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"Aquarian Age" is a supernatural anime series that intertwines elements of fantasy, action, and drama, centered around a conflict between secret factions vying for control over the future of humanity. The narrative is set in a world where five powerful organizations, each representing a distinct ideology and supernatural force, compete to shape the destiny of the Aquarian Age, a prophesied new era of enlightenment or destruction.

The story begins with Jyoga Saito, a high school student and bassist in a rock band, who becomes entangled in the conflict after a mysterious encounter with a girl named Yoriko Sagisawa. Yoriko is a member of the Arayashiki, a faction that seeks to guide humanity toward spiritual evolution. Jyoga discovers that he possesses latent psychic abilities, which make him a target for the other factions. These factions include the Darklore, a group of vampires; the Wiz-Dom, a cabal of magicians; the E.G.O., a technologically advanced organization; and the Illuminati, a shadowy group manipulating events from behind the scenes.

As Jyoga is drawn deeper into the conflict, he learns that his abilities are tied to a powerful entity known as the "Key of Destiny," which holds the power to determine the outcome of the Aquarian Age. Each faction believes that controlling Jyoga and the Key will allow them to impose their vision of the future. The Arayashiki, led by Yoriko, seeks to protect Jyoga and guide him toward fulfilling a prophecy that could bring peace and enlightenment. However, the other factions view him as a threat or a tool to be exploited, leading to intense battles and moral dilemmas.

Throughout the series, Jyoga struggles to understand his role in the conflict while grappling with the ethical implications of his powers. He forms alliances with members of the Arayashiki, including Yoriko and her comrades, who are determined to prevent the other factions from plunging the world into chaos. The narrative explores themes of free will, destiny, and the consequences of power, as Jyoga is forced to confront the darker aspects of his abilities and the factions' competing ideologies.

The series features a diverse cast of characters, each representing the values and motivations of their respective factions. Yoriko Sagisawa serves as a moral compass, advocating for harmony and spiritual growth, while antagonists like the ruthless vampire leader Asuka Hiiragi of Darklore and the enigmatic magician Ryouta Date of Wiz-Dom embody the destructive potential of unchecked ambition. The interactions between these characters drive the plot forward, creating a complex web of alliances, betrayals, and shifting loyalties.

"Aquarian Age" combines its supernatural elements with a focus on character development and philosophical questions, offering a narrative that balances action with introspection. The series concludes with a climactic confrontation that determines the fate of the Aquarian Age, leaving viewers to reflect on the consequences of the characters' choices and the nature of humanity's future.
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Aquarian Age
アクエリアン エイジ
Aquarian Age
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 01/11/2002 – 03/28/2002
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Music
Opening
  • 1-12
    “"Everlasting Love"” - SeYUN
  • ?
    “"Awake"” - Yuki Kajiura (ep 13)
Ending
  • ?
    “"Prism"” - T.L. Signal (ep 1)
  • 2-12
    “"Prism"” - Miki Ashihara from Little Voice
  • ?
    “"Unseen Ties"” - SeYUN (ep 13)