The real thing

So here is my first official blog not about myself. I didn't intend to, but last night I finished up a new anime series I've been working on called Heroic Age. I was hoping I would be able to save it up for the weekend, but as per my usual... I got too excited and kept watching it all night. I just had to know what happened.

Overall I totally loved the show. It was awesome! Before I go any further, however; you should know in advance that I am a sucker for those adorable altruistic types of anime. This show is no exception. Don't get me wrong those aren't the only types that I watch, but I just can't resist the good will prevail, working on a better future, sappy sort of thing :)

Anyways, Heroic Age is really similar to Aquarion in a lot of ways. One of the key differences is that you have the characters act in opposing mannerisms. The key characters in Heroic Age are sweet and innocent where the ones in Aquarion are kind of, but much more rough around the edges.

On to the art. So the fight scenes I think are really well done. Each blow drawn with deep colors and reflective light that portrays the overal impact beautifully.The Nodos are drawn well with each having distinct details to that particular Nodos.The scenery is also very beautiful. The artists took a lot of time in making sure that even the light reflecting off of the fruits is portrayed and each tied in to the relation of the location of the light source. One of my favorites parts is a part where one of the Nodos is surrounded in this beautiful gold light that is just indescribable. It is awesome! Even the ships are done really well, even if in some cases they slack a bit. The only problem really is the occasional episode where for some reason or another there is a lapse. Also the character art can leave a little to be desired at some points.

The overall story is really well developed. In order to reach this point the characters do a lot of talking to themselves in order to work out there problems, which in effect, reveals more about the character. The character development in this anime works well with the story, even if you don't really learn too much about certain characters or where they come from even. The character development that is done, works to enhance the story arch that the authors are taking. I found myself getting very attached to each of the Nodos, especially the main character Age. He's just flippin adorable! You can't help, but love him. He is just so sweet and innocent, but at the same time... he could destroy a whole planet!

So here's the deal: if you are one of those hardcore anime fans looking for something along the lines of a Gundam or Code Geass, I don't think Heroic Age is the right thing for you. If, however; you have a soft spot for anime such as Aquarion and Guyver then this may just be the anime for you. It pulls you in and keeps you interested until the very end. Not to mention a complete and total attachment to the key characters. So that's it peoples!

Until we meet again... Later Days!