Knights of Sidonia
Synopsis
After destroying Earth many years ago, the alien race Gauna has been pursuing the remnants of humanity—which, having narrowly escaped, fled across the galaxy in a number of giant seed ships. In the year 3394, Nagate Tanikaze surfaces from his lifelong seclusion deep beneath the seed ship Sidonia in search of food on the upper levels, only to find himself dragged into events unfolding without his knowledge. When the Gauna begin their assault on Sidonia, it's up to Tanikaze—with the help of his fellow soldiers and friends Shizuka Hoshijiro, Izana Shinatose, and Yuhata Midorikawa—to defend humanity's last hope for survival, and defeat their alien foes. Sidonia no Kishi follows Tanikaze as he discovers the world that has been above him his entire life, and becomes the hero Sidonia needs. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions on Sidonia no Kishi are mixed. Some viewers praise the exciting story, unique world, and competent main character, while others are critical of the CGI animation, confusing plot, and bland characters. The series generates moderate controversy due to its divisive elements.
Strengths
- Exciting and thrilling story with edge-of-your-seat action.
- Thoughtful and well-realized sci-fi world with intriguing mystery.
- Unique storytelling that doesn't pander to fans with flashy battles.
- Atmospheric music and appropriate sound design enhance the experience.
- Main character is competent and avoids annoying tropes.
Weaknesses
- CGI animation may be off-putting and choppy.
- Story can be confusing initially and may lack narrative depth.
- Harem elements feel generic and detract from the main plot.
- Bland characters hinder the overall success of the series.
- Some find the plot elements overused and unoriginal.