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Looking back, Renton is an almost completely different person at the end, compared with his character at the beginning, Buy Biaxin Without Prescription. Biaxin schedule, It took some false starts and occasionally irritating steps backwards during the mid section of the series but he noticeably went from being a whiny kid to a young adult filled with resolve; Eureka too was changed by her experiences - the Coralian girl who learned how to be human. Their romance was built on teenage shyness but also true-to-life feelings that run deeper than mere infatuation: all the way through there was this heartwarming feeling that those kids truly cared about one another, purchase Biaxin online. Biaxin from canada, The broad worldview and its background were visually impressive too and offered a lot of food for thought on a more far-reaching level; behind a touching tale of young love the writers included more general observations of tolerance and those themes of harmony and understanding I mentioned earlier.

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Ultimately though, low dose Biaxin, Eureka Seven was a tremendously entertaining series. It was not without a darker side but the carefree humour and bright, optimistic lust for life balanced the production out and made up for the minor hiccups in characterization and pacing; overall then I think it deserves to be viewed as another modern classic. I'm truly sorry to see it go but, at the time of writing, we fans can take comfort in the news of a feature film retelling. What direction that will take remains to be seen (what's with the cover art for this DVD volume??), but it certainly offers chance to revisit a cast of characters who I've become really quite attached to.

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17 Apr 2008

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31 Mar 2008

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Perhaps the football match episode is part of that development (I suppose it's what people in our day and age call a ‘team building' exercise) but in all honesty I was just as baffled as the Gekkostate were when Norb proclaims that having a kickabout is all par for the course in the mission they must undertake regarding the Great Wall and the future of the planet. It's actually something of a filler episode truth be told but there are amusing moments which make it easier to sit through; I suppose we ought to make the most of jovial moments such as this, Cafergot dosage, Cafergot schedule, since I suspect the series is going to go all epic and serious on us in the final volume or two.

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11 Mar 2008

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Eureka's and Talho's respective changes of hairstyle for instance hint at how they are changing as people, while Holland is forced to do some soul-searching of his own; the fight against the Coralians is a less-than-subtle political or ecological message, Lotrisone over the counter, Buy Lotrisone online cod, along with the anti-war sentiment that is strong even by anime standards; and there are of course plenty more mood-lightening pop culture references that may or may not slip under your radar (my favourite bit of trivia this time around was that the title of episode #34, Inner Flight, Lotrisone from mexico, Purchase Lotrisone for sale, is also that of a song from Primal Scream's Screamadelica album).

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There's plenty to say about these episodes but the threat of spoilers makes me reluctant to go into too much detail. Suffice to say the human/Coralian issue has yet another seemingly important twist, the true nature of Eureka and Anemone (I'm hoping for more screen time from Anemone in future episodes) takes on greater significance and the likes of Holland, Talho and even Renton's grandfather have some more to offer to the story. It has a few minor hiccups and unexplained details but overall E7 is still wonderfully enthralling. The Nirvash's new look is also pretty spectacular.

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04 Oct 2007

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Faced with the decision as to where to go next, Renton reluctantly decides to leave the Beams' ship and return to the Gekkostate. Unfortunately the military are moving in on the Gekko with the inevitable outcome of an armed confrontation, placing him in the centre of it all. We've now reached the midpoint of the series - has it really been twenty-five episodes already? Perhaps surprisingly (or perhaps not, if the series was original scheduled to be aired as two separate seasons back to back), #25 is a pivotal moment in the story that those of us following the show have no doubt been waiting to see for a while. The aerial scenes are superb and the characterisation are of the high standards we've come to expect from the series so far; I daren't say any more on this new development in fear of spoiling it for you. Seriously!

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Onto other things, then. The showdown between Beams and Holland had to happen sooner or later but even after the events of #25 I can't say the importance of it paled much in comparison with the other events that are going on - it's pretty violent stuff, too. Details and explanations are fed into the flow of the story gradually and at intervals, although until now those surrounding Holland's military history have largely been left for the viewer to guess on their own. One heck of a lot is explained in this volume, especially in regards to how the Beams and certain members of the Gekkostate are connected; things have certainly moved on from Renton's wanderings and soul-searching. I actually felt really sorry for Ray and Charles with their difficult situation, which is no mean feat considering that they only appeared in the last volume or so; one thing that always impresses me in this show is how it puts so much time and care into portraying the characters' feelings and motives; especially through seemingly trivial details that other shows wouldn't necessarily draw attention to.

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Even Nicholas gets some screen time here, although sadly the fascinating and somewhat unbalanced Anemone doesn't make an appearance this time around. Nicholas' investigation unearths some intriguing facts about the Thurston legacy though, which gives plenty to think about alongside Talho's revelations about Eureka's origins. Other asides, not least the origins of the Nirvash, are also included here: again, E7's attention to detail comes through. In mecha shows it's not often that we're prompted to think about the 'behind the scenes' of futuristic combat or exactly where the robots themselves come from. Here, we visit a bona fide LFO factory which is meeting the needs of the contract for a new top-secret military division and shows the engineers at work: that is to say the guys and gals with white coats and toolkits who build the things and test the weaponry that we've seen in action so often. Although it sheds a lot of light on the Nirvash's history, the inclusion of the working lives of the researchers and mechanics rounds the volume off nicely.

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In Summary As Eureka Seven enters its second half the plot developments are still moving forward apace and the characters are continuing to develop too. It is perhaps a series that demands a larger than average investment both in terms of time and money, but when a show uses a high episode count to its advantage in weaving a complex story with engaging characters, it's all the more rewarding to watch. Out of 2007's new DVD releases, this series is still proving to be the most enjoyable.

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01 Aug 2007

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While some might jump to conclusions about how the series is ‘going all Evangelion’ on us with Renton’s self-pitying, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him considering how he’s going through quite a lot: the world of E7 looks like a tough place to live in but growing up without much of a family in a war-torn world where freedom comes at a high price must be tougher still. Perhaps this is why Renton feels so at home with Ray and Charles: they befriend him and look after him as if he really is an adopted son, even before they know who his real father was. As a result he genuinely feels a sense of belonging – a sense that makes it all the more painful when he eventually has to decide whether he should stay for good.

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In between the continuation of Renton’s emotional journey, life on board the Gekko-go is far from smooth as everyone’s problems continue, although it’s Eureka who suffers most from Renton’s absence. By the end of this volume she too must reach a decision, which will no doubt heavily influence the course of her own life. Renton’s wanderings take us on another journey around the Eureka Seven world, which introduces us to the likes of a farmer who is taking care of his terminally ill wife, as well as a situation surrounding a Voderac family with a daughter who is also gravely ill. This sort of thing is fascinating in itself but is worked into the bigger picture in such a way that I can hardly accuse it of being filler: the farmer’s philosophy reveals more details about the series’ setting and the scenes featuring the poor Voderac girl highlight Renton’s caring side while comparing it with the feelings and viewpoints of those around him.

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Running parallel to Renton’s soul-searching is the continuing succession of problems facing the Gekkostate, who inevitably lose a bit of screen time in his favour. It’s still interesting stuff though with their ongoing feud with the military being complicated by what is obviously a rivalry between Holland and the Beams’. Needless to say, this makes Renton’s life more complicated to great dramatic effect. In Summary I’ve reached the halfway point of the series with the continuing feeling that it’s going from strength to strength: fifty episodes now feels all the more appropriate for a show that pays close attention to both the mind of its central character and the richly rendered world in which he lives. The conclusion to the volume also promises some pivotal moments in the next instalment, which I for one cannot wait to experience.

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12 Jun 2007

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After the run-in with the military, the Gekkostate seek refuge in an abandoned mine to take on supplies and make much-needed repairs. With Eureka’s emotional condition worsening and tensions running high amongst the crew, even this stage of their journey proves to be eventful. It doesn’t seem to matter what else is on my review pile – the next volume of Eureka Seven always ends up at the top and gets the first viewing. When the material on offer is of this quality though, it’s hardly surprising: there’s comedy, drama, intrigue and suspense delivered with a consistency that leads me to believe that this is one of the most enjoyable titles to hit our shelves this year.

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Initially I thought that things would settle down and be quite dull for Renton and his friends now that they have gone underground with no trapar to ride and no money to get the Gekko airworthy; it turns out that there’s more than enough going on to keep us occupied! During their stay the crew meet a couple of colourful characters in the form of an old miner and a drunken aircraft engineer who play their own small part in moving the story along as well as being interesting enough in their own right to avoid falling into the ‘filler’ category.

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The strained relations between the Gekkostate prove to be the focus of this volume however, not least the dismay Renton feels as Eureka’s condition deteriorates. Although he is the first to notice her plight his characteristic clumsiness does nothing to help the situation; interestingly it’s another one of those Hideaki Anno-esque dream sequences complete with inventive art styles and striking imagery that provides him with the much-needed kick up the rear end to pull himself together and set things right.

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These moments of strangeness colour the grey and dismal setting of this volume which seems to use the events that unfold to highlight the emotional journey the characters are undertaking - no doubt they'll take on much greater significance in the long run too. Renton is still going through the turbulent times of adolescence but as certain other scenes prove, the likes of Holland and even Eureka also have much to learn about themselves those around them. For all the vibrant animation, great mecha designs and energetic soundtrack, it’s often the dynamics between the characters that make Eureka Seven such a winner. The production values are still really high though, from the gloomy mine tunnels to the glorious sunshine and lush green vegetation of the surface. The music bursts into life with dance-inspired beats or retreats to sombre melodies as required: this is a series that moves quickly and effortlessly between cheerful and much more serious so it’s great to see that the animation and soundtrack are able to keep up and feel appropriate for the mood. While we can view it as a bold and fun sci-fi adventure it’s also about people growing up, taking responsibility for their actions, forming bonds with those around them… and so much more besides. In Summary I’m afraid that yet another Eureka Seven review has turned into an enthusiastic rave about how thought-provoking and downright brilliant this series is proving to be. It certainly knows how to deliver the hard-hitting moments as far as the characters are concerned but rest assured that it’s presented in a way that is invariably gripping and entertaining; this series is still truly outstanding and shows no sign of disappointment yet.

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03 Apr 2007

Eureka Seven episodes 11-15

Posted by Martin [Tags: Eureka Seven]
Before going into the review proper (which I c/p-ed from the one I wrote for AnimeUKNews.net anyway), I have to draw your attention to a format change on the blog. It's called Water 3, designed by an extremely talented individual, the Undersigned - I hope you like it and if you don't...well, the old layout is stored on my server so if I can work out how to do it, I'll post up a 'select layout' feature for visitors. There are still some tweaks to do though such as screencaps being centre-aligned instead of pushed to the right with the text wrapping around, link text not being highlighted enough and so on, but I think this is the layout I'm settled on for now. Okay, on with the review... After a rather slow start Eureka Seven is quickly becoming one of my favourite UK DVD releases of the year. The storyline is well and truly in full swing in its third volume so those of us who gave it the chance to prove its worth will not be disappointed by now. At the end of volume 2 we left our hero Renton and the crew of the Gekkostate approaching the mysterious entity known as the ‘Coralian’: nobody seemed to know a great deal about it and as a result Renton, like us, was left pretty much in the dark. By the end of this instalment there are still numerous questions left unanswered but thanks to the top-notch visuals and excellent characterisation there is ample reason to keep watching to find out more. We finally meet the strange girl by the name of Anemone who, as expected, is a very interesting character indeed. She seems to have an uncanny connection with Eureka and the stand-off between her mecha, The End, and the Nirvash is a highlight of this disc.

It seems that comparisons with other shows are a regular feature with my reviewing of Eureka Seven but I couldn’t help but think of the aerial scenes of Macross Plus when the LFOs of Gekkostate come face-to-face with Anemone and the military (I mean that as a compliment!); it really says a lot when a TV series rivals a classic OAV in terms of visuals and intensity in the action scenes. Other parts of this volume, such as the following episode that sends poor Renton into a nightmarish dream sequence, are reminiscent of RahXephon and, inevitably, Evangelion: the main character is thrown into a bizarre world of mysterious visions and self-analysis that is very different from the more conventional action-adventure that the show has been so far. Some may think that Eureka Seven is being derivative but quite honestly I don’t care when it’s as much fun to watch as this.

A recap episode is rarely a welcome thing either (especially this early on in the series), but fortunately it was not nearly as tiresome as I expected. It encourages you to think about what is onscreen rather than reaching for the DVD remote to fast-forward to the next episode; the story about how Holland and co. acquired the Gekko for instance is interesting in itself, and shows previous events from new perspectives. Another aspect of Eureka Seven that I’ve come to really enjoy is the characterisation and these episodes really deliver in that department too. By the end of the disc we have met a fascinating new member of the cast in the form of Dominic, Anemone’s guardian, and see Renton really beginning to grow and mature emotionally, largely brought on by a visit to his uncle’s place that unearths memories of his father. This episode highlights how the series effortlessly shifts from a comedic mood to a much more serious one: like Renton’s experiences of adolescence and adventure, it’s a real rollercoaster ride.

In Summary With little in the way of filler in comparison with the first two discs, Eureka Seven’s third outing is the most interesting and enjoyable so far. The energetic pace allows room for exhilarating action as well as finding the time to focus on the characters, their feelings and motives. Occasionally it looks and acts like the old favourites of the sci-fi and mecha genres but otherwise Eureka Seven shows every sign of becoming a classic in its own right.

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24 Mar 2007

Eureka Seven episodes 6-10

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The second outing of Eureka Seven sees our hapless hero Renton at the receiving end of some cruel pranks courtesy of Eureka’s three children that lands him in hot water. This is followed by a mission of equally uncalled-for embarrassment from the older (but not necessarily mature!) members of the crew. Soon afterwards a mission to capture a political dissident leads to some interesting details concerning the earlier lives of Eureka and the Gekkostate. To be honest the first two episodes on offer here are little more than filler: good for laughs but offer little in terms of story or character development. That said I really felt sorry for poor Renton when the three little tearaways decide to make his life aboard the Gekko-Go absolute hell; whichever way you look at it though, it is just lightweight slapstick comedy. The ‘special mission’ is no better but at least these two episodes highlight the dynamic between Renton and his new comrades.

Damn kids!

Perhaps because of the length of the series, Eureka Seven seems to be taking its time in getting off the ground plot wise (no pun intended!). When it does get into gear though it certainly packs an emotional punch – episode eight starts off as a Cowboy Bebop-style bounty-hunting episode but the subject of Gekkostate’s mission takes them to a place that opens Renton’s eyes to the origins of Gekkostate and their current situation. For a show that has so far been bold and brash teen adventure, these revelations are actually quite chilling but serve to set things on a more serious and defined course.

Does she really look like a terrorist to you?!

Initially I expected the character of Eureka to be the Ayanami-esque, bland cover girl for the series but it already appears that the writers have a deeper and more interesting portrayal in mind so she comes across as being more human and emotional than I expected - a refreshing change that makes her no less intriguing. The relationship between her and Renton is moving at an unsurprisingly slow pace and there are moments of cringe-worthy adolescent shyness on Renton’s part: it is already obvious that he has a lot of growing up to do! Once again this coming-of-age theme and the visual style are reminiscent of FLCL which is no bad thing in my eyes, for now at least. Of course the mecha side of things is going to be an important aspect for many viewers so I’m pleased to say the LFO action this time is still exhilarating and fun to watch; there are one or two run-ins with the military that promise some complications for the Gekkostate later on, but crucially every aerial scene adds to the character interactions and/or story as well as looking good onscreen.

the desolate beauty of Ciudades de Cielo

The final episode on this disc delivers not one but two more items of food for thought before the credits roll for the last time. The relationship between the feisty Talho and surly Holland clearly extends a long way beyond being comrades in arms, with its origins in their painful military past; secondly a new character is introduced in the final scene, which for some reason comes across as being very important in how the story might play out later on. In Summary After the lengthy character introductions the second instalment of Eureka Seven starts off with light and playful filler but we are soon treated to quite insightful exploration into the main cast and development of Renton’s personality and his place in the Gekkostate. Visually it is still a delight but it also leaves me eager to continue watching into the third volume.

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03 Dec 2006

Eureka Seven episodes 1-5

Posted by Martin [Tags: Eureka Seven]

Aside the fact that new mecha series have been few and far between lately, Eureka Seven can raise viewer expectations to levels that threaten serious disappointment. The credits for instance boast a list of big names such as Studio Bones, the Macross creator Shoji Kawamori and the likes of Bandai and Gainax who assisted in bringing it to fruition: a lot of talent and a lot of money have been poured into this series which leaves us hoping that it was worth their while. For the time being at least, it appears to meet most of my expectations.

Renton and Eureka

The background to the story is a heady mixture of teenage aspirations, surfing chic and good old fashioned giant robot action. Set in some sort of alternate future there is a sport known as ‘lifting’: literally surfing the air on light particles known as trapar. A fourteen year old lad by the name of Renton Thurston lives in a backwater town with his grandfather, dreaming of being like his heroes of the mercenary group Gekkostate who compete in trapar surfing using mecha called LFOs. Thanks to a family secret and an LFO with its young female pilot crashing into the Thurstons’ house, Renton finds himself literally living the dream of escaping his boring life and flying with Gekkostate.

LFOs in action

The series is a daunting fifty episodes in length so the first five episodes take their time in introducing some of the main cast and the world in which they live. Renton is pretty ordinary as heroes go, lacking melodramatic teen angst but exhibiting wide-eyed optimism and very noticeable frustration at his dead-end life (I lost count of how many times he comically screamed “This town sucks!”). The members of Gekkostate are introduced quite gradually at this point with their leader Holland, poster girl Talho and Eureka getting the most attention. Renton’s romantic feelings for Eureka are introduced almost straightaway but the series manages to avoid portraying her as being from the Rei Ayanami mould so she has a little more depth than might be expected from the token ‘enigmatic female mecha pilot’ archetype.

It goes without saying that visually Eureka Seven looks great – the surfing aspect gives a fashionable and almost FLCL-style aesthetic to the characters’ clothing and behaviour and the whole affair is bubbling over with youthful energy and a strong sense of ‘cool’. Combining this with Kawamori’s mecha designs makes it distinctive and refreshing – action scenes featuring the LFOs will no doubt be a highlight for many viewers as they swoop and dive on currents of pure light. Cool indeed. The music that accompanies all this isn’t particularly memorable but fits in well with the overall vibe; I found the opening and ending themes to be nothing special but the background tunes keep things rolling along nicely.

the boys and girls of Gekkostate

There is much in Eureka Seven that suggests it’ll be an enjoyable show to watch but at this early stage the underlying themes aren’t explored fully enough for me to believe that it will amount to much else just yet. That said, there are a few references to Renton’s deceased father and his relationship with Eureka and her LFO that hint at a deeper and more far-reaching subplot that will no doubt be addressed at a later stage. For now I’m content with seeing Renton adjust to his exciting new life and meeting the colourful bunch of people that he’s idolised for so long – surely a dream for anyone who’s grown up in a boring town!

Summary

Eureka Seven sets itself up as an effective crowd pleaser with frequent dashes of playful humour. It’s bold, bright and throws slick mecha action and an energetic young protagonist into an imaginative setting that’s portrayed with style. Beneath the colourful surface there’s some substance that’s darker and more mysterious but those of us who appreciate such things will have to wait for a chance to properly get our teeth into it. It’s not a classic by any means but the episodes on offer here are enough to keep most viewers entertained.

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