Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

About Gargargia on the Verdurous Planet

Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet is a Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G and directed by Kazuya Murata. The show first premiered on Tokyo MX on April 7, 2013. The series tells the story of Ledo, a young soldier from space who gets marooned on a water-logged Earth, and his adventures on the Gargantia fleet.

Making / Production

The anime was a collaborative effort between author Gen Urobuchi, director Kazuya Murata and manga artist Hanaharu Naruko. Mechanical designs were done by Makoto Ishiwata of NITROPLUS, with the anime script also penned by Gen Urobuchi.

Actors

• Kaito Ishikawa as Ledo - Ishikawa brought to life the character of Ledo, a soldier thrown into an unfamiliar environment, and perfectly captured the curiosity and growth of the character.
• Hisako Kanemoto as Amy - Kanemoto played Amy, a cheerful and kind-hearted messenger who became Ledo's guide in the new world. She effectively portrayed the character's joyful nature and stubborn spirit.
• Shizuka Itou as Bellows - As Bellows, Itou adeptly handled the role of the mischievous yet brave salvager leader, adding a layer of maturity and toughness to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The cockpit of Chamber, Ledo's mecha, was designed to invoke the image of a womb to reflect the theme of "rebirth" in the series.
• The series is notable for its realistic depiction of language barriers. When Ledo arrives on Earth, he speaks a language unknown to the inhabitants of Gargantia.
• The character of Ledo was originally supposed to be an emotionless soldier, but this was changed in the final version to give him more relatability and depth.

Quotes

• "No matter how many weapons you have, no matter how great your technology might be, the world cannot live without love!" – Ledo
• "If we all work together, there’s nothing we can’t do." – Amy
• "Living means making choices." – Bellows

Music, Soundtrack

• "Kono Sekai wa Bokura wo Matteita" by Minori Chihara - opening theme
• "Sora to Kimi no Message" by ChouCho - ending theme
• The soundtrack is composed by Taro Iwashiro, known for a blend of grand orchestral pieces and more subtle ambient music.