History YMMV / AldnoahZero

** The arranged matrimony between [[spoiler:Asseylum and Klancain]] at series's finale has been received with ire by a big part of the fanbase for [[spoiler:[[ShipSinking destroying all the Asseylum ships]], including the favorite Inaho/Asseylum]]. Even though the other part thinks it perhaps makes more political sense InUniverse than a conventional romantic resolution, many of them agree that it feels sudden and unnecesary, especially after the amount of incredibly unsubtle ShipTease the good princess gets (see Ship Sinking below). Another thing which makes this particularly galling is that [[spoiler:Klancain]] was introduced three episodes before the finale, and therefore never really received much development or characterization.

* ShipSinking: [[spoiler:Asseylum/everybody for the series's finale, given her arranged matrimony with Klancain.]]

** Concept-wise, the show sounds an awful lot similar to Anime/TurnAGundam and Anime/BlueCometSPTLayzner in some aspects; The opposing force that came from an extraterrestrial background [[spoiler:that happens to be related to Earth all along]], the wide technological gap between each faction[[labelnote:comparison]]Both factions have more advanced military equipment and tactical prowess (debatable for Vers Knights though), with one of them capable of exploring outside of their home galaxy, whereas the Earthlings were usually left with anything current (Gradosian has the SPT and other spatial military devices while Earthlings were still only using jet planes or battleships retrofitted for spatial environmental use. The Vers Empire utilizes the Aldnoah technology for their more advanced Kataphrakts that can shred through cities in short time while the UFE were stuck with more conventional gunpowder weapons and pretty old mass-produced Kats that're inferior in most aspects. The Moonrace utilizes their bizarre Mobile Suits and many other technological advantages against the Earthers that are [[UpToEleven pretty much stuck with classic World War 1 equipment]], until they get their hands on some hidden mobile suits (and eventually, Moon Race own issues) anyways[[/labelnote]], the resentment from the invading faction used as the driving force and motivation to invade Earth[[labelnote:comparison]]Gradosian invades Earth under the clause of their own SocialDarwinist view and the inability to see themselves as equals [[spoiler:(especially after it's revealed that they're humans from the prehistoric era kidnapped by the real Gradosians and integrated into their population)]]. The Vers Empire (specifically Rayregalia) resented the Earth's treatment of them during their developing time on Mars, resulting in a string of events that precedes ''[=Heaven's=] Fall''. The Moon Race who believed they are the originators of the Earth, and were set to take away Earth from its current inhabitants (not including the fact that Guin has his own plans)[[/labelnote]], their governmental body is ruled by a Monarch in an imperialistic manner, the main character has a relation to the opposing faction, often with "Princess and Knight" dynamics (Inaho and Asseylum, Loran and Dianna, Eiji and her sister Julia by the second half), and many more.

** The story and characters really feel like a copy-and-paste of ''Anime/CodeGeass'' once you compare the two. For example; one protagonist is a dark haired protagonist who performs insane plans on the fly despite being a teenager, gains a special power that allows him to manipulate things to suit his plans better, and is trying to protect his sister. Meanwhile the other protagonist is a member of the opposite faction who is fighting against the same people he hails from, is a lighter-haired protagonist who ends up piloting a white colored mech and operates more with emotion then reason. From that description alone you wouldn't be able to tell if the characters discussed are Lelouch and Suzaku, or Inaho and Slaine. Even the ending to the first season is almost the exact same, with it being that both protagonists draw guns on each other and their fates left unanswered until the second season. While it may not have been intentional, the similarities make it seem like Creator/A1Pictures and Creator/{{Troyca}} were simply trying to copy the success ''Code Geass'' had since the series had been over for a few years.

* FoeYay: A popular fandom interpretation of the ending even among non-shippers is that [[spoiler: Inaho chose to spare Slaine and have him locked up in secret so he could keep him for himself]].

* EndingAversion: Season 2 already suffered issues, such as [[CliffhangerCopout everyone surviving the season 1 finale]], Inaho becoming even more overpowered and Lemrina [[RememberTheNewGuy being introduced out of nowhere]]. The ending itself was controversial for several reasons, [[spoiler:such as Asseylum marrying a completely different guy and Slaine sentenced to life in prison.]]

* FanPreferredCouple:
** Inaho/Slaine is extremely popular among the fanbase, even though their relationship in canon makes it closer to a CrackPairing [[spoiler: and as good as impossible after episode 12]]. Cruhteo/Slaine is also quite popular for the UnequalPairing undertones, especially after episode 8.
** There is also [[BrotherSisterIncest Inaho/Yuki]], because the latter understands him more than others and the fact that they grew up together. Some of the fans who don't mind the latter think it would work if the latter was not his sister. Nevertheless, even the theoretical possibility of this remains in question, given their age difference and blood ties with the total absence of IncestSubtext in the show.
** Another group is for Inaho/Inko, had if not for Inaho's BrutalHonesty about Inko's weight.

* WhatAnIdiot:
** For some reason, Vers pilots don't wear pressurized suits (or pilot suits whatsoever) while piloting their Kataphrakts in space. One can guess that at least Marylcian realized how useful it would have been wearing one when he got thrown out of his mecha to hard vacuum.
** The Orbital Knights think they are so superior with their technology, that they prefer to toy with their targets rather than getting the mission done (unlike Saazbaum who prefer to slay his targets quickly and without mercy). This gives time for the UE Army to regroup and Inaho to come up with his miraculous plans to beat them. When caught by surprise, you'd think they would retreat or change position. No, they just stand still and watch in disbelief while they get their asses kicked. Also, the knights fail to realize that something must have gone wrong when they start losing one by one to puny inferior Terrans. Yet, they do nothing to change their strategies or tactics. It's only when Slaine whips them into shape that they become more of a threat, but it comes a little too late to make a significant impact in the long run.
** Most of the time, the Orbital Knights jumps into the fray alone without any reinforcements whatsoever, at least the ones that appeared on-screen. Since Inaho and his peers are ganging up against them most of the time, why didn't they look back at that and do the same?
** The Vers emperor, who should you trust: a person who is constantly under watch and have no actual ability or reason to betray you, or the person who instigated a war without your permission? Even weirder since he questioned the motive around the assassination in the start of the episode. Racism towards Eathlings would cover his obliviousness, but still...
** The entire research team that worked on the Deucalion. Sure, let's spend millions on a battleship powered by something ''no Earthling can actually use''. Presumably they were hoping to discover a way to activate it like the Versians can, but you'd think they'd do those experiments '''before''' converting the mecha into a battleship...
** Apparently Rayet's father genuinely believed he was going to get promoted to nobility for assassinating his own side's princess. There's a reason assassins are usually paid with cash and a plane ticket out of the country, rather than fame.

** "[[https://imgur.com/gyy5G2l There's nothing stronger than love except an M32 Rotary Grenade Launcher. Because '''fuck you and everyone around you''']]." [[labelnote:Explanation]]An image macro consists of the three screencaps of a disguised Asseylum Vers Allusia deploying and aiming a grenade launcher, which associated with the said anti-romance caption.[[/labelnote]]

* DarknessInducedAudienceApathy: Inaho and Slaine are highly flawed characters, and their many faults or self-inflicted mistakes can make it hard for the audience to sympathize with them.

* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: The story and characters really feel like a copy-and-paste of ''Anime/CodeGeass'' once you compare the two. For example; one protagonist is a dark haired protagonist who performs insane plans on the fly despite being a teenager, gains a special power that allows him to manipulate things to suit his plans better, and is trying to protect his sister. Meanwhile the other protagonist is a member of the opposite faction who is fighting against the same people he hails from, is a lighter-haired protagonist who ends up piloting a white colored mech and operates more with emotion then reason. From that description alone you wouldn't be able to tell if the characters discussed are Lelouch and Suzaku, or Inaho and Slaine. Even the ending to the first season is almost the exact same, with it being that both protagonists draw guns on each other and their fates left unanswered until the second season. While it may not have been intentional, the similarities make it seem like Creator/A1Pictures and Creator/{{Troyca}} were simply trying to copy the success ''Code Geass'' had since the series had been over for a few years.

* SoOkayItsAverage: The show may run into quite a problem, but even fans and detractors agreed that the show is pretty much style over substance, not memorable enough for a long term discussion but not really controversial enough to be offensive, with most of them agreed that it's forgettable at worst.

** I SAY CRYYYYYYYY [[labelnote:Explanation]]The first line of the chorus of "MKAlieZ", the popular insert and ending song from the series; the line has become oft-repeated. Worth noting that this is a {{Mondegreen}} and according to the official translation, the real line is "[[WordSaladLyrics ai-same-crier]]" ("ai" being Japanese for "love").[[/labelnote]]

* FandomRivalry: Surprisingly created one with fans of ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamIronBloodedOrphans'' due to similarities in the basic plot, ''and'' the fact that some of [=A/Z=]'s seiyuus also ended up with roles in the former. Notwithstanding the fact that [=A/Z=] started airing a full year ahead of IBO. They become [[Main/HilariousinHindsight Hilarious in Hindsight]] because of their ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars Super Robot Wars]]'' debut in ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsDD DD]]'', and both series now are in the same game (although IBO comes first before the World 5 Update with [=A/Z=]).

* IAmNotShazam: A large number of viewers of the show make the mistake of referring to the mechs as "Aldnoahs." Aldnoah is the power source for the machines, which are actually called Kataphrakts. This is probably because most of the time for a MechaShow, the "unusual" part of the title ''does'' refer to the machines in question, such as a Franchise/{{Gundam}}, a [[Anime/ValvraveTheLiberator Valvrave]], or the [[Anime/ShiroganeNoIshiArgevollen Argevollen.]]

* RetroactiveRecognition: Edelrittuo was one of the earliest characters Creator/InoriMinase played that actually had a name and quite a bit of screentime as opposed to just being a nameless extra. This was almost a year before she [[StarMakingRole became famous]] in 2015 and 2016 as [[LightNovel/DanMachi Hestia]] and [[LightNovel/ReZero Rem]], both of whom are also cute lolis.

* MagnificentBastard: Saazbaum has such flair, intelligence and a powerful FreudianExcuse that he has become this. [[spoiler: But as of Episode 15, it looks like he's found his match... in '''Slaine''', of all people.]]

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Arguably Mazurek, who was shown to be [[PunchClockVillain one of the more reasonable]] Orbital Knights, and could have served as the leader of a separate Vers faction or as [[spoiler:an inside man for Inaho]]. However, after his initial introduction, he's largely absent from the show until he's required for the plot to move forward.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Nothing of Dr. Troyard or his research is ever explained.

* FandomRivalry: Surprisingly created one with fans of ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamIronBloodedOrphans'' due to similarities in the basic plot, ''and'' the fact that some of [=A/Z=]'s seiyuus also ended up with roles in the former. Notwithstanding the fact that [=A/Z=] started airing a full year ahead of IBO.

** The Red Landing, and Slaine of Thrones [[labelnote:Explanation]]Saazbaum's invasion targets UE HQ, [[GloriousMotherRussia which is in the USSR]][[/labelnote]]

** FUCK SLAINE [[labelnote:Explanation]]After the first season finale, Slaine has rocketed up as one of anime's most hated characters, ever. Especially on Reddit, it is a running joke to casually insert "Fuck Slaine" into the ends of comments, even if they're talking about an anime that has absolutely nothing to do with ''Aldnoah.Zero.''[[/labelnote]]

* {{Moe}}: Princess Asseylum, specially in the moments she looks down.

* RetroactiveRecognition: Edelrittuo is one of the latest loli characters of Creator/InoriMinase before she gets two StarMakingRole one after another in 2015 and 2016's as [[LightNovel/DanMachi Hestia]] and [[LightNovel/ReZero Rem]].

* SpecialEffectsFailure: Both fans and detractors agreed that the way the show [[TwoDVisualsThreeDEffects handles]] almost all the mechanical equipment (with the exception of that one time on the episode 2) were jarring and wished that they could've done better with it. Issues like poor and inconsistent framerate pacing, and poor implementation of CG in the mechanical design is apparent in this show, so watch it with caution.
** The first Manga adaptation takes it even worse. The artist decided to blend in the already embarrassing CG models into a static 2D panel that blends even worse than the anime, awkward shots and positioning that makes the entire thing done in VideoGame/GarrysMod, and other issues that doesn't always involve the CG. It's so bad that they're hired another artist to do the second season part.
* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: The story and characters really does feel like a copy-and-paste of ''Anime/CodeGeass'' once you compare the two. For example; one protagonist is a dark haired protagonist who performs insane plans on the fly despite being a teenager, gains a special that allows him to manipulate things to suit his plans better, and is trying to protect his sister. Meanwhile the other protagonist is a member of the opposite faction who is fighting against the same people he hails from, is a lighter-haired protagonist who ends up piloting a white colored mech and operates more with emotion then reason. From that description alone you wouldn't be able to tell if the characters discussed are Lelouch and Suzaku, or Inaho and Slaine. Even the ending to the first season is almost the exact same, with it being that both protagonist draw guns on each other and their fates being left unanswered till the second season. While it may of been intentional, the similarities make it seem that Creator/A1Pictures and Creator/{{Troyca}} simply were trying to copy the success ''Code Geass'' made since the series had been over for a few years.
** Concept-wise, the show does awful-lot similar to Anime/TurnAGundam and Anime/BlueCometSPTLayzner in some aspects; The opposing force that came from extraterrestrial background [[spoiler:that happens to be related to the Earth all along]], the wide technological gap between each faction[[labelnote:comparison]]Both faction has more advanced military equipment and tactical prowess (debatable for Vers Knights though), with one of them were capable to explore outside of their home galaxy, whereas the Earthlings were usually left with anything current (Gradosian has the SPT and other spatial military devices while Earthlings were still only using jet planes or battleship retrofitted for spatial environmental use. The Vers Empire utilizes the Aldnoah technology for their more advanced Kataprakths that can shred through cities in short time while the UFE were stuck with more conventional gunpowder and a pretty old mass-produced Kats that's inferior to some aspects. The Moonrace utilizes their bizarre Mobile Suit and many other technological advantages towards the Earthers that [[UpToEleven pretty much stuck on the classical World War 1 equipments]], until they got their hand on some hidden mobile suits (and eventually, Moon Race own issues) anyways[[/labelnote]], the resentment from invading faction used as the driving force and motivation to invade earth[[labelnote:comparison]]Gradosian invades Earth under the clause of their own SocialDarwinist view and the inability to see themselves as equals [[spoiler:(especially after it's revealed that they're humans from prehistoric era brought by the real Gradosian and got integrated to their population)]]. The Vers (specifically Rayregalia) resented the Earth's treatment during their developing times in Mars, resulting in string of events that preceeds the ''[=Heaven's=] Fall''. The Moon Race who believed they are the originators of the Earth, and were set to take away earth from it's current inhabitants (not including the fact that Guin has his own plans)[[/labelnote]], their governmental body is ruled by a Monarch in an imperialistic manner, the main character has a relation to the opposing faction, often with the Princess and her Knight dynamics (Inaho and Asseylum, Loran and Dianna, Eiji and her sister Julia by the second half), and many more.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Arguably Mazuurek, who was shown to be [[PunchClockVillain one of the more reasonable]] Orbital Knights, and could have served as the leader of a separate Vers faction or as [[spoiler:an inside man for Inaho]]. However, after his initial introduction, he's largely absent from the show until he's required for the plot to move forward.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Very little of Dr. Troyard or his research is ever explained.

** For some reason, Vers pilots don't wear pressurized suits (or pilot suits whatsoever) while piloting their Kataphrakts in space. One can guess that at least Marylcian realized how useful it would have been wearing one when he got thrown out of his mecha to the space vacuum.
** The Orbital Knights think they are so superior with their technology, that they prefer to toy with their targets rather than getting the mission done (unlike Saazbaum who prefer to slay his targets quickly and without mercy). This give time for the UEA to regroup and Inaho to come up with the miraculous plan to beat them. When caught underhanded, you think they would retreat or change position. No they just stand still and watch in disbelief while they get their asses kicked. Also, the knights fail to realize that something must have gone wrong when they start losing one by one to puny inferior Terrans. Yet, they do nothing to change their strategies or tactics. It's only when Slaine whip them into shape that they become more of a threat, but it comes a little too late to make a significant impact in the long run.
** Most of the time, the Orbital Knights jumps into the fray alone without any reinforcements whatsoever, at least the ones that appeared on-screen. Since Inaho and his peers ganging up against them most of the time, why didn't they look back at that and do the same?

** Apparently Rayet's father genuinely believed he was going to promoted to the nobility for assassinating his own side's princess. There's a reason assassins are usually paid in cash and plane ticket out of the country, rather than fame.

* SnarkBait: The show may run into some problems but it's far from being one, but [[https://animefestival.asia/afath2015/project/aldnoah-zero/ the promotional panel for the [=AFATH 2015=]]] for this show really trying too hard to build up hype among the fanbase that it eventually becomes this. If there's a thread discussing the show (especially at [=/m/=]), expect the screencap of that page to pop up.

* SpecialEffectsFailure: Both fans and detractors agreed that the way the show [[ThreeDEffectsTwoDCartoon handles]] almost all the mechanical equipment (with the exception of that one time on the episode 2) were jarring and wished that they could've done better with it. Issues like poor and inconsistent framerate pacing, and poor implementation of CG in the mechanical design is apparent in this show, so watch it with caution.

* HolyShitQuotient: ''High'', starting with the first episode when downtown New Orleans disappears in a fiery mushroom cloud.

* SpecialEffectsFailure: Both fans and detractors agreed that the way the show [[ConspicuousCG handles]] almost all the mechanical equipment (with the exception of that one time on the episode 2) were jarring and wished that they could've done better with it. Issues like poor and inconsistent framerate pacing, and poor implementation of CG in the mechanical design is apparent in this show, so watch it with caution.

** [[EarWorm I SAY CRYYYYYYYY]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The first line of the chorus of "MKAlieZ", the popular insert and ending song from the series; the line has become oft-repeated. Worth noting that this is a {{Mondegreen}} and according to the official translation, the real line is "[[WordSaladLyrics ai-same-crier]]" ("ai" being Japanese for "love").[[/labelnote]]