Eureka Seven - good night, sleep tight, young lovers
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Renton, son of scientists, and Eureka, a girl who can't live under the sun, are raised together when very young and become very attached to each other. One day, Eureka is taken away. Powerless at the time, Renton vows to rescue her. He enters the military and is soon is assigned to the Independent Youths Unit 303 of the First Mobile Forces thanks to his exceptional performance alongside his Nirvash, a bio-mechanical armor/control system. Unknown to Renton, lies a plot to extinguish the alien invasion that is currently happening involving not only him, but Eureka too.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is sharply divided, with a significant portion of viewers expressing strong disappointment due to the movie's departure from the original series' plot and characters, and its heavy reliance on recycled animation. Conversely, a smaller but vocal group found merit in its standalone narrative, altered character dynamics, and high-quality production values, appreciating it as a different take on the Eureka Seven universe.
Strengths
- High-quality animation and special effects, as expected from BONES
- The character designs are the same as the original series, with good detail in the surroundings
- Soundtrack and ending song are praised
- The portrayal of Renton and Eureka's relationship is more openly expressed
- Some reviewers appreciated the fresh take on characters and their altered roles
- The movie offers a self-contained story that doesn't require prior knowledge of the TV series
Weaknesses
- Story is confusing, rushed, and significantly deviates from the original series, alienating fans
- Heavy reliance on re-used animation and scenes from the original series, impacting originality and artistic merit
- Characterizations are altered in ways that many fans found detrimental or nonsensical
- The plot is difficult to follow and poorly thought out for some
- Some reviewers found the plot to be derivative and unoriginal
- Certain character portrayals and plot points were seen as offensive or poorly conceived, including a thinly veiled 'rape' scene