This show is an absolute experience. A perfect example of the 3 episode rule at play.
Give it a watch yourself, 3 eps. If it appeals you then you are in for a truly phenomenal experience. If not, no problems but those 3 episode encapsulate what the show will be like.
As per my rubric: 10/10
Artistic and Enjoyment factor: 2/2
This is absolutely artistic and novel in how it tackles the troubled history of Heliocentrism, no spoilers here but this isn't a pure historic re-enactment. Dramatization is used extremely well to serve the purpose of the narrative.
Furthermore, its extremely enjoyable both in the intellectual, dramatic and visual sense.
Overarching themes and Recommendation: 2/2
I absolutely recommend this to absolutely everyone. This touches on the core themes of what it means to be Human as well as our pursuit of Knowledge and the Truth. I recommend this to everyone and their aunt.
Furthermore it builds to something truly phenomenal. You can watch this over and over and over again and appreciate all the many many subtle details over and over.
Narrative Consistency: 2/2
Absolutely utter perfection. At any moment in the entire story you can stop to ask "What is happening", "Why are we doing this and why is this happening?", "Where are we headed?", "When is this happening in the story?" and "How are we going to resolve this?". Literally every single plot thread is beautifully well connected, the entire caste of characters too are all incredibly well developed and distinct with their own 'convictions' that drives them extremely well.
Emotional Moments: 2/2
You need atleast 3 to get the full 2 points, and I have lost count. Already 2-3 in the first 3 episodes. This is truly full of emotional moments that inspire so many emotions in you. It is.. beautiful.
Emotional Moments are classified as any specific moment in the story that sticks with you long after the series is finished. It can espouse Joy, Anger, Grief, Awe and even Immense Contemplation. Examples: Operation Arclight in Steins;Gate. United States of Smash in BNHA. FMAB's ending. Vinland Saga S1's ending. Fate Unlimited Blade Works Final Battle. Fate Zero, the Grail Paradox.
Bias: 2/2
If an anime achieves 8/10 its as good as perfect within the objective criterion. For Bias, I have 4 categories, full points if atleast 3 of the 4 are met. 1 point if any one of the 4 is satisfied.
For something to have all 4 is truly something phenomenal so Ill just call that a Star...
Rather fittingly, this Anime is one of them.
1 = Power System
Whether its Science or Magic, the means by which the plot is resolved can be described as the Power System at play. Having a well explained, sound and consistent power system is my bias. I am aware not every anime has this (a slice of life anime has no use for this) but the mechanics of Time in Steins;Gate or the Law of Equal Exchange in FMAB are perfect examples of a Power System. Best explained as a Magic System as per Brandon Sandersons 3 Laws of Magic.
In this case, its rather obvious. Heliocentrism as a Cosmological Truth and the imperfections of the Geocentric model.
2 = Historical Inspiration
As it says. Taking inspiration from real world history, the history of mankind, is something I greatly adore and appreciate in my anime. This anime is of course taking massive inspiration from the history of Heliocentrism and how it developed in Poland in the Early Renaissance Era.
3 = Music and Sound Design
By no means I am a sound expert, this is why its a bias. If the Music meaning OP , ED and/or OST is something that 'clicks' then obviously one will enjoy that series a Ton More.
The greatest example I have is Re;Creators. The anime with its first half was fairly okay. But the OP, ED and OST composed by the legendary Hiroyuki Sawano and his infamous SAWANO DROP had me utterly hooked and consequently carried me through the series just enough for the climatic bits to utterly hook me in.
This anime's OP is so god damn influential.
This is truly "NANDO DEMO"-core. WE BOUTTA MOVE THE EARTH WITH THIS ONE
4 = Theme of Kingship OR Theme of Strength
I wont get into Kingship, as this anime is more relevant with the theme of strength. Specifically the Strength of ones "Convictions" and beliefs, enough to even brave the threat of 'Hell'. That spark is explored in a great many.
At its core.
It was the Human desire for Knowledge
Whether because it's beautiful
Whether it's rational
Whether its to give hope
Whether it's Freedom
Whether it's Natural
Whether it's profitable
Whether it's purpose
Whether.. it is Thaumazein
Each of it. Backed by a conviction.
The desire to know.
10/10 with a Star.
Apr 6, 2025
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