Synopsis
In the year 2167, a wave of radiation released by the supernova of the nearby star Hydrus Beta caused cataclysmic damage on Earth, leaving millions dead. Now, it is the year 2356. United to rebuild Earth, humanity prepares for the supernova's second wave of destruction. In order to protect the planet from future harm, massive space colonies called "Foundations" have been built throughout the Solar System. Acting as centers for both knowledge and exploration, it is at one of these Foundations—the Stellvia—that Shima Katase applies to be a preparatory student against her mother's wishes, aspiring to see space directly with her own eyes. At the Stellvia, Katase trains to become a pilot and hopes to be selected for the "Great Mission" to shield Earth from the second wave. While she struggles with both her pilot classes and her tumultuous social life, she slowly grows into someone who might just be able to protect humanity. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Additional Information
Background
Uchuu no Stellvia was released on DVD by Geneon Entertainment in eight volumes from September 21, 2004 to December 13, 2005. Following the closing of Geneon Entertainment in 2007, Discotek Media announced they had licensed the anime in 2018, re-releasing Uchuu no Stellvia on Blu-ray on September 25, 2018. Two video games based on and named after the series were released. The first was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment on January 22, 2004 for the PlayStation 2. The second was released by King Records on April 23, 2004 for the Game Boy Advance.