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First Impressions: Tytania
Synopsis: The forces of Euria fights against the forces of Tytania, the clan that has dominated the galaxy.
I don’t remember watching any anime that would fall under the space opera genre. When usagijen suggested I watch Tytania, I thought of giving it a try, but oh, the pain! The pain! Even the operatic opening theme was an omen of the agony I would experience just trying to finish the first episode.
Tytania is based on the unfinished novel series of the same name by Yoshiki Tanaka, famous for The Heroic Legend of Arslan and Legend of the Galactic Heroes. In Tytania, man has ventured into space and many planetary cities have been built. Much of the conquered galaxy is under the control of the titular clan.
The Tytania clan is headed by Ajman Tytania. Under him are several dukes: Jouslain, Salisch, Idris and Aryabhata. Jouslain seems to be Ajman’s favorite, much to the envy of Idris. Idris and Salisch, in particular, are arrogant defenders of Tytania’s supremacy.
While Ajman, Jouslain, Salisch and Idris attend the Emperor of Vardhana’s birthday celebration, Aryabhata battles with the resistance forces of Euria, headed by the annoying, bubblegum-chewing Admiral Fan Hulic. Despite Tytania’s massive fleet and a fearsome reputation, Euria’s strategy forces Aryabhata to retreat. From here on, chaos will ensue as Tytania will tighten their grip on the galaxy and eliminate resistance at all cost. Euria, however, doesn’t look like one who will give up without a fight.
Tytania, despite a futuristic setting, is like 17th or 18th century Europe only set in space. I guess the European elements contribute to the romance that defines a space opera. Tytania’s scope is grand. Though conflict is initially between Tytania and Euria, it is bound to get bigger as others will probably join the fray.
Now, that I’ve actually finished the first episode, Tytania doesn’t seem to be as bad as I thought it is. But it is obviously not my cup of tea, the politics bores me and the annoying characters add to the agony. I’ll leave Tytania to the space opera and Yoshiki Tanaka fans.
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I can certainly understand why you might not like Tytania, if operatic opening themes, convoluted political scheming, admirals who casually chew gum in battle and rampant tea fetishism (but what about this blog’s banner?) don’t do anything for you.
I’m completely to blame for the site’s banner, IKnight, absolute0 had nothing to do with it, except agree to the idea and make the banner out of the image I got
Hmm, let’s see if I can get to watch Tytania and post a second opinion…
@IKnight Lol. The rampant tea fetishism isn’t a problem (hence the blog banner). I think the bubblegum chewing was the main reason that drew me away from Tytania.
Epic manly tea pouring. How can you not like? Though I do like how the story is proceeding, at least they are not rushing stuff. Also the space battles bring me back to old-school times of such anime. There is also an overwhelming lack of females in this one for once lol.
@Panther Interesting point about the lack of females, though there was that girl who wondered what’s the big deal about Tytania. Looks like she’ll turn into another annoying character later on. Still, the Tytania clan should have some women of power among them.
The lack of women is a valid criticism (homosocial anime is homosocial), though Lira, the woman in the ED, has begun to play a bigger role in the third episode. But as I said, I don’t blame you for being turned off by the show.
@IKnight The lack of women could also signify a male-dominated society much like how most actual cultures have been. Hmm.. I’m thinking I should give Tytania a chance and see how it goes (provided that I have a source)
Pretty much the standard reaction I’d expect to see from someone who isn’t a fan of space opera. To me the politics are fascinating however, and I’m not worried in the slightest that there are far more male characters then there are female ones. In an age of anime where every other show seems like a galfest and male characters are further and further relegated to the status of patsy or pervert, it’s nice to see a show with male characters that come across as classy and exude confidence, pride and power.
People will argue about male dominated socities, but I say that worlds in anime are usually the opposite and it’s the female characters that are often given the focus now. I too used to wish back in the 90’s that there were more anime with prominent female characters and that the male ones would take a back seat, but now I think it’s gone to far and that good male anime characters who aren’t just perverts and idiots are practically on the endangered species list.
I’ll also gladly take the European flavour of Tytania’s setting. I’m bored to death of series based in modern or ancient Japan and again the classiness of the whole ideal (Men who still drink tea and use rifles as weapons in infantry combat) is something that intrigues me. It’s unique, a trait that anime is usually afraid to showcase.
Though now with the inclusion of some more generic characters like Lira I’m sure a lot more people are going to become interested in the show. Still I’ll take what I can get and I have a feeling that Tytania is going to be a rare gem amongst all the galfests this season. To my left is Kemeko DX, to my right is Macademi Wasshoi, behind me is Kurogane No Linebarrel, but straight ahead is Tytania and I’m going to keep walking toward it week after week.
If you’re having trouble getting into Tytania, then I wholeheartedly recommend watching Crest of the Stars. It’s still a show that has big fleet battles, but its core is a story of characters.
The lead, Lafiel, is definitely one of my most favorite characters in all anime. It’s pretty short, but has 2 very good sequel series and a sequel OVA. Lafiel is love.
@ghostlightning Crest of the Stars does seem to have a different flavor from Tytania. Might just be my cup of tea (lol). Actually, I’ve been thinking of watching it once I can get my hands on ‘em.
Hello … I agree with ghostlightning about Crest of the Stars. Lafiel = <3!! :3!! As for Tytania, I haven’t seen an episode yet but based on the screenshots, the character impressions doesn’t seem to click with me (Must be the wigs :p) but willing to try this out sometime in the future.
I missed my Tytania.
Sorry to resurrect this thread
I been following this one and it seems people don’t care anymore WHY???
No more subbers??? huhuhu
Tytania is all about scheming … and a stroke of luck
The flat space battles are there as fillers