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Introduction:

With Eureka Seven Ao coming around the corner, I thought I would head back and re-watch the first season just because I enjoyed it so much. I mean I can't believe this show is getting a sequel 7 years later! I will try not to be biased in this review but I genuinely enjoyed Eureka Seven a lot and the second time through turned out to be no different. This review will be as spoiler free as I can make it so sit back, take your time and read my first ever review on a personal favourite of mine!


Story: [10/10]

Now I’m ... not going to go too much into depth here, or really explain the story at all as you could just check the synopsis, but generally the story of Eureka Seven follows the protagonist Renton Thurston, a fourteen year old boy, and his adventure and development with the outlaw and protagonist group, the Gekkostate. The story which seemingly starts off slow picks up very quickly, drawing you in and making you want to see more and more after each episode. There are 50 episodes in total, which will put a lot of people off but there is little to absolutely no filler (I’m not even sure if there is any filler as I did not read the manga). The 50 episodes also let them take their time telling the story and nothing seems rushed or in a hurry.

The actual story in the long run is very well knit together. There are almost none if any loose ends, everything is explained rather well by the end. Something that was also nice about Eureka Seven compared to other mecha anime series is that most mecha shows focus mainly on action aspect, whereas Eureka Seven focuses on a lot other different genres as well. Now this story isn’t revolutionary or groundbreaking, but I think the way it is presented and in the end told determines how well the story was thought out.

Eureka seven has wonderful storytelling and there is a perfect blend of action, drama, adventure, romance, and even comedy throughout the entire story. Some episodes might really tug on those heartstrings, others might make you laugh and I can guarantee this show will make you feel something. That’s the beauty of a good narrative and storytelling.

Art: [9/10]

I’m not one to judge too harshly on art, but Eureka Seven clears this section with flying colours! (I’m so punny). You know the saying, “Don’t judge of a book by its cover.”? That saying is something to always follow up on. The character designs of Eureka Seven don’t look like the average anime cut outs. Each member of the Gekkostate is well designed and gives off a kind of cool, hippie feel to them. You’re easily able to tell apart each and every character from each other (unlike some shows where they are pretty much only differentiable by hair colours XD). Even in the antagonist group it is easy to distinguish one from another.

The mechas themselves also have a very unique design and for example, don’t look anything like the ones you’d see in a Gundam show. The scenery is very vibrant and action scenes and trapar (A kind of wave) flowing behind the mechas as they surf them (Yes surfing mechas) are very colourful and are just a blast to watch.


Sound: [9/10]

Possibly one of the main deciding factors of why Eureka Seven, or actually pretty much anything can be so awesome. The soundtrack was used PERFECTLY in Eureka Seven. Nothing was played too much or too little. All of the music was also always used at the appropriate time. There are times when you’ll hear certain tracks and just be like “OHHH YEAHH!!” just at how they used it. I believe sound is one of the most important things in pretty much everything. Sound acts as a stimulus to pump you up, make you sad, it helps change the mood and can really draw you into the story and characters.

The opening and ending songs of Eureka seven were also F. F FOR FABULOUS! The first two openings of Eureka Seven perfectly captured the feel and atmosphere of what was actually happening. All the ending songs were really really good as well. What I thought was cool though is that they were change the opening once something actually significant happened in the story, and the new opening would reflect that change or happening. By the last opening song you feel like you’ve really just watched the crew develop along the course of the journey and it gives you a real nice satisfying feel.


Character: [10/10]

The characters in Eureka Seven have to be my all time most favourite thing about this show. Now I think I’ve said it a few times earlier in this review, there is character development. I’ll clear this up now. There is a LOT of character development in this show and I believe that characters along with a good story can carry almost any show to greatness.

Without spoiling too much, all of the characters go through some sort of change or realization throughout the 50 episode journey and it is really something to behold. Just watching how much the entire cast changes and grows throughout the show is amazing.

I can’t really say too much because then there would be easy spoilers but I guarantee you that the characters in this show are top tier. You might not like some or even hate them but with given time you’ll understand the reasons for their actions and maybe even really connect with a few others.

Also the romance and drama between the characters will easily want you to follow up and continue watching this. Eureka and Renton go through so much development that by the end of the show you’ll be left in awe at how much they’ve grown without you noticing. It’s that kind of weird feeling because everyone is so awesome. The drama is great. It isn’t like some failed teen drama. You can understand why they feel like that and it’s all real actually good and got me interested my first time watching through.


Enjoyment: [10/10]

Now this should be really obvious and if you haven’t noticed it by now, I seriously enjoyed this show. The story, sound, and characters all blend so well together. It really does feel like one massive adventure and which is why I enjoyed it so much. Have you ever watched an anime that was so good that just makes you feel awesome? Just because you watched and enjoyed it so much? If you have be sure to check out Eureka Seven, and if you haven’t still check it out! This could be the show that you’ve been missing!


Conclusion & Total Score: [48/50]

I’m just going to keep this part short and sweet. I seriously recommend from the bottom of my heart that if you are even having the slightest idea on whether or not to watch this show, just give it a try. It won’t hurt and I’m guaranteed you will have a blast. Thanks for reading my very first submitted review on MAL and I hope it helps out!

"Don't beg for it, earn it, then it will be granted."

P.S – Don’t let the 50 episode length turn you off! Just take your time watching it or even marathon is all, but in the end it is COMPLETELY worth it, you’ll understand what I mean!