This synthesis of Greek heroic myth with space opera conventions creates a unique atmosphere—one that plays its mythological sources "unusually straight" compared to other anime that might treat such references more lightly or ironically.
: Victory is never free. True heroism in these series requires immense personal loss, grief, and physical transformation. The Pillars of the Era: Defining Masterpieces heroic age anime
Heroic Age was produced by XEBEC and directed by Takashi Noto (chief) and Toshimasa Suzuki, with Tow Ubukata serving as both creator and series writer. The production team is often described as a "super-luxurious iron triangle" assembled from the creative forces behind Fafner in the Azure : director Suzuki, writer Ubukata, and character designer Hisashi Hirai. This synthesis of Greek heroic myth with space
The story begins with the human starship Argonaut searching for the savior prophesied by the Golden Tribe. They find Age, a feral boy living on a ruined planet. Age harbors the essence of Belcross, the strongest member of the Heroic Tribe. The Pillars of the Era: Defining Masterpieces Heroic
