandedly kept me watching. ✘ Negative Aspects ✘
◧ Terrible character development. Despite the fact that there were multiple protagonists and antagonists, let alone…
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This is one of those journeys that's worth experiencing even though the path is rocky, filled with puddles, there are bandits waiting to steal your wallet, and even when you reach the end it's not entirely satisfying.
Production values are impeccable in every area. The sound effects in particular are outstanding, the music is of the highest quality, and there are scenes where the art actually made my jaw gape. I watched with subtitles and all of the Japanese voices are done to a high standard and the casting is perfect for every character. Some of the animation is a bit choppy during battle scenes (and there are numerous repeated sequences), but it's in no way immersion breaking.
The unfortunate anchor weighing down this space opera leviathan is the pacing and enormous quantities of mel…
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Heroic Age is a great anime series. It is made to feel epic and serious with battles and characters that offer food for thought. I am rating this show at 9 out 10. The only flaw is the ending but that is a common theme in anime in general. The Japanese tend to over-think the ending of their stories in general - that is nothing new.
But aside from the ending which could have been clearer, this show will be enjoyed by people that like self-scarifying heroes, fighting, virtuous themes and purity of character. Don't look for extensive comedy or high-school drama here. The soundtrack is well done and the theme itself is quite catchy. The main characters are thoughtfully created and stay true to their nature throughout (i.e. they are dependable). I see it as an uplifting and grounding show in to…
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Okay, so after watching so many mecha, fantasy, action animes. I have never ever felt so satisfied when it comes to a story like this one. I am lucky and blessed to stumble upon such a beautiful masterpiece.
The story is somewhat intriguing, it makes you wanna fall at the edge of your seat as you anticipate every episode, fearing for what will happen next.
The story is based upon the threat of extinction of all humankind along with the struggles of political, military, space, survival and superpowers (Planetary Destruction kind of power).
Three superior races, the silver tribe and the bronze tribe along with the relics of the all powerful heroic tribe, who was forced to serve inferior beings as a punishment due to their wild behavior by the golden tribe, converge against such a newly pr…
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The story was well thought out, it was one of those animes which had everything planned from the beginning and almost or even every episode was story related. It could have had a bit more romance, but there was some there. It had a great ending in my opinon, everything was cleared up and it didn't just end like other animes it ended with a new adventure.
The animation was pretty good although I'm not really the one to comment on animations since I watch animations a lot.
The action was nice. Age, the main character was like super strong only 4 others stood a chance against him yet his fights with those 4 others were great, they last up to hundereds of hours at most (in the anime of course).
The characters were good, the main character isn't one of those guys who has strength but always…
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Well, everyone, we have something brilliant here. Heroic Age has the combination to make a good show: great story, lovely characters and amazing ost.
First of all, you have to know this is not a funny or a super entertainment show, but a gorgeous one. The main purpose of this anime is simple: To tell a story.
The creators made something amazing: a completely new universe. A universe where people is different. I'm not talking about physical diferences, but mental ones. The Silvers, the ones who are always connected, who shares every moment their opinions, their experiences, their feelings. They have a different lifestyle against the humans, who are individual people. The contrast is wonderful.
But leaving that, we have to focus on the story: Some tribes that have the same aim: to obta…
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Direct. This is a direct anime, not only in history but also, in part, the battles present in it. I do not think it's an anime with epic like "Death Note" or "Attack on Titan." But I recommend it for its qualities.
Starting with the protagonist, it is different than expected, is a character without many idiocies, fully aware of what to do or be. The protagonist captivates us with their sympathy and when we see, we are already halfway through the anime.
What intrigued me was the few novels developed, it becomes obvious love, but there is no development on it to get more battles or time for history. I left a little disappointed, but changes from your preferences.
The story is simple, it makes you want to continue even if a little predictable. It at one point a good final battle, but is ov…
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Very good, quality space anime. A lot of strong characters and interesting concepts involving the interactions between the races of different planets.
What I liked:
*The art - There are a lot of beautiful depictions of the scenery of alien planets as well as alien races
*Accuracy - Call me picky, but it bugs me when anime's or movies are so blatantly scientifically inaccurate. This anime goes into detail, and deals with issues like different atmospheric conditions and alternate evolution.
*The characters - Aside from Mail and Tail, who I found to be kind of obnoxious, I fell in love with all of the characters, who are presented in a way which you can understand their motives, even those of the "bad guys".
What I disliked:
*Space battles - The space battles, be it between ships or Nodos,…
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After finishing this series, I must say that this is not your standard space opera anime with millions of spaceships aimlessly firing at each other to no end, even though it’s still a military series. The content provided was so engaging, that it comprehensively ensured that it made itself clear in what it was trying to achieve, which is shown in the penultimate conclusion that may be questionable to some. The unexpected mystery elements added to the plot was intriguing to the viewer, as it constantly allowed us to internally ask questions which in hindsight, were not that difficult to answer as the story progressed.
Story -
To summarise, the anime mainly revolves around an inter-tribal conflict that is occurring in the universe ever since the departure of the Tribe of Gold (ToG) who wer…
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Space... It was once considered by the people of Earth to be the final frontier. A boundless, infinite universe stood just beyond the reaches of our ever advancing technology. We expected there to be life out there in the universe, but we had no way of knowing that by leaving the comfort of our blue planet, we’d be setting foot into a game of celestial thrones that was already eons in the making. As we entered this conflict, forced into the struggle for galactic dominance, we were dubbed the iron tribe. But with the regal albinos of the Silver tribe and the larvae-looking Bronze tribe teaming up against us, we were faced with the inevitability of not just defeat... But extinction.
That is, until one fateful day when Dhianeilla, the princess of the human race, and the crew of her space shi…
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Heroic age was either the 1st or 2nd anime I watched, the other being Eureka Seven, it really got me into anime and still remains one of my fav series I have ever watched.
Story - The story isn't too difficult to understand, you should understand much of it by the 2nd-3rd episode. I like really like the battles although unfortunately there is a lot of times where repeated scenes are used, specifically when you have mecha suits landing on the spaceship, the main setting of the series, called the Argonaut. The story has nice pacing, it doesn't rush one minute and then slow down the next.
Art - Having come out in 2007 the art is starting to show its age, but it still holds out well. The design of the characters including the alien species, the ships, etc are good and the battles are belie…
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This anime has gotten an amazing soundtrack!! One of the best, for an Anime, I've heard so far! In this case I have to give at least 9 out of 10! Everything below would be considered as crime, I guess..
I did enjoy the Storyline - it's quite fresh and is something that I've never seen before. Somethimes, especially after episode 10 to, maybe 15/16, the anime is a bit long. They could've done this faster, but, anyway, as soon as you're getting closer to episode 20 you might forget this right away, beacuse the end is just spectacular.
The characters are nice, but compared to other animes... well, some of them haven't gotten much background story which is quite sad because I really wanted to learn more about them!
But still, as I had finished watching it, I knew that I didn't waste my tim…
Read at the sourceMehteor
-Story 6/10-
Primitive races are led by mysterious golden beings towards the future, the next step. It is set in a futuristic, space opera feeling and holds a lot of space travel “stuff”.
The very beginning of the story interested me, which is the hardest part of any anime, catching the interest of the viewer at the very first glance. It was introducing characters and background quite well, but the continuation was rather bland. Since I have to judge the story in this part I’ll try to do it that way:
The first part of the anime was the best part; you can clearly feel how much work was put in it compared to the following ones.
While the “middle part” of the anime holds some interesting parts, or should I say more original ones, many of them are rather unnecessary.
The last part, the…
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