Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine
シドニアの騎士 第九惑星戦役
“Humanity's remnants aboard Sidonia battle Gauna while pilot Tanikaze navigates survival, settlement debates, and ethical dilemmas.”
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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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After barely escaping a collision with a gigantic Gauna at the cost of many human lives, Kobayashi—the captain of the spaceship Sidonia—is prompted to change her political paradigm. Once she seizes full power, Kobayashi aims to eradicate the Gaunas from the Lem system where former Sidonians have recently established a colony. Her ambition is justified by two breakthroughs: the development of highly effective, long-range anti-Gauna weapons, and the creation of Tsumugi Shiraui—the first human-Gauna chimera possessing great destructive power. Facing hostility toward chimeras and her uncertain large-scale military expedition, Kobayashi enlists the help of the new elite pilot Nagate Tanikaze. Due to his personal experiences with Shizuka Hoshijiro and Benisuzume's placenta, Tanikaze soon develops a close bond with Tsumugi. As the final battle against humanity's most formidable opponent approaches, Tanikaze tries to enjoy the last days of peace with his friend Izana Shinatose—all while Kobayashi secretly pursues the development of an experimental weapon that could very well lead to the complete destruction of Sidonia.
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- 7/10 “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...”
- 9/10 “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...”
- 9/10 “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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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-9193
A Tv Production · Spring 2015
Polygon Pictures.in association with 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
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- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
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- BS-9193
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