Mythology is filled with tales of saviors who bring hope to those who would otherwise have none. What better way is there to dream of the impossible than to manifest such fantasies in a single individual that defies conventional belief? The series Heroic Age tells the tale of such a mythic savior.

The setting is a universe where humanity, referred to as the Iron Tribe, has been driven from its own solar system by the oppressive Silver Tribe. This Silver Tribe has subjugated most other sentient species through fear and intimidation. Owing their prominence to the abdication of the galaxy by the Golden Tribe, the Silver Tribe cares for nothing but the maintenance of its own dominion. At its disposal are powerful tools of war, such as the innumerable insect-like Bronze Tribe, and four Nodos, remnants of the mighty Heroic Tribe that can destroy planets and stars with their tremendous power.

Hope still remains in the form of a prophecy left to humans by the Golden Tribe, which tells of a fifth Nodos that will free them from tyranny. Having nothing left to cling to, ships have been sent aimlessly in search of the Nodos who will liberate them from their misery. The Argonaut is one such ship carrying the princess Dhianeila, a powerful psychic blessed with the insight to see a path toward the future for humanity. Dhianeila’s instincts have led the Argonaut to a dying planet that holds the key to salvation.

On this planet, a young boy named Age is going about his daily routine. Having been long since left behind by his surrogate father, a member of the Golden Tribe, Age lives a simple life with his only friends being his food source and the computer of a shipwreck who he refers to as mother.

Upon discovering him, the crew of the Argonaut regards him as a savage and question whether he knows the whereabouts of their savior. However, when the Bronze Tribe arrives and attacks, they quickly realize it is this feral child in whom they must place their hope. When faced with powerful opponents, Age transforms into Bellcross, his True Nodos form, which commands immeasurable power.

Through the purity of his heart and the bravery of his actions, Age quickly earns the respect and gratitude of the ship’s crew. Even those initially put off by his primitiveness or through jealousy quickly embrace the good-natured boy who selflessly defends them, as the threat of their adversity continues to grow.

When the crew of the Argonaut is reunited with what remains of humanity, it is decided that a counteroffensive will be launched to retake Earth. Fearing the danger his presence exposes those around him to, Age decides to leave the crew of the Argonaut and instead join a ship commanded by Dhianeila’s brothers. Guided by selfish glory rather than Dhianeila’s altruism, the brothers recklessly pursue their ambition, which results in senseless destruction and puts Bellcross at risk as he faces off against multiple other Nodos. As the final episode in the initial release concludes, the fate of Age and the human fleet are uncertain, as Bellcross has seemingly been defeated by an out of control Nodos, and the remaining ships are heading into a trap.

Heroic Age does not overwhelm with originality or powerful storytelling. While the characters of Age and Dhianeila are charming with their respective purity and pragmatism, the depth of most of the remaining cast is superficial at best. There are plenty of spaceships and robots blasting huge alien insects though if that’s your thing. Overall though, it’s not really a show I’d recommend anyone rushing out to buy.