Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age Review: The appeal of a sequel and a deeper story

Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age - A story of a girl guided by destiny

"Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age" is a TV anime series that aired in 2008, based on the Koei game "Neo Angelique" series. This work depicts the growth and struggle of Angelique, a girl led by destiny, in a world where "Arcadia," once known as paradise, has been devastated by a monster called "Thanatos." Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

■ Story

Once known as a paradise, "Arcadia" has now become a world overrun by a monster called "Thanatos." In the dark world where the damage caused by Thanatos is getting worse, people place their hopes in an old legend. "When the time is right, a girl with the qualities of a queen will descend to this land as the 'Queen's Egg.' With the awakening of the new queen, this world will become a place filled with peace and happiness like the paradise it once was." Two major factions hold power in this Arcadia: the "Cult of Celestia," which values ​​ancient traditions, and the "Artifact Foundation," which values ​​technology.

Arcadia is about to enter an era of upheaval. Angelique lost her parents to Thanatos, and is now a diligent girl studying to become a doctor. One day, a young man appears who calls her the "Queen's Egg." Angelique is drawn into the battle against Thanatos together with the somewhat forceful young man. Suddenly thrown into a battle that could cost her life, what does she see there?

■Explanation

A hard-hitting romantic fantasy about people struggling on earth in search of heaven.

■Cast

• Angelique/Endo Aya
• Rain/Hiroki Takahashi
• Nix/Toru Okawa
• Jade/Masaya Onosaka
• Hyuuga/Daisuke Ono
• Rene/Kappei Yamaguchi
• Bernard/Daisuke Hirakawa
• Matthias/Daisuke Kusunoki
• Erenfried/Irino Miyu
• Jet/Yuichi Nakamura
• Roche/Ryohei Kimura

■ Main staff

• Original work: Koei Tecmo Games
• Comic original author: Mika Kajiyama (serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's "Asuka")
• Supervised by Ruby Party
• Planning: Yasuichiro Mabo, Yoko Furukawa, Naoki Nakamura, Yoshiyuki Ito, Hiroaki Yoshida
• Planning cooperation: Mami Matsushita, Kazuyoshi Fukuba, Shinsaku Hatta, Hiroaki Uekubo
• Director: Shin Katakai
• Assistant Director: Takahiro Iwai
• Series Composition: Yuka Yamada
• Original character design: Kairi Yura
• Animation character design: Maki Fujioka
• Sub-character design: Noriko Tezuka
• Thanatos mechanical design/Takaaki Sekizaki
• Prop design: Koichi Hoshino
• 3DCG/Junichi Okubo
• Art Director: Chika Shibata
• Color design: Yukiko Arioka
• Director of photography: Shinya Matsuzaki
• Edited by Shigeru Nishiyama
• Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta
• Sound effects by Eiko Morikawa
• Recording: Misao Shiihara
• Music by Hikaru Nanase
• Music producers: Yuka Sakurai, Ryo Ito
• Music cooperation: TV Tokyo Music
• Producers: Wataru Senoo, Shinji Horikiri, Takuto Kumagai, Satoshi Yamaguchi
• Music Production: Lantis
• Animation Production: Yumeta Company
• Produced by Neo Angelique Production Committee (Koei Tecmo Games, Pony Canyon, TYO, Lantis, AT-X)

■ Main Characters

• Angelique
  The heroine of this story is the Orb Hunter, the Queen's Egg. She was an ordinary, earnest student aiming to become a doctor, but gradually she is engulfed in her destiny as the "Queen's Egg."
  
  Age: 16 Height: 166cm
• Rayne
  Orb Hunter: A young genius scientist who made his name known to the world. He specialized in researching the lost ancient technology known as "artifacts," but for some reason he is no longer affiliated with any research facility.
  
  Age: 18 Height: 181cm
• Nyx
  Orb Hunter: A prominent figure in the town with a wealthy and connected network, and the owner of the "Sunny House." He is loved by the people for his tireless volunteer work, but he does not seem to be in good health.
  
  Age: 26 Height: 179cm
• Jade (JD)
  A pure-hearted young man who travels through Arcadia, defeating the Orb Hunter Thanatos. He always has a bright smile on his face, and will give sweet words to anyone, regardless of age or gender, because "I want to see your smile."
  
  Age: 20 Height: 195cm
• Hyuga
  Orb Hunter A wandering former knight who was a member of the Silver Tree Knights until a few years ago. He is now without rank or title and wanders Arcadia for a certain purpose. He has sworn allegiance to the "Queen's Egg" and serves her faithfully as his sword and shield.
  
  Age: 22 Height: 186cm
• René
  Celestia Cult Member (Silver Tree Knight Apprentice)
  A boy who is an apprentice knight belonging to the Celestia cult. He toyed with those around him with his devilish words and unrestrained actions, but what is the reason for his occasional melancholy gaze...?
  
  Age: 15 Height: 165cm
• Bernard
  The Warden Times Staff (Newspaper reporter)
  A cheerful, lively and skilled journalist, he has seen much of the sadness and suffering in the world through his various reporting, but he does not turn a blind eye to reality and faces the truth with great tolerance.
  
  Age: 30 Height: 182cm
• Mathias
  Celestia Cult Member (Cult Leader)
  A devout priest who leads the Celestia Cult. A young man who values ​​religious texts and etiquette, his strict yet warm demeanor has earned him the trust of many people.
  
  Age: 28 Height: 180cm
• Erenfried
  Artifact Foundation Member (General Manager)
  A scientist in charge of the anti-Thanatos weapon development project at the Artifact Foundation. His intelligence is beyond his years, and the effort he puts into his research is unmatched. With the innocence and cruelty of a child, he immerses himself in dangerous research.
  
  Age: 14 Height: 163cm
• Jet
  Artifact Foundation Officer (Secret Service)
  A member of the Artifact Foundation, he is a young man who is completely subservient to Erenfried. He mostly does behind-the-scenes work for the Foundation, but sometimes he takes the lead on the front lines of battle. He talks little and has a blank expression, and rarely communicates with others.
  
  Age: 20 Height: 195cm
• Roche
  A backstreet informant who appears out of nowhere and loves money and women. He specializes in underground cases, and he converts the information he obtains with his nimble footwork into money with his skillful speaking skills.
  
  Age: 17 Height: 174cm

■Subtitle

• act.01/Lost Light (2008/07/06)
• act.02／Melody of Encounter(2008/07/13)
• act.03／Sword in your hand(2008/07/20)
• Act.04/Tower of Dream Souls (2008/07/27)
• act.05/My Little Ange (2008/08/03)
• act.06/Holy Rebellion (2008/08/10)
• act.07／A Night of Truth (2008/08/17)
• act.08 / The boys' determination (2008/08/24)
• act.09／Termination in the Snowfield (2008/08/31)
• act.10／Price of Sin(2008/09/07)
• Act.11/Sleep in Celestizam (2008/09/14)
• Act.12/To the sky...(2008/09/21)
• Act.13／Eternal Arcadia (2008/09/28)

■ Related works

• Neo Angelique Abyss
• Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age Abyss Multi-Love Ending Sweet Epilogue
• Anime Girls' Club Spring Special Edition Neo Angelique Abyss Broadcast Special

■ Theme songs and music

• OP1
  SILENT DESTINY
  Lyrics by Saori Kodama Composition by Masaaki Iizuka Arrangement by Masaaki Iizuka Vocals by Orb Hunter 4 (Hiroki Takahashi, Toru Okawa, Masaya Onosaka, Daisuke Ono)
• ED1
  Lyrics for "Unrequited Love" by zopp
  Composed by Masato Kitano Arranged by Naoki Otsubo Vocals by Tegomass
• IN1
  Eternal Green: You are the Eternity Lyrics by Saori Kodama Music by Shinji Tamura Arrangement by Gen Momoishi Singer by Orb Hunter 4 (Hiroki Takahashi, Toru Okawa, Masaya Onosaka, Daisuke Ono)

■Broadcast information

"Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age" was broadcast from July 7 to September 29, 2008. Details of each broadcasting station are as follows.

• TV Tokyo: July 6, 2008 to September 28, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Sunday 26:00 to 26:30
• TV Aichi: July 7, 2008 to September 29, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Monday 27:05 to 27:35
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: July 8, 2008 to September 30, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Tuesday 26:23 to 26:53
• TV Setouchi: July 9, 2008 to October 1, 2008 (episodes 1 to 13) Every Wednesday 25:18 to 25:48
• AT-X: July 11, 2008 to October 3, 2008 (episodes 1 to 13) Every Friday 10:00 to 10:30
• TV Osaka: July 11, 2008 to October 3, 2008 (episodes 1 to 13) every Friday from 27:35 to 28:05
• TV Hokkaido: July 15, 2008 to October 7, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Tuesday 26:00 to 26:30

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age" captivated many viewers with its story of fantasy and romance. In particular, the growth of the main character Angelique and her relationships with the male characters surrounding her were depicted in depth, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the battle against the threat of Thanatos and the existence of the "Queen's Egg" that determines the future of Arcadia add tension to the story.

Yumeta Company, the animation production company, paid particular attention to character design and background art, and the visual beauty of the work is also one of its attractions. In particular, the battle scene with Thanatos and the depiction of the scenery of Arcadia were stunning, captivating the hearts of viewers.

Music is also an important element of this work, and the opening theme "SILENT DESTINY" and the ending theme "Unrequited Love" help to liven up the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the singing by the Orb Hunters 4 was impressive, with a powerful performance that reflected the personalities of the characters.

■ Recommended points

"Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age" is recommended for the following reasons:

• Deep storyline and character development : Angelique's growth and the relationships with the characters around her are carefully depicted, drawing viewers in.
• Beautiful Animation : The character designs and background art by Yumeta Company are visually stunning and a sight to behold.
• Attractive music : Not only the opening and ending songs, but also the background music used throughout the play are important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.
• A fusion of fantasy and romance : The elements of fantasy and romance are exquisitely blended together, making this a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of audiences.

■ Summary

Neo Angelique Abyss Second Age is a work that allows you to fully experience the charm of fantasy and romance through the story of Angelique, a girl led by destiny. This work, which combines a deep story, beautiful animation, and charming music, will continue to be loved by many viewers. Please try stepping into the world of Arcadia once.