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Aquarion 2005

★ 6.5/10 · 24 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 78 eps Ended
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What is Aquarion?

The Japanese anime television series Aquarion, also known as Genesis of Aquarion, is a production of Satelight, written and directed by Shoji Kawamori. The series is set in the future and features a giant fighting machine called the Aquarion.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Ended
Episodes
78
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Apr 5, 2005
Last aired
Dec 25, 2015
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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86 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Action & Adventure #Drama
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The Japanese anime television series Aquarion, also known as Genesis of Aquarion, is a production of Satelight, written and directed by Shoji Kawamori. The series is set in the future and features a giant fighting machine called the Aquarion. This machine is humanity's only effective weapon in the fight against the technologically advanced species called the Shadow Angels. The Shadow Angels are a threat to humanity, and the Aquarion is powered by the intertwined souls of pilots. The series originally aired in Japan and has been licensed by Funimation in the US, with a dubbed version available. The show has been made available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix and Plex. The Aquarion franchise has multiple instalments, with Genesis of Aquarion being the first, and it has been documented on various online databases, including Wikipedia and IMDb.

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“Humanity fights for survival against the Shadow Angels using a powerful giant machine called the Aquarion.”

Reasons to watch
  • features giant robot combat
  • directed by Shoji Kawamori
Keep in mind
  • contains mature themes

Watch it if you enjoy futuristic mecha anime series featuring high-stakes battles.

The series is rated TV-MA and contains themes suitable for mature audiences.

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Season 1 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
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What is the Aquarion?

The Aquarion is a giant fighting machine that serves as humanity's only effective weapon against the Shadow Angels.

Who created the series?

The series was written and directed by Shoji Kawamori.

Who produced the show?

The anime series was produced by Satelight.

What is the premise of the show?

Set in the future, humanity fights against a technologically advanced species known as the Shadow Angels.

Is this part of a larger franchise?

Yes, it is the first installment of the Aquarion series.

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