Stellvia English Sub & Dub

About Stellvia

Looking for background on Stellvia (Uchuu no Stellvia)? This action, sci-fi and romance series by Xebec (2003) starts out like this. At its core: The year is 2356 A.D. - 189 years after a distant supernova caused a global catastrophe that wiped out 99% of the world population. To keep track on all space activities, mankind has built colossal space stations called "foundations" all over the Solar System.

As things develop, after passing the Space Academy entrance exams, Shima Katase embarks to the Earth-based foundation Stellvia to fulfill her dream of seeing the galaxy and to prevent another interstellar catastrophe from destroying Earth.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Xebec, which means the visual identity of Stellvia follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.