Aldnoah Zero has some average story but it’s not your average mecha and action genre. You will find the series has insert some logical part yet not too reasonable as you enjoying the action pack fighting mecha using science logic. It’s not too complicate like you need to have wiki on your side to watch but, I find it more interesting since I love science especially when MC explain the theory of each attack made by enemy and it makes the battle looks real in terms of logic. Aldnoah Zero also do a decent job telling us story between each side since it’s a tragic war between them and made the story unique and having the impact between middle and the end of story.
What make Aldonah Zero different with any mecha genre that I have seen, is the interaction in each character especially our two main male characters. We can see different aspect and view within these two as they progress with their own story and for the same time developing new characteristic. One is being lack of emotion but very smart with logical thinking to survive in war and one is being too idealistic and very loyal until he can reach his goal. These are two sides in one coin which we as audience need not to make haste judgment in each side which is one of the interesting parts in this series. Other characters also do have some spotlight in each episode which you can see their own perspective being conveyed.
I have nothing to say specifically for animation. In general, studio A-1 Pictures did a good job handling battle animation especially in CGI. You can see each mecha suit has their own unique ability followed by their design which pretty decent for mecha genre. What I like about animation is the gorgeous surrounding or environment of each episode. For example, the buildings, the sky, sea and etc looks beautiful if you watching it thoroughly.
When watching Aldnoah Zero, one will experience the thrilling of action especially in mecha battle and enjoying one of the awesome soundtracks composed by none other than famous Yuki Kajiura for her other masterpiece like Tsubasa Chronicles, and Fate series. Did I also mention Sawano Hiroyuki earlier? Yes my friend, since he was famous with his other project like guilty crown and attack on titan, you will be listening some blowing soundtrack while watching the series. Kalafina also famous for their opening in fate zero joins in to make this series overwhelming with opening song of series and Sawano Hiroyuki for ending song. In my opinion, this is not your everyday ost when two famous composer doing collaboration which is rare and you’ll probably not tired listening it again.
Verdict:
Aldnoah Zero is an anime which its uniqueness is another level compares to other sci-fi anime that I have seen. The action and the character development make your seat uncomfortable in each episode which makes you exciting. The combination of story, ost and the animation makes Aldnoah Zero worth to watch it.
