Space operas are a subgenre of science fiction dedicated to galaxy-wide adventures through the cosmos brimming with drama, action, and risky conflict. There’s hardly a more influential and well-known example of this beloved genre than Star Wars, a revolutionary sci-fi franchise that changed the entertainment landscape forever. Yet, few know that Star Wars has a direct tie to Japanese culture, with George Lucas taking inspiration for his iconic trilogy from Edo-period history and samurai movies, namely Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress.The influence goes both ways, as countless sci-fi anime clearly took a page out of Star Wars’ book. Even if not directly inspired by Star Wars, many sci-fi anime series bear a strong resemblance to the genre’s timeless classic, be it in themes, setting, plot structure, or general adventurous atmosphere. These science fiction anime are perfect for Star Wars fans looking for new content that captures the magic of exploring outer space.Knights of Sidonia’s story takes place a thousand years after the Earth was annihilated by a race of shapeshifting aliens called Gauna. The Gauna are the pitiful remains of humanity escaping to space in a fleet of seed ships.RELATED: 45 Best Sci-Fi Anime To Watch Right Now
Space operas are a subgenre of science fiction dedicated to galaxy-wide adventures through the cosmos brimming with drama, action, and risky conflict. There’s hardly a more influential and well-known example of this beloved genre than Star Wars, a revolutionary sci-fi franchise that changed the entertainment landscape forever. Yet, few know that Star Wars has a direct tie to Japanese culture, with George Lucas taking inspiration for his iconic trilogy from Edo-period history and samurai movies, namely Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress.
The influence goes both ways, as countless sci-fi anime clearly took a page out of Star Wars‘ book. Even if not directly inspired by Star Wars, many sci-fi anime series bear a strong resemblance to the genre’s timeless classic, be it in themes, setting, plot structure, or general adventurous atmosphere. These science fiction anime are perfect for Star Wars fans looking for new content that captures the magic of exploring outer space.
Knights of Sidonia‘s story takes place a thousand years after the Earth was annihilated by a race of shapeshifting aliens called Gauna. The Gauna are the pitiful remains of humanity escaping to space in a fleet of seed ships.
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