Eureka 7: Psalms of the Planets

Eureka 7 (Psalms of the Planets)
Collection 1 and Collection 2
Suggested Rating: 13 and older
Retail price: $29.99 per collection (If you're lucky you can find certain online retailers offering specials and get them for less)
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Release: 2006










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Original Air date in Japan: 2005-2006
Languages: Dubbed and Subtitled Stereo
Bandai Entertainment (America Division)
Extras:
Audio commentaries by the Japanese voice actors
Textless opening(s) and ending(s)

Synopsis:
Renton Thurston a young boy that is dissatisfied with his life. His future is limited, so Renton day dreams about leaving the city. Suddenly one day his dream comes true  via the mysterious young girl named Eureka and the Gekko State. But what is Renton's destiny? Who is Eureka? What is the Gekko State?

The synopsis is literally spot on, aside from the additional information on the world that is explained as you watch the series.
Even though the series revolves around Renton and Eureka's relationship it is also about their individual growth and the connections with the rest of the characters in the show and finally the world.
The world of Eureka 7 is not without political strife. The world is governed by a global government with its own military force. This government is in opposition with a religious sect known as the Vordarac. Eventually through the Gekko State and other characters the audience is introduced to a life form, and the ability to lift.
Lifting (the english term) is basically surfing in the sky due to particles that exist in the atomsphere. These particles can be harnessed and used to provide a mode of transportation and of course flight. This becomes a popular recreation aside from a mode of transportation, and the lifters can preform moves/tricks similar to skating and/or surfing.
Aside from lifting, a different entity is found on the planet that is essentially copied to produce large machines that can be piloted and lift as well...
The political world of Eureka 7 is explored further in the second half, while the first part of the series is more of setting the state for the second half and showing a good part of growth with Eureka and Renton.

Aside from the world and the growth of the Renton and Eureka, there are some underlining issues that will shape and affect the series completely. You may need to rewatch the series or episodes in general just to really grasp all that happened and happens in Eureka 7. Now as for appropiate age watching - 13 years or older may not be too far off, then again the series does have some violent moments - it just doesn't go into the details. I.e. air warefare, wounds, suggestive imagery and dialogue.
Any negative aspects of this series? Maybe the stories of the characters sometimes feel too vague, or unfinished - especially when you get to the very end of the series. Some of the technical side of the technology is written off and nothing is really given a full complex explaination (which is fine, considering the focus of the story).
Over all I would reccomend this series, and say it makes a great add to any anime fan's collection.