After a long absence, the legendary giant robot series Aquarion returns in 2025 with the latest installment, 想星のアクエリオン Myth of Emotions, taking us back to a world where humanity relies on Aquarion to fight extraterrestrial enemies. This time, the power of emotions becomes the key to driving the giant robot, but is the fusion of mind and machine enough? Let's check out this review.
Story Summary (No Spoilers)
The story takes place in a future where humanity faces extraterrestrial threats once again, whether it's the Shadow Angels, Abductors, or kinetic energy monsters. The only weapon capable of resisting them is Aquarion, a giant robot formed by the combination of three battleships, piloted by individuals with special psychic powers. In Myth of Emotions, a new generation of pilots must learn to control their emotions to unlock Aquarion's full potential, because intense emotions—whether love, anger, or sadness—directly affect the robot's power.
Although the plot is similar to previous seasons, the emphasis on 'emotion' as both a strength and weakness of the pilots adds an interesting psychological dimension. The pacing is quite fast across 12 episodes, which may feel rushed at times, but it retains the thrilling action scenes and twists that fans are familiar with.
Performance and Characters
Lead voice actor Azumi Waki as Amaha Momohime does a great job conveying the character's complex emotions, especially in scenes requiring inner conflict. Meanwhile, Aki Toyosaki as Hatano Toshi performs well, showing both confidence and vulnerability simultaneously. The overall voice cast does a good job, but due to the limited number of episodes, character development for some is incomplete. Some supporting characters may feel bland. However, the interaction among the three pilots in the control room creates engaging chemistry.
Direction, Visuals, and Music
Visually, 想星のアクエリオン Myth of Emotions maintains the series' signature blend of CGI and 2D animation. While not cutting-edge, it looks reasonably cohesive. Aquarion's battle scenes feature new gimmicks using the pilots' emotional power as weapons, making each fight colorful and emotionally distinct.
The music is once again handled by Yoko Kanno, a long-standing highlight of the series. The soundtrack, especially the opening and ending themes, is beautiful and fits the story's atmosphere well. Although some tracks feel repetitive at times, overall quality remains high.
Editorial Analysis
As hardcore Aquarion fans, we see that this season tries to present the concept of 'emotion' as an interesting driving force, but the short runtime makes it feel superficial. Nevertheless, the series retains the franchise's core: epic battles, exciting combinations, and complex character relationships.
A standout point is the diverse enemy design with symbolic meaning. Although the story sometimes feels drawn out or repetitive, for old fans, this is a heartwarming return. New viewers unfamiliar with previous seasons may find some content confusing, but can still enjoy the action and drama.
Verdict
想星のアクエリオン Myth of Emotions is a series that old Aquarion fans should watch to reminisce. Although the story isn't groundbreaking and has time constraints, it still delivers full giant robot entertainment. New viewers who enjoy sci-fi action may also enjoy it, as long as they don't mind the repetitive plot.
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👍 Pros
- +Aquarion battle scenes are beautiful and thrilling
- +Music by Yoko Kanno remains top quality
- +Concept of emotional power adds depth to battles
- +Main voice actors perform well
👎 Cons
- −Story is too short, limiting character development
- −Some CGI scenes still look stiff
- −Plot is quite repetitive of previous seasons
- −Supporting characters lack distinction
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FAQ
Not really necessary, but watching previous seasons will help you better understand the world and original characters. This series has a fairly standalone story.
12 episodes total, concluding in one season.
Currently available on Crunchyroll and other streaming platforms in Thailand.
