LinxCrossq Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I just finished the first part of Aquarion: Wings of Betrayal. #$%$&@#!@#$@!!!! O_______________O Totally freaking awesome. It's a retelling like DYRL? and Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea so watching the series first always gives you a better idea of what's going on but it can stand on its own too fairly well. A lot things have been changed, for example the Assault type is now the standard Deva mech, yay! And there are lots of them, pretty much every character gets one. Too bad you don't actually see who's else is piloting the vectors together with the main characters, only their names are mentioned and just for one unit. Also Sirius... Spoiler: He is dead from the very start. It seems that was done to give the spotlight to Reika and introduce the new character, Scorpios. I don't see why else this change would be neccessary. Unless there's something for him on the next part which I doubt from I saw on the preview. The animation is fantastic! Satelight has come a looooooong way since Arjuna. There are a few scenes that used animation from the series and it feels a little out of place since they're not as smooth and detailed as the rest of the OVA. Otherwise perfect. Now I just gotta wait for the second part, Wings of Glory, comin this fall. =D Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 So is this a retelling more so than a continuation? Quote
wolfx Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Its a retelling, as linx put it so well, its just like how DYRL? was a retelling of Macross and Girl In Gaea was for Escaflowne. I think the OVA was more in-line to what Kawamori had in mind with the series. Aquarion minus all the "useless" episodes of the TV series and just concentrated with the "meat" you'll get the OVA. You can still see the "tree hugging hippiness" of hory froating head in the OVA, but its done quite well with less cheese. Assault Type Aquarion gerwalk mode (Armageddon mode i think its officially called) gets more screen time.....awesomes! There seems to be a switch in roles in terms reincarnations but i think its just to mislead the audience for now. SPOILERS: This was the strange bit in the TV series cuz they needed 3 people to pilot the Aquarion but in the TV series it seemed to imply only Apolonius and Cerianne were needed to pilot it 12,000 years ago. Guess they included Scorpius in as the 3rd pilot and the great betrayer of man-kind and to take on the role that Sirius was supposed to fill, since Sirius is already dead in the events of the OVA. Not sure if Silvia is really Scorpius or Cerianne for now but it seems to imply Silvia is Scorpius for now. Reika as one of the important reincarnations doesn't sit well with me. I never liked her from the TV series and neither now. Quote
bsu legato Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Its a retelling, as linx put it so well, its just like how DYRL? was a retelling of Macross and Girl In Gaea was for Escaflowne. No way, this is clearly a movie within the Aquarion universe, probably filmed some 40 years after the events of the TV show. You can tell by looking at it, and by looking at it you can tell. I'm right, you're wrong, bomba, etc... Quote
Sulendil Ang Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 It seems that Aquarion just make it to the Japan theaters recently... http://gattai.jp/pc/movie/index.html Quote
jwinges Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Does anybody know when Sousei no Aquarian will hit the US for release? How's doing it? Or what they will change then name to? Quote
LinxCrossq Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Funimation said Fall 2007 but I haven't seen any specific date yet. They're calling it simply "Aquarion" which is fine by me. Now a real question is where the second part of the OVA and the movie? Quote
Dangard Ace Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 If Aquarion is hitting N.A. I hope Diamond or somebody else brings the Chogokin toy over. Still pissed that Diamond cancelled their import of that toy a few months back. Quote
LinxCrossq Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Thread revival! Ok, first it seems FUNI will release Aquarion in two boxsets, $50 each according to Anime on DVD forums. Sounds like a good strategy to me and that way I won't have to wait for the individual releases. Second! I just finished Wings of Glory... I got mind raped. But it was an awesome mind rape. I watched it raw so I didn't get the specifics of the story. Many changes from the series but all good. In fact, the OVA might actually be connected to the series. Can't wait for subs. So anyone who gave up on Aquarion just watch the OVA. It takes all the good stuff from the tv series and makes it its own story. Quote
bsu legato Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Second! I just finished Wings of Glory... I got mind raped. But it was an awesome mind rape. I watched it raw so I didn't get the specifics of the story. Many changes from the series but all good. In fact, the OVA might actually be connected to the series. Can't wait for subs. Why would you watch it raw? There was a fansub of it ages ago. FANSUB Quote
LinxCrossq Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) Er... you know I'm the guy that first linked to the OVA 1 subbed... I'm talking about OVA 2 which is also the conclusion of the story. ^^; Have a couple of screenshots: Ah, I'm glad to say Sirius stays dead. but I'm not so glad to say gay angel Toma gets pregnant. Edited November 25, 2007 by LinxCrossq Quote
Dante74 Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Why would you watch it raw? There was a fansub of it ages ago. FANSUB I'll just take that thankyouverymuch. Quote
The Shade Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 I thought we weren't suppose to link to download sites? Have things changed? Quote
Morpheus Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 Anyone know whether there's a fansub of the 2nd OVA 'Taiyo no Tsubasa'? Quote
Hikuro Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 Well, after looking around, it looks like all the torrents are either non english or raw, so I'm taking it the movie was just released for episode 2? I'd say give it a few weeks and it'll be released. I just happened upon the first episode over the weekend and watched it. Not bad, I'm never surprised though that Kawamori's work always turns into an alternate universe from series to movie. Quote
Sergorn Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) Yeah the second episode was released a week ago. The first one had a fansub fairly quickly, so hopefully it'll come soon ! AFAIK they also released the two OAVs as one single movie a couple month ago in theater too. I really loved the first part - and I'm glad that eck, unlike Escaflowne he pretty much kept the same feel with the alternate retelling, much like he did with DYRL. (Escaflowne is probably ma favorite anime series -ever- ; I was rather... shocked by the movie to say the least :/) -Sergorn Edited November 30, 2007 by Sergorn Quote
GRAND CANNON Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 Are there only these 2 OVAs? Or will there be more? Quote
Sergorn Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 Only 2 as far as a I know. But then as far a OAVs goes they're pretty long (50 ans 58 minutes) so that's enough to get a complete story -Sergorn Quote
Guest sh002 Posted December 2, 2007 Posted December 2, 2007 some of the designs are ok but not with all those colors on them. Quote
LinxCrossq Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 And the subs for Wings Glory are out!!! Go get them at tokyo toshan. The subbers were nice enough to release an .ass file for those who went ahead and got the the raw file. Awesome. Quote
wolfx Posted December 9, 2007 Posted December 9, 2007 Just seen it. Not sure if they mistaken the translation since it should be Taiyou no Tsubasa or Solar Wings/Wings of the Sun...not Wings of Glory. By the end of the OVA what was the message I got? 3somes are good....love between just 2 people is not a good thing. Share it with someone else for balance. I not sure if i interpreted the ending correctly: But is the last scene actually the story from the TV series' perspective since it says that due to the "world creation punch" another world was greatly affected? If so , Kawamori must love his alternate universes and this time provided some sort of rationalisation to it. Quote
Sergorn Posted December 12, 2007 Posted December 12, 2007 Finally saw part 2. I loved it I wonder if the movie version has any difference with the two OAVs... As for the ending... Yeah... I was left with the impression that the ending of the movie lead to the beginning of the series - haven't seen it in a while though so I'm not sure -Sergorn Quote
Morpheus Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Just watched 2nd OVA, and I went :huh: I never watched the TV series, so I think I'm gonna watch them now. Quote
Hikuro Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Yeah seen both now, TV and OVA and it left me going "Evangelion?" with a hint of "Dual Parelle Story" or whatever. I don't recall though if the TV series started out like it did in the end of the OVA, I guess it could of. Only problem is, there was never any mention of Scorpius in the TV series, it was always Apollonius and Celian. Quote
LinxCrossq Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 The thing with the OVA end is: Their feelings were able to reach another reality which is simmilar to the one of the TV series. I wouldn't say the exactly same one. Quote
Renato Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Just watched the second part of the OVA. Weirdo story aside, the action scenes were absolutely spectacular, and really makes me look forward to Macross Frontier. The lacklustre character animation kind of put a damper on the otherwise stunning visuals, but I've kind of learned to live with that in anime of recent years (saw some of that in MacF too). Quote
uminoken Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 The first US boxet is up for pre-order with a release on March 11th with a MSRP of $53.99 for 13 eps. Extras include: -Interview with Shoji Kawamori(!) -Tokyo International Anime Fair 2005 Talk Show with cast and crew -Tsugumi’s "All about CG!" Series -Textless Songs -Trailers Now if they would bring more of Kanno's kick ass orchestral goodness to the states, not that I don't already have the Japanese releases.... Quote
LinxCrossq Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 The first episode dubbed is streaming now on IGN. http://anime.ign.com/articles/857/857882p1...mp;RSSid=857882 Also the Aquarion movie is out RAW and I glad to say it's just not the two OVA episodes pasted together. It's more like the M7 movie, that is like an extra tv episode. It focuses more on the crazy hippy moments with some great LOL moments. I really hope FUNI will also get this movie along with the OVA. Quote
Keith Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 I watched this first set last week. And while I agree with some complaints I've heard about way too many training episodes, I'm really liking the show so far. It reminds me of my favorite parts of Nadia & Escaflowne meshed together. As for the OVA & movie, Funi's pretty much said it depends on how well the TV series sells. Quote
Final Vegeta Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Also the Aquarion movie is out RAW and I glad to say it's just not the two OVA episodes pasted together. It's more like the M7 movie, that is like an extra tv episode. Remember that the movie of Macross 7 was shown together with the Movie of Macross Plus. Also, even the movies of Pokemon were shown together with comedic shorts. It may be a Japanese format. I think Ippatsu Gyakuten-Hen is just a short, a special if you wanna call it, but the proper movie is still the 2 OVAs merged. By the way, the OVAs rocked and so did Ippatsu Gyakuten-Hen. FV Edited March 8, 2008 by Final Vegeta Quote
Renato Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Remember that the movie of Macross 7 was shown together with the Movie of Macross Plus. Also, even the movies of Pokemon were shown together with comedic shorts. It may be a Japanese format. I think Ippatsu Gyakuten-Hen is just a short, a special if you wanna call it, but the proper movie is still the 2 OVAs merged. By the way, the OVAs rocked and so did Ippatsu Gyakuten-Hen. FV Is Ippatsu gyakuten-hen the "weird" one shown with the movie? And I haven't seen it yet, but I though the movie was more like Macross Plus, and they mixed OVA, TV and a bit of new footage together. I believe the main movie is titled "Hymn of Triumph". Quote
Sergorn Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Well... I was coming to ask if anyone know what was this "Ippatsu Gyakuten-Hen" Theatrical Feature - I guess I have the answer now Anyone know if there is a fansub somewhere ? I only managed to find a RAW -Sergorn Quote
miriya Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I asked in another thread with no answer so I will ask again in this thread (and sorry for not reading through 29 pages of posts first,,, Is this a good Aquarion DVD set to get? I have not seen the show yet and want to. http://www.discountanimedvd.com/Product-30...D-Box-Set-1.asp Quote
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