Aquarion

アクエリオン

Set in the future, a giant fighting machine called the Aquarion is humanity's only effective weapon in the fight against the technologically advanced species called the Shadow Angels.

2005–2015 30 min 3 Seasons 78 Episodes
★ 6.5 / 10 24 ratings
AnimationAction & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Aquarion

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Synopsis

Set in the future, a giant fighting machine called the Aquarion is humanity's only effective weapon in the fight against the technologically advanced species called the Shadow Angels.

About

Aquarion premiered on April 5, 2005. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 3 seasons and 78 episodes. with each episode running approximately 30 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on December 25, 2015.

Why viewers enjoy Aquarion

Aquarion targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Aquarion was animated by 8bit, SATELIGHT, Media Factory, and broadcast on TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX.

Critical reception

Aquarion holds a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 24 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Aquarion include: reincarnation, god, mecha, giant robot, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Sanae Kobayashi

    Sanae Kobayashi

  • Masaya Onosaka

    Masaya Onosaka

  • Tomokazu Sugita

    Tomokazu Sugita

  • Daisuke Sakaguchi

    Daisuke Sakaguchi

  • Nobunaga Shimazaki

    Nobunaga Shimazaki

  • Mako Hyodo

    Mako Hyodo

  • Nobuo Tobita

    Nobuo Tobita

  • Sakiko Tamagawa

    Sakiko Tamagawa

  • Ayane Sakura

    Ayane Sakura

  • Unsho Ishizuka

    Unsho Ishizuka

Production credits

Direction
Shoji Kawamori · Yasuke Yamamoto · Yusuke Yamamoto
Writing
Yoko Kanno · Mari Okada · Yuuho Iwasato

Release dates

Premiered

April 5, 2005

Last aired

December 25, 2015

Seasons & episodes

Genesis of Aquarion poster

Season1

Genesis of Aquarion

April 5, 2005·26episodes

When the Shadow Angels invade after 12,000 years of slumber, humanity is held captive by fear and sheer alien dominance. Eleven years after the Great Catastrophe decimated the world, most of those left alive are scavengers, dirty and starving in the streets. There is hope, however - Mechanical Angel Aquarion! A rare breed of pilot takes the controls, powered by three souls intertwined. Known as Elements, one among them must rise if mankind is to survive. Prophecy is being fulfilled as the end of the world approaches... Through a swirling cloud of love, betrayal, loss and destiny, the last hope for the new century arrives and takes flight!

Aquarion Evol poster

Season2

Aquarion Evol

January 9, 2012·26episodes

12,000 years have passed in this world, the story of Apollon and Sylvie have become a children's story called "Skies of Aquaria". The "Abductors" Invaders from Altea come to Earth with only one purpose: they invade to harvest humans. DEAVA the Aquaria Academy exists to train men and women to use Aquaria, but they cannot ever merge because of Guize stones, these block an "unholy union" between genders. The story follows Amata and Mikono in their enrollment into DEAVA, and fight the Abductors.

Aquarion Logos poster

Season3

Aquarion Logos

July 3, 2015·26episodes

Once upon a time, human voices had defined the true nature of all things, yet the invention of text changed the status quo, while creating a "Logos World" between the voice and the truth. Millennia have passed since then, advancements of civilizations have made the "Logos World" too big to control "texts." A group of young people dedicate themselves to counter chaotic "texts" with "Creative Voice Power," and among them, a boy named Akira Kaibuki living in Asagaya.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • reincarnation
  • god
  • mecha
  • giant robot
  • anime

Network

TV TokyoTokyo MX

Frequently asked questions

When did Aquarion premiere?

Aquarion premiered on April 5, 2005.

How many seasons does Aquarion have?

Aquarion has 3 seasons and 78 episodes in total.

What genre is Aquarion?

Aquarion is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.

What networks did Aquarion air on?

Aquarion aired on TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX.

Is Aquarion finished?

Yes, Aquarion concluded its run on December 25, 2015.

How long is each episode of Aquarion?

Each episode of Aquarion runs for approximately 30 minutes.

Where is Aquarion from?

Aquarion is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Aquarion?

Aquarion holds a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.