In the beginning of episode five, Elena makes a reference to the show Madoka Magica in a comment to Ao. While not a name, there is one other reference that I want to mention. Perhaps the name is foreshadowing that the ship and its team will be a catalyst of the events to come, but much like Fleur and Elena’s IFOs, more information is needed first. In the myth’s, Triton was considered the messenger of the sea and, like his father, had the ability to control the waves of the sea. Triton – From Greek Mythology, Triton is the son of Poseidon and is the name of Team Pied Piper’s ship in the show. Until then, it is hard to figure out why the IFOs were given those names. A complex political struggle has been established with the first episodes, but what we don’t have a good grasp on yet is how Generation Blue is viewed by the general population. Alleluia shares the same meaning as Hallelujah and also refers to a liturgical chant while Kyrie is a prayer. Ivica Tanovic – I’m unsure of who “Tanovic” may be referring to, but Ivica is an old Hebrew name meaning “God’s Grace.” Perhaps this is a reference to Ivica’s benevolent nature, something we have clearly seen by his readiness to sacrifice the Triton if necessary to save the lives of Children.Īlleluia & Kyrie – These are Fleur and Elena’s IFOs respectively and both are named after liturgical elements of Catholic Mass.
In addition, her bright and bubbly behavior is consistent with the name (or at least more than it is with Fleur). Or if Generation Blue (and by extension, her father) is more than it seems, the white flower could symbolize how she has had no involvement in Generation Blue’s true intentions.Įlena Peoples – The name Elena means “light or beautiful,“ which could be referring to her status as an idol when considered with her surname. However, it could be pointing towards a very different type of character underneath. Described as “prideful and headstrong,” Fleur seemingly lacks the humility and innocence that her name would imply. This is amusing because it is almost the direct opposite of what the character is really like. Blue will play in the story and while I don’t think that Pied Piper and its members is sinister, the name certainly seems to point to more danger than Ao has anticipated.įleur Blanc – In French, Fleur’s name means “white flower,” which is commonly associated with modesty and innocence. Recent episodes have indicated that that there is more to Generation Blue than it initially appears and it is entirely possible that they have ulterior motives. The team Pied Piper is the one that Ao is joining and the double meaning behind the name may suggest that they are more dangerous than they appear. However, upon completion of the task, the town refuses to pay the piper so he once again uses his magic to enchant the town’s children and lead them to their death. He completes this task by using his magical pipe to enchant the rats and lead them away into a river to drown. In the story, the piper is hired to get rid of a town’s rats. Pied Piper – Generation Blue’s ace team, Pied Piper is named after a fairy tale. As we are only five episodes in it may be too early to understand the meaning behind all of the names, but nevertheless, some information and hints can be gained by exploring the meanings behind the names and references that the writers included. Unsurprisingly, in Eureka Seven: Astral Ocean the names are also filled with references. In the original, names were not random and they were assigned with specific reasons and meanings, even if they did take a while to reveal themselves. Fans of the original may be disappointed by the lack of old faces, but the show still feels very much like Eureka Seven. There is plenty to enjoy in this sequel whether you are a fan or a newcomer to the franchise. Eureka Seven: Astral Ocean is off to a great start with its exciting and compelling story.