“Humanity's remnants aboard Sidonia battle Gauna while pilot Tanikaze navigates survival, settlement debates, and ethical dilemmas.”
Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine
シドニアの騎士 第九惑星戦役
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Synopsis
Humanity's remnants aboard Sidonia battle Gauna while pilot Tanikaze navigates survival, settlement debates, and ethical dilemmas.
In the far reaches of space, the massive seed ship Sidonia continues its generations-long journey carrying the remnants of humanity. Under the command of Captain Kobayashi, the vessel has survived countless encounters with the mysterious alien lifeforms known as Gauna. As tensions rise between those who wish to continue their voyage and those seeking to establish permanent settlements, new technological developments promise to shift the balance in humanity's favor. Among the ship's population is Nagate Tanikaze, a young pilot whose unique background and exceptional skills have made him a key figure in Sidonia's defense forces. As the crew prepares for what may be their greatest challenge yet, Tanikaze finds himself at the center of both military operations and complex social dynamics aboard the ship. With humanity's future hanging in the balance, the inhabitants of Sidonia must navigate not only external threats but also the moral and ethical questions that arise when survival is at stake.
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Running avg · Jun 2015 → Aug 2024
- 7 “This season features high production values and a captivating storyline that kept me thoroughly engaged from start to finish. Although it hits all the generic space mecha tropes and fails to...”
- 9 “This series delivers an action-packed blend of space sci-fi, comedy, romance, and 3D mech battles that keeps the excitement high. However, the narrative is bogged down by unnecessary complications...”
- 9 “This series delivers compelling themes of survival and power dynamics alongside consistently awesome mecha action that matches the high quality of the first season. However, the narrative suffers...”
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A Tv Production · Spring 2015
Polygon Pictures.Starchild Records · Mainichi Broadcasting System
- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2015 – Jun 2015 Spring 2015
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-9193 catalog
Produced by
- Starchild Records Producer
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Studio Mausu Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor