Tytania

One Man vs. an Empire! Through fear and conquest, the Empire of Valdana holds the future of most of human space within its iron hands, and for generations, those hands have belonged to the Landless Lords of the ruling Tytania dynasty.

But now the foundation of the empire is crumbling, pockets of rebellion are forming and when a mission sent to punish the city-state of Euriya is shockingly defeated, the man responsible becomes the target of a galaxy-wide manhunt!

For Fan Hyurlick, architect of Tytania's first defeat, glory becomes desperation as his own side betrays him. Now Fan must not only save his own life, but somehow turn the tables on opponents who have whole worlds to command!

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Tytania, Jouslain Main

Kishio, Daisuke Japanese

Hyulick, Fan Main

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Tytania, Idris Main

Yoshino, Hiroyuki Japanese

Tytania, Ariabert Main

Kondo, Takashi Japanese

Tytania, Zarlisch Main

Taketora Japanese

Tytania, Ajuman Main

Miyake, Kenta Japanese

Lydia Main

Nazuka, Kaori Japanese

Florenz, Lira Supporting

Yahagi, Sayuri Japanese

Tytania, Alses Supporting

Kusao, Takeshi Japanese

Kallen Supporting

Shiono, Anri Japanese

Kondou, Eizou Producer

Ishiguro, Noboru Director

Itou, Kouji Director, Storyboard, Mechanical Design

Andou, Ken Episode Director

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Dec 31, 2008

Poparteeb

Recommended

Tytania (Overall 7/10) NOTE: Read the end - I have revised my opinion of this series.

This is a series that surprised me. For one of Fall’s numerous additions into the anime genre, many were of sub par quality like Blade of the Immortal (and that’s not to say they aren’t enjoyable to watch…just not your best anime to watch if you can watch others), however, Tytania was a surprise to me. For one, I didn’t check out this series until like now, because it doesn’t receive a universal good rating from all of its viewers. Let me tell you why, its one of those slow ... plot, politically driven series that uses a decent amount of action but not in any abundance to satisfy the average shonen fan. Ok…now for the important things.

Story: 9/10 (excellent)

After venturing into outer space, humanity has built many planetary cities. Most of these cities were affiliated to the Interstellar Federation, and it became the biggest force in the galaxy. Therefore, people believed that the Age of the Federation would last long. However, the situation changes when a clan called "Tytania" secedes from the Federation and receives the title of Lord from the Emperor of Vardhana. Tytania obtains a victory over the Federation, and they assert that the Empire cannot exist without them. Tytania puts most of the Federal Territories under its control, and they hold hegemony in the galaxy. Meanwhile, a war begins between Euria and Tytania over their respective rights and interest. From that moment on, the galaxy enters into a tempestuous period. (Wikipedia).
The Tytania family is essentially an autocratic, despotic group of powerful nobles all of the same blood that controls nearly every other aspect of the galaxy. The emperor is a mere puppet and it isn’t until a surprise defeat by Fan Hyulic does the action really start happening… centering around the noble’s aim to preserve power and Hyulic’s flight from them.

Character: 9/10 (excellent)

The characters in this complex power struggle are pretty unique and perhaps one of the strongest parts of this series. The majority of the series center around the character of Fan Hyulic and the Tytania family, with the former being your laid back, funny, and lazy ordinary guy who possesses a keen wit and shrewdness. Not surprisingly, Fan Hyulic is voiced by the same voice actor who voices Komui Lee in D. Gray-man. The Tytania family revolves around the power ambitions of each of the four dukes who vie for power among themselves and outside. The interactions between all of them, as well as the numerous support characters present hints of romance, (just hints so far mind you), taut political intrigue, and a rooting for your favorite character.

Animation: 7/10 (decent)

For a series that came out in the Fall of 2008, it doesn’t employ the best animation. Instead it seems to use a style similar to Victorian Romance Emma, or Romeo and Juliet, and essentially, old style drawings. The space battles do see bits of CG, and the characters are decently well animated. One thing for sure, everyone looks a little on the shoujo side, with huge irises… is that a obsession I wonder?

Sound: 8/10 (Great)

Sound is pretty unique, the OP is a operatic like theme which suits the haughty nobility of the Tytania family, as Fan Hyulic doesn’t even appear here. The ED is rock which suits Fan’s rebel role in the story. Overall nothing to laud at, nothing to denounce about, Tytania’s soundtrack is very decent.

Enjoyment: 9/10 (excellent)

Of course not everyone would agree with me here, for personally, my type to watch are these slightly slow moving, puzzle putting together political strivings of each character. It makes for an intellectual watch  But looking for a quick action sci fi fix would not satisfy you here. Think Gundam Wing… without the gundams.

EDIT: Now that the series is over, I have to make some adjustments. First, the story was in no way well concluded, nor were the characters fully developed. It was off to such a great start, but I admit I was disappointed in the lack of characterization that the series ultimately possessed. I really had hoped for more.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Feb 5, 2022

lupin-x2

Mixed Feelings

Man, I really wanted it to be good but it's just a weaker Legend of the Galactic Heroes with more modern pacing; the 26 episodes don't even finish the manga story and they didn't get a second season. The animation and sountrack aren't anything special, the 3D is just dated enough to look out of place; there's a few genuinely compelling characters who's arcs save this, and the message of anti-imperialism really resonated with me, we don't have enough anime that try to be materialist in their portrayal of politics. I'd say to miss it unless you're really really into space opera and don't mind ... having to read the novel to know the ending.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Aug 7, 2021

starfarts

Not Recommended

Tytania is infuriatingly unsatisfying, to the point where I can't find any good reason to spend all the time watching the series.

As a disclaimer, I've only watched to the mid-60s of LOGH...twice...before becoming fatigued, but the incredible feat it possesses is impeccable pacing. Thinking of Tytania as a Galactic Heroes-lite is definitely obvious, particularly since the source material is by the same genius author. But as I said, LOGH's episodes are packed with substance with barely any downtime or filler. Tytania is frontloaded with promises of a big battle, or showdown, or inner collapse of the titular dynasty, but it never comes. Literally. It doesn't ... happen.

The big conclusion is something along the lines of "the winds of change are here at this crossroads and perhaps it spells the end of the universal order." That's it. All twenty-six episodes are given periodic narration that always hints at a catastrophic finale with super epic battles and the end of Tytania, but no, it's all just cockteasing. Entire multi-episode arcs (for example the prison escape sequence) only exist to pad out what is essentially a prologue that could have been boiled down to a pre-series OVA before the real anime of merit was released.

I'm even more sad and frustrated because I can't think of a single main or side character who lacks motivation or fleshing-out. What sparse battle scenes Tytania has are very interesting, animated flawlessly; the VOs are great; the primary theme is very compelling; in fact the entire anime is just begging to be continued.

But there's no point in spending all those hours here. It's all a waste in the end because nothing happens. Just go re-watch LOGH originals or remake and save yourself time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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