Ep 2. The Planet of Origin

The Planet of Origin is the second episode of the first season of the anime series Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet. In this episode, Ledo, the main character, continues to struggle to adapt to life on the Gargantia, a fleet of ships traveling across the ocean planet, Earth. He is assigned a job in the maintenance department while he tries to figure out his next course of action.

As he begins to learn more about the society of Gargantia, he becomes intrigued by the idea of the planet's origin. The people of Gargantia believe that the planet was created by the Divine, but Ledo is skeptical and curious about learning the true history of Earth.

Ledo's curiosity is piqued when he meets a scientist named Dr. Oldham, who has been studying the ancient ruins found on the planet. Ledo aids Dr. Oldham in his quest to gather artifacts and information about Earth's history so that they can unravel the mystery of its origin.

As they explore the ruins, they discover that Earth was once a thriving civilization with advanced technology. However, something catastrophic happened in the past that caused the downfall of humanity and led to the rise of the sea level, which flooded the land and created the ocean planet that Gargantia now travels across.

Ledo realizes that he needs to adjust his perspective on life and adapt to his new surroundings. He also starts to understand the importance of preserving the remnants of the past in order to learn from them and build a better future.

Throughout the episode, there is a theme of cultural barriers and prejudice. Ledo comes from a society that has advanced technology, while the people of Gargantia have adapted to life on Earth and rely on more primitive methods. The two cultures clash and misunderstand each other, but there is also a mutual desire to learn from one another and work together towards a common goal.

The animation is stunning, with detailed depictions of the underwater world and the ancient ruins. The characters are well-developed, and the exploration of their motivations and backgrounds adds depth to the story. The Planet of Origin is a gripping episode that explores themes of human curiosity and the importance of preserving history. It also sets the stage for future episodes that will delve deeper into the mysteries of Earth's past.