It all begins with the story that was left untold—the earth-shattering incident where Renton's father disappeared. With the mysterious pilot Eureka by his side, only Adroc Thurston could undo his own mistake, sparking the event that changed everything and earned him the title of a hero. Now, ten years later, Eureka lies in critical condition as Renton leaves the crew of the Gekko. But when he finds himself in the care of his father's old friends, he has a choice to make. Either stay with the loving family he's always wanted, or earn the love he seeks.
Cinematography
Gorgeously chaotic mecha sequences that scream budget.
Score
Hiroyuki Oshima's music still hits like emotional warfare.
Editing
Aggressive timeline jumps that'll make you check your brain.
Director
Hisatoshi Shimizu
Yuko Sanpei
Renton Thurston (voice)
Jurota Kosugi
Charles Beams (voice)
Toru Furuya
Adrock Thurston (voice)
Kaori Nazuka
Eureka (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
Ray Beams (voice)
Koji Tsujitani
Dewey Novak (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Holland Novak (voice)
Michiko Neya
Talho Yuuki (voice)
Mugihito
Tsay Blair (voice)
Hiroshi Iwasaki
Telhi Kuzemi (voice)
Mariko Akashi
Niko Coda (voice)
Hiroshi Naka
Captain of the Fuji (voice)
Akio Nakamura
Matthieu (voice)
Masanori Takeda
Uno (voice)
Ooki Sugiyama
Class 3A Teacher (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a larger 'Hi-Evolution' trilogy that reimagines the 2005 series with new footage and timeline retcons.
The Charles and Ray subplot was expanded from their brief arc in the original series—director Kyoda always wanted more time with them.
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