OVA
Description
Apollo is the central protagonist of the series, a young boy of approximately thirteen years old who has lived as an orphan in the harsh wilderness surrounding the ruins of a devastated city. His given name was not his original one; it was bestowed upon him by his best friend, Baron, who saw the boy floating in a sunlit lake and was reminded of the Greek god of light, an act of naming that gave Apollo his identity. Having lost his parents during the great catastrophe that reshaped the world, he grew up surviving with a small group of homeless children, relying on instinct and his wits to find food and shelter. This upbringing forged a personality that is best described as wild or feral, with mannerisms that often seem more animal than human. He is prone to growling, using his highly developed sense of smell to identify people and situations, and moving on all fours when agitated or aggressive. His appetite is voracious, and his first instinct in any new environment is often to find something to eat. Despite this rough and sometimes crude exterior, Apollo possesses a deeply kind and noble heart. His loyalty to those he considers his friends is absolute, and he cares for them with a fierce, protective love, especially the younger children he was forced to leave behind.
Apollo’s primary motivation throughout the story is a deeply personal one: to rescue his friends, specifically Baron, who were captured by the mythical beasts of the Shadow Angels. This desire for rescue and revenge is what initially drives him to join DEAVA, the organization that operates the legendary mechanical angel Aquarion. He is not initially motivated by a grand sense of duty to save humanity, but rather by a raw, emotional need to reclaim the only family he has ever known. This singular focus makes him seem selfish and uncooperative at first, as he is unwilling to trust the other pilots and has little patience for rules or strategy. He is driven by his instincts and a burning, unyielding will to protect his pack.
In the story, Apollo is thrust into the role of the main pilot of Vector Sol, the lead fighter in the Aquarion formation. He is widely believed to be the reincarnation of Apollonius, the legendary Shadow Angel who betrayed his kind 12,000 years ago to fight for humanity. This belief is fueled by his natural, untrained ability to pilot the Vector and call forth the power of the Solar Aquarion, a feat no one else can perform. His role is not just that of a pilot, but a catalyst. His wild and direct approach to fighting and to life constantly challenges the more structured and conflicted members of DEAVA, forcing them to confront their own fears and insecurities. He serves as the beating heart of the team, whose raw power and simple sincerity can cut through complex emotional turmoil and inspire others to action.
Key to Apollo's journey is his volatile relationship with Silvia de Alisia. The two clash immediately, with Silvia finding his animalistic habits repulsive and believing her brother is the true reincarnation of the hero. Their arguments are loud and constant, yet beneath the surface, an undeniable bond forms. They are instinctively drawn to one another, a pull that originates from their past lives and the tragic love story of Apollonius and the human warrior Celiane. Their bickering gradually transforms into a deep, if unspoken, affection. He also shares a significant rivalry with Silvia’s brother, Sirius, who views Apollo as an uncouth impostor stealing his destined glory. This rivalry is fueled by jealousy and misunderstanding but ultimately forces both young men to grow. His relationship with the enigmatic commander, Gen Fudo, is that of a wild student to a cryptic master. Fudo pushes Apollo through bizarre and strenuous training exercises that seem nonsensical but are designed to hone his instincts and unlock his potential as a true Element.
Throughout the series, Apollo undergoes significant development, though he remains true to his core nature. He starts as a completely solitary creature, trusting no one outside his original group of friends. His time at DEAVA forces him into a team, and while he resists it, he slowly learns the value of relying on others and fighting for a cause bigger than his own revenge. He begins to see Silvia, Sirius, and the other pilots not as obstacles, but as comrades and friends, expanding his definition of "pack" to include them. A pivotal moment in his journey is learning to control his blinding rage, which can be a great source of power but also a dangerous liability. He matures from a feral boy driven by pure instinct into a true warrior who can channel his wild heart for the good of all. The story also reveals that his identity is more complex than being a simple reincarnation; it is eventually shown that his soul originated from Pollon, Apollonius's loyal winged dog, which explains his canine-like behavior and his unwavering devotion to the reincarnated souls of Celiane and Apollonius.
Apollo possesses several notable abilities that make him a unique and formidable pilot. His most prominent trait is his superhuman senses. His eyesight is exceptionally sharp, but his sense of smell is his greatest asset, allowing him to track targets, detect deception, and even sense emotional states. His physical agility, strength, and pain tolerance are far beyond that of a normal human, honed by a lifetime of survival in a hostile world. As an Element, his specific power is his overwhelming fighting strength and will, which manifests most clearly when he is piloting Aquarion. He is famous for his brutal, close-quarters fighting style, a stark contrast to the more calculated techniques of other pilots. His signature ability is the Infinity Punch, a devastating blow that can extend his mech's arm across vast distances. He also possesses the Solar Wings, a radiant manifestation of his power that is considered the mark of Apollonius’s heir. This ability allows him to draw immense energy and is central to unlocking Aquarion's true potential. Even without any formal education on machinery, Apollo has an almost mystical intuition for piloting Vector Sol, seeming to understand the machine not through logic, but through feeling.
Apollo’s primary motivation throughout the story is a deeply personal one: to rescue his friends, specifically Baron, who were captured by the mythical beasts of the Shadow Angels. This desire for rescue and revenge is what initially drives him to join DEAVA, the organization that operates the legendary mechanical angel Aquarion. He is not initially motivated by a grand sense of duty to save humanity, but rather by a raw, emotional need to reclaim the only family he has ever known. This singular focus makes him seem selfish and uncooperative at first, as he is unwilling to trust the other pilots and has little patience for rules or strategy. He is driven by his instincts and a burning, unyielding will to protect his pack.
In the story, Apollo is thrust into the role of the main pilot of Vector Sol, the lead fighter in the Aquarion formation. He is widely believed to be the reincarnation of Apollonius, the legendary Shadow Angel who betrayed his kind 12,000 years ago to fight for humanity. This belief is fueled by his natural, untrained ability to pilot the Vector and call forth the power of the Solar Aquarion, a feat no one else can perform. His role is not just that of a pilot, but a catalyst. His wild and direct approach to fighting and to life constantly challenges the more structured and conflicted members of DEAVA, forcing them to confront their own fears and insecurities. He serves as the beating heart of the team, whose raw power and simple sincerity can cut through complex emotional turmoil and inspire others to action.
Key to Apollo's journey is his volatile relationship with Silvia de Alisia. The two clash immediately, with Silvia finding his animalistic habits repulsive and believing her brother is the true reincarnation of the hero. Their arguments are loud and constant, yet beneath the surface, an undeniable bond forms. They are instinctively drawn to one another, a pull that originates from their past lives and the tragic love story of Apollonius and the human warrior Celiane. Their bickering gradually transforms into a deep, if unspoken, affection. He also shares a significant rivalry with Silvia’s brother, Sirius, who views Apollo as an uncouth impostor stealing his destined glory. This rivalry is fueled by jealousy and misunderstanding but ultimately forces both young men to grow. His relationship with the enigmatic commander, Gen Fudo, is that of a wild student to a cryptic master. Fudo pushes Apollo through bizarre and strenuous training exercises that seem nonsensical but are designed to hone his instincts and unlock his potential as a true Element.
Throughout the series, Apollo undergoes significant development, though he remains true to his core nature. He starts as a completely solitary creature, trusting no one outside his original group of friends. His time at DEAVA forces him into a team, and while he resists it, he slowly learns the value of relying on others and fighting for a cause bigger than his own revenge. He begins to see Silvia, Sirius, and the other pilots not as obstacles, but as comrades and friends, expanding his definition of "pack" to include them. A pivotal moment in his journey is learning to control his blinding rage, which can be a great source of power but also a dangerous liability. He matures from a feral boy driven by pure instinct into a true warrior who can channel his wild heart for the good of all. The story also reveals that his identity is more complex than being a simple reincarnation; it is eventually shown that his soul originated from Pollon, Apollonius's loyal winged dog, which explains his canine-like behavior and his unwavering devotion to the reincarnated souls of Celiane and Apollonius.
Apollo possesses several notable abilities that make him a unique and formidable pilot. His most prominent trait is his superhuman senses. His eyesight is exceptionally sharp, but his sense of smell is his greatest asset, allowing him to track targets, detect deception, and even sense emotional states. His physical agility, strength, and pain tolerance are far beyond that of a normal human, honed by a lifetime of survival in a hostile world. As an Element, his specific power is his overwhelming fighting strength and will, which manifests most clearly when he is piloting Aquarion. He is famous for his brutal, close-quarters fighting style, a stark contrast to the more calculated techniques of other pilots. His signature ability is the Infinity Punch, a devastating blow that can extend his mech's arm across vast distances. He also possesses the Solar Wings, a radiant manifestation of his power that is considered the mark of Apollonius’s heir. This ability allows him to draw immense energy and is central to unlocking Aquarion's true potential. Even without any formal education on machinery, Apollo has an almost mystical intuition for piloting Vector Sol, seeming to understand the machine not through logic, but through feeling.