Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14: The Appeal and Evaluation of the Ruined Fleet

Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14 "Ruined Fleet" - A story where the future and the past intersect

Overview

"Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14: The Ruined Fleet" is an OVA released on August 28, 2013, and is included in the Blu-ray Box 1 of the TV series. This OVA is set on Earth in the distant future, and tells the story of Ledo, a young soldier who escapes from a battle with the monstrous lifeforms known as the Hideaze, only to be swallowed up in a space-time distortion and begin a new life aboard the gigantic Gargantia fleet. Episode 14 of the OVA shows the people of Gargantia exploring the ruined fleet in search of relics from an old civilization.

■ Story

In the distant future, at the edge of the galaxy, humanity continues to fight against the strange and monstrous lifeforms, the Hideaze, for the survival of the species. In the midst of a fierce battle, a young soldier named Ledo is swallowed into a space-time distortion along with his humanoid mobile weapon, Chamber. Ledo wakes up from artificial hibernation and finds himself washed up on a forgotten, remote planet, Earth. On Earth, where almost the entire surface is covered by water, people form huge fleets and live modest but lively lives by salvaging relics of an old civilization from the ocean floor. This is one of those fleets, Gargantia. Ledo is confused by the unknown environment, where he cannot speak the language, and where the culture and customs are different. He is forced to start exploring how to coexist with the people of Gargantia, including the young girl Amy, but this is the beginning of a life full of surprises for Ledo, who has never known any other way of life than fighting.

■Explanation

"Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14: The Ruined Fleet" was released on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. This OVA is included in the Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Blu-ray Box 1 [Limited Edition]. OVA Episode 14 shows the people of Gargantia exploring the ruined fleet in search of relics of an old civilization, and delves deeper into the relationship between Ledo and Amy, as well as the lives of the people of Gargantia.

■Cast

• Ledo/Kaito Ishikawa
• Amy / Hisako Kanemoto
• Saya/Ai Kayano
• Melty/Kana Asumi
• Bellows/Shizuka Ito
• Rigid/Sayaka Ohara
• Pinion/Katsuyuki Konishi
• Bevel/Yuka Terasaki
• Fairlock/Hideaki Tezuka
• Joe/Yuki Hayashi
• Miter / Sora Tokui
• Flange/Eizo Tsuda
• Crown/Mitsuaki Hoshino
• Warm/Makoto Yasumura
• Oldham/Hideyuki Umezu
• Oldham's assistant/Rina Hidaka
• Rackage/Ayumi Tsunematsu
• Paraem/Risa Taneda
• Paris Nuri / Haruka Yamazaki
• Kugel/Yuki Ono
• Chamber/Tomokazu Sugita
• Striker/Ayumi Fujimura

■ Main staff

• Original work: Oceanus
• Original story: Kazuya Murata, Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
• Director: Kazuya Murata
• Series composition, scriptwriting: Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
• Character design: Naruko Hanaharu
• Mechanical design: Makoto Ishiwata (Nitroplus)
• Music: Taro Iwashiro
• Animation character design: Masako Tashiro
• Chief animation director: Masako Tashiro, Atsuko Sasaki
• Gargantia image/Yuaki Okada
• Setting research, design: Shinya Ogura
• Prop design: Nobuyuki Tsuneki, Akiko Murayama
• Art Director: Hirotsugu Kasagi (Totonyan)
• Art supervision, art setting: Hiroshi Kato (Totonyan)
• Color design: Miho Tanaka (Studio Road)
• 3D Director: Makoto Endo (Try Slash)
• 3D Technical Director/Yu Sudo
• Monitor Works/Kichijoji Tron
• Special effects: Masahiro Murakami
• Director of photography: Hiroji Tanaka
• Edited by Hamautsu Taeko
• Sound Director: Aketagawa Jin
• Music Production: Lantis
• Animation production: Production IG

■ Main Characters

• A lieutenant in the Ledo Galactic Alliance. Although he has high combat abilities, he grew up knowing nothing but fighting. He was washed ashore on the remote planet Earth and was in artificial hibernation when he was rescued by Gargantia. Through his interactions with the people of Gargantia, a change of heart comes over him.
• Amy A girl who works as a messenger on Gargantia. Curious and active, she always has a cheerful smile on her face. After an unexpected encounter with Red who has just woken up from artificial hibernation, she takes an active interest in him and volunteers to be his guide on Gargantia. She cares deeply for her younger brother Bevel. 15 years old
• She works as a messenger just like Saaya and Amy. She is also good friends with Melty and the three of them are always together. She has a gentle personality, but when it comes to money, she shows a reliable side. Her glamorous figure is the envy of both men and women. 15 years old
• She is a messenger, just like Melty Amy and Saaya. She is younger than the two of them, and is at an age where she wants to act grown-up because she looks young. She loves handsome guys and is very sensitive about love stories, but she doesn't seem to have any romantic experience. She has a mischievous look on her face. 14 years old
• Bellows runs a salvage business that salvages materials from ancient civilizations from the ocean. He discovered and recovered Red and Chamber, who had sunk to the bottom of the ocean. He is skilled at operating the Yunboro, a work machine. He is a strict, big sister type who is highly trusted by his colleagues. 18 years old
• He serves as an assistant to Fairlock, captain of the Rigid Gargantia fleet. He is serious, calm, rational, and has a strong sense of responsibility. However, he can also be strict and restrictive, and there are quite a few people who avoid him. 22 years old
• A young man who runs a machine repair and maintenance business in Pinion Gargantia. He's a bit of a joker, but he's trusted for his knowledge and skill in maintenance. He dreams of digging up treasure hidden at the bottom of the sea and getting rich overnight. 20 years old
• Bevel is Amy's younger brother. He is often confined to bed due to his poor health, but he is a bright and intelligent boy. He is also interested in Ledo and Chamber.
• Captain of the Fairlock Gargantia fleet. Experienced and always calm, he prioritizes the safety of the fleet.
• A young man who works as a connector, specializing in connecting and disconnecting Joe ships. He is a strict craftsman who takes his work seriously.
• A subordinate of Miter Pinion, working diligently with a large wrench in hand.
• One of the major shipowners in the Franji Gargantia fleet. Along with Fairlock, he is in a position to lead the entire fleet.
• He is one of the largest shipowners after Crown Frangipani, and is one of the members of the Gargantia fleet leadership.
• Captain of the escort fleet that protects the Warm Gargantia fleet. He leads the charge against attacks by pirates and other creatures.
• An old doctor at Oldham Gargantia. He serves as Bevel's personal physician. He is knowledgeable due to his profession, and he also influences the curious Bevel. He is loved by everyone for his gentle personality.
• Oldham's assistant A girl who helps Oldham with his work. Oldham once saved her when she was seriously ill. Since then, she has been taking care of Oldham's daily needs.
• The leader of one of the pirate groups that attacks fleets with means of production of rackage. He wears flashy costumes that overwhelm the viewer, and is skilled at using a combat yunboro himself. He excels in battle command and leadership, and is feared by the roughnecks as the "Great Pirate Rackage."
• A female slave who serves Paraemrakage, but when it comes to work, she dons battle gear and joins the fight.
• Palinuri is usually a female slave, but when the pirate mission begins, she puts on war clothes decorated with bones and feathers and fights as Racquet's aide.
• Lieutenant Colonel of the Kugel Human Galactic Alliance. As an excellent soldier, he is in charge of the battle against the Hideous. Ledo's superior officer.
• Storia Rigid's best friend. Although she has a gentle side, she does her nursing job efficiently.
• The eldest of four sisters, including Aleria Linaria.
• She is the second daughter of four sisters, including Onderia Alinaria.
• She is the third of four sisters, including Claria Linaria.
• The fourth daughter of four sisters, including Linaria Linaria. She happens to encounter Kugel and Stryker, who have washed up on Earth.

■Subtitle

• Episode 14: "Ruined Fleet" (2013/08/28)

■ Theme songs and music

• OP1
  This World Was Waiting for Us / Minori Chihara
• ED1
  Message song of the sky and you / ChouCho

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14: The Ruined Fleet" is an important complement to the TV series and is an essential episode for gaining a deeper understanding of the world of Gargantia. In OVA Episode 14, the people of Gargantia explore the Ruined Fleet in search of relics of an old civilization, and the relationship between Ledo and Amy and the lives of the people of Gargantia are explored in more depth.

The story depicts the process of Ledo learning ways of life other than fighting as he coexists with the people of Gargantia, deeply moving the viewer. In particular, the scenes of interaction between Ledo and Amy are heartwarming, and you can feel the growth of both of them. Also, the scene where the people of Gargantia search the ruins of the fleet in search of relics of the old civilization depicts the joy of adventure and discovery, drawing the viewer in.

The characters are also portrayed very carefully, with each character's individuality standing out, such as Red's growth, Amy's cheerfulness, Saya and Melty's friendship, Bellows' big sister personality, and Ridgit's calmness. In addition, the supporting characters such as Pinion, Bevel, and Fairlock are also charming, enriching the world of Gargantia.

Visually, the beautiful combination of Production IG's beautiful drawings and 3D technology is outstanding, with the depiction of the undersea ruins and the Gargantia fleet being spectacular. In particular, the battle scenes of Chamber and the piloting scenes of the Yunboro are visually enjoyable, with realistic movements and a powerful impact.

The music, with its beautiful melodies by Taro Iwashiro and produced by Lantis, also adds to the atmosphere of the story. The opening theme, "This World Has Been Waiting for Us," and the ending theme, "The Message of the Sky and You," are sung by Minori Chihara and ChouCho, and touch the heart, further deepening the emotion of the story.

■ Recommendation points

"Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14: The Ruined Fleet" is recommended not only for fans of the TV series, but also for those who like science fiction and action anime. In particular, it is a must-see for those who like stories set on the future Earth and works depicting intercultural exchange. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy beautiful images and music.

Furthermore, this OVA is an important episode for gaining a deeper understanding of the world of Gargantia, and by watching this OVA after watching the TV series, you can gain a deeper understanding of the overall story. Scenes depicting the growth of Ledo and Amy, as well as the lives of the people of Gargantia, will deeply move viewers and provide a heartwarming experience.

Be sure to watch "Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA Episode 14: The Abandoned Fleet" and experience the world of Gargantia. This story, where the future and the past intertwine, is sure to bring you new emotions and discoveries.