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Pikaia
2015·Show
·26Episodes in2Seasons·
Pikaia fingerprint
Striking style, a touch of humor.
Energy
Spectacular
- Spectacle7
- Adrenaline6
- Fast Pace6
Heart
Hopeful and wondrous
- Hopefulness8
- Wonder8
- Wholesome7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Physical Comedy3
- Situational Comedy2
World
The future, fantasy, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Intrigue7
- Acting6
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
Energy
MediumSpectacular
Pikaia is spectacular.
All energy traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Heart
MediumHopeful and wondrous
Emotionally, it's hopeful, wondrous, and wholesome.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumThe future, fantasy, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, fantasy, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic9Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational6Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
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About
In the future, Earth itself is no longer inhabitable by living creatures. Humans begin their interstellar migration with space colonies. Vince and Hana work as researchers in the Cambrian Project. Together with the creature Pikaia, they seek the Lost Code, the key to restoring Earth, and aim to return to Cambrian-era Earth.
Sci-Fi AdventureEcological ThemeFuture EarthYouthful HeroesCreature FeatureFamily-Friendly AnimeSpace ExplorationEducational ElementsHopefulMystery-Driven
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Questions about Pikaia
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Pikaia worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does Pikaia have?
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
When did Pikaia air?
S1S2
It ran from 2015 to 2017 and has ended.
What language is Pikaia in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does Pikaia use?
Science Marches OnLimited WardrobeAdults Are UselessParental AbandonmentDiegetic Soundtrack UsageGratuitous EnglishBrainwashed and CrazySpoiler OpeningAfter the EndBreaking the Fourth WallSuper-Persistent PredatorAce Customand 7 more
TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Pikaia, including Science Marches On, Limited Wardrobe, Adults Are Useless.