Only in the realm of anime will you find a global apocalypse interfering with a rock band's vision of musical stardom. This wild Japanese anime TV series finds five rival supernatural factions in a royal rumble for control of the universe, culminating in the dawning of the Aquarian Age (but not the Age of Aquarius--that's another movie). Running parallel to this development is the main storyline following Japanese teenager Kyouta, who is part of a rock group that scores decent success and even attracts overly enthusiastic groupies (but Kyouta never allows the fame to change his good-natured personality). Kyouta's friend Yoriko, however, has her own problems, as her father runs the temple that is the window to the aforementioned apocalyptic bash, and Yoriko is expected to be a major player in saving the universe from the evil forces in distant galaxies. However, Yoriko is more interested in hanging out with Kyouta than in battling alien armies. Not surprisingly, Kyouta and Yoriko find their twin concerns spilling into each other's lives. While none of this makes the least bit of sense, the episodes are appealingly goofy and the original rock music is so much fun that Aquarian Age, presented in a dual-language, five-episode compilation rated 15-up, is something of a guilty pleasure. Recommended for larger anime collections. [Note: Aquarian Age, Vol. 2 is also available.] Aud: P. (P. Hall)
Aquarian Age, Vol. 1: Awakening
(2002) 125 min. DVD: $29.98. ADV Films (avail. from most distributors). Color cover. ISBN: 1-57813-820-5. Volume 19, Issue 6
Aquarian Age, Vol. 1: Awakening
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