What is Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet?#
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet is a compelling blend of adventure, drama, and science fiction. The story follows a mecha pilot caught in an intense inter-galactic war who is accidentally warped into an unrecognizable space-time. After waking from hibernation, he finds himself on a planet where humans speak an unknown language and use inferior technology. The most shocking discovery for the pilot, however, is that the planet has naturally breathable air.
If you enjoy stories involving artificial intelligence, space exploration, and “real robot” mecha action, this series is a great choice. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to experience this unique world for yourself.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
For those wondering if they can commit to the series, the answer is a bit complex. While the primary anime series tells a significant story, the production history reveals that a planned second season was scrapped by Bandai Visual in favor of a novel.
Because the second season was replaced by written material, viewers who only watch the anime will miss out on the expanded narrative found in the novel. To get the full story and a complete conclusion, you will need to look beyond the televised episodes. You can buy the novel or manga to fill in those gaps.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Depending on how much of the universe you want to explore, here are the best ways to approach the series. For specific details on how the titles connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
The Release and Recommended Order#
For most viewers, the release order is the most logical way to experience the story:
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet (The main series)
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet - Far Beyond The Voyage (The sequel/OVA episodes)
The Completionist Order#
If you want every piece of available lore, follow this path:
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet - Far Beyond The Voyage
- The Novel (Which serves as the replacement for the scrapped second season)
For those who don’t mind mixing mediums, continuing with the source material/novels is the only way to see the story’s full trajectory since the anime does not receive a second season.
Additional Information#
Beyond the main story, fans have also seen a spinoff manga focusing on Bellows (which has since ended) and even a Pachislot game. If you’ve fallen in love with the world of Gargantia and the mecha designs, you can buy official merchandise here to bring a piece of the Verdurous Planet home.
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet • anime • 2013-04-07
└─(sequel)→ Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet - Far Beyond The Voyage • anime • 2014-09-27 (Vol 1.; Japanese theaters)
