Reviews

This is a great story about the next generation of kids growing up in a world about 200 years post-supernova disaster. They know what happened, how things used to be, and that the next wave is coming in their lifetime. Humanity is prepared, but there's still a sense of tension to it. These are kids going to school in space, pursing dreams and aspirations in space, so each has a certain level of drive and excellence. A reason that brought them all the way out here, to see space on the front lines of the oncoming world event. That core really drives the story.

While there is a lot of fun high school hijinks of them hanging with their friends and learning new skills, and eventually more serious storylines, the driving through line is the emotional journey and pressures of being a kid. Specifically being a "smart kid." That drive to succeed, to excel, to make something of yourself. The internal struggle of comparing ourself to others and not feeling good enough. What is the difference between a prodigy and a genius? Can you work hard enough to make a difference or is it pointless if someone else is just naturally gifted? The show really explores these ideas with all of the characters to different degrees. It's something I think a lot of people can relate to.

I think the anime does a great job balancing the slice of life, the big important events, and the internal journey. As disparate as the elements can seem on paper, it all flows naturally as we watch this very important moment in history for these kids and the world at large.

Honestly one of my favorite anime.