Kawamori’s writing keeps dialogue snappy and the pace brisk, thereby creating both a positive and a negative. Because the giant robots have such similar-looking ornate, skeletal designs, without color to assist the reader’s comprehension, distinguishing which robot is which sometimes becomes a bit difficult and confusing, especially within panels using extreme close-ups or dynamic perspectives. Slight difficulty arises during moments in the mecha battles, however. Panel layout is fluid, making the action typically easy to follow. Illustrator Aogiri’s graphic art is crisp, detailed, and lovely, evoking an impression of monochrome anime more than conventional manga aesthetics.
The 152-page first English language volume of Aquarion Evol is a striking conglomeration of concepts and characteristics. While the manga series is due to conclude in Japan this June, the series has just made its official English language debut courtesy of One Peace Books. Kawamori wrote and directed the television anime and also penned the manga adaptation capably illustrated by artist Aogiri. Seven years later the sequel series, Aquarion Evol, premiered simultaneously in anime and manga formats. Creator Shoujo Kawamori’s original fantasy/sci-fi/giant robot anime series Genesis of Aquarion premiered in 2005, slowly developing into a cult hit.
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