Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

Synopsis

In the far-off future, after humanity fled Earth on a grand scale, the Galactic Alliance of Humanity was established to guide exploration and ensure the species' survival. A new threat emerges in the form of mysterious beings called Hideauze, sparking an intergalactic war to protect humanity from extinction. Lieutenant Ledo, a 16-year-old soldier fighting alongside his autonomous robot Chamber, battles for the Galactic Alliance against these monstrous enemies. During the chaos of one such fight, Ledo loses control and is thrown through space, eventually crashing onto a submerged Earth. On this watery planet, the massive fleet known as Gargantia pulls Chamber from the ocean, assuming it has some value. Mistaking their intentions as hostile, Ledo boards Gargantia and takes a young messenger named Amy as a hostage. It quickly becomes clear that the people of Gargantia are not his foes. Now stranded and cut off from his allies in space, Ledo struggles to adapt to this unfamiliar way of life. His newfound peace does not last long, however, as this oceanic world hides deeper secrets.

Background

Suisei no Gargantia was nominated for the Seiun Award in April 2014.