History Anime / StellviaOfTheUniverse

* RecyledInSPACE: between the mechs, aliens and multiple world ending catastophes, this anime is essentially Neon Genesis Evangelion in space.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The third part of the series was intended to explain Kouta's abilities in greater detail.

* AnimeFirst: Manga adaptation by Ryou Akizuki.

* PromotionToParent: Kouta's sis takes over raising him due to their parents dying, going from CoolBigSis to HotShounenMom in the process.

* RapunzelHair: Many of the girls have very long hair, Shima Katase does at least have the sense to bind hers up before spaceflight missions.

** HeelRealization: She realizes of how petty she has become after her defeat by the hands of Kouta.

* TearsOfRemorse: Ayaka ''cried'' a hard one in episode 12.

* TearsOfJoy: Ayaka gets it in the last episode when Yayoi confesses on how she wanted to fly in space together with her.

* TearsOfJoy: Ayaka gets it in the last episode in the conversation between her and Yayoi.

* HeyItsThatVoice: In Japanese and English, Yayoi is [[{{Manga/Bleach}} Rukia]].
** Also, in those two languages, Ayaka is [[BurnUp Rio]].

** Also, in those two languages, Ayaka is [[BurnUpScramble Rio]].

* FoeYay: Yayoi and Ayaka, during the scene [[spoiler: after Ayaka tries to kill Yayoi out of jealousy, when Yayoi forgives her]]. Afterwards, it's just LesYay.

* LesYay: Shima and Rinna, to name the most obvious case.
** What about Shima and Arisa, then?
** And let's not forget Ayaka and Yayoi, which ''somehow'' manages to stay just [[{{Subtext}} subtext]].

* WhamLine: Yayoi: "Please go find Shippon or [[spoiler:she'll be destroyed]] by Ms. Machida!

* {{Pettanko}}: Shima, and she's a bit shy about it. HilarityEnsues when she shows up for flight class covering her LatexSpaceSuit...with a towel.

''StellviaOfTheUniverse'' is a ScienceFiction {{anime}} television series produced in 2003 by studio XEBEC and directed by Tatsuo Sato of ''MartianSuccessorNadesico'' fame. Despite its AfterTheEnd setting, it carries strong [[{{Utopia}} utopic]] message and bright optimistic [[RousseauWasRight belief in humanity]]. On the other hand, it also displays deep insight into human psychology, showing how true unity can only be achieved in the presence of a common goal and how it starts falling apart once it's gone, only to return again when needed. Unfortunately, ''Stellvia'' remained [[NeedsMoreLove largely unknown]] to broad audiences, likely killing a possible continuation. To make things worse, {{Geneon}} discontinued its DVD release in North America, among dozens of others.

!!This show provides examples of:

* LatexSpaceSuit: The pilot suits are so tight fitting that it causes several characters, male and female alike, to be embarrassed about [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean certain areas]]. [[spoiler:[[StrangeMindsThinkAlike Two of the notable towel-bearers are Shima and Kouta.]]]]