Genesis of Aquarion Evol

Satelight Summer 2015
MechaRomanceSci-Fi
6.9
Quality Score
0.01 (Mixed)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
3,083
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Sousei no Aquarion Evol is set in the spring of 1966. Shin Tsukishima, who is travelling to get a crystal radio, meets Yuno Kawazu, a girl crying on a beach in Izu. Shin and Yuno are guided by the Book of Genesis and meet each other halfway. The boundaries between three worlds begin to distort. (Source: ANN) Original episode that will be screened at Project Aquarion's 10th Anniversary event scheduled to be held on June 28, 2015.

Audience Consensus

The audience is split on the quality of the ONA. While some enjoyed seeing the old characters and liked the music, many criticized the poor and rushed story, inconsistencies with previous events, and underutilization of certain characters. There is a sense of nostalgia mixed with disappointment regarding the plot.

Strengths

  • Good to see old characters again.
  • Music is still enjoyable.
  • Enjoyable when favorite characters are talking

Weaknesses

  • Story is poor and rushed.
  • Characters seem to have no knowledge of past events.
  • Some characters are rarely seen or heard from.
  • Pacing issues, would have been better as a movie.