In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission found a hypergate to Mars on the surface of the moon. Upon landing, astronauts discovered a enchanted utility later referred to as 'Aldnoah', giving the astronauts a status of superiority. Soon, many humans have relocated to Mars, and have adapted to the name 'Martians'. After Princess Asseylum, a royal Martian princess, descends onto Earth in an attempt to create a treaty between both planets, a war breaks out between Earth and Mars, and Martian soldiers begin to descend from the sky, riding steel giants, intent on exterminating humanity.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Remember when this show was popular? It's ok if you don't; that's probably for the best.
*MINOR SPOILERS FOR ALDNOAH.ZERO*
"Alright! It's time to watch some Turn A Gunda- WHAT THE ****?!-" CBF back in 2016.
So, can we all agree that Aldnoah.Zero (the entire series, not just this first season) is probably the worst show Gen Urobuchi had an active role in? If nothing else, it's certainl…
An entertaining series marked by failed ambitions and missed opportunities walking in the shoes of other mecha shows.
From the moment the first episode of Aldnoah.Zero concluded, I was immediately captivated. The series had the makings of the next big hit in the mecha genre, boasting the promising combination of Gen Urobuchi's renowned writing and A1 Pictures' high-quality animation. Urobuchi's reputation for craft…