AQUARION Myth of Emotions [Season 1 Episode 12]

Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – Episode 12 Review: A Bittersweet Farewell to Love and Chaos

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The Aquarion franchise has always been a wild ride—full of mechas, interdimensional drama, and enough emotional baggage to fill a black hole. Aquarion: Myth of Emotions, the fourth installment in the series, promised to dive deeper into themes of love and connection, and Episode 12, titled “Let Us Share a Myth about Love,” was its grand (if slightly messy) finale. Directed by Kenji Itoso and written by Sadayuki Murai, this episode wrapped up the 12-episode season with a mix of heartfelt moments, confusing lore dumps, and a few questionable CGI choices.

The Plot: Love Conquers All (Sort Of)

The episode picks up right after the climactic battle against the Goddess of Chaos, who, as it turns out, was the root of all the universe-merging shenanigans. Sakko, our determined protagonist, finally saves Momohime, his love interest, with the help of Rimiya and Hana. The resolution? A classic Aquarion twist: the two universes (one of flesh, one of emotion) don’t collide, and the Goddess is defeated—though not without her ominous promise of reincarnation in the distant future.

Fans had mixed feelings about the pacing. Some, like @komic, pointed out that “it’s just very condensed since it’s only 12 eps, so a lot of plot points don’t get elaborated.” Others, like @Neneaux, were less forgiving, calling it “turbo nuclear liquid hot flaming dogshit.” Ouch.

The Good: Emotional Payoffs and Killer Music

Despite the rushed storytelling, Episode 12 delivered some genuinely touching moments. Momohime and Sakko’s reunion was a highlight, with one fan (Comment 2) gushing: “Happy ending—Momohime survives, and she and Sakko are now lovers!” The show’s soundtrack also deserves a shoutout. As Comment 6 noted, “The epicness from this anime is mostly from the music alone.”

The Bad: Confusion and Budget Woes

Where the episode stumbled was in its execution. The lore—already convoluted—became downright incomprehensible for some viewers. Comment 3 summed it up: “Aquarion has always been a weird and confusing franchise… but this was a whole other level.” The 3D animation, a point of contention throughout the season, didn’t help. Comment 9 lamented, “The art style of the 2D animation was great, but the 3D one just wasn’t it.”

Fan Reactions: Love It or Hate It

The Aquarion fandom is nothing if not passionate. While some fans, like @schnichiz, defended the show (“Simply, it was pretty enjoyable”), others, like Comment 14, were brutal: “One of the worst pieces of garbage I have ever watched.” The divide was clear—either you embraced the chaos or you wanted to yeast the whole thing into the sun.

Final Verdict: Flawed but Fun

Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Episode 12 was a fitting end to a series that never quite lived up to its potential but still managed to entertain. It had heart, ambition, and a killer soundtrack, even if the storytelling felt rushed and the animation inconsistent. As Comment 5 put it: “The end of a comprehensible yet incomprehensible story—fun, yet confusing at times.”

If you’re a die-hard Aquarion fan, this finale might leave you satisfied (if slightly bewildered). If you’re new to the franchise, maybe start with Genesis of Aquarion instead. Either way, the myth of emotions—and the debates around it—will live on.

Rating: 6.5/10 – A messy but memorable ride.

What did you think of Episode 12? Love it or hate it? Drop your thoughts in the comments!